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Active·★ 10.9k·MIT·Updated 2026-05-29
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A framework for building, orchestrating and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows with support for Python and .NET.

Microsoft Agent Framework is a comprehensive multi-language framework for building, orchestrating, and deploying AI agents. It supports both .NET and Python, offering features from simple chat agents to complex multi-agent workflows with graph-based orchestration.

#AI Agents#Multi-agent systems#Workflow orchestration#Python#.NET#Coding
$ Install
$ pip install agent-framework --pre
↗ Visit site★ GitHub
01

Features

01Graph-based Workflows with streaming, checkpointing, human-in-the-loop, and time-travel capabilities.
02AF Labs for experimental features including benchmarking, reinforcement learning, and research initiatives.
03Interactive DevUI for agent development, testing, and debugging workflows.
04Full framework support for both Python and C#/.NET with consistent APIs.
05Built-in OpenTelemetry integration for distributed tracing, monitoring, and debugging.
02

Compatibility

Python
Native Support
Verified via docs
.NET
Native Support
Verified via docs
OpenAI
Supported
Verified via docs
Azure OpenAI
Supported
Verified via docs
Various LLM Providers
Extensible
Verified via docs
03

Quick start

1
$ pip install agent-framework --pre
04

Use cases

↳Developing simple chat agents.
↳Building complex multi-agent workflows.
↳Orchestrating AI agents using graph-based methodologies.
05

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  • H
    Harper ClarkMay 10, 2026

    The agent lifecycle management is solid. State transitions and error recovery are production-grade.

  • L
    Logan WhiteApr 28, 2026

    Used for building enterprise AI workflows in .NET environments where Python-only frameworks don't fit.

  • L
    Logan BrownMar 28, 2026

    Deployment support alongside the orchestration layer is what separates this from academic frameworks.

  • M
    Morgan HarrisMar 23, 2026

    Multi-agent workflow orchestration is well-designed — coordination primitives are composable.

  • H
    Harper WhiteMar 11, 2026

    Python and .NET support in the same framework is unusual and valuable for polyglot enterprise shops.

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