copilot-sdk Skill
Build applications powered by GitHub Copilot using the Copilot SDK. Use when creating programmatic integrations with Copilot across Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, or .NET. Covers session management, custom tools, streaming, hooks, MCP servers, BYOK providers, session persistence, custom agents, skills, and deployment Published by microsoft in skills.
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What is copilot-sdk Skill?
Build applications powered by GitHub Copilot using the Copilot SDK. Use when creating programmatic integrations with Copilot across Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, or .NET. Covers session management, custom tools, streaming, hooks, MCP servers, BYOK providers, session persistence, custom agents, skills, and deployment Published by microsoft in skills. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Deployment
- Deployment use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: .github/skills/copilot-sdk/SKILL.md
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Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use copilot-sdk Skill
- Use it for deployment.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/skills
- Skill file: .github/skills/copilot-sdk/SKILL.md
What it does
Build applications powered by GitHub Copilot using the Copilot SDK. Use when creating programmatic integrations with Copilot across Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, or .NET. Covers session management, custom tools, streaming, hooks, MCP servers, BYOK providers, session persistence, custom agents, skills, and deployment
Skill instructions
GitHub Copilot SDK Build applications that programmatically interact with GitHub Copilot. The SDK wraps the Copilot CLI via JSON-RPC, providing session management, custom tools, hooks, MCP server integration, and streaming across Node.js, Python, Go, and .NET. Prerequisites - GitHub Copilot CLI installed and authenticated (copilot --version) - GitHub Copilot subscription (Individual, Business, or Enterprise) — not required for BYOK - Runtime: Node.js 18+ / Python 3.8+ / Go 1.21+ / .NET 8.0+ Installation | Language | Package | Install | |----------|---------|---------| | Node.js | @github/copilot-sdk | npm install @github/copilot-sdk | | Python | github-copilot-sdk | pip install github-copilot-sdk | | Go | github.com/github/copilot-sdk/go | go get github.com/github/copilot-sdk/go | | .NET | GitHub.Copilot.SDK | dotnet add package GitHub.Copilot.SDK | Architecture The SDK communicates with the Copilot CLI via JSON-RPC over stdio (default) or TCP. The CLI manages model calls, tool executi
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Frequently asked questions
What is copilot-sdk?
copilot-sdk is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Build applications powered by GitHub Copilot using the Copilot SDK. Use when creating programmatic integrations with Copilot across Node.js/TypeScript, Python, Go, or .NET.
Who is copilot-sdk best for?
copilot-sdk is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, deployment workflows.
How do I install copilot-sdk?
Install or run copilot-sdk using Copy skill directory. Check copilot-sdk for the latest setup command.
Is copilot-sdk actively maintained?
copilot-sdk may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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