Python: [BREAKING] Python: Intro group chat and refactor orchestrations. Fix as_agent(). Standardize orchestration start msg types. (#1538)

* Intro group chat and refactor magentic. Fix as_agent()

* Cleanup and improvements

* Add as_agent docstring clarification

* Standardize orchestration messages to use agent-style inputs.

* Simplify group chat constructs

* Further cleanup

* Add sk to af group chat migration sample. Update README.

* Improvements and simplifications

* consolidating shared orchestration logic

* Further clean up

* Add group chat sample

* Improve typing

* Fix test imports

* Fix readme links

* Cleanup per PR Feedback
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@@ -288,9 +288,13 @@ This directory contains samples demonstrating the capabilities of Microsoft Agen
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/concurrent_agents.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/concurrent_agents.py) | Sample: Concurrent fan-out/fan-in (agent-only API) with default aggregator |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/concurrent_custom_agent_executors.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/concurrent_custom_agent_executors.py) | Sample: Concurrent Orchestration with Custom Agent Executors |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/concurrent_custom_aggregator.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/concurrent_custom_aggregator.py) | Sample: Concurrent Orchestration with Custom Aggregator |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic.py) | Sample: Magentic Orchestration (multi-agent) |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic_checkpoint.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic_checkpoint.py) | Sample: Magentic Orchestration + Checkpointing |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic_human_plan_update.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic_human_plan_update.py) | Sample: Magentic Orchestration + Human Plan Review |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/group_chat_prompt_based_manager.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/group_chat_prompt_based_manager.py) | Sample: Group Chat Orchestration with LLM-based manager |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/group_chat_simple_selector.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/group_chat_simple_selector.py) | Sample: Group Chat Orchestration with function-based speaker selector |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/handoff_simple.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/handoff_simple.py) | Sample: Handoff Orchestration with simple agent handoff pattern |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/handoff_specialist_to_specialist.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/handoff_specialist_to_specialist.py) | Sample: Handoff Orchestration with specialist-to-specialist routing |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic.py) | Sample: Magentic Orchestration (agentic task planning with multi-agent execution) |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic_checkpoint.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic_checkpoint.py) | Sample: Magentic Orchestration with Checkpointing |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic_human_plan_update.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/magentic_human_plan_update.py) | Sample: Magentic Orchestration with Human Plan Review |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/sequential_agents.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/sequential_agents.py) | Sample: Sequential workflow (agent-focused API) with shared conversation context |
| [`getting_started/workflows/orchestration/sequential_custom_executors.py`](./getting_started/workflows/orchestration/sequential_custom_executors.py) | Sample: Sequential workflow mixing agents and a custom summarizer executor |
@@ -321,4 +325,3 @@ For information on creating new samples, see [SAMPLE_GUIDELINES.md](./SAMPLE_GUI
## More Information
- [Python Package Documentation](../README.md)
@@ -39,6 +39,9 @@ Once comfortable with these, explore the rest of the samples below.
| Azure Chat Agents (Function Bridge) | [agents/azure_chat_agents_function_bridge.py](./agents/azure_chat_agents_function_bridge.py) | Chain two agents with a function executor that injects external context |
| Azure Chat Agents (Tools + HITL) | [agents/azure_chat_agents_tool_calls_with_feedback.py](./agents/azure_chat_agents_tool_calls_with_feedback.py) | Tool-enabled writer/editor pipeline with human feedback gating via RequestInfoExecutor |
| Custom Agent Executors | [agents/custom_agent_executors.py](./agents/custom_agent_executors.py) | Create executors to handle agent run methods |
| Sequential Workflow as Agent | [agents/sequential_workflow_as_agent.py](./agents/sequential_workflow_as_agent.py) | Build a sequential workflow orchestrating agents, then expose it as a reusable agent |
| Concurrent Workflow as Agent | [agents/concurrent_workflow_as_agent.py](./agents/concurrent_workflow_as_agent.py) | Build a concurrent fan-out/fan-in workflow, then expose it as a reusable agent |
| Magentic Workflow as Agent | [agents/magentic_workflow_as_agent.py](./agents/magentic_workflow_as_agent.py) | Configure Magentic orchestration with callbacks, then expose the workflow as an agent |
| Workflow as Agent (Reflection Pattern) | [agents/workflow_as_agent_reflection_pattern.py](./agents/workflow_as_agent_reflection_pattern.py) | Wrap a workflow so it can behave like an agent (reflection pattern) |
| Workflow as Agent + HITL | [agents/workflow_as_agent_human_in_the_loop.py](./agents/workflow_as_agent_human_in_the_loop.py) | Extend workflow-as-agent with human-in-the-loop capability |
@@ -89,6 +92,8 @@ Once comfortable with these, explore the rest of the samples below.
| Concurrent Orchestration (Default Aggregator) | [orchestration/concurrent_agents.py](./orchestration/concurrent_agents.py) | Fan-out to multiple agents; fan-in with default aggregator returning combined ChatMessages |
