MC1191203 – Power Platform inventory to include agents, apps, and workflows from Microsoft 365 Copilot, agent flows, and cloud flows (archived)

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Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Platform

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Online, World tenant

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New feature

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We've expanded Power Platform inventory (Public Preview) to include four new resource types, giving admins a single view of resources across Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Starting December 1, 2025, and completing worldwide by December 20, 2025, inventory will include:
Agents from Agent Builder (Copilot Studio lite) in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Workflows from the Workflows agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Agent flows from Copilot Studio
Cloud flows from Power Automate

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Created:
2025-12-01

updated:
2025-12-02

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Complexity in Resource Management
The introduction of new resource types may lead to confusion among administrators, resulting in mismanagement of resources and potential downtime.
   - roles: Microsoft 365 Admin, Power Platform Admin
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/power-platform-inventory-to-include-agents-apps-and-workflows/idi-p/3701230

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience disruptions in their workflows if the new inventory system is not properly integrated, leading to delays in app and workflow access.
   - roles: End Users, Business Analysts
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/power-platform-inventory-to-include-agents-apps-and-workflows/idi-p/3701230

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're managing a large library. Previously, you had separate sections for books, magazines, and newspapers, each with its own catalog. This made it challenging to get a comprehensive view of all the materials available. Now, imagine that the library has introduced a new system where you can see everything in one place, regardless of whether it's a book, magazine, or newspaper. This is similar to what Microsoft is doing with the Power Platform inventory.

Microsoft has expanded its Power Platform inventory to include new types of resources from Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Automate. This means that administrators can now see agents, workflows, and flows all in one place, much like having a single catalog for all library materials. These resources will automatically appear in the inventory section of the Power Platform admin center, making it easier for administrators to manage and oversee everything from one location.

Think of it as having a new, comprehensive library catalog that not only lists all the books but also includes magazines and newspapers, providing a complete overview of all the resources available. This update is designed to streamline the management process, allowing administrators to have a clearer picture of the resources they are handling, just like a librarian can now easily track all the materials in the library. No immediate action is required from users, as this update is simply for awareness and will be rolled out automatically.