Introducing New Relic’s integration with the coding agent in GitHub Copilot

New Relic is revolutionizing software development with the launch of its new integration with the coding agent in GitHub Copilot, combining the power of AI-driven technology with highly automated workflows. This first-of-its-kind solution is designed to streamline issue detection and resolution as well as improve application reliability, empowering development teams to focus on innovation without being weighed down by manual, error-prone tasks.

Transforming development with Intelligent Observability

Modern software development demands both speed and quality. Developers and application stakeholders are tasked with delivering reliable applications while managing the complexities of code changes and incidents. The new integration between New Relic’s Intelligent Observability Platform and the coding agent in GitHub Copilot addresses this challenge by automating the entire lifecycle of issue detection, resolution, and validation.

“Our goal is to remove bottlenecks in development processes and enable organizations to move faster with confidence,” says Manav Khurana, Chief Product Officer at New Relic. “With this integration, we’ve taken a major step toward closing the loop on application health by combining complete, intelligent observability with the power of agentic AI. Developers can now focus on creating impactful innovations, taking a proactive stance instead of being stuck in reactive modes of troubleshooting.”

How the integration works

Here’s how New Relic’s integration with the coding agent in GitHub Copilot simplifies the software development lifecycle:

1. Instant code performance monitoring - New Relic continuously monitors application health and code performance by linking app telemetry to GitHub Actions, sending a Change Tracking event to New Relic with critical metadata like the commit SHA, pull request URL, service identifiers, and author details for deep in-context insights without leaving the GitHub / Copilot agent workflow.
2. Automated GitHub issue generation - Once a pull request (PR) is initiated through GitHub (manually or via Copilot) the New Relic agent gathers all relevant telemetry, including logs, errors, anomalies, and security vulnerabilities across affected entities. If an issue is detected, it auto-generates a GitHub Issue including relevant insights such as stack traces, slow-query data, and vulnerability details, linking to commits, New Relic pages, and production data to provide full context for precise debugging.
3. Autonomous code fixes - Developers can assign issues created by New Relic to the GitHub Copilot coding agent which leverages detailed metadata—including GitHub Action payloads and Change Tracking event IDs—to generate a code fix that can then automatically creates and submits a pull request with suggested code adjustments for developer review, streamlining the process and reducing resolution times.
4. Verified code fixes - After a pull request is merged, New Relic verifies the fix by analyzing updated telemetry and system behavior then removes temporary alerts, dashboards, and synthetic checks that were spun up for validation. If monitoring or observability gaps are detected, the agent recommends improvements, such as new alert conditions or dashboards, directly within the GitHub Issue thread.

This end-to-end workflow is designed to minimize manual intervention, saving time and reducing the risk of human error, bringing the power of observability right where developers and application stakeholders prefer to work. The result? Faster resolution times, higher system reliability, and an accelerated pace of innovation.

Key benefits of the integration

By combining the intelligent observability capabilities of New Relic with the power of the coding agent in GitHub Copilot, organizations can achieve:

• Faster issue resolution - Automating detection, fixes, and validations greatly reduces the time from identifying an issue to implementing a resolution.
• Boosted developer productivity - Developers can focus on high-value tasks instead of repetitive troubleshooting, enabling them to drive meaningful innovation.
• Improved system reliability - The integration addresses performance disruptions proactively to maintain seamless user experiences and application uptime.
• Accelerated deployment cycles - By automating critical processes, organizations can deliver new features and updates faster, keeping them competitive in today’s fast-paced software landscape.

Extending the boundaries of intelligent development

New Relic’s latest integration with the coding agent in GitHub Copilot builds on its strong partnership with Microsoft and complements the company’s existing integration with NRAI and GitHub Copilot. Together, these tools create a unified ecosystem where observability data and intelligent recommendations work hand-in-hand to enhance development efficiency.

The integration of New Relic AI and the Copilot coding agent is a milestone in the evolution of intelligent software development. This solution not only nurtures a virtuous cycle of continuous improvement but also ensures organizations can scale confidently, driving innovation without compromising quality.

At New Relic, we’re committed to empowering enterprises with cutting-edge solutions that enable them to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Learn more below about our Intelligent Observability platform and explore how AI-driven automation can transform your software development processes.