| Concurrent Orchestration (Custom Aggregator) | [orchestration/concurrent_custom_aggregator.py](./orchestration/concurrent_custom_aggregator.py) | Override aggregator via callback; summarize results with an LLM |
| Concurrent Orchestration (Custom Agent Executors) | [orchestration/concurrent_custom_agent_executors.py](./orchestration/concurrent_custom_agent_executors.py) | Child executors own ChatAgents; concurrent fan-out/fan-in via ConcurrentBuilder |
| Group Chat Orchestration with Prompt Based Manager | [orchestration/group_chat_prompt_based_manager.py](./orchestration/group_chat_prompt_based_manager.py) | LLM Manager-directed conversation using GroupChatBuilder |
| Group Chat with Simple Function Selector | [orchestration/group_chat_simple_selector.py](./orchestration/group_chat_simple_selector.py) | Group chat with a simple function selector for next speaker |
| Handoff (Simple) | [orchestration/handoff_simple.py](./orchestration/handoff_simple.py) | Single-tier routing: triage agent routes to specialists, control returns to user after each specialist response |
| Handoff (Specialist-to-Specialist) | [orchestration/handoff_specialist_to_specialist.py](./orchestration/handoff_specialist_to_specialist.py) | Multi-tier routing: specialists can hand off to other specialists using `.add_handoff()` fluent API |
| Magentic Workflow (Multi-Agent) | [orchestration/magentic.py](./orchestration/magentic.py) | Orchestrate multiple agents with Magentic manager and streaming |
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
import asyncio
from agent_framework import ConcurrentBuilder
from agent_framework.azure import AzureOpenAIChatClient
from azure.identity import AzureCliCredential
"""
Sample: Build a concurrent workflow orchestration and wrap it as an agent.
This script wires up a fan-out/fan-in workflow using `ConcurrentBuilder`, and then
invokes the entire orchestration through the `workflow.as_agent(...)` interface so
downstream coordinators can reuse the orchestration as a single agent.
Demonstrates:
- Fan-out to multiple agents, fan-in aggregation of final ChatMessages.
- Reusing the orchestrated workflow as an agent entry point with `workflow.as_agent(...)`.
- Workflow completion when idle with no pending work
Prerequisites:
- Azure OpenAI access configured for AzureOpenAIChatClient (use az login + env vars)
- Familiarity with Workflow events (AgentRunEvent, WorkflowOutputEvent)
"""
async def main() -> None:
# 1) Create three domain agents using AzureOpenAIChatClient
chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
researcher = chat_client.create_agent(
instructions=(
"You're an expert market and product researcher. Given a prompt, provide concise, factual insights,"
" opportunities, and risks."
),
name="researcher",
)
marketer = chat_client.create_agent(
instructions=(
"You're a creative marketing strategist. Craft compelling value propositions and target messaging"
" aligned to the prompt."
),
name="marketer",
)
legal = chat_client.create_agent(
instructions=(
"You're a cautious legal/compliance reviewer. Highlight constraints, disclaimers, and policy concerns"
" based on the prompt."
),
name="legal",
)
# 2) Build a concurrent workflow
workflow = ConcurrentBuilder().participants([researcher, marketer, legal]).build()
# 3) Expose the concurrent workflow as an agent for easy reuse
agent = workflow.as_agent(name="ConcurrentWorkflowAgent")
prompt = "We are launching a new budget-friendly electric bike for urban commuters."
agent_response = await agent.run(prompt)
if agent_response.messages:
print("\n===== Aggregated Messages =====")
for i, msg in enumerate(agent_response.messages, start=1):
role = getattr(msg.role, "value", msg.role)
name = msg.author_name if msg.author_name else role
print(f"{'-' * 60}\n\n{i:02d} [{name}]:\n{msg.text}")
"""
Sample Output:
===== Aggregated Messages =====
------------------------------------------------------------
01 [user]:
We are launching a new budget-friendly electric bike for urban commuters.
------------------------------------------------------------
02 [researcher]:
**Insights:**
- **Target Demographic:** Urban commuters seeking affordable, eco-friendly transport;
likely to include students, young professionals, and price-sensitive urban residents.
- **Market Trends:** E-bike sales are growing globally, with increasing urbanization,
higher fuel costs, and sustainability concerns driving adoption.
- **Competitive Landscape:** Key competitors include brands like Rad Power Bikes, Aventon,
Lectric, and domestic budget-focused manufacturers in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- **Feature Expectations:** Customers expect reliability, ease-of-use, theft protection,
lightweight design, sufficient battery range for daily city commutes (typically 25-40 miles),
and low-maintenance components.
**Opportunities:**
- **First-time Buyers:** Capture newcomers to e-biking by emphasizing affordability, ease of
operation, and cost savings vs. public transit/car ownership.
...
------------------------------------------------------------
03 [marketer]:
**Value Proposition:**
"Empowering your city commute: Our new electric bike combines affordability, reliability, and
sustainable design—helping you conquer urban journeys without breaking the bank."
**Target Messaging:**
*For Young Professionals:*
...
------------------------------------------------------------
04 [legal]:
**Constraints, Disclaimers, & Policy Concerns for Launching a Budget-Friendly Electric Bike for Urban Commuters:**
**1. Regulatory Compliance**
- Verify that the electric bike meets all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
regarding e-bike classification, speed limits, power output, and safety features.
- Ensure necessary certifications (e.g., UL certification for batteries, CE markings if sold internationally) are obtained.
**2. Product Safety**
- Include consumer safety warnings regarding use, battery handling, charging protocols, and age restrictions.
...
""" # noqa: E501
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
import asyncio
import logging
from agent_framework import ChatAgent, GroupChatBuilder
