How do I install the Copilot Sdk skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add francostino/copilot-sdk in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Copilot Sdk safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: PASS, Skill Scanner: PASS. Capability flags: docs only. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Copilot Sdk?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Copilot Sdk free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Copilot Sdk?

FrancoStino (@francostino) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Copilot Sdk by francostino — Agent Skill

Name: Copilot Sdk
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: FrancoStino

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.

FrancoStino Updated Sep 8, 2026 63 repo stars

File contents

GitHub Copilot SDK

Detailed Guide

Read the detailed guide before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.

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.

Frequently asked questions