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Multi-agent framework from Microsoft now in maintenance mode after Agent Framework consolidation.
Strengths
- Conversable agent patterns
- Microsoft research lineage
- Well-known multi-agent patterns
Practitioner note
Flexible for research-heavy agent patterns, though teams normally need to add stronger production discipline around orchestration and runtime governance.
Warning
Governance posture
Reviewed 2026-05-26Self-hosted library; data residency is operator-controlled.
Sourcepip-installed OSS framework; no Microsoft-managed hosting (maintenance mode). (self-hosted)
SourceNo built-in audit subsystem; operator implements logging.
SourceSelf-hosted library; SOC 2 applies to the operator's infrastructure, not the package.
Self-hosted library; ISO 27001 applies to the operator's ISMS, not the package.
Self-hosted library; ISO 42001 applies to the deploying organisation.
Developer component, not an AI system placed on the market; obligations rest with the deployer. (role: not-applicable)
Code MIT (docs CC BY 4.0) — permissive, OSI-approved. (low)
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