How to run multiple AI coding agents in parallel

GitHub shows how the GitHub Copilot app can run multiple AI coding agent sessions in parallel, so different parts of a codebase can be worked on at the same time. The example highlights splitting work across agents for bug fixes, test writing, and feature development without clobbering each other’s changes.

Overview

Most AI coding tools limit developers to a single chat and a single task at a time. This video demonstrates using the GitHub Copilot app to create multiple parallel sessions, each focused on a distinct part of the codebase.

Key points covered:

• Run multiple AI coding agents concurrently instead of serializing work through one chat.
• Assign separate tasks to different sessions, such as:
  • Fixing a bug
  • Writing tests
  • Building new features
• Keep workstreams separated so agents don’t overwrite each other’s work while operating on different areas of the codebase.