semantic-kernel

# Semantic Kernel

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Semantic Kernel is now [Microsoft Agent Framework](https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework)! Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) is the enterprise‑ready successor to Semantic Kernel. Microsoft Agent Framework is now available at version 1.0 as a production-ready release: stable APIs, and a commitment to long-term support. Whether you're building a single assistant or orchestrating a fleet of specialized agents, Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 gives you enterprise-grade multi-agent orchestration, multi-provider model support, and cross-runtime interoperability via A2A and MCP.
>
> Learn more about Semantic Kernel and Agent Framework here: [Semantic Kernel and Microsoft Agent Framework on the Agent Framework blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/agent-framework/semantic-kernel-and-microsoft-agent-framework/), and try out the [Semantic Kernel migration guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/agent-framework/migration-guide/from-semantic-kernel).

**Build intelligent AI agents and multi-agent systems with this enterprise-ready orchestration framework**

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## What is Semantic Kernel?

Semantic Kernel is a model-agnostic SDK that empowers developers to build, orchestrate, and deploy AI agents and multi-agent systems. Whether you're building a simple chatbot or a complex multi-agent workflow, Semantic Kernel provides the tools you need with enterprise-grade reliability and flexibility.

## System Requirements

- **Python**: 3.11 through 3.14
- **.NET**: .NET 10.0+ 
- **Java**: JDK 17+
- **OS Support**: Windows, macOS, Linux

## Key Features

- **Model Flexibility**: Connect to any LLM with built-in support for [OpenAI](https://platform.openai.com/docs/introduction), [Azure OpenAI](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/ai-services/openai-service), [Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/), [NVidia](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ai-data-science/products/nim-microservices/) and more
- **Agent Framework**: Build modular AI agents with access to tools/plugins, memory, and planning capabilities
- **Multi-Agent Systems**: Orchestrate complex workflows with collaborating specialist agents
- **Plugin Ecosystem**: Extend with native code functions, prompt templates, OpenAPI specs, or Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- **Vector DB Support**: Seamless integration with [Azure AI Search](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/search/search-what-is-azure-search), [Elasticsearch](https://www.elastic.co/),