from agent_framework.openai import OpenAIChatClient, OpenAIResponsesClient
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
"""
Sample: Group Chat Orchestration (manager-directed)
What it does:
- Demonstrates the generic GroupChatBuilder with a language-model manager directing two agents.
- The manager coordinates a researcher (chat completions) and a writer (responses API) to solve a task.
- Uses the default group chat orchestration pipeline shared with Magentic.
Prerequisites:
- OpenAI environment variables configured for `OpenAIChatClient` and `OpenAIResponsesClient`.
"""
async def main() -> None:
researcher = ChatAgent(
name="Researcher",
description="Collects relevant background information.",
instructions="Gather concise facts that help a teammate answer the question.",
chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(model_id="gpt-4o-mini"),
)
writer = ChatAgent(
name="Writer",
description="Synthesizes a polished answer using the gathered notes.",
instructions="Compose clear and structured answers using any notes provided.",
chat_client=OpenAIResponsesClient(),
)
workflow = (
GroupChatBuilder()
.set_prompt_based_manager(chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(), display_name="Coordinator")
.participants(researcher=researcher, writer=writer)
.build()
)
task = "Outline the core considerations for planning a community hackathon, and finish with a concise action plan."
print("\nStarting Group Chat Workflow...\n")
print(f"Input: {task}\n")
try:
workflow_agent = workflow.as_agent(name="GroupChatWorkflowAgent")
agent_result = await workflow_agent.run(task)
if agent_result.messages:
print("\n===== as_agent() Transcript =====")
for i, msg in enumerate(agent_result.messages, start=1):
role_value = getattr(msg.role, "value", msg.role)
speaker = msg.author_name or role_value
print(f"{'-' * 50}\n{i:02d} [{speaker}]\n{msg.text}")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Workflow execution failed: {e}")
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
import asyncio
import logging
from agent_framework import (
ChatAgent,
HostedCodeInterpreterTool,
MagenticAgentDeltaEvent,
MagenticAgentMessageEvent,
MagenticBuilder,
MagenticFinalResultEvent,
MagenticOrchestratorMessageEvent,
WorkflowOutputEvent,
)
from agent_framework.openai import OpenAIChatClient, OpenAIResponsesClient
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG)
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
"""
Sample: Build a Magentic orchestration and wrap it as an agent.
The script configures a Magentic workflow with streaming callbacks, then invokes the
orchestration through `workflow.as_agent(...)` so the entire Magentic loop can be reused
like any other agent while still emitting callback telemetry.
Prerequisites:
- OpenAI credentials configured for `OpenAIChatClient` and `OpenAIResponsesClient`.
"""
async def main() -> None:
researcher_agent = ChatAgent(
name="ResearcherAgent",
description="Specialist in research and information gathering",
instructions=(
"You are a Researcher. You find information without additional computation or quantitative analysis."
),
# This agent requires the gpt-4o-search-preview model to perform web searches.
# Feel free to explore with other agents that support web search, for example,
# the `OpenAIResponseAgent` or `AzureAgentProtocol` with bing grounding.
chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(model_id="gpt-4o-search-preview"),
)
coder_agent = ChatAgent(
name="CoderAgent",
description="A helpful assistant that writes and executes code to process and analyze data.",
instructions="You solve questions using code. Please provide detailed analysis and computation process.",
chat_client=OpenAIResponsesClient(),
tools=HostedCodeInterpreterTool(),
)
print("\nBuilding Magentic Workflow...")
workflow = (
MagenticBuilder()
.participants(researcher=researcher_agent, coder=coder_agent)
.with_standard_manager(
chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(),
max_round_count=10,
max_stall_count=3,
max_reset_count=2,
)
.build()
)
task = (
"I am preparing a report on the energy efficiency of different machine learning model architectures. "
"Compare the estimated training and inference energy consumption of ResNet-50, BERT-base, and GPT-2 "
"on standard datasets (e.g., ImageNet for ResNet, GLUE for BERT, WebText for GPT-2). "
"Then, estimate the CO2 emissions associated with each, assuming training on an Azure Standard_NC6s_v3 "
"VM for 24 hours. Provide tables for clarity, and recommend the most energy-efficient model "
"per task type (image classification, text classification, and text generation)."
)
print(f"\nTask: {task}")
print("\nStarting workflow execution...")
try:
last_stream_agent_id: str | None = None
stream_line_open: bool = False
final_output: str | None = None
async for event in workflow.run_stream(task):
if isinstance(event, MagenticOrchestratorMessageEvent):
print(f"\n[ORCH:{event.kind}]\n\n{getattr(event.message, 'text', '')}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentDeltaEvent):
if last_stream_agent_id != event.agent_id or not stream_line_open:
if stream_line_open:
print()
print(f"\n[STREAM:{event.agent_id}]: ", end="", flush=True)
last_stream_agent_id = event.agent_id
stream_line_open = True
if event.text:
print(event.text, end="", flush=True)
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentMessageEvent):
if stream_line_open:
print(" (final)")
stream_line_open = False
print()
msg = event.message
if msg is not None:
response_text = (msg.text or "").replace("\n", " ")
print(f"\n[AGENT:{event.agent_id}] {msg.role.value}\n\n{response_text}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticFinalResultEvent):
print("\n" + "=" * 50)
print("FINAL RESULT:")
print("=" * 50)
if event.message is not None:
print(event.message.text)
print("=" * 50)
elif isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
final_output = str(event.data) if event.data is not None else None
if stream_line_open:
print()
stream_line_open = False
if final_output is not None:
print(f"\nWorkflow completed with result:\n\n{final_output}\n")
