# dataverse-python-advanced-features

Guides GitHub Copilot on using the Dataverse Python SDK. It covers IntEnum mappings, OData filtering, SQL analytics, and table metadata operations.

- rule · `type=rule` · GitHub Copilot · ★ 40418
- Author: github · official GitHub repository
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/HEAD/instructions/dataverse-python-advanced-features.instructions.md
- Updated: 2026-10-23
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/rules/dataverse-python-advanced-features

## What it does

This rule configures code generation for the `PowerPlatform.Dataverse.client` library. It defines patterns for mapping option sets to standard Python `IntEnum` classes. The prompt teaches the assistant to read raw integers, extract formatted text from `@OData.Community.Display.V1.FormattedValue`, and declare enum-based columns in `client.create_table`.

The instructions include syntax for complex OData filters using string checks like `contains` and logical operators. It also provides examples for expanding related records and running batch record creation via `client.create`. For aggregation, it relies on `client.query_sql` with paginated retrieval.

Keep in mind that SQL execution through this client is strictly read-only. Modifying tables, dropping columns, or writing rows requires direct API calls such as `create_columns` or `delete_table`.

## Install

### GitHub Copilot (native platform)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/instructions/dataverse-python-advanced-features.instructions.md` — The applyTo field sets which files it applies to

### Claude Code

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### Codex

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### Cursor

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### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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- File: `.devin/rules/dataverse-python-advanced-features.md`

### Cline

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- File: `.clinerules/dataverse-python-advanced-features.md`

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## When to use it
- map Dataverse picklists to Python IntEnum classes
- build nested OData filters with string conditions
- fetch paginated analytical reports using read-only SQL
- manage Dataverse tables and schemas via metadata calls

## Example prompts
- Write a DataverseClient script to create a table with IntEnum columns for task status
- Build an OData filter string combining credit limits and partial company name matches
- Show how to run a paginated SQL query to count related contacts in Dataverse

## Source text · dataverse-python-advanced-features.instructions.md · MIT

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````text
# Dataverse SDK for Python - Advanced Features Guide

## Overview
Comprehensive guide to advanced Dataverse SDK features including enums, complex filtering, SQL queries, metadata operations, and production patterns. Based on official Microsoft walkthrough examples.

## 1. Working with Option Sets & Picklists

### Using IntEnum for Type Safety
```python
from enum import IntEnum
from PowerPlatform.Dataverse.client import DataverseClient

# Define enum for picklist
class Priority(IntEnum):
    LOW = 1
    MEDIUM = 2
    HIGH = 3

class Priority(IntEnum):
    COLD = 1
    WARM = 2
    HOT = 3

# Create record with enum value
record_data = {
    "new_title": "Important Task",
    "new_priority": Priority.HIGH,  # Automatically converted to int
}

ids = client.create("new_tasktable", record_data)
```

### Handling Formatted Values
```python
# When retrieving records, picklist values are returned as integers
record = client.get("new_tasktable", record_id)

priority_int = record.get("new_priority")  # Returns: 3
priority_formatted = record.get("new_priority@OData.Community.Display.V1.FormattedValue")  # Returns: "High"

print(f"Priority (Raw): {priority_int}")
print(f"Priority (Formatted): {priority_formatted}")
```

### Creating Tables with Enum Columns
```python
from enum import IntEnum

class TaskStatus(IntEnum):
    NOT_STARTED = 0
    IN_PROGRESS = 1
    COMPLETED = 2

class TaskPriority(IntEnum):
    LOW = 1
    MEDIUM = 2
    HIGH = 3

# Pass enum classes as column types
columns = {
    "new_Title": "string",
    "new_Description": "string",
    "new_Status": TaskStatus,      # Creates option set column
    "new_Priority": TaskPriority,  # Creates option set column
    "new_Amount": "decimal",
    "new_DueDate": "datetime"
}

table_info = client.create_table(
    "new_TaskManagement",
    primary_column_schema_name="new_Title",
    columns=columns
)

print(f"Created table with {len(columns)} columns including enums")
```

---

## 2. Advanced Filtering & Querying

### Complex OData Filters
```python
# Simple equality
filter1 = "name eq 'Contoso'"

# Comparison operators
filter2 = "creditlimit gt 50000"
filter3 = "createdon lt 2024-01-01"

# String operations
filter4 = "contains(name, 'Ltd')"
filter5 = "startswith(name, 'Con')"
filter6 = "endswith(name, 'Ltd')"

# Multiple conditions with AND
filter7 = "(name eq 'Contoso') and (creditlimit gt 50000)"

# Multiple conditions with OR
filter8 = "(industrycode eq 1) or (industrycode eq 2)"

# Negation
filter9 = "not(statecode eq 1)"

# Complex nested conditions
filter10 = "(creditlimit gt 50000) and ((industrycode eq 1) or (industrycode eq 2))"

# Using in get() calls
results = client.get("account", filter=filter10, select=["name", "creditlimit"])
```

### Retrieve with Related Records (Expand)
```python
# Expand parent account information
accounts = client.get(
    "account",
    filter="creditlimit gt 100000",
    expand=["parentaccountid($select=name,creditlimit)"],
    select=["accountid", "name", "creditlimit", "parentaccountid"]
)

for page in accounts:
    for account in page:
        parent_name = account.get("_parentaccountid_value")
        print(f"Account: {account['name']}, Parent: {parent_name}")
```

### SQL Queries for Complex Analysis
```python
# SQL queries are read-only but powerful for analytics
sql = """
SELECT 
    a.name as AccountName,
    a.creditlimit,
    COUNT(c.contactid) as ContactCount
FROM account a
LEFT JOIN contact c ON a.accountid = c.parentcustomerid
WHERE a.creditlimit > 50000
````
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