check before: 2025-10-28
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Summary:
Starting October 28, 2025, the App Builder agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot will preview via the Frontier program in the US. It enables no-code app creation using natural language, managed by admins through Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Power Platform Admin Center, with apps stored in SharePoint Sites.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing the App Builder agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, available starting October 28 through the Frontier program. This agent empowers information workers to build interactive, no-code apps directly within Copilot Chat using natural language and existing Microsoft 365 content. Designed for fast, intuitive app creation, App Builder helps users turn everyday ideas into functional apps for productivity, presentation, prototyping, and more.
The Frontier program provides early, hands-on access to experimental Microsoft 365 Copilot innovations in customer environments. Agents and AI features designated as "Frontier" are previews intended for evaluation and feedback. As these features are still in development, their availability and capabilities may change at any time.
[When this will happen:]
App Builder agent will begin rolling out in Preview to Frontier-enabled tenants starting on October 28, 2025, through the following week. The agent will be available in US only.
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2025-10-28
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2025-10-28
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion and frustration due to the introduction of a new app-building tool without adequate training or guidance, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/frontier-program/
Increased Support Requests
The rollout of the App Builder agent may lead to a surge in support requests as users encounter issues or have questions about the new functionality, overwhelming helpdesk resources.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/frontier-program/
Compliance Risks
Without proper preparation, the introduction of new AI/ML capabilities may lead to compliance risks if data handling and storage practices are not clearly communicated and managed.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/frontier-program/
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Empowerment of Information Workers
The App Builder agent allows information workers to create no-code applications using natural language, significantly reducing the dependency on IT for app development. This can lead to increased productivity and innovation as employees can quickly turn ideas into functional applications.
- next-steps: Identify key departments that would benefit from no-code app development, provide training on using the App Builder agent, and establish a feedback loop for continuous improvement.
- roles: Business Analysts, Project Managers, Department Heads
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/frontier-program/
Streamlined IT Administration
With the ability to manage app access and inventory through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Power Platform Admin Center, IT administrators can maintain better oversight of applications being developed and used within the organization, ensuring compliance and governance.
- next-steps: Set up training sessions for IT staff on managing the App Builder agent and its features, and create documentation for app governance policies.
- roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers, Governance Teams
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/frontier-program/
Enhanced User Experience
By enabling users to create apps through natural language prompts in Copilot Chat, the App Builder agent enhances user experience, making technology more accessible and intuitive for all employees, thereby fostering a culture of innovation.
- next-steps: Conduct user experience workshops to gather insights on user needs and expectations, and develop a communication plan to promote the new capabilities among users.
- roles: End Users, User Experience Designers, Training Coordinators
- references: https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/frontier-program/
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