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Semantic Kernel

Semantic Kernel

Microsoft's AI orchestration SDK

Semantic Kernel is Microsoft's SDK for integrating AI into applications with plugins, planners, and memory. C#, Python, and Java support. Tightly integrated with Azure AI.

Panel Reviews

The Builder

The Builder

Developer Perspective

Ship

If you're in the .NET ecosystem, this is the best AI integration SDK. Plugin architecture is clean and extensible.

The Skeptic

The Skeptic

Reality Check

Skip

Microsoft vendor lock-in disguised as open source. Everything points you toward Azure. Use provider-agnostic alternatives.

The Futurist

The Futurist

Big Picture

Ship

Enterprise AI adoption will go through existing stacks. Semantic Kernel meets .NET developers where they are.