data/reusables/copilot/coding-agent/new-agent-task-form-instructions.md

1. Using the dropdown menu in the prompt field, select the repository you want {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to work in.

2. Type a prompt describing your request.

   For example, Implement a user friendly message for common errors.

3. Optionally, select a base branch for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}'s pull request. {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will create a new branch based on this branch, then push the changes to a pull request targeting that branch.

4. {% data reusables.copilot.optional-select-custom-agent %}

5. Click {% octicon "paper-airplane" aria-label="Start task" %} Start task or press Return.

   {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will start a new session, which will appear in the list below the prompt box. {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} will work on the task and push changes to its pull request, then add you as a reviewer when it has finished, triggering a notification.