microsoft semantic kernel
About Semantic Kernel
Open-source SDK from Microsoft for integrating LLMs into applications using C#, Python, and Java. Semantic Kernel provides an agent framework, plugin architecture, prompt template engine, planner, and memory connectors, designed for enterprise AI orchestration with Azure OpenAI and other providers.
Key Capabilities
Official Microsoft SDK, first-class Azure OpenAI integration with enterprise-grade support
Multi-language support, C#, Python, and Java with consistent API design across all three
Plugin architecture for composable AI capabilities, connect LLMs to APIs, databases, and services
Built-in planner for multi-step task decomposition and autonomous agent workflows
Memory and vector store connectors for RAG with Azure AI Search, Qdrant, Pinecone, and more
Standout Features
Plugin Architecture
Composable plugins that wrap APIs, databases, and services into LLM-callable functions with automatic parameter marshalling.
AI Agent Framework
Built-in planner and agent loop for multi-step reasoning, task decomposition, and autonomous workflows.
Memory Connectors
Vector store integrations with Azure AI Search, Qdrant, Pinecone, Chroma, and more for RAG pipelines.
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