Short Version
The new Copilot Planner Agent lets you create and manage Planner tasks from within Copilot chat. Due mid-March to late April 2026 (public preview).
Details
The new Planner Agent brings Planner’s work management directly into Copilot chat, enabling you to:
- Create, view, and update personal tasks and basic shared plans in Copilot chat.
- Use interactive task cards to draft updates, manage task hierarchies, and track progress.
- Receive insights such as high‑priority work, deadlines, and at‑risk tasks.
- Use natural language such as: “Show me my recent high‑priority tasks and what’s due this week”.
An M365 Copilot is required. Find and add the agent in the Copilot agent store.
Switch to Planner to manage your task if you prefer:
Availability
Due mid-March to late April 2026 (public preview).
Source, related links, and references
MC1256306.
365 Roadmap ID 516576.
Image(s): Microsoft.
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3rd April 2026, and kept up to date.
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