MC1479519: CIQ Adds Support for Inserting Agents and Skills into Prompts

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Primary Audience

Microsoft 365 AdminsIT ManagersService OwnersEnd Users
Why this score?
AI Confidence
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Assessment Reasoning
The update introduces a new in-product feature allowing users to insert Agents and Skills directly in CIQ prompts using @ or /. Rollout has begun with completion expected soon, so awareness and communication are appropriate. Admins have minimal configuration work but should notify users and update internal materials. User impact is moderate, focused on new discovery and interaction options rather than disruptive change.
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🛡️ Admin Impact
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👥 User Impact
MEDIUM
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⚡ Urgency
HIGH
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🔧 Effort
MEDIUM
ℹ️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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AT A GLANCE

CIQ now supports inserting Agents and Skills directly into prompts, making it easier for users to access these tools while working in context.
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END USERS

Users can now add Agents and Skills in prompts using @ or / and find them in the CIQ tab.
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IT ADMINS

Inform users and update any CIQ training materials or guidance on Agents and Skills usage.
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ROLLOUT TIMELINE

Rolling out:
September 2026

📢 Official Microsoft Message Center Announcement

Agents and Skills in CIQ
Message ID: MC1479519

[What and Why:]

We are introducing support for inserting Agents and Skills directly into prompts in CIQ. Users will be able to access available Agents and Skills from the CIQ Agents and Skills tab and quickly reference them by typing / or @ while composing prompts. This improvement helps users discover and use specialized capabilities more efficiently, improving productivity by making context-specific AI assistance easier to access within existing workflows.

[Rollout Schedule:]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-September 2026.
  • Expected completion: Late September 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected:

  • Users who have access to CIQ and available Agents and Skills within their organization.

Platforms/Services:

  • CIQ
  • Copilot experiences that support Agents and Skills integration

What will happen:

  • Users will be able to insert Agents and Skills directly into prompts using @ and /.
  • Agents and Skills will be discoverable from the CIQ Agents and Skills tab.
  • Users can quickly access specialized capabilities without navigating away from their current experience.
  • The change is available by default where Agents and Skills are supported.
  • No changes to existing user workflows are required; this enhancement provides an additional way to invoke available capabilities.

[Action Required/Recommendations:]

No action is required.

You may want to:

  • Inform users about the new Agents and Skills discovery experience.
  • Update internal training or adoption materials if your organization documents CIQ workflows.
  • Review any organizational guidance related to approved Agents and Skills usage.

[Compliance considerations:]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

Source: Microsoft Message Center • Analysed by MWPro

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