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AutoGen

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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent conversations

AutoGen structures agents as conversing actors that can call tools, execute code and critique each other's output.

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Starter prompts

Copy one into AutoGen and swap the {braces} for your own details.

  • Research {topic} and return a short brief with sources. Ask before any irreversible action.
  • Break {goal} into steps, execute them, and report what you did after each step.
  • Watch {source} and tell me when {condition} changes, with a one-line summary.

Key Features

Conversable agents

Agents exchange messages to solve tasks.

Code execution

Sandboxed Python and shell execution.

Group chat

Manager patterns for multi-agent teams.

How to Use

  1. Install the package and define assistant and user agents.
  2. Register tools and a code executor.
  3. Run a group chat and inspect the transcript.

Core Advantages

  • βœ“Research-grade flexibility
  • βœ“Strong multi-agent primitives
  • βœ“Good docs

Who It's For

AI engineersResearchersPrototypers

Pricing & Free Trial

Free open sourceIndicative β€” not yet re-checked
PlanPriceNotes
Open source$0MIT licensed

Free tier: Library is free; you pay for model tokens.

Prices are indicative β€” check the current list on microsoft.github.io

Frequently asked questions

What is AutoGen?
AutoGen structures agents as conversing actors that can call tools, execute code and critique each other's output.
Is there a free plan for AutoGen?
Library is free; you pay for model tokens.
How much does AutoGen cost?
AutoGen uses a free open source model β€” see the pricing section for the plans we have on file.
What can AutoGen do?
Its headline capabilities: conversable agents; code execution; group chat.
Who is AutoGen for?
It is aimed at ai engineers, researchers, prototypers.

Our Verdict

Excellent for experiments; production needs your own guardrails.

Community rating

3.8
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