typespec-create-api-plugin

Generate a TypeSpec API plugin with REST operations, authentication, and Adaptive Cards for Microsoft 365 Copilot

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Best use case

typespec-create-api-plugin is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Generate a TypeSpec API plugin with REST operations, authentication, and Adaptive Cards for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Teams using typespec-create-api-plugin should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

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$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/typespec-create-api-plugin/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/plugins/typespec-m365-copilot/skills/typespec-create-api-plugin/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/typespec-create-api-plugin/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How typespec-create-api-plugin Compares

Feature / Agenttypespec-create-api-pluginStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Generate a TypeSpec API plugin with REST operations, authentication, and Adaptive Cards for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

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SKILL.md Source

# Create TypeSpec API Plugin

Create a complete TypeSpec API plugin for Microsoft 365 Copilot that integrates with external REST APIs.

## Requirements

Generate TypeSpec files with:

### main.tsp - Agent Definition
```typescript
import "@typespec/http";
import "@typespec/openapi3";
import "@microsoft/typespec-m365-copilot";
import "./actions.tsp";

using TypeSpec.Http;
using TypeSpec.M365.Copilot.Agents;
using TypeSpec.M365.Copilot.Actions;

@agent({
  name: "[Agent Name]",
  description: "[Description]"
})
@instructions("""
  [Instructions for using the API operations]
""")
namespace [AgentName] {
  // Reference operations from actions.tsp
  op operation1 is [APINamespace].operationName;
}
```

### actions.tsp - API Operations
```typescript
import "@typespec/http";
import "@microsoft/typespec-m365-copilot";

using TypeSpec.Http;
using TypeSpec.M365.Copilot.Actions;

@service
@actions(#{
    nameForHuman: "[API Display Name]",
    descriptionForModel: "[Model description]",
    descriptionForHuman: "[User description]"
})
@server("[API_BASE_URL]", "[API Name]")
@useAuth([AuthType]) // Optional
namespace [APINamespace] {
  
  @route("[/path]")
  @get
  @action
  op operationName(
    @path param1: string,
    @query param2?: string
  ): ResponseModel;

  model ResponseModel {
    // Response structure
  }
}
```

## Authentication Options

Choose based on API requirements:

1. **No Authentication** (Public APIs)
   ```typescript
   // No @useAuth decorator needed
   ```

2. **API Key**
   ```typescript
   @useAuth(ApiKeyAuth<ApiKeyLocation.header, "X-API-Key">)
   ```

3. **OAuth2**
   ```typescript
   @useAuth(OAuth2Auth<[{
     type: OAuth2FlowType.authorizationCode;
     authorizationUrl: "https://oauth.example.com/authorize";
     tokenUrl: "https://oauth.example.com/token";
     refreshUrl: "https://oauth.example.com/token";
     scopes: ["read", "write"];
   }]>)
   ```

4. **Registered Auth Reference**
   ```typescript
   @useAuth(Auth)
   
   @authReferenceId("registration-id-here")
   model Auth is ApiKeyAuth<ApiKeyLocation.header, "X-API-Key">
   ```

## Function Capabilities

### Confirmation Dialog
```typescript
@capabilities(#{
  confirmation: #{
    type: "AdaptiveCard",
    title: "Confirm Action",
    body: """
    Are you sure you want to perform this action?
      * **Parameter**: {{ function.parameters.paramName }}
    """
  }
})
```

### Adaptive Card Response
```typescript
@card(#{
  dataPath: "$.items",
  title: "$.title",
  url: "$.link",
  file: "cards/card.json"
})
```

### Reasoning & Response Instructions
```typescript
@reasoning("""
  Consider user's context when calling this operation.
  Prioritize recent items over older ones.
""")
@responding("""
  Present results in a clear table format with columns: ID, Title, Status.
  Include a summary count at the end.
""")
```

## Best Practices

1. **Operation Names**: Use clear, action-oriented names (listProjects, createTicket)
2. **Models**: Define TypeScript-like models for requests and responses
3. **HTTP Methods**: Use appropriate verbs (@get, @post, @patch, @delete)
4. **Paths**: Use RESTful path conventions with @route
5. **Parameters**: Use @path, @query, @header, @body appropriately
6. **Descriptions**: Provide clear descriptions for model understanding
7. **Confirmations**: Add for destructive operations (delete, update critical data)
8. **Cards**: Use for rich visual responses with multiple data items

## Workflow

Ask the user:
1. What is the API base URL and purpose?
2. What operations are needed (CRUD operations)?
3. What authentication method does the API use?
4. Should confirmations be required for any operations?
5. Do responses need Adaptive Cards?

Then generate:
- Complete `main.tsp` with agent definition
- Complete `actions.tsp` with API operations and models
- Optional `cards/card.json` if Adaptive Cards are needed

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