GitHub Copilot SDK for Java
Using the GitHub Copilot SDK for Java

Using the GitHub Copilot SDK for Java

8/10/2026 · Edward Burns

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Introduces the GitHub Copilot SDK for Java, a framework-agnostic client library for server-side Java applications to drive AI. Details how to use the SDK to create agent sessions, register tools using `@CopilotTool` annotations and inline lambdas, send prompts, and receive structured responses. Explains the use of virtual threads for agent processing and Jakarta WebSocket for real-time UI updates. Provides a Maven dependency and configuration for the annotation processor. Demonstrates a sample Jakarta EE 11 application with a real-estate lead-management agent pipeline.

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