Semantic Kernel
Microsoft SDK for orchestrating models and plugins.
Key features
- Plugins for the kernel
- A memory component
- A process framework
- An agent framework
- Observability, security, and filters
- Category
- Agents
- Who it's for
- People learning to build AI solutions with Semantic Kernel.
- Tags
- microsoftsdkagent-frameworkobservabilitysecurity
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- Listed
- 2026-09-15
Frequently asked questions
What is Semantic Kernel used for?
Microsoft SDK for orchestrating models and plugins. Typical uses: plugins for the kernel; a memory component; a process framework.
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