Semantic Kernel dotnet-1.80.0 is now available
The microsoft/semantic-kernel repository published dotnet-1.80.0 on 2026-08-18. The release notes list changes including: 5e1f1fb87d9a38ed44683228dda2434a9b2f0ef9 .NET: Bump package version to 1.80.0 (#14301); 1b7b020cd0a4e57d8d5d1cf2d515d352520ff424 Update OpenAPI HTTP client defaults (#14293).
What was released From the source
microsoft/semantic-kernel published dotnet-1.80.0 on GitHub on 2026-08-18. Items listed in the release notes include:
- 5e1f1fb87d9a38ed44683228dda2434a9b2f0ef9 .NET: Bump package version to 1.80.0 (#14301)
- 1b7b020cd0a4e57d8d5d1cf2d515d352520ff424 Update OpenAPI HTTP client defaults (#14293)
- c1afc8639944e0e49c42aa796308ba2d0440f0d3 .NET: Bump Testcontainers packages (#14294)
- c028a0c7dc4f0814cdcbaba9d998f187a41197bf .Net: Honor FunctionChoiceBehavior function list in Gemini connector (#14183)
- 1d336b373169a98eface05d5359571289d50739f .Net: Bump CommunityToolkit.VectorData.InMemory and System.Numerics.Tensors (#14283)
- 76b54649d6b16a3ac70ff0d742d9cb72e3e61b2c remove migrated .NET MEVD providers, add redirect READMEs (#14193)
At a glance · AI & .NET
What was releasedWhy it mattersWho should careUpgrade considerations
Why it matters Analysis
AI libraries for .NET evolve quickly, and APIs in preview often change between releases. Following updates helps teams choose stable abstractions and avoid building on APIs that are about to change.
Who should care Analysis
- .NET developers building AI-enabled features
- Teams evaluating model providers and orchestration libraries
- Architects defining AI integration patterns
Upgrade considerations Analysis
- Read the complete release notes for breaking changes and known issues.
- Update the relevant NuGet packages in a branch and run your tests before merging.
- Read the linked release notes for breaking changes between versions.
- Review data-handling and cost implications of any model provider you connect to.
Sources and further reading
- Release notes for dotnet-1.80.0 on GitHub (original source)
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