Can I use built-in tools like githubRepo from the SDK client

[jorsalal]

I can use the built-in #githubRepo tool from the Copilot CLI, but I'm not sure if it can be done through the SDK client.

[github-actions]

Thanks for opening this issue, @jorsalal!

I've labeled this as a question about SDK capabilities. To help answer your question about using built-in tools like #githubRepo, could you please clarify:

1. Which SDK are you using? (Node.js, Python, Go, or .NET)
2. What version of the SDK are you working with?

Once we know which language you're working with, we can provide specific guidance on how to access built-in tools through the SDK client.

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[jorsalal]

Im using @github/copilot-sdk@0.1.19 (Node.js) version

[jorsalal]

Same question applies for MCP server set on Copilot CLI; looks like those aren't available for the SDK client:

Copilot CLI listed tools:

File Operations:

 - view - View files and directories
 - create - Create new files
 - str_replace - Make string replacements in files

Command Execution:

 - bash - Run Bash commands (sync/async/detached modes)
 - write_bash - Send input to running Bash sessions
 - read_bash - Read output from async Bash commands
 - stop_bash - Stop running Bash sessions

GitHub Operations:

 - github-mcp-server-get_commit - Get commit details
 - github-mcp-server-get_file_contents - Get file contents from repos
 - github-mcp-server-get_job_logs - Get GitHub Actions logs
 - github-mcp-server-list_branches - List branches
 - github-mcp-server-list_commits - List commits
 - github-mcp-server-list_issues - List issues
 - github-mcp-server-list_pull_requests - List pull requests
 - github-mcp-server-pull_request_read - Read PR details/diff/status/files/comments/reviews
 - github-mcp-server-search_code - Search code across GitHub
 - github-mcp-server-search_issues - Search issues
 - github-mcp-server-search_pull_requests - Search pull requests
 - github-mcp-server-search_repositories - Search repositories
 - github-mcp-server-search_users - Search users
 - github-mcp-server-web_search - AI-powered web search with citations

Utility:

 - report_intent - Update session intent (must be called with other tools)

Tools listed at the SDK client:

  '- bash\n' +
  '- write_bash\n' +
  '- read_bash\n' +
  '- stop_bash\n' +
  '- list_bash\n' +
  '- view\n' +
  '- create\n' +
  '- edit\n' +
  '- grep\n' +
  '- glob\n' +
  '- web_fetch\n' +
  '- report_intent\n' +
  '- update_todo\n' +
  '- task\n' +
  '- fetch_copilot_cli_documentation\n' +

Is this on purpose or can we expect to get the same set of tools available at the SDK client?