The way we interact with technology is always changing. Now that AI is becoming a central part of how we work, Microsoft is looking at making it easier than ever for developers to create intelligent, seamless experiences. This is where the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK, a new powerful toolkit designed to unlock the potential of autonomous and conversational agents within the Microsoft 365 (M365) and Copilot Studio ecosystem.
This SDK is more than just a collection of tools; it’s way to build innovative, intelligent solutions that integrate deeply with M365 Copilot. If you’ve ever looked at extending M365 Copilot, you know that you do this with Copilot Studio. From task automation to custom Copilot experiences, it’s allowing for developers both pro code and low code to take productivity to the next level, together.
What Is the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK?
At its core, the M365 Agents SDK provides a framework to create, manage, and enhance agents that interact naturally with users in M365 Copilot. Whether it’s through Teams, Outlook, or other Microsoft 365 apps, these agents can seamlessly integrate into workflows, providing support, answering questions, or even automating complex tasks. Hence why I’ve added ‘A Copilot Studio SDK?’ to the title.
The SDK enables developers to:
- Build Conversational Experiences: Create agents that understand and respond to natural language.
- Integrate with Microsoft Graph: Leverage data and insights from across Microsoft 365 to deliver personalized, context-aware solutions.
- Deploy with Confidence: Built-in security and compliance ensure your agents are enterprise-ready from day one.
Copilot Studio: Customization and Control
The integration with Copilot Studio, a tool that empowers businesses and developers to customize Copilot experiences. Copilot Studio allows you to tailor agents to meet the unique needs of your or your customers organization. If you do not know what Copilot Studio is yet;
What is Copilot Studio?
- Custom Workflows: Copilot Studio allows you to design workflows that fit your organization’s specific requirements. Whether it’s a custom approval process or an automated follow-up system, you have the flexibility to make Copilot work for your team.
- Use Your Data: Using Microsoft Graph, Copilot Studio integrates data from across Microsoft 365 to provide context-aware, intelligent assistance. This means agents can make smarter recommendations and deliver more accurate insights.
- Accessible: You don’t need to be an AI expert to create with Copilot Studio. Its intuitive interface and guided tools make customization approachable for developers and business users alike.
- Scalable for Any Organization: From small teams to enterprise-level solutions, Copilot Studio ensures your agents are built to scale, adapting to your organization’s evolving needs.
SDK and Copilot Studio
The possibilities with the M365 Agents SDK and Copilot Studio are enormous, but here are a few ways they can make an impact:
- Automating Administrative Tasks: Build agents that schedule meetings, manage email threads, or streamline reporting processes directly within Microsoft 365 apps.
- Enhancing Customer Support: Create intelligent agents that handle common queries, escalate issues, and provide timely responses, all while integrating with platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
- Driving Project Collaboration: Use Copilot Studio to customize agents that track project milestones, manage task assignments, and provide status updates in real time.
All of this focussing on both Pro Code and Low Code, bridging that gap.
What Languages does the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK Support?
- C# – Supported
- Node.JS – Coming Soon
- Python – Coming Soon
What Channels does the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK Support?
Microsoft 365 Agents SDK supports publishing to multiple channels, including but not limited to:
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft 365 Copilot – Coming Soon
- Web
- Email (inc. Outlook)
- SMS (Twilio)
- More than 10 additional message channels
Repository
You can find the repo at: https://github.com/microsoft/Agents
Read More
You can read more from the release blog at: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/microsoft365dev/introducing-the-microsoft-365-agents-sdk/