FrameworksAgentic

Microsoft AutoGen Documentation

by Microsoft

IntermediateDocumentationFreeSelf-paced

Microsoft's framework for multi-agent conversation and event-driven agent systems.

Start LearningReviewed July 3, 2026

Overview

AutoGen is Microsoft's open-source framework for agentic AI, centered on multiple agents that communicate to accomplish a goal. The documentation covers its layered architecture (from the low-level event-driven core to higher-level agent APIs), building conversational agent teams, tool integration, and human-in-the-loop. It's a solid choice for complex, message-passing multi-agent designs and includes AutoGen Studio for prototyping.

At a Glance

Topic
Frameworks
Level
Intermediate
Format
Documentation
Cost
Free
Duration
Self-paced
Provider
Microsoft
Hands-on
Yes — code/exercises
Certificate
None

What You’ll Learn

  • Designing conversational multi-agent teams
  • AutoGen's layered, event-driven architecture
  • Tool use and human-in-the-loop
  • Prototyping with AutoGen Studio

Highlights

  • Backed by Microsoft Research
  • Strong for message-passing multi-agent systems

Who It’s For

Best For

  • Developers building conversational agent systems

Prerequisites

  • Intermediate Python

FAQ

What is Microsoft AutoGen Documentation?

Official docs for AutoGen, Microsoft's framework for building multi-agent applications where agents converse to solve tasks.

Is Microsoft AutoGen Documentation free?

Microsoft AutoGen Documentation is free to access.

What level is Microsoft AutoGen Documentation for?

Microsoft AutoGen Documentation is aimed at a intermediate audience. Recommended background: Intermediate Python.

How long does Microsoft AutoGen Documentation take?

Expect roughly Self-paced. Most learners work through it at their own pace.

What will I learn from Microsoft AutoGen Documentation?

You'll learn: Designing conversational multi-agent teams; AutoGen's layered, event-driven architecture; Tool use and human-in-the-loop; Prototyping with AutoGen Studio.

Topics

AutoGenMicrosoftmulti-agentframework