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Semantic Kernel
Enterprise SDK for .NET/Java/Python; skills and planners under Microsoft/Azure governance.
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Suitability
Best for
Enterprise copilots in .NET/Azure with governance and multi-language SDKs.
Watch out
Planner abstractions add ceremony; superseded by the Microsoft Agent Framework (GA since April 2026) — Semantic Kernel is in maintenance mode.
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Architecture & integrations
Skills (plugins) + planners; multi-language (C#, Java, Python). Merged with AutoGen into the Microsoft Agent Framework (GA since April 2026); Semantic Kernel is in maintenance mode. Enterprise copilots, .NET/Azure shops, regulated environments.
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Technical profile
Approach
Skills/plugins composed by planners; semantic + native functions.
Control & learning curve
Medium; enterprise patterns, dependency-injection friendly.
Performance
Azure ecosystem; built for regulated, enterprise deployments.
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Pattern support
NativeComposable / supportingColor = ladder level L1–L4
Native patterns: Planner/Routing, Sequential, Tool/plugin orchestration
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