MC1198705 – Microsoft 365 Copilot: Nine new connectors now generally available

Product:

Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Search, SharePoint, Windows

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Feature update, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

513282

Details:

Summary:
Nine new Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors are now generally available, enabling integration with GitHub, Freshservice, Guru, Dropbox, Google Drive, Zendesk, and Amazon S3. These connectors allow users to search, retrieve, and interact with external enterprise data across Microsoft 365 apps immediately.

Details:
Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors enable your organization to bring content from third-party systems into Microsoft 365 so that Copilot can reason over it, ground responses, and improve knowledge discovery. With connectors, your users can search, retrieve, summarize, and interact with enterprise data-no matter where it resides.
We are pleased to announce the general availability (GA) of nine new Microsoft 365 connectors across engineering systems, knowledge bases, cloud storage, and service platforms. These connectors have completed all quality, reliability, security, and documentation requirements, and are now fully supported for production use.
The following connectors are now GA:
GitHub Cloud - Knowledge Base
GitHub Cloud - Issues
GitHub Cloud - Pull Requests
Freshservice (solution articles)
Guru (knowledge cards)
Dropbox (files)
Google Drive (files)
Zendesk Help Center (articles)
Amazon S3 (files & objects)
These releases represent a major milestone in expanding the Copilot extensibility ecosystem and enabling organizations to unlock high-value knowledge trapped in external systems.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 513282.
When this will happen
General availability is effective immediately.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-12-18

updated:
2025-12-18

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Direct effects for Operations**

Integration Issues
Without proper preparation, users may face difficulties in integrating the new connectors, leading to disruptions in accessing external data.
   - roles: Admins, End Users
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-copilot-connector, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513282

User Experience Degradation
Users may experience a decline in productivity due to potential bugs or issues with the new connectors, affecting their ability to retrieve and interact with data.
   - roles: End Users, Support Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-copilot-connector, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513282

Security Risks
If authentication and permissions are not properly configured, there could be unauthorized access to sensitive data through the new connectors.
   - roles: Admins, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/extensibility/overview-copilot-connector, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513282

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Enhanced Knowledge Discovery
By utilizing the new Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors, organizations can significantly improve knowledge discovery by integrating external enterprise data from platforms like GitHub, Zendesk, and Google Drive into Microsoft 365 applications. This allows users to access and interact with a broader range of information seamlessly, enhancing productivity and decision-making.
   - next-steps: Identify key external data sources currently in use and assess their integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Train users on how to leverage these connectors for enhanced knowledge discovery.
   - roles: Knowledge Managers, Product Managers, Support Teams
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-copilot-connector, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513282

Streamlined IT Support Processes
Integrating Freshservice and Zendesk with Microsoft 365 Copilot can streamline IT support processes by allowing support teams to retrieve and summarize help center articles and ticket information directly within their workflow. This can reduce the time spent searching for solutions and improve response times to user queries.
   - next-steps: Configure the Freshservice and Zendesk connectors, and provide training to IT support staff on how to utilize these integrations effectively.
   - roles: IT Support Teams, Service Desk Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-copilot-connector, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513282

Improved Collaboration and File Management
With the addition of Dropbox and Google Drive connectors, users can manage and collaborate on files directly within Microsoft 365 applications. This integration enhances file accessibility and encourages collaborative work, as users can easily search and retrieve files without switching between platforms.
   - next-steps: Set up Dropbox and Google Drive connectors, and conduct workshops to educate users on how to maximize collaboration using these tools within Microsoft 365.
   - roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Collaboration Specialists
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/overview-copilot-connector, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=513282

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft 365 has introduced nine new connectors for its Copilot feature, which allows users to integrate data from various external systems like GitHub, Freshservice, Guru, Dropbox, Google Drive, Zendesk, and Amazon S3 into Microsoft 365 applications. Imagine Copilot as a helpful assistant who can now reach into different rooms (external systems) to gather information and bring it back to you in one place. This makes it easier for users to search, retrieve, and interact with their enterprise data, no matter where it is stored.

These connectors are like bridges that connect different islands of information. For example, if your team uses GitHub for software development, Dropbox for file storage, and Zendesk for customer support, Copilot can now access data from all these platforms. This means you can ask Copilot questions about your GitHub issues, Dropbox files, or Zendesk articles, and it will provide answers by pulling information from these sources.

For managers and HR staff, think of this as having a personal assistant who can quickly find and summarize important documents and reports from various departments, saving you time and effort. Instead of manually searching through each system, Copilot does the heavy lifting, providing you with the information you need in one convenient location.

Admins managing these connectors will need to ensure they are set up correctly, with the necessary permissions and authentication in place. This is similar to making sure that each bridge is sturdy and secure before allowing traffic to flow across it. Once set up, users can enjoy seamless access to a wealth of information, improving productivity and decision-making across the organization.