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Apr 17, 2025
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Integrating Semantic Kernel Python with Google’s A2A Protocol

Evan Mattson
Evan Mattson

Google's Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol is designed to enable seamless interoperability among diverse AI agents. Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel (SK), an open-source platform for orchestrating intelligent agent interactions, is now being integrated into the A2A ecosystem. In this blog, we demonstrate how Semantic Kernel agents can easily function as an ...

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Apr 17, 2025
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Semantic Kernel adds Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for Python

Eduard van Valkenburg
Eduard van Valkenburg

We are excited to announce that Semantic Kernel (SK) now has first-class support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — a standard created by Anthropic to enable models, tools, and agents to share context and capabilities seamlessly. With this release, SK can act as both an MCP host (client) and an MCP server, and you can leverage these capabili...

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Apr 8, 2025
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Python Vector Store Connectors update: Faiss, Azure SQL Server and Pinecone

Eduard van Valkenburg
Eduard van Valkenburg

Announcing New Vector Stores: Faiss, SQL Server, and Pinecone We are thrilled to announce the availability of three new Vector Stores and Vector Store Record Collections: Faiss, SQL Server, and Pinecone. These new connectors will enable you to store and retrieve vector data efficiently, making it easier to work with your own data and data models...

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Mar 10, 2025
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Keeping the Conversation Flowing: Managing Context with Semantic Kernel Python

Evan Mattson
Evan Mattson

In the dynamic field of conversational AI, managing coherent and contextually meaningful interactions between humans and digital assistants poses increasingly complex challenges. As dialogue lengths extend, maintaining full conversational context becomes problematic due to token constraints and memory limitations inherent to large language mo...

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Mar 6, 2025
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Talk to your agents! Introducing the Realtime API’s in Semantic Kernel

Eduard van Valkenburg
Eduard van Valkenburg

Introducing Realtime Agents in Semantic Kernel for Python With release 1.23.0 of the Python version of Semantic Kernel we are introducing a new set of clients for interacting with the realtime multi-modal API's of OpenAI and Azure OpenAI. They provide a abstracted approach to connecting to those services, adding your tools and running apps that le...

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Mar 6, 2025
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Effortlessly Integrate xAI’s Grok with Semantic Kernel

Roger Barreto
Roger Barreto

For Semantic Kernel users, integrating xAI's Grok API using the OpenAI connector is a breeze thanks to its compatibility with OpenAI's API format. This tutorial focuses on setting up Grok in your Semantic Kernel projects with minimal fuss, using C# and Python examples. Why Grok? Grok, built by xAI, is a powerful AI model, offers a 128k conte...

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Nov 25, 2024
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Unlocking the Power of Memory: Announcing General Availability of Semantic Kernel’s Memory Packages

Wes Steyn Eduard van Valkenburg
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Eduard

We are thrilled to announce the General Availability (GA) of our Memory packages for .NET, Java, and Python! The Semantic Kernel team and our partners have been working hard to allow you to quickly connect to vector stores and make it easy for you to do embeddings and data retrieval between stores. Transforming Data Management with Vector Stores...

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Nov 21, 2024
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Announcing the GA Release of Filters for .NET and Python in Semantic Kernel

Roger Barreto Eduard van Valkenburg Dmytro Struk
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Eduard,
Dmytro

We are excited to announce the General Availability (GA) release of Filters for our .NET and Python Semantic Kernel! This vital enhancement strengthens the control and visibility developers have when running functions, ensuring responsible AI practices are instilled from the ground up. Filters not only improve security but also contribute to buildi...

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Nov 21, 2024
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Announcing the GA Release of the OpenAPI Plugin for .NET and Python in Semantic Kernel

Sergey Menshykh Dmytro Struk Evan Mattson
Sergey,
Dmytro,
Evan

We are thrilled to announce the General Availability (GA) release of the OpenAPI package for Semantic Kernel, available for both .NET and Python! With this significant milestone, developers can easily integrate existing APIs as plugins, enhancing the capabilities of their AI agents while making them more versatile in real-world applications. Why O...

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Nov 15, 2024
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Allow users to talk and listen to your chatbot using Semantic Kernel Python

Tao Chen
Tao Chen

Until now, Semantic Kernel Python only allowed for the development of text-based AI applications. However, this is no longer the case, as we have expanded its capabilities to include audio as one of the supported modalities. In this article, I will provide a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to create a chatbot that can both speak to and listen t...

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