How to get started with Copilot plugins on Windows 11
Did you know that Copilot has plugins? Here’s how to use them.
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Microsoft’sCopilot, in addition to answering inquiries using data from the web, can also connect to different plugins to interact with other services. In this guide, I’ll show you how you can get started using this feature.
Plugins for Copilot are small applications allowing the chatbot AI from Microsoft to extend its capabilities by connecting to chatbots from other services, offering additional experiences. For example, although Copilot can find and recommend restaurants, you can use the “OpenTable” plugin to get better recommendations and make it easier to make a reservation online.
These plugins are based on the technology provided by OpenAI, but unlike plugins for ChatGPT, Microsoft offers plugins as a free feature for Copilot (free) andCopilot Pro subscribers. The company also provides enterprise plugins, but these instructions are for consumers.
In thishow-to guide, I’ll outline the steps to enable and start using plugins with Copilot onWindows 11. Since these instructions involve using the web version of the chatbot, you might also be able to refer to this guide to use the feature on different supported platforms.
How to use plugins on Copilot
To start using Copilot plugins, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, Copilot will connect with the plugin to generate the response.
During my time testing plugins with Copilot, I noticed a few things that are worth pointing out:
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
