Agent framework ยท verified 2026-09-15

Semantic Kernel

Microsoft SDK for integrating AI orchestration, plugins, agents, and enterprise application workflows.

tool-callingworkflow-orchestrationenterprise-agent-workflowmulti-agent-workflow

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enterprise-agent-workflowproduction-agent-orchestrationmulti-agent-workflow

Deployment targets

servercontainerworkflow-runtime

Source boundary

Microsoft Learn and the Semantic Kernel repository describe AI orchestration, plugins, and agent-oriented application integration.

SourceTypeVerifiedCitation
Semantic Kernel docs docs 2026-09-15 Official Microsoft Learn documentation for Semantic Kernel.
Semantic Kernel GitHub github 2026-09-15 Public repository for Microsoft Semantic Kernel.

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Compatibility

TypeTargetStatusEvidence
runtime_deploymentserverless-container-runtimeverify_requiredSemantic Kernel can run in application services and containerized enterprise stacks, but language runtime and connector dependencies must be validated.

What makes an agent stack enterprise-ready?

An enterprise-ready stack should expose governance boundaries, source verification, observability, host compatibility, and deployment paths that match existing platform and language constraints.

What is the difference between Semantic Kernel and Microsoft Agent Framework?

Semantic Kernel is a strong fit for plugin-based AI application integration, while Microsoft Agent Framework is the clearer fit for agent and multi-agent workflow orchestration.

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