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2026 41

  1. Vector stores in Agent Framework for Python: familiar foundations, streamlined for agents
  2. What’s new in Microsoft Agent Framework: Interactive experiences, memory, and resilient execution
  3. Foundry hosted agent isolation with Microsoft Agent Framework
  4. From Specialist Agents to Distributed Skills over MCP
  5. Native memory for Microsoft Agent Framework with Azure Cosmos DB
  6. Agent Harness: Making your claw production-ready
  7. Introducing agent and workflow channels
  8. Build Production-Ready Agents with the GitHub Copilot Harness and Agent Framework
  9. Building agent teams with Agent Framework, GitHub Copilot CLI and Squad
  10. Discover Agent Skills from MCP servers in .NET
  11. Move Agent Orchestration/Workflows out of Code with Agent Framework Declarative Workflows 1.0
  12. The Microsoft Agent Framework Harness is now released
  13. Agent Skills for Python Is Now Released
  14. Agent Harness: Scaling the claw or harness capabilities
  15. Agent Framework’s Orchestration Patterns Reach 1.0
  16. Agent Skills for .NET Is Now Released
  17. Agent Harness: Working with your data, safely
  18. Meet your agent harness and claw
  19. Build your own claw and agent harness with Microsoft Agent Framework
  20. ICYMI: Inside the Microsoft Agent Framework: How we designed a layered SDK
  21. Microsoft Agent Framework at BUILD 2026: Agent Harness, Hosted Agents, CodeAct, and more
  22. Microsoft Agent Framework at BUILD 2026
  23. Agent Skills for Python: File, Code, and Class – Composed in One Provider
  24. Stop prompt injection from hijacking your agent, new security capabilities now released within Agent Framework
  25. Governance at the Speed of Agents: Microsoft Agent Framework and Agent Governance Toolkit, Better Together
  26. A Tour of Handoff Orchestration Pattern
  27. From Local to Production: Deploy Your Microsoft Agent Framework Agent with Foundry Hosted Agents
  28. A2A v1 Is Here: Cross-Platform Agent Communication in Microsoft Agent Framework for .NET
  29. Chat History Storage Patterns in Microsoft Agent Framework
  30. CodeAct in Agent Framework: Faster Agents with Fewer Model Turns
  31. Agent Skills in .NET: Three Ways to Author, One Provider to Run Them
  32. Building a Real-Time Multi-Agent UI with AG-UI and Microsoft Agent Framework Workflows
  33. Microsoft Agent Framework Version 1.0
  34. Handling Long-Running Operations with Background Responses
  35. What’s New in Agent Skills: Code Skills, Script Execution, and Approval for Python
  36. Agent Harness in Agent Framework
  37. Give Your Agents Domain Expertise with Agent Skills in Microsoft Agent Framework
  38. Migrate your Semantic Kernel and AutoGen projects to Microsoft Agent Framework Release Candidate
  39. From Local Models to Agent Workflows: Building a Deep Research Solution with Microsoft Agent Framework on Microsoft Foundry Local
  40. Build AI Agents with Claude Agent SDK and Microsoft Agent Framework
  41. Build AI Agents with GitHub Copilot SDK and Microsoft Agent Framework

2025 67

  1. The “Golden Triangle” of Agentic Development with Microsoft Agent Framework: AG-UI, DevUI & OpenTelemetry Deep Dive
  2. Unlocking Enterprise AI Complexity: Multi-Agent Orchestration with the Microsoft Agent Framework
  3. Semantic Kernel and Microsoft Agent Framework
