Semantic Kernel Roadmap: Fall Release Preview

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Semantic Kernel Roadmap: Fall Release Preview

Summary: The Semantic Kernel team is excited to announce the fall 2023 release plan for Semantic Kernel. The focus is on open source and trustworthiness, reliability and performance, and integration of the latest AI innovations. Key features include cold storage plans, dynamic planners, integration of vector databases, document chunking service, enhanced VS Code extension, telemetry, and AI safety.

Key Features

  1. Plugin testing: Users can test plugins for compatibility and functionality.
  2. Dynamic planners: Planners automatically discover plugins for improved scalability and reliability.
  3. End-to-end telemetry: Developers gain insights into AI plan creation, token usage, and errors.
  4. Streaming support: Streaming capabilities are added for improved performance.
  5. Enhanced VS Code extension: The extension for Semantic Kernel in VS Code is enhanced with additional features.
  6. Integration of vector databases: Popular vector databases like Pine Cone, Redis, Weaviate, Chroma, Azure Cognitive Search, and Services are integrated.
  7. Document chunking service: A service for chunking documents is developed for better performance.
  8. AI safety: Integration of Azure Content Safety hooks ensures AI safety.

Join the Community

  • Users can contribute code, provide feedback, and engage in discussions through GitHub and the Discord community.
  • The team values user feedback and contributions to shape the features.
  • The development process is completely open on the GitHub repo.

Realtime Support

  • Realtime support is available in the Semantic Kernel Discord channel.

Link to the Semantic Kernel GitHub repo