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 # Semantic Kernel
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Semantic Kernel is now [Microsoft Agent Framework](https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework)! Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) is the enterprise‑ready successor to Semantic Kernel. Microsoft Agent Framework is now available at version 1.0 as a production-ready release: stable APIs, and a commitment to long-term support. Whether you're building a single assistant or orchestrating a fleet of specialized agents, Microsoft Agent Framework 1.0 gives you enterprise-grade multi-agent orchestration, multi-provider model support, and cross-runtime interoperability via A2A and MCP.
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+> Learn more about Semantic Kernel and Agent Framework here: [Semantic Kernel and Microsoft Agent Framework on the Agent Framework blog](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/agent-framework/semantic-kernel-and-microsoft-agent-framework/), and try out the [Semantic Kernel migration guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/agent-framework/migration-guide/from-semantic-kernel).
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 **Build intelligent AI agents and multi-agent systems with this enterprise-ready orchestration framework**
 
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