  4. Encoding Changes for Template Arguments in Semantic Kernel
  5. Azure Authentication Changes in Semantic Kernel Python
  6. Guest Blog: Building Multi-Agent Solutions with Semantic Kernel and A2A Protocol
  7. Semantic Kernel Python Gets a Major Vector Store Upgrade
  8. Enhancing Plugin Metadata Management with SemanticPluginForge
  9. Smarter SK Agents with Contextual Function Selection
  10. Semantic Kernel and Microsoft.Extensions.AI: Better Together, Part 2
  11. Semantic Kernel: Multi-agent Orchestration
  12. Semantic Kernel and Microsoft.Extensions.AI: Better Together, Part 1
  13. Transitioning to new Extensions AI IEmbeddingGenerator interface
  14. Vector Data Extensions are now Generally Available (GA)
  15. Semantic Kernel: Package previews, Graduations & Deprecations
  16. RC1: Semantic Kernel for Java Agents API
  17. Guest Blog: Orchestrating AI Agents with Semantic Kernel Plugins: A Technical Deep Dive
  18. Guest Blog: Letting AI Help Make the World More Accessible – Analyzing Website Accessibility with Semantic Kernel and OmniParser
  19. Guest Blog: SemantiClip: A Practical Guide to Building Your Own AI Agent with Semantic Kernel
  20. Customer Case Study: Microsoft Store Assistant — bringing multi expert intelligence to Microsoft Store chat with Semantic Kernel and Azure AI
  21. Guest Blog: Build an AI App That Can Browse the Internet Using Microsoft’s Playwright MCP Server & Semantic Kernel — in Just 4 Steps
  22. Integrating Semantic Kernel Python with Google’s A2A Protocol
  23. Semantic Kernel adds Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for Python
  24. Customer Case Study: Announcing the Neon Serverless Postgres Connector for Microsoft Semantic Kernel
  25. Guest Blog: Bridging Business and Technology: Transforming Natural Language Queries into SQL with Semantic Kernel Part 2
  26. Guest Blog: Revolutionize Business Automation with AI: A Guide to Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel Process Framework
  27. Announcing Hybrid Search with Semantic Kernel for .NET
  28. Guest Blog: A Comprehensive Guide to Agentic AI with Semantic Kernel
  29. Python Vector Store Connectors update: Faiss, Azure SQL Server and Pinecone
  30. Guest Blog: Semantic Kernel and Copilot Studio Usage Series – Part 1
  31. Semantic Kernel Agents are now Generally Available
  32. Using OpenAI’s Audio-Preview Model with Semantic Kernel
  33. Building a Model Context Protocol Server with Semantic Kernel
  34. Semantic Kernel Agent Framework RC2
  35. Accelerating Agentic Workflows with NVIDIA AgentIQ, Azure AI Foundry and Semantic Kernel
  36. Guest Blog: Build a Multi-Agent System Using Microsoft Azure AI Agent Service and Semantic Kernel in 3 Simple Steps!
  37. Customer Case Study: Announcing the Microsoft Semantic Kernel Couchbase Connector
  38. The Future of AI: Customizing AI Agents with the Semantic Kernel Agent Framework
  39. Using Azure AI Agents with Semantic Kernel in .NET and Python
  40. Customer Case Story: Creating a Semantic Kernel Agent for Automated GitHub Code Reviews
  41. Customer Case Study: INCM transforms legal accessibility with an AI Search Assistant
  42. Keeping the Conversation Flowing: Managing Context with Semantic Kernel Python
  43. G3J Learn Semantic Kernel Show – A Deep Dive in Korean! | 세계로 뻗어갑니다: “G3J Learn Semantic Kernel” 쇼 – 한국어로 배우는 Semantic Kernel!
