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Microsoft Agent Framework

Microsoft's unified agent framework for Python and .NET — the successor to AutoGen and Semantic Kernel, with graph-based workflows and enterprise plumbing.

As of 1 November 2026, Microsoft Agent Framework ranks 11th of 34 in Frameworks on the Agent Reality Index — scored 53.4 of 100, led by market demand.

#1153.4Index / 100

Score breakdown

Market demand51
Developer adoption42
Real usage72
Momentum43
Production readiness65
Community51

Why this rank: the index weights market demand most heavily — how much Microsoft Agent Framework is actually searched for and asked about inside AI tools.

Real-world demand

6.6kGoogle searches / mo
52AI / LLM searches / mo
14kGitHub stars
190kPackage downloads / mo

Demand measured via Brand search volume · confidence: high

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Common questions

Microsoft Agent Framework — frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Agent Framework?

Microsoft's unified agent framework for Python and .NET — the successor to AutoGen and Semantic Kernel, with graph-based workflows and enterprise plumbing. It is tracked in the Frameworks category of the Agent Reality Index.

What is Microsoft Agent Framework's Agent Reality Index ranking?

As of 1 November 2026, Microsoft Agent Framework ranks 11th of 34 in Frameworks, with an overall Agent Reality Index score of 53.4 of 100.

How is Microsoft Agent Framework scored?

The index blends six real-world signals — market demand (weighted most heavily), developer adoption, real usage, momentum, production-readiness, and community — into a 0–100 score, rather than relying on GitHub stars or vendor opinion.

Is Microsoft Agent Framework open source?

Microsoft Agent Framework is open source; its code is publicly available on GitHub.

How popular is Microsoft Agent Framework?

Measured 1 November 2026, Microsoft Agent Framework draws about 6.6k Google searches a month, around 52 AI and LLM searches, roughly 14k GitHub stars, about 190k package downloads a month. Demand confidence is rated high.

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