515465 – Microsoft Teams: Adaptive card-based app & copilot agent link unfurling in Teams

Product:

SharePoint, Teams

Platform:

Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Discover and add SharePoint agents in chats and channels from in-context store. Users can click on 'Add agents and bots' from the roster drop down. This will open the in-context store, where users can discover SharePoint agents and add them directly to the conversation and collaborate in the group.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-10-17

updated:
2025-10-18

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden introduction of new features without prior training or communication, leading to decreased productivity and potential resistance to using the new functionality.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/01/25/the-top-5-technology-trends-in-2021/?sh=5c1c1c1e7b8d, https://www.cio.com/article/243200/how-to-manage-change-in-the-workplace.html

Integration Issues
The integration of new SharePoint agents may lead to compatibility issues with existing workflows or applications, causing disruptions in team collaboration and communication.
   - roles: IT Support, Project Managers
   - references: https://www.techradar.com/news/what-is-change-management-and-why-is-it-important, https://www.prosci.com/resources/articles/the-impact-of-change-on-people

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're at a party, and there's a guest who knows everything about a particular topic, like cooking or sports. Whenever someone in the group has a question about that topic, they can just turn to this guest for answers. This is similar to what Microsoft Teams is doing with its new feature involving SharePoint agents and bots.

In Microsoft Teams, you can now add these knowledgeable "guests" to your conversations. These guests are actually digital assistants, or bots, that can help answer questions or provide information right within your chat or channel. You can find these bots in a special store within Teams, much like browsing a menu to see what experts are available to join your conversation.

When you want to add one of these bots, you simply click on 'Add agents and bots' from a dropdown menu in your chat. This action opens up the store where you can see all the available SharePoint agents. Once you find the right one, you can add it to your conversation, and it will be ready to help out whenever needed.

This feature is particularly useful for teams that work on projects together and need quick access to information without leaving their chat. It's like having a personal assistant that can provide insights and data on demand, making collaboration smoother and more efficient.

Additionally, Microsoft Teams is enhancing how links are shared in conversations. Imagine sending a link to a friend about a new restaurant, and instead of just seeing the link, they see a small preview with the restaurant's name, picture, and a brief description. This is similar to the new link unfurling feature in Teams, where links are displayed in a more informative and visually appealing way, making it easier for everyone in the conversation to understand what the link is about without having to click on it.

These changes are designed to make working together in Teams more intuitive and efficient, much like having the right tools at your fingertips during a meeting or a project discussion.