# Wrap the workflow as an agent for composition scenarios
workflow_agent = workflow.as_agent(name="MagenticWorkflowAgent")
agent_result = await workflow_agent.run(task)
if agent_result.messages:
print("\n===== as_agent() Transcript =====")
for i, msg in enumerate(agent_result.messages, start=1):
role_value = getattr(msg.role, "value", msg.role)
speaker = msg.author_name or role_value
print(f"{'-' * 50}\n{i:02d} [{speaker}]\n{msg.text}")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Workflow execution failed: {e}")
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
import asyncio
from agent_framework import Role, SequentialBuilder
from agent_framework.azure import AzureOpenAIChatClient
from azure.identity import AzureCliCredential
"""
Sample: Build a sequential workflow orchestration and wrap it as an agent.
The script assembles a sequential conversation flow with `SequentialBuilder`, then
invokes the entire orchestration through the `workflow.as_agent(...)` interface so
other coordinators can reuse the chain as a single participant.
Note on internal adapters:
- Sequential orchestration includes small adapter nodes for input normalization
("input-conversation"), agent-response conversion ("to-conversation:<participant>"),
and completion ("complete"). These may appear as ExecutorInvoke/Completed events in
the stream—similar to how concurrent orchestration includes a dispatcher/aggregator.
You can safely ignore them when focusing on agent progress.
Prerequisites:
- Azure OpenAI access configured for AzureOpenAIChatClient (use az login + env vars)
"""
async def main() -> None:
# 1) Create agents
chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
writer = chat_client.create_agent(
instructions=("You are a concise copywriter. Provide a single, punchy marketing sentence based on the prompt."),
name="writer",
)
reviewer = chat_client.create_agent(
instructions=("You are a thoughtful reviewer. Give brief feedback on the previous assistant message."),
name="reviewer",
)
# 2) Build sequential workflow: writer -> reviewer
workflow = SequentialBuilder().participants([writer, reviewer]).build()
# 3) Treat the workflow itself as an agent for follow-up invocations
agent = workflow.as_agent(name="SequentialWorkflowAgent")
prompt = "Write a tagline for a budget-friendly eBike."
agent_response = await agent.run(prompt)
if agent_response.messages:
print("\n===== Conversation =====")
for i, msg in enumerate(agent_response.messages, start=1):
role_value = getattr(msg.role, "value", msg.role)
normalized_role = str(role_value).lower() if role_value is not None else "assistant"
name = msg.author_name or ("assistant" if normalized_role == Role.ASSISTANT.value else "user")
print(f"{'-' * 60}\n{i:02d} [{name}]\n{msg.text}")
"""
Sample Output:
===== Final Conversation =====
------------------------------------------------------------
01 [user]
Write a tagline for a budget-friendly eBike.
------------------------------------------------------------
02 [writer]
Ride farther, spend less—your affordable eBike adventure starts here.
------------------------------------------------------------
03 [reviewer]
This tagline clearly communicates affordability and the benefit of extended travel, making it
appealing to budget-conscious consumers. It has a friendly and motivating tone, though it could
be slightly shorter for more punch. Overall, a strong and effective suggestion!
===== as_agent() Conversation =====
------------------------------------------------------------
01 [writer]
Go electric, save big—your affordable ride awaits!
------------------------------------------------------------
02 [reviewer]
Catchy and straightforward! The tagline clearly emphasizes both the electric aspect and the affordability of the
eBike. It's inviting and actionable. For even more impact, consider making it slightly shorter:
"Go electric, save big." Overall, this is an effective and appealing suggestion for a budget-friendly eBike.
"""
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
import asyncio
import logging
from agent_framework import AgentRunUpdateEvent, ChatAgent, GroupChatBuilder, WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.openai import OpenAIChatClient, OpenAIResponsesClient
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
"""
Sample: Group Chat Orchestration (manager-directed)
What it does:
- Demonstrates the generic GroupChatBuilder with a language-model manager directing two agents.
- The manager coordinates a researcher (chat completions) and a writer (responses API) to solve a task.
- Uses the default group chat orchestration pipeline shared with Magentic.
Prerequisites:
- OpenAI environment variables configured for `OpenAIChatClient` and `OpenAIResponsesClient`.
"""
async def main() -> None:
researcher = ChatAgent(
name="Researcher",
description="Collects relevant background information.",
instructions="Gather concise facts that help a teammate answer the question.",
chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(model_id="gpt-4o-mini"),
)
writer = ChatAgent(
name="Writer",
description="Synthesizes a polished answer using the gathered notes.",
instructions="Compose clear and structured answers using any notes provided.",
chat_client=OpenAIResponsesClient(),
)
workflow = (
GroupChatBuilder()
.set_prompt_based_manager(chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(), display_name="Coordinator")
.participants(researcher=researcher, writer=writer)
.build()
)
task = "Outline the core considerations for planning a community hackathon, and finish with a concise action plan."
print("\nStarting Group Chat Workflow...\n")
print(f"TASK: {task}\n")
final_response = None
last_executor_id: str | None = None
async for event in workflow.run_stream(task):
if isinstance(event, AgentRunUpdateEvent):
# Handle the streaming agent update as it's produced
eid = event.executor_id
if eid != last_executor_id:
if last_executor_id is not None:
print()
print(f"{eid}:", end=" ", flush=True)
last_executor_id = eid
print(event.data, end="", flush=True)
elif isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
final_response = getattr(event.data, "text", str(event.data))
