Microsoft’s Knowledge Agent for Copilot: What It Means for Your SharePoint Experience

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TL;DR

  • Microsoft’s Knowledge Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot is now in Public Preview (launched on September 18, 2025).
  • It helps organisations automate content tagging, clean up outdated pages, and build workflows using plain language. No coding required.
  • Designed to make SharePoint intranets smarter and easier to manage, especially for non-technical teams.
  • Available to organisations with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses. Ideal for organisations looking to improve intranet governance and usability.
  • WebVine is exploring its capabilities and will share more insights as we roll it out across Injio intranet sites.

Meet the Knowledge Agent: Microsoft Copilot’s New Sidekick for Smarter SharePoint

On September 18, 2025, Microsoft dropped something new and very exciting: the Knowledge Agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot is now in Public Preview. This AI-powered assistant is designed to help organisations clean up, organise, and automate their SharePoint environments with minimal effort and maximum impact.

This blog is our first look at what the Knowledge Agent does, why it matters, and how you can start using it to make your SharePoint digital workplace smarter, cleaner, and a whole lot easier to manage. We’ll keep sharing insights as we get our hands dirty with it, so stay tuned!

What Is the Knowledge Agent?

Imagine if your SharePoint site hired a super-organised, AI-powered librarian who also moonlights as a workflow wizard. That’s the Knowledge Agent.

It’s built into SharePoint and designed to:

  • Tag your content automatically (no more “miscellaneous” folders).
  • Spot outdated pages and broken links like a digital detective.
  • Build workflows just by you describing what you want (no coding, no tears).
  • Suggest new content based on what people are searching for.

Basically, it’s here to help you spend less time cleaning up your intranet and more time doing things that matter.

What’s Available Now. And What’s Coming

Here’s what’s live as of now:

  • The Knowledge Agent is in Public Preview for organisations with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.
  • IT admins can enable it via PowerShell (yes, it still needs a bit of tech magic).
  • You get core features like auto-tagging, content review automation, and workflow suggestions.

General Availability is expected in early 2026, with more features and easier rollout options.

Setup instructions are available in Microsoft’s Get Started Guide.

Our First Impressions

We’re excited about this. Here’s why:

  • It helps declutter your intranet.
  • It gives non-techy teams the power to manage content without needing a developer on speed dial.
  • It supports compliance and governance without the usual manual slog.

This is just the beginning. We’ll be testing it across Injio SharePoint sites and sharing what works, what doesn’t, and what’s worth shouting about.

5 Ways You Can Use the Knowledge Agent Today

Here are five ways you can start using it right now (yes, even before your next coffee break):

  1. Auto-tagging documents and pages
    Let AI do the boring stuff. Your content gets tagged properly, making it easier to find.
  2. Content freshness checks
    Pages that haven’t been touched in months? The Knowledge Agent will gently nudge you (or your team) to review them.
  3. Broken link detection
    No more “404 not found” surprises. This tool finds and flags broken links for you.
  4. Workflow creation via natural language
    Just say what you want: “Remind me if this page hasn’t been updated in 90 days,” and boom, workflow created.
  5. Content suggestions based on user behaviour
    If people keep searching for something that doesn’t exist, the Knowledge Agent will suggest creating it. Smart, right?

How to Take Advantage of It

To start using the Knowledge Agent:

  • Check your Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing (you’ll need it).
  • Ask your IT team to enable the Knowledge Agent using these instructions.
  • Chat with our team to identify where it can make the biggest impact.
  • Keep an eye out for Injio updates that bring these features into your intranet experience.

Ready to Make Your Intranet Smarter?

The Knowledge Agent is like giving your SharePoint a brain, and a bit of personality. If you’re keen to explore how it can work for your organisation, get in touch with our team. We’ll help you make the most of it (and maybe even make SharePoint fun again).