Feature Request: Integrate a Plan Mode-like Feature into GitHub Issue Creation/Edit Screen

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Expectation and Summary:

We are highly enthusiastic about the potential of GitHub Copilot's coding agent capabilities. To further enhance this, we propose integrating a Plan Mode-like feature, similar to what was recently implemented in Copilot Chat for Visual Studio Code, into the GitHub web interface's Issue creation and editing screens.

Why is this feature needed? (Problem to Solve and Benefits):

Improve Issue Quality: Utilizing a planning functionality, similar to Plan Mode, during Issue creation allows users to break down complex tasks or feature requirements into detailed steps in dialogue with the agent. This ensures that a high-quality, specific, and actionable plan for the Issue is created at the planning stage, even before the coding agent is asked to perform the work.

Reduce Human Effort: It lessens the burden on humans to define Issue requirements and write out the necessary development steps from scratch. Developers can input a high-level idea, and Copilot can assist in structuring a proposal that adheres to the Issue template.

Streamlined Workflow (VS Code-less Development): Currently, using a Plan Mode-like feature requires launching Visual Studio Code. Integrating it into the web interface eliminates the need to open Visual Studio Code solely for Issue planning and creation. This allows project planning and task management to be completed entirely within the browser, making the development workflow more seamless.

Proposed Solution:

We suggest adding a button (e.g., "Ask Copilot to Plan this Issue") within the body input area of the Issue creation or editing screen to invoke the planning functionality.