if final_response:
print("=" * 60)
print("FINAL RESPONSE")
print("=" * 60)
print(final_response)
print("=" * 60)
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
import asyncio
import logging
from agent_framework import ChatAgent, GroupChatBuilder, GroupChatStateSnapshot, WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.openai import OpenAIChatClient
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
"""
Sample: Group Chat with Simple Speaker Selector Function
What it does:
- Demonstrates the select_speakers() API for GroupChat orchestration
- Uses a pure Python function to control speaker selection based on conversation state
- Alternates between researcher and writer agents in a simple round-robin pattern
- Shows how to access conversation history, round index, and participant metadata
Key pattern:
def select_next_speaker(state: GroupChatStateSnapshot) -> str | None:
# state contains: task, participants, conversation, history, round_index
# Return participant name to continue, or None to finish
...
Prerequisites:
- OpenAI environment variables configured for OpenAIChatClient
"""
def select_next_speaker(state: GroupChatStateSnapshot) -> str | None:
"""Simple speaker selector that alternates between researcher and writer.
This function demonstrates the core pattern:
1. Examine the current state of the group chat
2. Decide who should speak next
3. Return participant name or None to finish
Args:
state: Immutable snapshot containing:
- task: ChatMessage - original user task
- participants: dict[str, str] - participant names → descriptions
- conversation: tuple[ChatMessage, ...] - full conversation history
- history: tuple[GroupChatTurn, ...] - turn-by-turn with speaker attribution
- round_index: int - number of selection rounds so far
- pending_agent: str | None - currently active agent (if any)
Returns:
Name of next speaker, or None to finish the conversation
"""
round_idx = state["round_index"]
history = state["history"]
# Finish after 4 turns (researcher → writer → researcher → writer)
if round_idx >= 4:
return None
# Get the last speaker from history
last_speaker = history[-1].speaker if history else None
# Simple alternation: researcher → writer → researcher → writer
if last_speaker == "Researcher":
return "Writer"
return "Researcher"
async def main() -> None:
researcher = ChatAgent(
name="Researcher",
description="Collects relevant background information.",
instructions="Gather concise facts that help answer the question. Be brief.",
chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(model_id="gpt-4o-mini"),
)
writer = ChatAgent(
name="Writer",
description="Synthesizes a polished answer using the gathered notes.",
instructions="Compose a clear, structured answer using any notes provided.",
chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(model_id="gpt-4o-mini"),
)
# Two ways to specify participants:
# 1. List form - uses agent.name attribute: .participants([researcher, writer])
# 2. Dict form - explicit names: .participants(researcher=researcher, writer=writer)
workflow = (
GroupChatBuilder()
.select_speakers(select_next_speaker, display_name="Orchestrator")
.participants([researcher, writer]) # Uses agent.name for participant names
.build()
)
task = "What are the key benefits of using async/await in Python?"
print("\nStarting Group Chat with Simple Speaker Selector...\n")
print(f"TASK: {task}\n")
print("=" * 80)
async for event in workflow.run_stream(task):
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
final_message = event.data
author = getattr(final_message, "author_name", "Unknown")
text = getattr(final_message, "text", str(final_message))
print(f"\n[{author}]\n{text}\n")
print("-" * 80)
print("\nWorkflow completed.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
@@ -9,8 +9,6 @@ from agent_framework import (
MagenticAgentDeltaEvent,
MagenticAgentMessageEvent,
MagenticBuilder,
MagenticCallbackEvent,
MagenticCallbackMode,
MagenticFinalResultEvent,
MagenticOrchestratorMessageEvent,
WorkflowOutputEvent,
@@ -66,40 +64,6 @@ async def main() -> None:
tools=HostedCodeInterpreterTool(),
)
# Unified callback
async def on_event(event: MagenticCallbackEvent) -> None:
"""
The `on_event` callback processes events emitted by the workflow.
Events include: orchestrator messages, agent delta updates, agent messages, and final result events.
"""
nonlocal last_stream_agent_id, stream_line_open
if isinstance(event, MagenticOrchestratorMessageEvent):
print(f"\n[ORCH:{event.kind}]\n\n{getattr(event.message, 'text', '')}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentDeltaEvent):
if last_stream_agent_id != event.agent_id or not stream_line_open:
if stream_line_open:
print()
print(f"\n[STREAM:{event.agent_id}]: ", end="", flush=True)
last_stream_agent_id = event.agent_id
stream_line_open = True
print(event.text, end="", flush=True)
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentMessageEvent):
if stream_line_open:
print(" (final)")
stream_line_open = False
print()
msg = event.message
if msg is not None:
response_text = (msg.text or "").replace("\n", " ")
print(f"\n[AGENT:{event.agent_id}] {msg.role.value}\n\n{response_text}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticFinalResultEvent):
print("\n" + "=" * 50)
print("FINAL RESULT:")
print("=" * 50)
if event.message is not None:
print(event.message.text)
print("=" * 50)
print("\nBuilding Magentic Workflow...")
# State used by on_agent_stream callback
@@ -109,7 +73,6 @@ async def main() -> None:
workflow = (
MagenticBuilder()
.participants(researcher=researcher_agent, coder=coder_agent)
.on_event(on_event, mode=MagenticCallbackMode.STREAMING)
.with_standard_manager(
chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(),
max_round_count=10,
@@ -134,9 +97,39 @@ async def main() -> None:
try:
output: str | None = None
async for event in workflow.run_stream(task):
print(event)
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
output = str(event.data)
if isinstance(event, MagenticOrchestratorMessageEvent):
print(f"\n[ORCH:{event.kind}]\n\n{getattr(event.message, 'text', '')}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentDeltaEvent):
