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microsoft/autogen

A programming framework for agentic AI

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61k stars9.2k forksLast push Apr 15, 2026 Python CC-BY-4.0

Decision brief

AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing agentic AI systems, offering tools for integrating with external models and services, and a no-code GUI for easier interaction.

Good fit when

  • When you need a structured approach to create and manage AI agents with Python.
  • If you require integration with external models and services through a framework.

Avoid when

  • If your project requires a version of Python earlier than 3.10, as AutoGen is not compatible.
  • When you need a framework that does not rely on potentially untrusted MCP servers for execution.
Requirements:
AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.; Installation of AutoGen Studio is optional for no-code GUI interaction.; Ensure trusted MCP servers are used to avoid security risks.

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Maintenance and security

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Maintenance
Slowing (155d since push)
As of Sep 18, 2026
Provenance
Not a fork · Organization account
As of Sep 18, 2026
Security (OSV)
No lockfile
As of Sep 18, 2026

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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 autogen
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Overview

AutoGen is a Python-based framework for developing agentic AI systems, supporting the creation and management of AI agents through a structured approach. It includes tools for integrating with external models and services, and provides a no-code GUI for easier interaction.

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# First run `npm install -g @playwright/mcp@latest` to install the MCP server.
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AutoGen requires **Python 3.10 or later**.
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README

Installation AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later . The current stable version can be found in the releases. If you are upgrading from AutoGen v0.2, please refer to the Migration Guide for detailed instructions on how to update your code and configurations. First run to install...

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