Install Copilot Studio Kit: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

The Copilot Studio Kit is a powerful tool for managing and testing copilots in Microsoft Power Platform. However, installation requires the Creator Kit as a prerequisite dependency. This guide walks you through the complete installation process, including resolving common dependency issues.

Table of Contents

Overview

The Copilot Studio Kit is a managed solution that provides components and utilities for building, testing, and managing copilots in Power Platform. It enhances your copilot development experience with reusable components and testing capabilities.

Prerequisites

Before installing the Copilot Studio Kit, ensure you have:

  • Power Platform Environment: Admin access to a Power Platform environment
  • Power Apps License: Appropriate licensing for solution deployment
  • Creator Kit Core: This is a required dependency (we’ll install it in this guide)

Understanding the Dependency

When attempting to install the Copilot Studio Kit without the Creator Kit Core, you’ll encounter a dependency error:

Missing Creator Core Kit

Why This Happens: The Copilot Studio Kit builds upon components from the Creator Kit Core, making it a mandatory prerequisite. You must install the Creator Kit Core first before proceeding with the Copilot Studio Kit installation.

Installation Steps

Step 1: Install Creator Kit Core

The Creator Kit Core provides foundational components required by the Copilot Studio Kit.

1.1 Download Creator Kit Core

  1. Navigate to the Power Cat Creator Kit Releases
  2. Download the latest managed solution (.zip file)
  3. Save the file to a location you can easily access

1.2 Import Creator Kit Core Solution

  1. Open Power Apps
  2. Select your target environment from the environment picker
  3. Navigate to Solutions in the left navigation pane
  4. Click Import solution at the top

Import Core Creator Kit

  1. Click Browse and select the Creator Kit managed solution file you downloaded
  2. Click Next and review the solution details
  3. Click Import to begin the installation

1.3 Wait for Installation to Complete

The installation process may take several minutes depending on your environment and network speed. Monitor the import progress:

  • ✅ Solution validation
  • ✅ Component extraction
  • ✅ Dependency resolution
  • ✅ Final deployment

Core Creator Kit Installed

Important: Do not close the browser or navigate away during the import process.

Step 2: Install Copilot Studio Kit

Once the Creator Kit Core is successfully installed, you can proceed with the Copilot Studio Kit installation.

2.1 Download Copilot Studio Kit

  1. Navigate to the Power CAT Copilot Studio Kit Releases
  2. Download the latest managed solution (.zip file)
  3. Save the file to your local machine

2.2 Import Copilot Studio Kit Solution

Follow the same import process as the Creator Kit:

  1. In Power Apps, navigate to Solutions
  2. Click Import solution
  3. Browse and select the Copilot Studio Kit solution file

Import Studio Kit

  1. Click Next to proceed
  2. Review any connection references or environment variables if prompted
  3. Click Import to begin installation

2.3 Verify Successful Installation

After the import completes, you should see the Copilot Studio Kit in your solutions list:

Copilot Studio Kit Installed

Confirmation Indicators:

  • ✅ Solution appears in the Solutions list
  • ✅ Status shows as “Installed”
  • ✅ No error messages or warnings
  • ✅ All components are visible

Successful Import

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Summary

Successfully installing the Copilot Studio Kit requires a two-step process: first installing the Creator Kit Core dependency, then installing the Copilot Studio Kit itself. Following this structured approach ensures a smooth installation and helps you avoid common dependency errors. With both solutions properly installed, you’re ready to leverage powerful copilot development and testing capabilities in your Power Platform environment.