copilotkit--copilotkit/showcase/integrations/claude-sdk-python/qa/prebuilt-sidebar.md

QA: Pre-Built Sidebar — Claude Agent SDK (Python)

Prerequisites

• Demo is deployed and accessible
• Agent backend is healthy (check /api/health)

Test Steps

1. Basic Functionality

• Navigate to /demos/prebuilt-sidebar
• Verify the main content heading "Sidebar demo — click the launcher" is visible
• Verify <CopilotSidebar /> opens by default (sidebar is visible)
• Verify the sidebar has a chat input
• Send a basic message (e.g. "Say hi")
• Verify the agent responds in the sidebar

2. Feature-Specific Checks

Suggestions

• Verify the "Say hi" suggestion button is visible inside the sidebar
• Click the suggestion and verify it sends the message

Sidebar Toggle

• Close the sidebar via its toggle/launcher
• Reopen the sidebar and verify the conversation is preserved

3. Error Handling

• Verify no console errors during normal usage
• Verify closing/opening the sidebar does not break the chat state

Expected Results

• Page loads within 3 seconds
• Sidebar renders with launcher
• Agent responds within 10 seconds