🚀 Getting Started with Microsoft Scout
Want to try Microsoft’s new Autopilot agent? Here’s what you’ll need before getting started. This desktop AI app helps you get work done across your local files, browser, and Microsoft 365 surfaces while keeping sensitive actions under your control.
📋 Prerequisites
✅ Supported OS
- Windows 11
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
✅ Microsoft 365 Work or School Account
Personal Microsoft accounts aren’t supported.
✅ Microsoft 365 Copilot License
An active Copilot subscription must be assigned to your account.
✅ Local Administrator Access
You’ll need permission to install applications, including support for Intune-managed environments.
✅ GitHub Copilot Business or Enterprise
A valid license is required to enable Copilot capabilities.
🔐 IT Admin Setup
Before you can sign in, your organization’s IT administrator must complete the Microsoft Scout access configuration.
⚙️ Configure Your Workspace
After signing in, Scout will ask you to choose a workspace directory—the location where it can securely read and write files.
You’ll be able to:
📁 Select a custom folder or use the default location.
🔒 Review the initial permissions for your workspace.
⚙️ Change the workspace directory anytime through Settings.
Microsoft Scout isn’t just another AI assistant. By combining Microsoft 365, GitHub Copilot, local resources, and enterprise permissions, it lays the foundation for autonomous AI agents that can understand context and help keep work moving.
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