GitHub unveils Agentic Workflows for task automation

GitHub has announced the technical preview of Agentic Workflows, a new feature for task automation in GitHub Actions. This technology was highlighted at the Universe event in San Francisco last year.

Agentic Workflows enables AI agents to automatically perform tasks within GitHub Actions. Despite its potential, the feature is still in early development and does not aim to replace traditional CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery) systems.

Users can experiment with the new capabilities, but GitHub warns that usage is "at their own risk" due to the preliminary stage of the technology. The company has not specified an official release date for the full version.

With the introduction of Agentic Workflows, GitHub aims to integrate AI more deeply into its automation tools, offering new possibilities for developers to enhance their workflow efficiency.

In the long run, the goal is for these AI agents to simplify complex processes, although challenges remain before the technology is ready for widespread adoption.