{Do you know} Employ user authentication and parameters in plugins in Microsoft Copilot Studio

Hello Everyone,

Today I am going to share my thoughts on employ authentication and parameters in plugins in Microsoft Copilot Studio.

Let's get's started.

When building plugins, employing user authentication and parameters is crucial for ensuring secure and personalized interactions. Here's a brief overview of how you can implement these features:

User Authentication:

User authentication ensures that only authorized users can access the plugin's functionalities. In the context of Microsoft Copilot, this is typically handled using Entra ID(formerly Azure AD). The user's authentication token is used to invoke the plugin, allowing it to access corporate resources on behalf of the user.

Parameters

Parameters allow you to tailor the plugin's behavior based on user input or specific scenarios. You can define a set of parameters that Microsoft Copilot collects before calling the plugin. These parameters can be used internally to call external functions, execute business logic, or perform other tasks as needed.

Steps to Implement:

Define Parameters: Use Copilot Studio to define the parameters your plugin needs. Provide descriptions so Copilot can prompt users for the necessary information.

Authentication Setup: Ensure your plugin uses Entra ID for authentication. This involves configuring the plugin to accept and validate the user's authentication token.

Invoke Plugin: When the plugin is called, it uses the provided parameters and the authenticated user's token to perform its tasks.

Example:

Imagine a plugin that accesses a user's SharePoint documents. The parameters might include the document ID and the action to perform (e.g ., read, update). The plugin would validate the user's token to ensure they have the necessary permissions before proceeding.

That's it for today.

I hope this helps.

Malla Reddy Gurram(@UK365GUY)

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Published on: July 20, 2024

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