awesome-copilot/skills/microsoft-agent-framework/references/dotnet.md

Microsoft Agent Framework for .NET

Use this reference when the target project is written in C# or another .NET language.

Authoritative sources

• Repository: https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework/tree/main/dotnet
• Samples: https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework/tree/main/dotnet/samples

Installation

For new projects, install the package with:

dotnet add package Microsoft.Agents.AI

.NET-specific guidance

• Use async/await patterns consistently for agent operations and workflow execution.
• Follow .NET type-safety and dependency-injection conventions.
• Keep service registration, configuration, and authentication aligned with standard .NET hosting patterns.
• Use middleware, context providers, and orchestration components idiomatically within the .NET application model.
• Check the latest .NET samples before introducing new APIs or workflow patterns.