Granite Retrieval Agent provides developers with a flexible platform to build retrieval-augmented generative AI agents that combine semantic search and large language models. Users can ingest documents from diverse sources, create vector embeddings, and configure Azure Cognitive Search indexes or alternative vector stores. When a query arrives, the agent retrieves the most relevant passages, constructs context windows, and calls LLM APIs for precise answers or summaries. It supports memory management, chain-of-thought orchestration, and custom plugins for pre- and post-processing. Deployable with Docker or directly via Python, Granite Retrieval Agent accelerates the creation of knowledge-driven chatbots, enterprise assistants, and Q&A systems with reduced hallucinations and enhanced factual accuracy.

Semantic Kernel Copilot Demo is an end-to-end reference application illustrating how to build advanced AI agents with Microsoft’s Semantic Kernel framework. The demo features prompt chaining for multi-step reasoning, memory management to recall context across sessions, and a plugin-based skill architecture enabling integration with external APIs or services. Developers can configure connectors for Azure OpenAI or OpenAI models, define custom prompt templates, and implement domain-specific skills such as calendar access, file operations, or data retrieval. The sample shows how to orchestrate these components to create a conversational Copilot capable of understanding user intents, executing tasks, and maintaining context over time, fostering rapid development of personalized AI assistants.

SimplerLLM provides developers a minimalistic API to compose LLM chains, define agent actions, and orchestrate tool calls. With built-in abstractions for memory retention, prompt templates, and output parsing, users can rapidly assemble conversational agents that maintain context across interactions. The framework seamlessly integrates with OpenAI, Azure, and HuggingFace models, and supports pluggable toolkits for searches, calculators, and custom APIs. Its lightweight core minimizes dependencies, allowing agile development and easy deployment on cloud or edge. Whether building chatbots, QA assistants, or task automators, SimplerLLM simplifies end-to-end LLM agent pipelines.