awesome-copilot/cookbook/copilot-sdk/python/recipe

Runnable Recipe Examples

This folder contains standalone, executable Python examples for each cookbook recipe. Each file can be run directly as a Python script.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or later
• Install dependencies (this installs the local SDK in editable mode):

pip install -r requirements.txt

Running Examples

Each .py file is a complete, runnable program with executable permissions:

python <filename>.py
# or on Unix-like systems:
./<filename>.py

Available Recipes

Recipe	Command	Description
Error Handling	python error_handling.py	Demonstrates error handling patterns
Multiple Sessions	python multiple_sessions.py	Manages multiple independent conversations
Managing Local Files	python managing_local_files.py	Organizes files using AI grouping
PR Visualization	python pr_visualization.py	Generates PR age charts
Persisting Sessions	python persisting_sessions.py	Save and resume sessions across restarts

Examples with Arguments

PR Visualization with specific repo:

python pr_visualization.py --repo github/copilot-sdk

Managing Local Files (edit the file to change target folder):

# Edit the target_folder variable in managing_local_files.py first
python managing_local_files.py

Local SDK Development

The requirements.txt installs the local Copilot SDK using -e ../.. (editable install). This means:

• Changes to the SDK source are immediately available
• No need to publish or install from PyPI
• Perfect for testing and development

If you modify the SDK source, Python will automatically use the updated code (no rebuild needed).

Python Best Practices

These examples follow Python conventions:

• PEP 8 naming (snake_case for functions and variables)
• Shebang line for direct execution
• Proper exception handling
• Type hints where appropriate
• Standard library usage

Virtual Environment (Recommended)

For isolated development:

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv venv

# Activate it
# Windows:
venv\Scripts\activate
# Unix/macOS:
source venv/bin/activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

Learning Resources

• Python Documentation
• PEP 8 Style Guide
• GitHub Copilot SDK for Python
• Parent Cookbook