  44. Integration of AWS Bedrock Agents in Semantic Kernel
  45. Talk to your agents! Introducing the Realtime API’s in Semantic Kernel
  46. Effortlessly Integrate xAI’s Grok with Semantic Kernel
  47. AutoGen and Semantic Kernel, Part 2
  48. Integrating Model Context Protocol Tools with Semantic Kernel: A Step-by-Step Guide
  49. Guest Blog: LLMAgentOps Toolkit for Semantic Kernel
  50. Release the Agents! SK Agents Framework RC1
  51. Compatibility of PostgreSQL Connector with AWS and GCP
  52. Hybrid Model Orchestration
  53. Guest Blog: Revolutionizing AI Workflows: Multi-Agent Group Chat with Copilot Agent Plugins in Microsoft Semantic Kernel
  54. AI Agents for Beginners Course: 10 Lessons teaching you how to start building AI Agents
  55. Using OpenAI’s o3-mini Reasoning Model in Semantic Kernel
  56. Guest Blog: Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Portfolio Manager: A Multi-Agent System with Microsoft Semantic Kernel and Azure OpenAI
  57. Customer Case Study: How preezie’s AI shopping assistant is reshaping Blue Bungalow’s online store
  58. Guest Blog: Let your Copilot Declarative Agent think deep with DeepSeek-R1
  59. Using Azure OpenAI Chat Completion with data source and Function Calling
  60. Semantic Kernel Roadmap H1 2025: Accelerating Agents, Processes, and Integration
  61. Using DeepSeek models in Microsoft Semantic Kernel
  62. Guest Blog: Creative Writing Assistant – a multi-agent app sample with Semantic Kernel & .NET Aspire
  63. Guest Blog: Leap Forward with Modern AI using Microsoft 365 Agents SDK and Semantic Kernel
  64. Customer Case Study: Pushing the Boundaries of Multi-Agent AI Collaboration with ServiceNow and Microsoft Semantic Kernel
  65. Guest Blog: Building Multi-Agent Systems with Multi-Models in Semantic Kernel – Part 1
  66. Understanding Semantic Kernel AI Connectors
  67. Empowering AI Agents with Tools via OpenAPI: A Hands-On Guide with Microsoft Semantic Kernel Agents

2024 117

  1. Unwrap some Semantic Kernel (Power)Toys this holiday season
  2. Global Expansion – “G3J Learn Semantic Kernel” Show – A Deep Dive in Korean!
  3. ONNX GenAI Connector for Python (Experimental)
  4. Customer Case Study: How to use Elasticsearch Vector Store Connector for Microsoft Semantic Kernel for AI Agent development
  5. Tracing your AI apps with Azure AI Foundry
  6. 使用Semantic Kernel来开启您的AI旅程
  7. Microsoft Semantic Kernel Office Hours Update
  8. Unlocking the Power of Memory: Announcing General Availability of Semantic Kernel’s Memory Packages
  9. Announcing the GA Release of Filters for .NET and Python in Semantic Kernel
  10. Customer Case Study: Announcing the Microsoft Semantic Kernel Elasticsearch Connector
  11. Announcing the GA Release of the OpenAPI Plugin for .NET and Python in Semantic Kernel
  12. Leveraging Microsoft 365 Agents SDK with Semantic Kernel for Enhanced Multichannel AI
  13. Customer Case Study: Zipp by Sticos – Powered by Semantic Kernel
  14. Customer Case Study: Fujitsu Kozuchi AI Agent Powered by Semantic Kernel
  15. Allow users to talk and listen to your chatbot using Semantic Kernel Python
  16. Microsoft’s Agentic AI Frameworks: AutoGen and Semantic Kernel
  17. Working with Audio in Semantic Kernel Python
  18. Customer Case Study: Suntory and Reliability in AI with Semantic Kernel
  19. Transforming Semantic Kernel Functions
  20. Announcing Semantic Kernel for Java 1.4.0
  21. Managing Chat History for Large Language Models (LLMs)
  22. Introducing AWS Bedrock with Semantic Kernel
  23. Productive AI at Microsoft Ignite 2024
  24. 세계로 뻗어갑니다: “G3J Learn Semantic Kernel” 쇼 – 한국어로 배우는 Semantic Kernel!
