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Feature Request: API Access for Copilot to Support Knowledge Management Tools
I'd love to see Microsoft offer a public API endpoint for Copilot, especially one that's compatible with OpenAI-style integrations. This would unlock massive potential for developers and users working in tools like:
- Obsidian (local-first, markdown-based personal knowledge management)
- Logseq, Zettlr, and other note-based or PKM systems
- Custom research environments, digital gardens, and AI-enhanced workflows
Currently, many plugins in this ecosystem support third-party models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), but Copilot is not accessible—despite the fact that Microsoft has positioned it as a cross-platform assistant with memory, reasoning, and contextual awareness.
An API endpoint would allow:
- Seamless AI interactions within a user's vault or notes
- Context-sensitive summaries, tagging, and creative workflows
- Natural-language search across local files using Copilot’s memory and intelligence
- Voice or chat-based journaling that connects to structured PKM formats
Microsoft already supports Copilot integrations in Office apps like Word and OneNote, but many users prefer markdown-based, privacy-respecting environments. Providing API-level access would allow broader use cases while respecting platform independence.
Obsidian alone has millions of users and a thriving plugin ecosystem. A Copilot integration—even just one with simple API compatibility—could become a game-changer for anyone building personalized, long-term knowledge workflows.
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1 Reply
- ChrisL10Brass Contributor
Hey, great idea! I'd definitely submit this directly to the Copilot team. In Copilot, if you go to the top right "..." menu and select Send Feedback > Make a suggestion, that will then send it to the right team.