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typeagent-setup

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Configure TypeAgent integration mode and settings

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How to use this skill

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/microsoft/TypeAgent/blob/HEAD/ts/packages/copilot-plugin/skills/typeagent-setup/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/typeagent-setup/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

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TypeAgent Setup

Configure the TypeAgent integration for Copilot CLI.

Current Configuration

Read the config file at ${PLUGIN_DATA}/config.json (create if it doesn't exist).

Options

Ask the user which integration mode they'd like:

  1. direct (default) - Hook handles requests directly, bypassing the LLM. Fastest response time (~2-3s) but no streaming.
  2. mcp - Hook redirects to MCP tool, allowing the LLM to call TypeAgent. Adds ~1-2s for LLM overhead but enables streaming and LLM formatting.

Also ask for:

  • TypeAgent host (default: localhost) - The host where the TypeAgent agent-server is running
  • TypeAgent port (default: 8999) - The port for the agent-server

Save Configuration

Write the configuration to ${PLUGIN_DATA}/config.json:

{
  "mode": "direct",
  "host": "localhost",
  "port": 8999
}

Tell the user to restart Copilot CLI for changes to take effect. They can also override temporarily with environment variables:

  • TYPEAGENT_MODE=mcp or TYPEAGENT_MODE=direct
  • TYPEAGENT_HOST=hostname
  • TYPEAGENT_PORT=port