Accelerating Agent Flows with Express Mode
You might have noticed the new option on agent flows Express Mode
This preview feature designed to accelerate agent flow execution that are invoked by and responding to a Microsoft Copilot Studio agent. Here's what you need to know about leveraging this speed up your flows.
Understanding Express Mode
Express Mode allows you to signal that an agent flow needs an expedited responseand enhances the responsiveness. This means that your agent tasks run on optimized infrastructure, providing quicker, more reliable results ideal for real-time scenarios. The new (SelfHost Multitenant architecture)[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/environment-architecture] enables this.
To activate Express Mode, your flows must include specific trigger actions, such as:
- When an agent calls a flow
- When an app calls a flow
Additionally, these flows must feature a response action:
- Respond to agent
- Respond to app
Express Mode is tailored for scenarios requiring prompt responses, ensuring that decision-making processes and feedback loops efficient.
Implementing Express Mode Effectively
When planning to integrate Express Mode, consider the following best practices:
- Test Before Deployment: Conduct thorough testing to ensure flows are compatible and optimized for Express Mode, especially when dealing with data-heavy operations.
- Leverage Agent Triggers: Ensure your flows are initiated by recognized agent to fully utilize the feature's advantages.
- Optimize Infrastructure: Express Mode requires a Copilot Studio plan and an upgraded environment to support its capabilities.
- Some actions aren't supported: For example, if you include an HTTP action in your flow you won't be able to enable express mode.