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Microsoft multi-agent framework — 54K+ stars

Microsoft's multi-agent framework focuses on conversations between agents that collaborate to solve tasks. At 54K+ stars, it is one of the most popular agent frameworks and excels at scenarios where agents need to debate and iterate.

FREE TIER: MIT
COMPANY: Microsoft
CATEGORY: Automation & Agents › Agent Frameworks
OPEN SOURCE: Yes
PRIVACY: Self-hosted
TAGS: agentsmicrosoft

QUICK START

Install with pip install autogen-agentchat → Define two or more agents with different system prompts → Start a group chat and let them collaborate on a task

BEST FOR

▸Developers building complex multi-agent systems requiring collaboration & debate.
▸Teams needing self-hosted, open-source agent frameworks for privacy & control.
▸Researchers and engineers prototyping advanced conversational AI architectures.