✨ What is Microsoft Agent Framework?
Microsoft's official framework for building AI agents with enterprise-grade features
Multi-Language
Python and C#/.NET support
Graph-Based Workflows
Advanced orchestration capabilities
DevUI
Interactive development interface
Built-in Observability
OpenTelemetry integration
Multiple Providers
OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio
Local Model Support
Works with Ollama & OpenAI-compatible endpoints
📦 Installation
uv tool install superoptix --with "superoptix[frameworks-microsoft]"
Includes:
- • agent-framework (latest preview)
- • azure-identity (latest)
- • SuperOptiX core with GEPA 0.1.4
Requirements:
- • Python 3.11+
- • Git (for DSPy dependency)
Note: SuperOptiX is now stable! Microsoft Agent Framework may still be in preview.
🎯 GEPA Optimization Target
What Gets Optimized?
| Variable | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| instructions | Agent's system prompt/instructions | ⭐⭐⭐ HIGH |
GEPA optimizes the agent's instructions field, which controls:
- Agent personality and behavior
- Response style and format
- Task approach and methodology
- Domain expertise
Example Transformation
Before GEPA:
"You are a helpful AI assistant."After GEPA Optimization:
"You are an expert AI assistant with comprehensive knowledge across domains.
Your responses are:
- Accurate and well-researched
- Clear and well-structured
- Supported by relevant examples..."🔧 Usage
1
Pull Agent
super agent pull assistant_microsoft
2
Compile Agent
super agent compile assistant_microsoft --framework microsoft
3
Evaluate Agent
super agent evaluate assistant_microsoft
4
Optimize with GEPA
super agent compile assistant_microsoft --framework microsoft --optimize super agent optimize assistant_microsoft --auto light --framework microsoft
5
Run Agent
super agent run assistant_microsoft --framework microsoft --goal "What is artificial intelligence?"
🔑 Provider Configuration
No API Key Required!
Ollama (Local)
language_model: provider: ollama model: gpt-oss:20b api_base: http://localhost:11434
OpenAI
language_model: provider: openai model: gpt-4o-mini api_key: ${OPENAI_API_KEY}
Azure OpenAI
language_model: provider: azure model: gpt-4o api_base: https://your-resource.openai.azure.com api_key: ${AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY}
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Google Gemini
language_model: provider: google model: gemini-2.0-flash api_key: ${GOOGLE_API_KEY}
Framework Comparison
| Feature | Microsoft | OpenAI SDK | Google ADK | CrewAI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollama Support | Yes | Yes | ❌ No | Yes |
| Azure Integration | Native | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Multi-Language | .NET + Py | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| DevUI | Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Built-in Observability | OpenTelemetry | ❌ No | Yes | ❌ No |
🎯 Best Use Cases
🏢
Enterprise Deployments
Azure integration, enterprise-grade features
👥
Multi-Language Teams
Python and .NET support
🔧
Complex Workflows
Graph-based orchestration
☁️
Azure Ecosystem
Native Azure OpenAI and AI Foundry support
💻
Local Development
Ollama compatibility for dev
📊
Production Monitoring
Built-in OpenTelemetry observability