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Add Critic agent to built-in agents documentation
Document the new Critic built-in agent (introduced in v1.0.18) in Chapter 04's Built-in Agents table and explain how it works for beginners using the /plan command. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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| **Init** | `/init` | Generates project configuration files (instructions, agents) |
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| **Explore** | *Automatic* | Used internally when you ask Copilot to explore or analyze the codebase |
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| **Task** | *Automatic* | Executes commands like tests, builds, lints, and dependency installs |
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| **Critic** | *Automatic* | Reviews plans and complex implementations using a second model to catch errors early (experimental, Claude models only) |
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| ✅ **Success** | Brief summary (e.g., "All 247 tests passed", "Build succeeded") |
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| ❌ **Failure** | Full output with stack traces, compiler errors, and detailed logs |
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What about the Critic Agent? When you use `/plan`, the Critic agent may automatically kick in to review the plan before you see it. Think of it as a second pair of eyes — it uses a different AI model to double-check the plan for mistakes or gaps before handing it back to you. You don't need to do anything to activate it; just use `/plan` as normal and Copilot handles the rest.
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> 💡 **Note**: The Critic agent is currently experimental and works with Claude models. If you don't see it in action, try enabling experimental features in your Copilot settings.
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> 📚 **Official Documentation**: [GitHub Copilot CLI Agents](https://docs.github.com/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/use-copilot-cli#use-custom-agents)
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