if last_stream_agent_id != event.agent_id or not stream_line_open:
if stream_line_open:
print()
print(f"\n[STREAM:{event.agent_id}]: ", end="", flush=True)
last_stream_agent_id = event.agent_id
stream_line_open = True
if event.text:
print(event.text, end="", flush=True)
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentMessageEvent):
if stream_line_open:
print(" (final)")
stream_line_open = False
print()
msg = event.message
if msg is not None:
response_text = (msg.text or "").replace("\n", " ")
print(f"\n[AGENT:{event.agent_id}] {msg.role.value}\n\n{response_text}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticFinalResultEvent):
print("\n" + "=" * 50)
print("FINAL RESULT:")
print("=" * 50)
if event.message is not None:
print(event.message.text)
print("=" * 50)
elif isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
output = str(event.data) if event.data is not None else None
if stream_line_open:
print()
stream_line_open = False
if output is not None:
print(f"Workflow completed with result:\n\n{output}")
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ async def main() -> None:
print("No plan review request emitted; nothing to resume.")
return
checkpoints = await checkpoint_storage.list_checkpoints(workflow.workflow.id)
checkpoints = await checkpoint_storage.list_checkpoints(workflow.id)
if not checkpoints:
print("No checkpoints persisted.")
return
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ async def main() -> None:
# and then continues the workflow. Because we only captured the initial plan review
# checkpoint, the resumed run should complete almost immediately.
final_event: WorkflowOutputEvent | None = None
async for event in resumed_workflow.workflow.run_stream_from_checkpoint(
async for event in resumed_workflow.run_stream_from_checkpoint(
resume_checkpoint.checkpoint_id,
responses={plan_review_request_id: approval},
):
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ async def main() -> None:
final_event_post: WorkflowOutputEvent | None = None
post_emitted_events = False
post_plan_workflow = build_workflow(checkpoint_storage)
async for event in post_plan_workflow.workflow.run_stream_from_checkpoint(
async for event in post_plan_workflow.run_stream_from_checkpoint(
post_plan_checkpoint.checkpoint_id,
responses={},
):
@@ -10,8 +10,6 @@ from agent_framework import (
MagenticAgentDeltaEvent,
MagenticAgentMessageEvent,
MagenticBuilder,
MagenticCallbackEvent,
MagenticCallbackMode,
MagenticFinalResultEvent,
MagenticOrchestratorMessageEvent,
MagenticPlanReviewDecision,
@@ -77,43 +75,11 @@ async def main() -> None:
last_stream_agent_id: str | None = None
stream_line_open: bool = False
# Unified callback
async def on_event(event: MagenticCallbackEvent) -> None:
nonlocal last_stream_agent_id, stream_line_open
if isinstance(event, MagenticOrchestratorMessageEvent):
print(f"\n[ORCH:{event.kind}]\n\n{getattr(event.message, 'text', '')}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentDeltaEvent):
if last_stream_agent_id != event.agent_id or not stream_line_open:
if stream_line_open:
print()
print(f"\n[STREAM:{event.agent_id}]: ", end="", flush=True)
last_stream_agent_id = event.agent_id
stream_line_open = True
print(event.text, end="", flush=True)
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentMessageEvent):
if stream_line_open:
print(" (final)")
stream_line_open = False
print()
msg = event.message
if msg is not None:
response_text = (msg.text or "").replace("\n", " ")
print(f"\n[AGENT:{event.agent_id}] {msg.role.value}\n\n{response_text}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticFinalResultEvent):
print("\n" + "=" * 50)
print("FINAL RESULT:")
print("=" * 50)
if event.message is not None:
print(event.message.text)
print("=" * 50)
print("\nBuilding Magentic Workflow...")
workflow = (
MagenticBuilder()
.participants(researcher=researcher_agent, coder=coder_agent)
.on_exception(on_exception)
.on_event(on_event, mode=MagenticCallbackMode.STREAMING)
.with_standard_manager(
chat_client=OpenAIChatClient(),
max_round_count=10,
@@ -150,11 +116,34 @@ async def main() -> None:
stream = workflow.run_stream(task)
# Collect events from the stream
events = [event async for event in stream]
pending_responses = None
# Process events to find request info events, outputs, and completion status
for event in events:
async for event in stream:
if isinstance(event, MagenticOrchestratorMessageEvent):
print(f"\n[ORCH:{event.kind}]\n\n{getattr(event.message, 'text', '')}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentDeltaEvent):
if last_stream_agent_id != event.agent_id or not stream_line_open:
if stream_line_open:
print()
print(f"\n[STREAM:{event.agent_id}]: ", end="", flush=True)
last_stream_agent_id = event.agent_id
stream_line_open = True
if event.text:
print(event.text, end="", flush=True)
elif isinstance(event, MagenticAgentMessageEvent):
if stream_line_open:
print(" (final)")
stream_line_open = False
print()
msg = event.message
if msg is not None:
response_text = (msg.text or "").replace("\n", " ")
print(f"\n[AGENT:{event.agent_id}] {msg.role.value}\n\n{response_text}\n{'-' * 26}")
elif isinstance(event, MagenticFinalResultEvent):
print("\n" + "=" * 50)
print("FINAL RESULT:")
print("=" * 50)
if event.message is not None:
print(event.message.text)
print("=" * 50)
if isinstance(event, RequestInfoEvent) and event.request_type is MagenticPlanReviewRequest:
pending_request = event
review_req = cast(MagenticPlanReviewRequest, event.data)
@@ -162,9 +151,14 @@ async def main() -> None:
print(f"\n=== PLAN REVIEW REQUEST ===\n{review_req.plan_text}\n")
elif isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
# Capture workflow output during streaming
workflow_output = str(event.data)
workflow_output = str(event.data) if event.data else None
completed = True
if stream_line_open:
print()
stream_line_open = False
pending_responses = None
# Handle pending plan review request
if pending_request is not None:
# Get human input for plan review decision
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
