Updated March 27, 2026
AutoGen is Microsoft's open-source framework for building multi-agent AI systems. It enables the creation of conversational agents that can work together, use tools, and interact with humans to solve complex tasks. AutoGen supports customizable agent behaviors, flexible conversation patterns, and integrations with various LLMs. The framework is popular for building research assistants, coding agents, and automated analysis pipelines.
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What each tool does well, and the limitations to keep in mind.
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