AutoGen Is in Maintenance Mode — Migrating to Agent Framework

What happened

Microsoft folded , its enterprise agent SDK, and shipped the result as a single that calls the model directly can be simpler than carrying framework-specific abstractions forward at all.

FAQ

Q: Do I have to migrate off AutoGen immediately?

A: No. Maintenance mode means it keeps receiving security patches. Migrate on your own timeline, but don't start new projects on it.

Q: Does Agent Framework replace Semantic Kernel too?

A: Yes — it's the merger of both AutoGen and Semantic Kernel into one framework, so Semantic Kernel projects are also moving toward it over time.

Q: Is the migration mostly automated, or a rewrite?

A: Expect a partial rewrite. Core concepts carry over, but the API surface differs enough that conversation flows and tool integrations need re-testing, not just re-importing.

Originally published on Automations Cookbook.