Microsoft Foundry Agent Framework SDK launches for C# and Python

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Microsoft has released the Agent Framework, a unified multi-agent orchestration SDK (software development kit) available in both C# and Python, under its Azure AI Foundry platform. The release consolidates patterns that were previously spread across two separate Microsoft frameworks — AutoGen (a multi-agent conversation framework) and Semantic Kernel (an AI orchestration library) — into a single, consistent set of abstractions for developers building agentic systems.

This is a meaningful consolidation move for agent builders on the Microsoft stack, as it reduces fragmentation and provides a single entry point for constructing, coordinating, and running multiple AI agents together. The unified SDK signals Microsoft's intent to position Azure AI Foundry as its primary platform for enterprise agent development.