Switch to Production-Ready Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 for Stable APIs
Microsoft · New Product Launch · · major
Briefing for: Engineering
What happened
Microsoft released v1.0 of the Agent Framework for .NET and Python, unifying Semantic Kernel’s foundations with AutoGen’s orchestration into a stable SDK. The release includes multi-provider support (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Bedrock), graph-based workflows, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for dynamic tool discovery.
Why it matters
This is a mandatory migration target for teams currently using Semantic Kernel or AutoGen who need production support and long-term API stability. The inclusion of MCP and A2A protocols means your agents can now coordinate with external tools and agents running in other framework runtimes.
What this enables
- If you use Semantic Kernel or AutoGen, run the migration assistant to generate a step-by-step transition plan for the stable 1.0 API.
- If you build multi-agent systems, use the SequentialBuilder or graph-based workflow engine to create repeatable, deterministic processes with built-in checkpointing.
- If you need to connect agents to external data sources, implement the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let agents discover and invoke tools dynamically.
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