Semantic Kernel
Microsoft's SDK for integrating AI into applications
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AI DevelopmentFree (open-source)
About Semantic Kernel
Semantic Kernel is Microsoft's open-source SDK for integrating AI into applications. It supports C#, Python, and Java, and features a plugin system, memory management, and AI orchestration — designed for enterprise development.
Features
✦Plugin system
✦Memory
✦Planner
✦Multi-language
✦Azure integration
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Microsoft backed and maintained
- +Multi-language (C#, Python, Java)
- +Enterprise-grade
- +Azure integration
- +Plugin architecture
Cons
- −Enterprise-focused (overkill for small projects)
- −Smaller community than LangChain
- −Documentation can be complex
- −.NET-first design philosophy
Platforms
LinuxmacOSWindows
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