MC1181765 – (Updated) Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

469503

Details:

Summary:
Agents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Available worldwide from mid-November 2025, this feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive, editable, shareable, and managed via admin controls.

Details:
Updated December 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by end of January 2026 (previously late November 2025).

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-10-31

updated:
2025-12-18

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion and frustration due to the introduction of a new feature without adequate training or documentation, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-an-agent-in-onedrive-492cc5ad-b444-4cc6-83b7-3802a26688b4, https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-onedrive-agents-ee2a6b38-da3f-413f-a865-cace3325d1e0

Data Management Concerns
The introduction of .agent files may lead to unintentional data management issues, such as users not understanding how to manage or delete these files, potentially leading to data clutter.
   - roles: Data Managers, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/find-your-agent-files-in-onedrive-b8153379-ae11-4331-ac35-b1207ce58ba4, https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-ai-agent-in-onedrive-773662a2-c58a-4a6b-b6b2-1be8d2df3db0

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you have a personal assistant who helps you manage your projects. This assistant can group all the important documents you need for a project, answer your questions about them, and even summarize key points for you. This is similar to what the new "Agents" feature in Microsoft OneDrive does, but with the help of artificial intelligence.

With Agents in OneDrive, you can gather all the files and folders related to a project into one place. Think of it like creating a special folder that can do more than just hold files. Once you have your files grouped, you can ask questions, get summaries, and find important details without having to open each document individually. This makes it easier to stay organized and on top of your work.

These agents are saved as files in your OneDrive, much like a document or a spreadsheet, but with a special ".agent" extension. You can edit them, share them with your team, and use them to collaborate more effectively. It's like having a digital workspace where everyone can access the same information and stay updated.

To use this feature, you need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Once you have that, you can create an agent by selecting the Copilot button in OneDrive or through the Create or upload option. This will guide you through setting up your agent and show you how to use it.

For those managing IT or HR, it's important to communicate this new capability to your teams and update any internal documentation to reflect these changes. Encourage your colleagues to explore this feature, as it can significantly improve project efficiency by leveraging AI to handle routine tasks and information gathering.

In summary, Agents in OneDrive transform how you interact with your project files, making it easier to manage and collaborate on projects using AI-powered tools. It's like having a smart assistant that helps you work smarter, not harder.