Power Apps in Microsoft 365 Copilot Public Preview

Introduction

Microsoft is expanding Power Apps into Microsoft 365 Copilot, aiming to reduce the context switching that slows down users when they need business data mid-task. For organizations using model-driven apps with Dataverse, this preview creates a more conversational way to access and update records directly inside familiar Microsoft 365 apps.

What's new in the preview

Power Apps model-driven apps can now surface in Microsoft 365 Copilot through an app's MCP server, which is automatically created and configured in Power Apps.

Key capabilities available now

• Interactive grids let users ask Copilot questions such as open accounts or recent escalations and receive results directly from Power Apps data.
• Inline forms allow users to create, view, and update records without leaving Copilot.
• Deep links provide one-click access to the full model-driven app when users need a full-screen experience.
• Microsoft 365 app integration means these experiences work across Copilot surfaces in apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Coming soon

• Custom tools will allow makers to build app-specific actions and experiences beyond standard grids and forms.

Why this matters for IT admins and makers

For IT teams and Power Platform administrators, this preview could improve user productivity by bringing CRM and business process data into everyday workflows. Instead of switching between Microsoft 365 apps and a separate business app, users can query records, edit data, and continue working in the same Copilot session.

Because the experience respects the same views and permissions as the underlying app, organizations can extend model-driven apps into Copilot without redesigning the application. That lowers adoption barriers and may speed up pilot deployments.

Requirements and deployment notes

To use this preview, organizations need:

• A Power Apps model-driven app with Dataverse
• A Microsoft 365 Copilot license
• A Power Apps Premium license

Deployment is relatively straightforward:

1. Activate the app's MCP server in Power Apps.
2. Download the generated app package.
3. Deploy the package to Microsoft Teams or Microsoft 365.

After deployment, grids and forms are available automatically with no extra end-user setup.

Next steps

Admins and makers should identify suitable model-driven apps for early testing, especially scenarios where users frequently copy data between Microsoft 365 documents and business systems. Review licensing, validate permissions, and prepare a limited rollout to measure productivity gains before broader deployment.

This preview is especially relevant for organizations investing in both Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot, as it points toward deeper business app integration across the Microsoft ecosystem.