# Semantic Kernel → Microsoft Agent Framework Migration Samples
This gallery helps Semantic Kernel (SK) developers move to the Microsoft Agent Framework (AF) with minimal guesswork. Each script pairs SK code with its AF equivalent so you can compare primitives, tooling, and orchestration patterns side by side while you migrate production workloads.
## Whats Included
## Whats Included
### Chat completion parity
- [01_basic_chat_completion.py](chat_completion/01_basic_chat_completion.py) — Minimal SK `ChatCompletionAgent` and AF `ChatAgent` conversation.
- [02_chat_completion_with_tool.py](chat_completion/02_chat_completion_with_tool.py) — Adds a simple tool/function call in both SDKs.
@@ -32,7 +33,8 @@ This gallery helps Semantic Kernel (SK) developers move to the Microsoft Agent F
### Orchestrations
- [sequential.py](orchestrations/sequential.py) — Step-by-step SK Team → AF `SequentialBuilder` migration.
- [concurrent_basic.py](orchestrations/concurrent_basic.py) — Concurrent orchestration parity.
- [handoff.py](orchestrations/handoff.py) — Support triage handoff migration with specialist routing.
- [group_chat.py](orchestrations/group_chat.py) — Group chat coordination with an LLM-backed manager in both SDKs.
- [handoff.py](orchestrations/handoff.py) - Handoff coordination between agents.
- [magentic.py](orchestrations/magentic.py) — Magentic Team orchestration vs. AF builder wiring.
### Processes
@@ -55,7 +57,7 @@ python samples/semantic-kernel-migration/chat_completion/01_basic_chat_completio
Every script accepts no CLI arguments and will first call the SK implementation, followed by the AF version. Adjust the prompt or credentials inside the file as necessary before running.
## Running Orchestration & Workflow Samples
Advanced comparisons are split between `samples/semantic-kernel-migration/orchestrations` (Sequential, Concurrent, Group Chat, Handoff, Magentic) and `samples/semantic-kernel-migration/processes` (fan-out/fan-in, nested). You can run them directly, or isolate dependencies in a throwaway virtual environment:
Advanced comparisons are split between `samantic-kernel-migration/orchestrations` (Sequential, Concurrent, Magentic) and `samantic-kernel-migration/processes` (fan-out/fan-in, nested). You can run them directly, or isolate dependencies in a throwaway virtual environment:
```
cd samples/semantic-kernel-migration
uv venv --python 3.10 .venv-migration
@@ -0,0 +1,266 @@
# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""Side-by-side group chat orchestrations for Agent Framework and Semantic Kernel."""
import asyncio
import sys
from collections.abc import Sequence
from typing import Any, cast
from agent_framework import ChatAgent, ChatMessage, GroupChatBuilder, WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.azure import AzureOpenAIChatClient, AzureOpenAIResponsesClient
from azure.identity import AzureCliCredential
from semantic_kernel.agents import Agent, ChatCompletionAgent, GroupChatOrchestration
from semantic_kernel.agents.orchestration.group_chat import (
BooleanResult,
GroupChatManager,
MessageResult,
StringResult,
)
from semantic_kernel.agents.runtime import InProcessRuntime
from semantic_kernel.connectors.ai.chat_completion_client_base import ChatCompletionClientBase
from semantic_kernel.connectors.ai.open_ai import AzureChatCompletion
from semantic_kernel.connectors.ai.prompt_execution_settings import PromptExecutionSettings
from semantic_kernel.contents import AuthorRole, ChatHistory, ChatMessageContent
from semantic_kernel.functions import KernelArguments
from semantic_kernel.kernel import Kernel
from semantic_kernel.prompt_template import KernelPromptTemplate, PromptTemplateConfig
if sys.version_info >= (3, 12):
from typing import override # pragma: no cover
else:
from typing_extensions import override # pragma: no cover
DISCUSSION_TOPIC = "What are the essential steps for launching a community hackathon?"
######################################################################
# Semantic Kernel orchestration path
######################################################################
def build_semantic_kernel_agents() -> list[Agent]:
credential = AzureCliCredential()
researcher = ChatCompletionAgent(
name="Researcher",
description="Collects background information and potential resources.",
instructions=(
"Gather concise facts or considerations that help plan a community hackathon. "
"Keep your responses factual and scannable."
),
service=AzureChatCompletion(credential=credential),
)
planner = ChatCompletionAgent(
name="Planner",
description="Synthesizes an actionable plan from available notes.",
instructions=(
"Use the running conversation to draft a structured action plan. Emphasize logistics and sequencing."
),
service=AzureChatCompletion(credential=credential),
)
return [researcher, planner]
class ChatCompletionGroupChatManager(GroupChatManager):
"""Group chat manager that delegates orchestration decisions to an Azure OpenAI deployment."""
service: ChatCompletionClientBase
topic: str
termination_prompt: str = (
"You are coordinating a conversation about '{{topic}}'. "
"Decide if the discussion has produced a solid answer. "
'Respond using JSON: {"result": true|false, "reason": "..."}.'
)
selection_prompt: str = (
"You are coordinating a conversation about '{{topic}}'. "
"Choose the next participant by returning JSON with keys (result, reason). "
"The result must match one of: {{participants}}."
)
summary_prompt: str = (
"You have just finished a discussion about '{{topic}}'. "
"Summarize the plan and highlight key takeaways. Return JSON with keys (result, reason) where "
"result is the final response text."
)
def __init__(self, *, topic: str, service: ChatCompletionClientBase) -> None:
super().__init__(topic=topic, service=service)
self._round_robin_index = 0
async def _render_prompt(self, template: str, **kwargs: Any) -> str:
prompt_template = KernelPromptTemplate(prompt_template_config=PromptTemplateConfig(template=template))
return await prompt_template.render(Kernel(), arguments=KernelArguments(**kwargs))
@override
async def should_request_user_input(self, chat_history: ChatHistory) -> BooleanResult:
return BooleanResult(result=False, reason="This orchestration is fully automated.")
