github-copilot-sdk

name	github-copilot-sdk
description	Comprehensive knowledge of GitHub Copilot SDK for embedding Copilot's agentic workflows in Python, TypeScript, Go, and .NET applications. Auto-activates for Copilot SDK integration, CopilotClient usage, session management, streaming responses, custom tools, and MCP server connections.
version	1.0.0
last_updated	"2025-01-25T00:00:00.000Z"
source_urls	["https://github.com/github/copilot-sdk","https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/main/collections/copilot-sdk.md"]
activation_keywords	["copilot sdk","github copilot sdk","copilot client","github copilot client","copilot session","copilot streaming","copilot custom tools","copilot mcp","embed copilot","copilot api"]
auto_activate	true
token_budget	2000

GitHub Copilot SDK - Comprehensive Skill

Overview

The GitHub Copilot SDK enables developers to embed Copilot's agentic workflows programmatically in their applications. It exposes the same engine behind Copilot CLI as a production-tested agent runtime you can invoke from code.

When to Use the Copilot SDK

Use the Copilot SDK when:

• Building applications that need Copilot's AI capabilities
• Implementing custom AI assistants with tool-calling abilities
• Creating integrations that leverage Copilot's code understanding
• Connecting to MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for standardized tools
• Need streaming responses in custom UIs

Don't use when:

• GitHub Copilot CLI is sufficient (use CLI directly)
• No programmatic integration needed (use Copilot in VS Code)
• Building simple chat without tools (use standard LLM API)

Language Support

SDK	Installation
Node.js/TypeScript	npm install @github/copilot-sdk
Python	pip install github-copilot-sdk
Go	go get github.com/github/copilot-sdk/go
.NET	dotnet add package GitHub.Copilot.SDK

Prerequisites

1. GitHub Copilot CLI installed and authenticated
2. Active Copilot subscription (free tier available with limits)

Quick Start

Minimal Example (TypeScript)

import { CopilotClient } from "@github/copilot-sdk";

const client = new CopilotClient();
const session = await client.createSession({ model: "gpt-4.1" });

 response =  session.({ :  });
.(response?..);

 client.();