# 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 stream

- Skill: `ranbot-ai/copilot-sdk` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add ranbot-ai/copilot-sdk`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ranbot-ai/copilot-sdk/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: ranbot-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/ranbot-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ranbot-ai/copilot-sdk

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# 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.

## Detailed Guide

Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed-guide.md) 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.