  25. Microsoft.Extensions.VectorData.Abstractions: Now Available
  26. Diving into Function Calling and its JSON Schema in Semantic Kernel .NET
  27. Process Framework gets Python support and more!
  28. AI Digital Transformation Discovering Rome’s hidden treasures with an AI virtual assistant and Semantic Kernel
  29. eShop infused with AI – a comprehensive intelligent app sample with Semantic Kernel
  30. Customer Case Study: How Microsoft streamlined regulatory compliance with GenAI
  31. Announcement: Agent Framework Documentation Updates
  32. Microsoft.Extensions.AI: Simplifying AI Integration for .NET Partners
  33. Microsoft Hackathon: Project Micronaire using Semantic Kernel
  34. Using JSON Schema for Structured Output in .NET for OpenAI Models
  35. Announcing Semantic Kernel for Java 1.3.0
  36. SK Python Kernel Reaches 1,000,000 downloads
  37. Using JSON Schema for Structured Output in Python for OpenAI Models
  38. Integrating AI into Business Processes with the Process Framework
  39. Microsoft Hackathon: Virtual Customer Success Manager (VCSM) using Semantic Kernel
  40. 세계로 뻗어갑니다: “G3J Learn Semantic Kernel” 쇼 – 한국어로 배우는 Semantic Kernel!
  41. New Function Calling Available in .NET for Semantic Kernel
  42. Observability in Semantic Kernel
  43. Semantic Kernel Content in Spanish: ¡Crea un ChatGPT en tu equipo sin la nube! Con Ollama, Microsoft PHI-3 y Semantic Kernel💥
  44. Introducing new Ollama Connector for Local Models
  45. Introducing Azure AI Inference Connector for Azure AI Studio Models
  46. Guest Blog: Vision Buddy – Empowering the Visually Impaired with AI and .NET Semantic Kernel
  47. Guest Blog: Bring your AI Copilots to the edge with Phi-3 and Semantic Kernel
  48. Protecting against Prompt Injection Attacks in Chat Prompts
  49. Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Powerful AI Monitoring Dashboard with Semantic Kernel and Azure Monitor
  50. Diving into Function Calling and its JSON Schema in Semantic Kernel Python
  51. Customer Case Study: KPMG Clara AI and Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel
  52. Customer Case Study: Orion Innovation’s usage of Kernel Arguments
  53. Support for Azure.AI.OpenAI and OpenAI v2 is here
  54. Guest Blog: Microsoft MVP Developed Course on Understanding Semantic Kernel
  55. Introducing enterprise multi-agent support in Semantic Kernel
  56. What’s coming next? Summer / Fall roadmap for Semantic Kernel
  57. Support for Azure.AI.OpenAI and OpenAI v2 is coming
  58. Announcing Semantic Kernel for Java 1.2.0
  59. Customer Case Study: SimCorp’s AI Journey with Semantic Kernel
  60. Planning with Semantic Kernel using Automatic Function Calling
  61. The future of Planners in Semantic Kernel
  62. Model as a Service (MaaS) Available for Semantic Kernel
  63. Introducing Python Function Choice Behavior: Streamlining AI Model Configuration
  64. Customer Case Study: preezie’s AI Journey with Microsoft Semantic Kernel
  65. Updated Documentation for Semantic Kernel
  66. Step by Step guide to develop AI Multi-Agent system using Microsoft Semantic Kernel and GPT-4o
  67. Building Generative AI apps with .NET 8 and Semantic Kernel
  68. Azure OpenAI On Your Data with Semantic Kernel
