501574 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Copilot APIs TypeScript Client Libraries

Product:

Copilot

Platform:

Developer, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

Developers: Pro-devs can use a JS SDK to call CCS APIs.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-11-17

updated:
2025-12-24

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Integration Issues
Without proper preparation, integrating Microsoft Copilot APIs may lead to compatibility issues with existing systems, causing disruptions in workflows.
   - roles: Developers, IT Support
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-developer-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/3731230, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/collaboration/collaborate-with-copilot?view=o365-worldwide

User Experience Degradation
If changes are implemented without adequate training or communication, users may face confusion and decreased productivity due to unfamiliarity with new features.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/03/20/how-microsoft-copilot-will-transform-the-way-we-work/?sh=4c1c1c5e1c3e, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're in a busy law firm, and you have a team of paralegals who help you sift through mountains of paperwork to find relevant information for your cases. Now, picture if you could give each paralegal a super-efficient assistant who could quickly and accurately find the information you need, allowing your paralegals to focus on more complex tasks. This is similar to what Microsoft Copilot aims to do for developers.

Microsoft Copilot is like a digital assistant for developers working with Microsoft 365. It helps them by providing tools to streamline their work, much like how a paralegal assistant would help in a law firm. Developers can use something called a JavaScript Software Development Kit (JS SDK) to interact with Copilot's APIs. Think of APIs as a set of instructions or rules that allow different software programs to communicate with each other. It's like having a common language that everyone in the office understands, making collaboration smoother and more efficient.

By using these tools, developers can build applications or features more quickly and with less effort. This is akin to having a pre-written legal template that you can customize rather than starting from scratch every time you need to draft a new document. The availability of these tools in different stages—like general availability, preview, and in development—means that developers can choose to work with the most stable version or experiment with new features, much like how a law firm might choose to use tried-and-tested legal strategies or explore new legal precedents.

Overall, Microsoft Copilot and its tools aim to make the development process more efficient, allowing developers to focus on creating innovative solutions rather than getting bogged down by repetitive tasks. This efficiency can be likened to having a well-organized filing system in a law office, where everything is easy to find and access, ultimately saving time and effort.