{"id":14407,"library":"agent-framework-a2a","title":"A2A Integration for Microsoft Agent Framework","description":"This library provides agent-to-agent (A2A) communication and integration capabilities for the Microsoft Agent Framework. It enables agents built with the framework to interact, exchange messages, and coordinate actions, particularly within environments like Azure AI Studio and Prompt Flow. The package is currently in a beta development stage (version 1.0.0b), indicating active development and potential for API changes.","status":"active","version":"1.0.0b260409","language":"en","source_language":"en","source_url":"https://github.com/microsoft/agent-framework","tags":["microsoft","agent","ai","a2a","framework","beta","azure"],"install":[{"cmd":"pip install agent-framework-a2a","lang":"bash","label":"Install latest beta"}],"dependencies":[{"reason":"This package provides A2A integration within the larger Microsoft Agent Framework and typically requires other core framework components to function.","package":"agent-framework","optional":false}],"imports":[{"symbol":"AgentToAgentClient","correct":"from agent_framework_a2a.client import AgentToAgentClient"},{"symbol":"AgentToAgentMessage","correct":"from agent_framework_a2a.models import AgentToAgentMessage"}],"quickstart":{"code":"import os\n\nprint(\"Attempting to import core A2A components from agent-framework-a2a...\")\ntry:\n    from agent_framework_a2a.client import AgentToAgentClient\n    from agent_framework_a2a.models import AgentToAgentMessage\n    print(\"Successfully imported AgentToAgentClient and AgentToAgentMessage.\")\n\n    # This part is conceptual as actual client instantiation and usage\n    # heavily depends on the broader Microsoft Agent Framework context and\n    # specific environment setup (e.g., Azure AI Studio, Prompt Flow).\n    # The below code demonstrates creating a sample message object.\n\n    sender_id = os.environ.get(\"A2A_SENDER_ID\", \"agent_alpha\")\n    recipient_id = os.environ.get(\"A2A_RECIPIENT_ID\", \"agent_beta\")\n    message_content = \"Hello from agent_alpha to agent_beta!\"\n\n    # Creating a message object (assuming a simple constructor)\n    message = AgentToAgentMessage(\n        sender_id=sender_id,\n        recipient_id=recipient_id,\n        content=message_content,\n        message_type=\"text\"\n    )\n    print(f\"Created a sample message: Sender={message.sender_id}, Recipient={message.recipient_id}, Content='{message.content}'\")\n\n    # To use AgentToAgentClient, you would typically need to configure it\n    # with an endpoint and potentially authentication from your environment.\n    # client = AgentToAgentClient(endpoint=os.environ.get(\"A2A_ENDPOINT\", \"\"), api_key=os.environ.get(\"A2A_API_KEY\", \"\"))\n    # response = client.send_message(message)\n    # print(f\"Conceptual message sent, response: {response}\")\n\nexcept ImportError as e:\n    print(f\"Failed to import agent-framework-a2a components. Please ensure the library is correctly installed and its API is stable. Error: {e}\")\nexcept Exception as e:\n    print(f\"An unexpected error occurred during quickstart: {e}\")","lang":"python","description":"This quickstart verifies the installation by attempting to import core components and demonstrates creating a conceptual A2A message. Full client instantiation and interaction require specific environment configuration and integration with the broader Microsoft Agent Framework or Azure AI Studio."},"warnings":[{"fix":"Regularly check the `microsoft/agent-framework` GitHub repository for updates and breaking change announcements. Pin exact versions for production use and test thoroughly after updates.","message":"API instability and breaking changes: As a beta package, `agent-framework-a2a`'s API surface is subject to frequent changes without strict adherence to semantic versioning. Existing code might break with minor version updates.","severity":"breaking","affected_versions":"1.x.x beta versions"},{"fix":"Refer to the `microsoft/agent-framework` documentation and examples for proper integration within the framework ecosystem.","message":"Requires `agent-framework` context: This library is designed as an integration for the broader Microsoft Agent Framework. Standalone usage without the full framework context or appropriate environment setup (e.g., Azure AI Studio, Prompt Flow) may be complex or non-functional.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":"All 1.x.x beta versions"},{"fix":"Consult the `microsoft/agent-framework` GitHub repository and associated Azure AI Studio documentation for guidance.","message":"Limited public documentation: Due to its beta status and integration-focused nature, detailed, standalone documentation and examples specifically for `agent-framework-a2a` may be sparse. Expect to infer usage from the main `agent-framework` repository.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":"All 1.x.x beta versions"},{"fix":"Verify import paths with the latest `agent-framework` source code or documentation before deployment.","message":"Import path variability: Given the beta status and potential refactoring, the exact import paths for client and model classes may change in future releases. Always verify against the latest framework examples.","severity":"gotcha","affected_versions":"All 1.x.x beta versions"}],"env_vars":null,"last_verified":"2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z","next_check":"2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z","problems":[],"ecosystem":"pypi"}