semantic-kernel-setup
// Microsoft Semantic Kernel planner and plugin setup for orchestrated AI
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SKILL.md Frontmatter
namesemantic-kernel-setup
descriptionMicrosoft Semantic Kernel planner and plugin setup for orchestrated AI
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Semantic Kernel Setup Skill
Capabilities
- Configure Semantic Kernel with AI services
- Create semantic and native functions (plugins)
- Set up planners (Handlebars, Stepwise)
- Implement memory connectors
- Design kernel function chains
- Configure automatic function calling
Target Processes
- function-calling-agent
- plan-and-execute-agent
Implementation Details
Core Components
- Kernel: Central orchestrator
- Plugins: Collections of functions
- Planners: Goal to action decomposition
- Memory: Context and semantic storage
Planner Types
- Handlebars Planner
- Stepwise Planner
- Function Calling Stepwise
Configuration Options
- AI service connectors (OpenAI, Azure)
- Plugin registration
- Planner selection
- Memory backend
- Logging and telemetry
Best Practices
- Clear function descriptions
- Appropriate planner selection
- Plugin organization
- Error handling patterns
Dependencies
- semantic-kernel