  69. Build AI Applications with ease using Semantic Kernel and .NET Aspire
  70. New LinkedIn Learning Course on Semantic Kernel Fundamentals
  71. Build 2024 Recap: Bridging the chasm between your ML and app devs
  72. Announcing the Release of Semantic Kernel Python 1.0.0
  73. Announcing the General Availability of Semantic Kernel for Java
  74. Semantic Kernel Time Plugin with Python
  75. Use Semantic Kernel to create a Restaurant Bookings Sample with Python
  76. Connect Logic Apps’ 1,400 connectors to Semantic Kernel
  77. Meet the Semantic Kernel Team at Microsoft BUILD
  78. Customer Case Study: Fujitsu Composite AI and Semantic Kernel
  79. Use Semantic Kernel to create a Restaurant Bookings Sample with .NET
  80. Use Semantic Kernel to create a Restaurant Bookings Sample with Java
  81. Using Semantic Kernel to create a Time Plugin with Java
  82. Using Semantic Kernel to create a Time Plugin with .NET
  83. How to Get Started using Semantic Kernel .NET
  84. Making AI powered .NET apps more consistent and intelligent with Redis
  85. Generating API Manifests for Semantic Kernel
  86. Microsoft Build – Community Testimonial Videos
  87. Using Filters in Semantic Kernel
  88. Microsoft Semantic Kernel Hits 1,000,000 Downloads
  89. Introducing API Manifest Plugins for Semantic Kernel
  90. Unit Testing with Semantic Kernel
  91. Making Plans with Semantic Kernel: Implementing the Microsoft Graph Plugin
  92. Python Kernel Updates: A Closer Look at Our Redesigned Plugin and Function Integration
  93. Unlock AI Collaboration at Microsoft BUILD 2024 with Semantic Kernel
  94. Semantic Kernel Office Hours Recordings
  95. Using Handlebars Planner in Semantic Kernel
  96. Customer Case Study: Cognizant & Microsoft Collaborate to Power Healthcare with Generative AI
  97. Customer Case Study: DataStax and Semantic Kernel
  98. Making Plans with Semantic Kernel: Setting Up & Authentication
  99. Enhanced templating in Semantic Kernel for Python
  100. Learning Paths for Semantic Kernel
  101. Customer Case Study: Accenture and Semantic Kernel
  102. Customer Case Study: Visma Spcs Improves Customer Experience with Semantic Kernel
  103. Using Semantic Kernel with Dependency Injection
  104. Image to Text with Semantic Kernel and HuggingFace
  105. Semantic Kernel’s new icon and the art of teamwork
  106. Reflecting on a Year of Progress: Microsoft Semantic Kernel Turns One
  107. Guest Blog: Building Your Custom Copilot with Semantic Kernel
  108. Updates on Ways to Engage with the Semantic Kernel Team
  109. Enhanced Automation in Python: Auto Tool Calling for OpenAI Models in the Semantic Kernel SDK
  110. Navigating the Transition: Semantic Kernel .NET V1 Migration Guide
  111. Architecting AI Apps with Semantic Kernel
  112. Java 1.0 Release Candidate for Semantic Kernel now available
  113. Now in Beta: Explore the Enhanced Python SDK for Semantic Kernel
  114. Spring 2024 roadmap for Semantic Kernel
  115. Road to v1.0 for the Python Semantic Kernel SDK
  116. MicroAgents: Exploring Agentic Architecture with Microservices
  117. GUEST POST: How to build a Kernel Memory connector and use Elasticsearch as vector database

2023 67

