foundry-agent-basics Skill
Help a learner build their first AI agent with the Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) on Microsoft Foundry. Use when the task is creating a basic agent, wiring up FoundryChatClient, choosing a model, running the DevUI, or understanding lesson 1–2 concepts (instructions, tools, threads). Published by microsoft in Building-AI-Agents-From-Zero-To-Production.
What is foundry-agent-basics Skill?
Help a learner build their first AI agent with the Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) on Microsoft Foundry. Use when the task is creating a basic agent, wiring up FoundryChatClient, choosing a model, running the DevUI, or understanding lesson 1–2 concepts (instructions, tools, threads). Published by microsoft in Building-AI-Agents-From-Zero-To-Production. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Design and media
- Design and media use cases
Technical details
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use foundry-agent-basics Skill
- Use it for design and media.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/Building-AI-Agents-From-Zero-To-Production
- Skill file: .github/skills/foundry-agent-basics/SKILL.md
What it does
Help a learner build their first AI agent with the Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) on Microsoft Foundry. Use when the task is creating a basic agent, wiring up FoundryChatClient, choosing a model, running the DevUI, or understanding lesson 1–2 concepts (instructions, tools, threads).
Skill instructions
Foundry agent basics Guidance for building a first agent in this course (Lessons 1–2). Guardrails (always apply) - Platform: Microsoft Foundry (never say "Azure AI Foundry"). Framework: Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF). - SDK: use the pinned agent-framework from requirements.txt with FoundryChatClient and the Responses API. Do not use AzureAIClient, AzureAIAgentClient, or AzureOpenAIChatClient. - Model: gpt-5.1 for chat. Never gpt-4o / gpt-4.1 (retired) and never GitHub Models. - Auth: az login + AzureCliCredential; endpoint/model come from .env (never hardcoded). What a learner should understand first 1. Agent = model + instructions + tools + a thread. Instructions set the persona/task; tools extend capability; a thread carries conversation state. 2. Design before code (Lesson 1): identify the scenario, the user, the tools needed, and the success criteria. The course use case is "Developer Onboarding". 3. One agent, one job. Lesson 2 builds several small, specialised agents rather than
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What is foundry-agent-basics?
foundry-agent-basics is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Help a learner build their first AI agent with the Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) on Microsoft Foundry.
Who is foundry-agent-basics best for?
foundry-agent-basics is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, design and media workflows.
How do I install foundry-agent-basics?
Install or run foundry-agent-basics using Copy skill directory. Check foundry-agent-basics for the latest setup command.
Is foundry-agent-basics actively maintained?
foundry-agent-basics may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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