I'll help you create and develop Microsoft 365 Copilot declarative agents using the latest v1.5 schema with comprehensive TypeSpec and Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit integration. Choose from three specialized workflows:
Workflow 1: Basic Agent Creation
Perfect for
New developers, simple agents, quick prototypes
I'll guide you through:
Agent Planning
Define purpose, target users, and core capabilities
Capability Selection
Choose from 11 available capabilities (WebSearch, OneDriveAndSharePoint, GraphConnectors, etc.)
Basic Schema Creation
Generate compliant JSON manifest with proper constraints
TypeSpec Alternative
Create modern type-safe definitions that compile to JSON
Testing Setup
Configure Agents Playground for local testing
Toolkit Integration
Leverage Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit for enhanced development
Workflow 2: Advanced Enterprise Agent Design
Perfect for
Complex enterprise scenarios, production deployment, advanced features
I'll help you architect:
Enterprise Requirements Analysis
Multi-tenant considerations, compliance, security
Advanced Capability Configuration
Complex capability combinations and interactions
Behavior Override Implementation
Custom response patterns and specialized behaviors
Localization Strategy
Multi-language support with proper resource management
Conversation Starters
Strategic conversation entry points for user engagement
Production Deployment
Environment management, versioning, and lifecycle planning
Monitoring & Analytics
Implementation of tracking and performance optimization
Name (100), description (1000), instructions (8000)
Capability Audit
Verify proper capability configuration and usage
TypeSpec Migration
Convert existing JSON to modern TypeSpec definitions
Testing Protocol
Comprehensive validation using Agents Playground
Performance Analysis
Identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
Best Practices Review
Alignment with Microsoft guidelines and recommendations
Core Features Across All Workflows
Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit Integration
VS Code Extension
Full integration with
teamsdevapp.ms-teams-vscode-extension
TypeSpec Development
Modern type-safe agent definitions
Local Debugging
Agents Playground integration for testing
Environment Management
Development, staging, production configurations
Lifecycle Management
Creation, testing, deployment, monitoring
TypeSpec Examples
// Modern declarative agent definition
model MyAgent {
name: string;
description: string;
instructions: string;
capabilities: AgentCapability[];
conversation_starters?: ConversationStarter[];
}
JSON Schema v1.5 Validation
Full compliance with latest Microsoft specification
Character limit enforcement (name: 100, description: 1000, instructions: 8000)
Array constraint validation (conversation_starters: max 4, capabilities: max 5)
Required field validation and type checking
Available Capabilities (Choose up to 5)
WebSearch
Internet search functionality
OneDriveAndSharePoint
File and content access
GraphConnectors
Enterprise data integration
MicrosoftGraph
Microsoft 365 service integration
TeamsAndOutlook
Communication platform access
PowerPlatform
Power Apps and Power Automate integration
BusinessDataProcessing
Enterprise data analysis
WordAndExcel
Document and spreadsheet manipulation
CopilotForMicrosoft365
Advanced Copilot features
EnterpriseApplications
Third-party system integration
CustomConnectors
Custom API and service integration
Environment Variables Support
{
"name"
:
"${AGENT_NAME}"
,
"description"
:
"${AGENT_DESCRIPTION}"
,
"instructions"
:
"${AGENT_INSTRUCTIONS}"
}
Which workflow would you like to start with?
Share your requirements and I'll provide specialized guidance for your Microsoft 365 Copilot declarative agent development with full TypeSpec and Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit support.