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microsoft/agent-framework

Framework for building and deploying AI agents and multi-agent workflows

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14k stars2.3k forksLast push Sep 18, 2026 Python MIT

Decision brief

The agent-framework provides tools for developers to build and deploy AI agents and multi-agent workflows in Python and .NET environments.

Good fit when

Choose agent-framework if your project requires support for both Python and .NET, allowing you to develop across different ecosystems.
Select it when you need robust orchestration capabilities for managing multiple AI agents as part of complex workflows.

Avoid when

Avoid using the agent-framework if your team does not have proficiency in either Python or .NET, as this may cause difficulties in leveraging its features effectively.
Do not opt for agent-framework if you only need lightweight support for AI agents without a comprehensive orchestration and deployment framework.

Requirements:: Python version 3.6 or newer is required for Python installations.; The .NET Core SDK must be installed for utilizing the .NET packages.

Observed Jul 16, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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agent-framework vs crewAI

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Maintenance and security

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Maintenance: Very active (0d since push); As of Sep 18, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Sep 18, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Jul 15, 2026

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Backing

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Company: Microsoft·GitHub org profile·Jul 11, 2026
Employees: 221,000·Wikidata (P1128 employees)·Jul 11, 2026
Commercial model: Pure OSS·GitHub org profile (public repos)·Jul 11, 2026

Install

pip install agent-framework

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Alternative

Both CrewAI and the Microsoft Agent Framework are designed for building and deploying AI agents, but CrewAI focuses specifically on orchestrating role-playing autonomous AI agents, while Microsoft's framework offers a broader set of tools.

Integrates

ai-agents-for-beginners

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Evidence and technical details

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Overview

Provides support for Python and .NET languages to develop, orchestrate, and deploy various types of AI agents.

Capability facts

Languages: python
Source: github.language · Sep 18, 2026

Categories

AI Agents Developer Tools

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Microsoftcompany

Compatibility

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Python runtimePython

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 18, 2026)

Python

Tags

agent-framework agentic-ai agents multi-agent orchestration workflows

README

Installation Python .NET ```bash dotnet add package Microsoft.Agents.AI

For agents

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