Solo.io, a leader in cloud-native application networking, has unveiled Kagent, an innovative open-source framework designed to simplify the deployment and management of AI agents within Kubernetes environments.
The Rise of Agentic AI in Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Kagent marks a significant leap forward in the integration of AI-driven automation into cloud-native ecosystems. By offering a structured framework, it enables DevOps teams and platform engineers to build and deploy AI agents that streamline workflows, enhance observability, and optimize network security.
Key Features of Kagent
This cutting-edge framework is built on a three-tiered architecture, which includes:
- Tools: Pre-configured functions that AI agents can leverage for performance monitoring, debugging utilities, and security enforcement.
- Agents: Autonomous systems capable of executing complex tasks such as canary deployments, zero-trust security implementation, and service availability debugging.
- Declarative Framework: A simple yet powerful API and controller to build and run AI agents via UI, CLI, or configuration.
Seamless Integration with Cloud-Native Tools
Built for extensibility, Kagent seamlessly integrates with established cloud-native tools such as Argo, Helm, Istio, Kubernetes, and Prometheus. The framework also supports a cloud-native expert knowledge base, allowing developers to extend its capabilities using any MCP-compatible tool server.
What Industry Leaders Are Saying
According to Paul Nicholson, Research VP at IDC, “The introduction of agentic AI frameworks like Kagent represents a major milestone in AI adoption for cloud-native operations. By providing an open-source foundation, Solo.io is accelerating the integration of AI within Kubernetes and multi-cloud environments.”
A Future-Proof AI Foundation
With Kagent, enterprises can leverage AI without the steep learning curve traditionally associated with agentic AI infrastructure. By automating repetitive tasks and enhancing system security, organizations can focus on innovation and high-value objectives.
Kagent is built upon Microsoft’s AutoGen framework, ensuring a robust foundation for future scalability and extensibility.
How to Get Started
Interested users can explore Kagent through its official GitHub repository. Developers are encouraged to contribute their own agents and tools to expand the cloud-native AI ecosystem.
Join the Conversation
Kagent will be showcased at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025. Visit booth S150 to explore its capabilities and learn from industry experts.
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