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The Command Center of Stellaris

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Build a Galactic Command Center that coordinates space missions using custom AI commanders with mission-specific modes and advanced tools. A beginner adventure that teaches custom agent creation and t

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Type
Saas
Company
Microsoft

About The Command Center of Stellaris

The Command Center of Stellaris is a beginner-level coding adventure within the Microsoft Copilot Adventures repository. It guides users through building a Galactic Command Center that coordinates space missions using custom AI commanders with mission-specific modes and advanced tools. The adventure teaches how to create custom agents and integrate tools using GitHub Copilot in Agent Mode, Edit Mode, and Ask Mode. It is designed for developers with basic programming knowledge and VS Code experience, and is free to use via GitHub Codespaces or local clone.

Key Features

Teaches custom agent creation using GitHub Copilot
Integrates with GitHub Codespaces for hands-on learning
Uses Agent Mode, Edit Mode, and Ask Mode of GitHub Copilot
Provides a narrative-driven sci-fi coding adventure
Includes advanced tools and guidance for mission-specific modes
Beginner-friendly with clear step-by-step instructions

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Free and open-source, accessible to anyone
  • Beginner-friendly with prerequisites clearly stated
  • Teaches practical Copilot skills across all three modes
  • Immersive narrative makes learning engaging
  • Works in cloud with GitHub Codespaces (60 free hours per month)
Cons
  • Requires basic programming knowledge and VS Code experience
  • Primarily focused on GitHub Copilot - limited to that ecosystem
  • May not cover advanced agent development concepts
  • Codespaces usage has a free tier limit per month

Best For

Learning to build AI agents with GitHub CopilotTraining developers on custom AI commander protocolsPracticing multi-file project creation with Copilot Agent ModeExploring GitHub Copilot's different interaction modesHands-on practice for building autonomous coding agents

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FAQ

How do I start the Command Center adventure?
Click the 'Create codespace' button on the Copilot Adventures GitHub page to open the repository in a cloud development environment, or clone the repo locally using 'git clone https://github.com/microsoft/copilotadventures'.
What prerequisites are needed?
Basic programming language knowledge and experience with VS Code are helpful. The adventure is designed for beginners.
What GitHub Copilot modes are covered?
The adventure covers Agent Mode (autonomous AI), Edit Mode (multi-file editing), and Ask Mode (interactive chat).
Is this adventure free to use?
Yes, the Copilot Adventures repository is open-source and free. You can use GitHub Codespaces with 60 free hours per month, or run the code locally.