GitLab has launched the GitLab Duo Agent Platform, aimed at addressing the challenges developers face with AI in software delivery. While AI has improved coding efficiency, with some developers seeing productivity boosts of up to 10x, the overall impact on innovation is limited. This is due to the AI paradox, where the majority of a developer's time isn't spent coding but on tasks like code reviews and security checks. The Duo Agent Platform seeks to streamline these processes by providing intelligent orchestration and automation throughout the software lifecycle. Key features of the GitLab Duo Agent Platform include Agentic Chat, which offers context-aware assistance for various tasks such as issue creation, code generation, and pipeline management. Foundational Agents, like the Planner Agent and Security Analyst Agent, come prebuilt to address common challenges in software delivery. Users can also develop Custom Agents tailored to their specific needs. The platform integrates external AI tools, including Claude Code and Codex CLI, enhancing its functionality for code generation and analysis. Governance and visibility are integral to the platform, enabling organizations to track agent activity and ensure compliance with internal standards. Pricing for Duo Agent Platform includes a new virtual currency system, GitLab Credits, available to users with Premium and Ultimate subscriptions. These credits will refresh monthly, allowing teams to access the platform's features without incurring additional costs unless they choose to purchase more. Early adopters, like NatWest, report significant productivity and efficiency gains from integrating Duo AI agents into their development workflows.