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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.

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Use copilot-sdk to build a [application purpose] in a supported runtime using a managed Copilot SDK session with streaming output; assume the GitHub Copilot CLI is installed and authenticated, and deliver the integration code and usage instructions.

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name: copilot-sdkdescription: "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."risk: criticalsource: communitydate_added: "2026-02-27"

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.

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Prerequisites

  • GitHub Copilot CLI installed and authenticated (copilot --version to verify)
  • GitHub Copilot subscription (Individual, Business, or Enterprise) — not required for BYOK
  • Runtime: Node.js 18+ / Python 3.8+ / Go 1.21+ / .NET 8.0+

When to Use

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

Limitations

  • Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
  • Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
  • Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.