Semantic Kernel dotnet-1.76.0 is now available
The microsoft/semantic-kernel repository published dotnet-1.76.0 on 2026-05-11. The release notes list changes including: f2b3c931d1bc43b5630eb16aea24a4fe93d56699 .Net: Version bump 1.76.0 (#13972); 3dd139b2bd4000dd8efc19edd6d3127e17916550 .Net: Harden CloudDrivePlugin defaults and add path validation (#13958).
What was released From the source
microsoft/semantic-kernel published dotnet-1.76.0 on GitHub on 2026-05-11. Items listed in the release notes include:
- f2b3c931d1bc43b5630eb16aea24a4fe93d56699 .Net: Version bump 1.76.0 (#13972)
- 3dd139b2bd4000dd8efc19edd6d3127e17916550 .Net: Harden CloudDrivePlugin defaults and add path validation (#13958)
- 446c2eff94bcf4539e1528db692352bbbb3628a5 .Net: Improve input validation in OpenAPI plugin (#13962)
- b7ae840d65c244b8f72e55ef1a5be8bdb4f31ac7 .Net: feat(connectors): Support ImageContent in tool/function results (#13431) [ #13430, #13419 ]
- 52d4e5ce857bcdc770eb9ea415e2092aae3fa258 .Net: Harden gRPC plugin address handling (#13961)
- 73d3c59902914f79d3068a54aaa851d275c91de8 Update Kiota packages to fix NU1903 vulnerability (#13966)
- fb10d92d8c9c21d1a0122f53781bd1bee5acd25f .Net: Bump Snappier to 1.3.1 to fix NU1903 high-severity vulnerability (GHSA-pggp-6c3x-2xmx) (#13960) [ #13431 ]
- 1a5065e5cf25536ffe94ff1fba7713f300c7c9b7 .Net: Fix DocumentPlugin path validation order (#13956)
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-1.76.0 on GitHub (original source)
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