Microsoft 365 Copilot Can Now Build Apps and Automate Workflows

Microsoft 365 Copilot is evolving fast, and its newest capabilities bring app creation and automation right into your everyday workspace. With the recent introduction of the App Builder and Workflow Agents at the Power Platform Community Conference, users can now describe what they need in natural language — and Copilot will create an app or automated process in minutes.

These features open the door for knowledge workers to build tools and workflows that streamline daily tasks without ever leaving Microsoft 365. Let’s explore what they do, how they work, and when to use them alongside the Power Platform.

Build Personalized Apps with the App Builder Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot

The App Builder Agent is designed for users who want to create simple, personalized tools without writing code. It allows you to build an app — such as a form, dashboard, or content tracker — by simply describing what you need in plain English.

When you prompt Copilot with something like “Create an app to track my ongoing projects,” it automatically designs an interactive user interface and stores the data in a SharePoint list behind the scenes. This means your app’s information is safely managed within your Microsoft 365 environment.

The App Builder focuses on individual productivity, not enterprise deployment. You won’t be configuring permissions, connecting to Dataverse, or sharing across departments. Instead, you’re creating lightweight tools to help you stay organized — perfect for personal tracking, note-taking, or quick data capture.

If you need a fully featured application connected to enterprise systems, Power Apps is still the place to go. Think of App Builder as the quick, easy starting point for bringing small ideas to life directly inside Microsoft 365.

Automate Repetitive Tasks with the Workflow Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot

The Workflow Agent adds automation to Microsoft 365 Copilot in the same natural way. Instead of manually building a flow, you can describe what you want to happen — for example:

“Every morning at 8 AM, summarize my unread emails and send a summary to Teams.”

Copilot then creates the workflow automatically, using AI to analyze and summarize data, schedule tasks, or send notifications.

The Workflow Agent works similarly to Power Automate, but is designed for personal automations that enhance daily productivity. You can trigger actions based on time, events, or activity inside Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 tools — without opening another app or using connectors.

This feature brings automation directly into your Copilot chat, helping you reduce repetitive work and focus on high-value tasks.

Copilot and Power Platform: Working Together

Microsoft 365 Copilot’s new agents make automation and app creation more accessible than ever. However, they are not replacements for Power Apps or Power Automate — they complement them.

Here’s how they compare:

The distinction is clear: Copilot’s new agents empower individual users to build and automate for themselves, while the Power Platform enables organizations to scale and integrate those solutions enterprise-wide. At the same time, these Copilot experiences encourage more people to explore automation — often leading businesses to expand into Power Platform when they’re ready for more advanced capabilities.

Why These Features Matter

The addition of app and workflow creation inside Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a major step toward AI-powered productivity. Employees can now build and automate in the same environment where they already communicate, plan, and create.

These features also promote innovation across teams. Anyone can experiment with new ideas safely within Microsoft 365, without needing IT development cycles. The data remains in the Microsoft ecosystem, ensuring governance and compliance are easier to manage than with third-party tools.

However, as these agents become widely used, organizations will need clear strategies for managing the SharePoint sites and lists created automatically by Copilot. Without proper oversight, small personal tools can quickly grow into scattered data sources.

This is where experienced Microsoft partners can help organizations put AI governance frameworks in place — ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable adoption of Copilot and Power Platform together.

Getting Started with Copilot Automation

For businesses exploring Microsoft 365 Copilot, the new App Builder and Workflow Agents offer an excellent entry point into automation. Here are some ways to start experimenting:

• Create a personal app to track team projects, deadlines, or shared resources.
• Set up a workflow to summarize meetings or unread emails each morning.
• Test how Copilot interacts with SharePoint data and Outlook for routine reports.

Once your team sees the value, these ideas can easily grow into enterprise-grade Power Platform solutions with Dataverse, Power Apps, and Power Automate.

How enCloud9 Can Help 

At enCloud9, we help organizations implement and optimize Microsoft 365 Copilot and the Power Platform to achieve meaningful business outcomes. Our experts work with your team to identify automation opportunities, establish best practices for data management, and build scalable workflows that align with your goals.

Whether you’re experimenting with Copilot’s new agents or planning full Power Platform integration, we’ll help you unlock the full potential of AI-powered productivity.

Ready to take the next step with Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Platform can work together to streamline your business processes.

Contact enCloud9 today to get started.

Learn more

To learn more, visit these Microsoft Learn documents:

Microsoft 365 Copilot overview or Which Copilot is right for me or my organization?

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