Bruno Capuano • 6/5/2026

Local-first AI Agents in C#: Foundry Local, MEAI, and Microsoft Agent Framework

This article presents a practical solution for C# developers building local AI applications. It introduces a NuGet library (ElBruno.MAF.FoundryLocal.Adapter) that bridges Foundry Local SDK with Microsoft.Extensions.AI (IChatClient) and Microsoft Agent Framework, enabling in-process, non-REST local inference. The post includes code examples for setup, usage, and integration with agents, emphasizing privacy and provider-agnostic development.

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#c #Foundry Local #Microsoft Agent Framework