  1. Say hello to Semantic Kernel V1.0.1
  2. Migrating from the Sequential and Stepwise planners to the new Handlebars and Stepwise planner
  3. Release Candidate 1 for the Semantic Kernel .NET SDK is now live.
  4. Come hack with us on Semantic Kernel v1.0!
  5. Semantic Kernel’s Ignite release: Beta8 for the .NET SDK
  6. OpenAI Assistants: The power of templated assistant instructions
  7. Introducing v1.0.0 Beta6 for the .NET Semantic Kernel SDK
  8. Explore .NET and AI Integration at .NET Conf 2023 with Semantic Kernel
  9. Building AI Applications with Microsoft Semantic Kernel and MongoDB Atlas Vector Search
  10. OpenAI Assistants: a first look into using OpenAI Assistants with Semantic Kernel
  11. Unveiling the Next Steps in AI Productivity: Plugins, Planners, and Personas at Microsoft Ignite
  12. OpenAI Assistants: the future of Semantic Kernel
  13. AutoGen Agents Meet Semantic Kernel
  14. What to expect from v1 and beyond for Semantic Kernel.
  15. GUEST POST – Crafting Unique AI Personas: Harnessing the Power of Logit Bias in Large Language Models
  16. Chat Copilot Integration with Semantic Memory – Release 0.5
  17. Introducing the v1.0.0 Beta1 for the .NET Semantic Kernel SDK
  18. Skills to plugins: fully embracing the OpenAI plugin spec in Semantic Kernel
  19. Supercharge Your Semantic Kernel Experience: Unleashing the Power of Pre and Post Hooks
  20. Save Time with Semantic Kernel’s Updated Error Handling
  21. Evaluate your plugins and planners with Prompt flow
  22. GUEST POST – EmbedElite Meets Semantic Kernel: A Game-changer for Context Retrieval
  23. Track Your Token Usage and Costs with Semantic Kernel
  24. Chat Copilot Performance improvements for chat and messaging loading
  25. GUEST POST: Getting Started with Semantic Kernel for LangChain users
  26. Using Planners in the SK Java Kernel
  27. GUEST POST: Semantic Kernel and Weaviate: Orchestrating interactions around LLMs with long-term memory
  28. Semantic Kernel Planners: Stepwise Planner
  29. How To Use Microsoft Fabric with Semantic Kernel
  30. AI tooling for Java developers with SK
  31. Use natural language to execute SQL queries
  32. Unlock the Power of Telemetry in Semantic Kernel SDK
  33. Test your ChatGPT plugins in the updated Chat Copilot
  34. Help us grow the Semantic Kernel Community!
  35. Semantic Kernel Planners: Sequential Planner
  36. Semantic Kernel Planners: Action Planner
  37. Semantic Kernel Personas: An Interview with SK Team Member Brian Krabach
  38. Announcing Semantic Kernel integration with Azure AI Search (formerly Azure Cognitive Search)
  39. Introducing Semantic Kernel for Java
  40. Create your first ChatGPT plugin for Semantic Kernel
  41. 📢 Announcing the Semantic Kernel Plugins Hackathon!
  42. Semantic Kernel Tools: Prompt Engineering for Multiple Endpoints
  43. Help influence the public Semantic Kernel backlog on GitHub
  44. Semantic Kernel Roadmap: Fall Release Preview
  45. Enhancing AI Models with Chroma: A Conversation with CEO Jeff Huber
  46. Revolutionizing AI Search with Weaviate: An Interview with CEO Bob van Luijt
  47. Semantic Kernel at Microsoft BUILD 2023: Highlights from the Q&A Session
  48. Say hello to the updated Semantic Kernel docs!
  49. How to use plugins with Semantic Kernel
  50. How to deploy Semantic Kernel to Azure as a web application service
  51. Plugging into Jira from Semantic Kernel
  52. Join Semantic Kernel at BUILD 2023: Two sessions you don’t want to miss!
  53. How to use Hugging Face Models with Semantic Kernel
  54. Announcing Chat Copilot
  55. Semantic Kernel + Qdrant = Persistent Memories Powered By Open Source
  56. The Power of Persistent Memory with Semantic Kernel and Qdrant Vector Database
  57. Money Talks: Chatting With Your Favorite 10-K
  58. Semantic Kernel Now Available In Python Flavor
  59. Semantic Kernel Tools
  60. How Haiyan Zhang Went from Software Engineer to AI Game Design Innovator
  61. How to use Semantic Kernel for multi-modal experiences.
  62. Use the Summarize Skill to create concise and actionable chat summaries
  63. Semantic Kernel Planner: Improvements with Embeddings and Semantic Memory
  64. How to Deploy Semantic Kernel to Azure in Minutes
  65. Early Lessons From GPT-4: The Schillace Laws
  66. Semantic Kernel Embeddings and Memories: Explore GitHub Repos with Chat UI
  67. Hello, Semantic Kernel!