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## Key Takeaways
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Use agent mode with Claude Sonnet 4.5 for the best experience with IDL and ENVI. Agent mode enables GitHub Copilot to access specialized tools and take actions on your behalf.
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Use agent mode to enable GitHub Copilot to access specialized tools and take actions on your behalf with ENVI and IDL.
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**Requirements:**
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- Agent mode enabled (hexagon icon)
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- Claude Sonnet recommended (4.5 at the time of writing this)
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- Claude Sonnet recommended (4.5 or 4.6 at the time of writing this)
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# Quick Start: ENVI
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ENVI Agent is a partner for building and running geospatial processing workflows, enabling you to focus on intent and results rather than managing manual mechanics.
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ENVI's GitHub Copilot integration uses specialized MCP tools to run processing workflows, understand datasets, and solve remote sensing problems.
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ENVI Agent works by providing a set of Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools and instructions for GitHub Copilot.
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## Setup
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ENVI Agent setup is the same as IDL Agent, but requires ENVI + IDL
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# Quick Start: IDL
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IDL Agent empowers you to autonomously write, run, and troubleshoot IDL code, simplifying developer workflows and accelerating discovery.
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IDL's GitHub Copilot integration enables GitHub Copilot to become an expert IDL programmer through specialized root-level instructions. These instructions are automatically applied when you work with IDL code or IDL Notebooks.
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IDL Agent works by providing a set of Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools and instructions for GitHub Copilot.
- Instructions automatically load when IDL code or notebooks are open or attached
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- Install [IDL 9.2 or ENVI 6.2](https://portal.nv5geospatialsoftware.com/)
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**What to Look For:** "IDl Agent" message in your chat when instructions load
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-[Install Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download) or update to the latest version
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## Helpful Tips
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- Install [IDL for VSCode](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=IDL.idl-for-vscode)
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**Automatic Startup:** IDL starts automatically when needed—no manual intervention required.
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- A paid [GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot/plans) account
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**Creating IDL Notebooks:** Explicitly request an "IDL Notebook" to ensure you get the native VSCode implementation rather than a Python/Jupyter notebook. Native IDL Notebooks require no additional setup or configuration.
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**Automatic Startup:** IDL starts automatically when needed, no manual intervention required.
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GitHub Copilot is already an expert programmer across many languages. We've enhanced this expertise with specialized instructions that help it write better IDL code and understand your existing routines. These instructions apply automatically when you work with IDL files or notebooks, no manual setup required.
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**Creating IDL Notebooks:** Explicitly request an "IDL Notebook" to ensure you get the native VSCode implementation rather than a Python/Jupyter notebook. Native IDL Notebooks require no additional setup or configuration.
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## Example Questions
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GitHub Copilot has access to many tools and can handle a wide range of IDL-related tasks or requests. Here are some examples to get you started:
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Here's some requests for what kinds of questions IDL Agent can help with:
Discover how to use GitHub Copilot with IDL and ENVI. This section covers the basics you need to get productive quickly.
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Discover how to use GitHub Copilot with IDL Agent and ENVI Agent. Each section specific to the agents includes a setup video talking about how to get up and running.
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**What You'll Learn:**
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- How to interact with the chat interface
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- Writing effective prompts for IDL code generation
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