@override
async def should_terminate(self, chat_history: ChatHistory) -> BooleanResult:
rendered_prompt = await self._render_prompt(self.termination_prompt, topic=self.topic)
chat_history.messages.insert(
0,
ChatMessageContent(role=AuthorRole.SYSTEM, content=rendered_prompt),
)
chat_history.add_message(
ChatMessageContent(role=AuthorRole.USER, content="Decide if the discussion is complete."),
)
response = await self.service.get_chat_message_content(
chat_history,
settings=PromptExecutionSettings(response_format=BooleanResult),
)
result = BooleanResult.model_validate_json(response.content)
return result
@override
async def select_next_agent(
self,
chat_history: ChatHistory,
participant_descriptions: dict[str, str],
) -> StringResult:
rendered_prompt = await self._render_prompt(
self.selection_prompt,
topic=self.topic,
participants=", ".join(participant_descriptions.keys()),
)
chat_history.messages.insert(
0,
ChatMessageContent(role=AuthorRole.SYSTEM, content=rendered_prompt),
)
chat_history.add_message(
ChatMessageContent(role=AuthorRole.USER, content="Pick the next participant to speak."),
)
response = await self.service.get_chat_message_content(
chat_history,
settings=PromptExecutionSettings(response_format=StringResult),
)
result = StringResult.model_validate_json(response.content)
if result.result not in participant_descriptions:
raise RuntimeError(f"Unknown participant selected: {result.result}")
return result
@override
async def filter_results(self, chat_history: ChatHistory) -> MessageResult:
rendered_prompt = await self._render_prompt(self.summary_prompt, topic=self.topic)
chat_history.messages.insert(
0,
ChatMessageContent(role=AuthorRole.SYSTEM, content=rendered_prompt),
)
chat_history.add_message(
ChatMessageContent(role=AuthorRole.USER, content="Summarize the plan."),
)
response = await self.service.get_chat_message_content(
chat_history,
settings=PromptExecutionSettings(response_format=StringResult),
)
string_result = StringResult.model_validate_json(response.content)
return MessageResult(
result=ChatMessageContent(role=AuthorRole.ASSISTANT, content=string_result.result),
reason=string_result.reason,
)
async def sk_agent_response_callback(message: ChatMessageContent | Sequence[ChatMessageContent]) -> None:
if isinstance(message, ChatMessageContent):
messages: Sequence[ChatMessageContent] = [message]
elif isinstance(message, Sequence) and not isinstance(message, (str, bytes)):
messages = list(message)
else:
messages = [cast(ChatMessageContent, message)]
for item in messages:
print(f"# {item.name}\n{item.content}\n")
async def run_semantic_kernel_example(task: str) -> str:
credential = AzureCliCredential()
orchestration = GroupChatOrchestration(
members=build_semantic_kernel_agents(),
manager=ChatCompletionGroupChatManager(
topic=DISCUSSION_TOPIC,
service=AzureChatCompletion(credential=credential),
max_rounds=8,
),
agent_response_callback=sk_agent_response_callback,
)
runtime = InProcessRuntime()
runtime.start()
try:
orchestration_result = await orchestration.invoke(task=task, runtime=runtime)
final_message = await orchestration_result.get(timeout=30)
if isinstance(final_message, ChatMessageContent):
return final_message.content or ""
return str(final_message)
finally:
await runtime.stop_when_idle()
######################################################################
# Agent Framework orchestration path
######################################################################
async def run_agent_framework_example(task: str) -> str:
credential = AzureCliCredential()
researcher = ChatAgent(
name="Researcher",
description="Collects background information and potential resources.",
instructions=(
"Gather concise facts or considerations that help plan a community hackathon. "
"Keep your responses factual and scannable."
),
chat_client=AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=credential),
)
planner = ChatAgent(
name="Planner",
description="Turns the collected notes into a concrete action plan.",
instructions=("Propose a structured action plan that accounts for logistics, roles, and timeline."),
chat_client=AzureOpenAIResponsesClient(credential=credential),
)
workflow = (
GroupChatBuilder()
.set_prompt_based_manager(
chat_client=AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=credential),
display_name="Coordinator",
)
.participants(researcher=researcher, planner=planner)
.build()
)
final_response = ""
async for event in workflow.run_stream(task):
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
data = event.data
final_response = data.text or "" if isinstance(data, ChatMessage) else str(data)
return final_response
async def main() -> None:
task = "Kick off the group discussion."
print("===== Agent Framework Group Chat =====")
af_response = await run_agent_framework_example(task)
print(af_response or "No response returned.")
print()
print("===== Semantic Kernel Group Chat =====")
sk_response = await run_semantic_kernel_example(task)
print(sk_response or "No response returned.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
@@ -1,13 +1,10 @@
# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""Side-by-side handoff orchestrations for Semantic Kernel and Agent Framework."""
from __future__ import annotations
import asyncio
import sys
from collections.abc import AsyncIterable, Sequence
from typing import Any, cast
from collections.abc import Iterator
from collections.abc import AsyncIterable, Iterator, Sequence
from typing import cast
from agent_framework import (
ChatMessage,
@@ -29,13 +26,12 @@ from semantic_kernel.contents import (
FunctionResultContent,
StreamingChatMessageContent,
)
from semantic_kernel.functions import KernelArguments, kernel_function
from semantic_kernel.prompt_template import KernelPromptTemplate, PromptTemplateConfig
from semantic_kernel.functions import kernel_function
if sys.version_info >= (3, 12):
from typing import override # pragma: no cover
pass # pragma: no cover
else:
from typing_extensions import override # pragma: no cover
pass # pragma: no cover
CUSTOMER_PROMPT = "I need help with order 12345. I want a replacement and need to know when it will arrive."