Build Your First AI Agent in .NET With Surprisingly Little Code

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Build a simple AI agent in .NET with minimal code using the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK

beginner Published 16 Apr 2026

Action Steps

Install the Microsoft 365 Agents SDK
Create a new .NET project and import the SDK
Define your agent's functionality using the SDK's APIs
Configure and initialize your agent
Test and deploy your AI agent

Who Needs to Know This

Developers and AI engineers can benefit from this tutorial to quickly create AI agents in .NET, streamlining their workflow and focusing on agent functionality

Key Insight

💡 The Microsoft 365 Agents SDK simplifies AI agent development in .NET, handling complex tasks and allowing developers to focus on agent functionality