The MetaGPT repository provides a multi-agent framework for natural language programming and software development.
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AutoGen provides a programming framework for developing agentic AI systems.
About AutoGen
AutoGen is a programming framework for building multi-agent AI applications, in which AI agents can act autonomously or work alongside humans. The repository includes Python packages for creating agents, such as AssistantAgent, and examples for connecting agents to OpenAI models, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and other agents through AgentTool. A separate AutoGen Studio package provides a no-code graphical interface.
AutoGen is now in maintenance mode. It will not receive new features or enhancements and is community managed going forward. The project states that new users should start with Microsoft Agent Framework, and existing users are encouraged to follow the AutoGen to Microsoft Agent Framework migration guide. AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later. The quickstart examples call the OpenAI API, so they require an OpenAI account and API key.
Key features
- Framework for multi-agent AI applications that act autonomously or with humans
- AssistantAgent class for creating agents that use OpenAI chat models
- Connection to MCP servers, shown with the Playwright MCP web browsing server
- AgentTool for a basic multi-agent orchestration setup
- AutoGen Studio, a separately installed no-code graphical interface
- Migration guide for users upgrading from AutoGen v0.2
Best for: Python developers who already use AutoGen or maintain existing multi-agent projects built on it.
Good for
- Provides short Python code examples for creating agents and multi-agent setups
- Includes a migration guide for users upgrading from AutoGen v0.2
- Offers a separately installable no-code interface through AutoGen Studio
Watch out for
- In maintenance mode, so it will not receive new features or enhancements
- Requires Python 3.10 or later
- Quickstart examples require an OpenAI account and API key
AutoGen at a glance
- Website
- github.com/microsoft/autogen
- Category
- AI & Machine Learning › AI Agent Frameworks
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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AutoGen FAQ
Which Python version does AutoGen require?
AutoGen requires Python 3.10 or later.
Should new users start with AutoGen?
The project states that new users should start with Microsoft Agent Framework. Existing users are encouraged to migrate using the provided migration guide.
Do the quickstart examples need an API key?
Yes. The samples call the OpenAI API, so you need an OpenAI account and must export your key as OPENAI_API_KEY.
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