# Create a Coder template for agents > [!NOTE] > > This functionality is in beta and is evolving rapidly. > > When using any AI tool for development, exercise a level of caution appropriate to your use case and environment. > Always review AI-generated content before using it in critical systems. > > Join our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/coder) or > [contact us](https://coder.com/contact) to get help or share feedback. ## Overview Coder has first-class support for managing agents through Github, but can also integrate with other issue trackers. Use our action to interact with agents directly in issues and PRs. ## Prerequisites - A Coder deployment with v2.21 or later - A [template configured for AI agents](./create-template.md) ## GitHub ### GitHub Action The [start-workspace](https://github.com/coder/start-workspace-action) GitHub action will create a Coder workspace based on a specific phrase in a comment (e.g. `@coder`). ![GitHub Issue](../images/guides/ai-agents/github-action.png) When properly configured with an [AI template](./create-template.md), the agent will begin working on the issue. ### Pull Request Support (Coming Soon) We're working on adding support for an agent automatically creating pull requests and responding to your comments. Check back soon or [join our Discord](https://discord.gg/coder) to stay updated. ![GitHub Pull Request](../images/guides/ai-agents/github-pr.png) ## Integrating with Other Issue Trackers While support for other issue trackers is under consideration, you can can use the [REST API](../reference/api/index.md) or [CLI](../reference/cli/index.md) to integrate with other issue trackers or CI pipelines. In addition, an [Open in Coder](../admin/templates/open-in-coder.md) flow can be used to generate a URL and/or markdown button in your issue tracker to automatically create a workspace with specific parameters. ## Next Steps - [Best practices & adding tools via MCP](./best-practices.md) - [Supervise Agents in the UI](./coder-dashboard.md) - [Supervise Agents in the IDE](./ide-integration.md) - [Supervise Agents Programmatically](./headless.md) - [Securing Agents with Boundaries](./securing.md)