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Semantic Kernel Plugins & Native Functions

13 posts on semantic kernel plugins & native functions — part of framework tutorials on the n4n AI blog.

Semantic Kernel plugins tutorial: importing OpenAPI specs

Learn to import OpenAPI specs as Semantic Kernel plugins with runnable Python code, authentication handling, and production-ready patterns.

July 27, 20263 min read

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Semantic Kernel plugins tutorial: function error handling

Learn semantic kernel native function error handling with practical patterns for retries, fallbacks, and structured error types in plugin development.

July 27, 20263 min read

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Semantic Kernel plugins tutorial: chaining functions

Learn to chain Semantic Kernel functions into pipelines with native plugins, kernel arguments, and automatic parameter passing — runnable code included.

July 27, 20264 min read

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Semantic Kernel plugins tutorial: auto function calling

Build a working Semantic Kernel auto function calling setup with plugins, kernel configuration, and debugging techniques you can run today.

July 27, 20264 min read

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Semantic Kernel native functions tutorial in C#

Build Semantic Kernel native functions in C# with this step-by-step tutorial — plugins, DI, async patterns, and invocation strategies.

July 27, 20263 min read

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Semantic Kernel functions tutorial: testing plugins locally

A practical guide to testing Semantic Kernel plugins locally with unit tests, integration tests, and debugging strategies that catch issues before deployment.

July 27, 20264 min read

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Semantic Kernel functions tutorial: prompt vs native

A practical head-to-head comparison of Semantic Kernel prompt functions versus native functions with code examples, a decision matrix, and clear guidance on when to use each approach.

July 27, 20266 min read

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Semantic Kernel functions tutorial: parameter schemas

A practical guide to defining and validating parameter schemas in Semantic Kernel functions, covering JSON Schema, kernel arguments, and common serialization pitfalls.

July 27, 20266 min read

Framework tutorialsHow-to

Building a weather plugin for Semantic Kernel

Learn to build a weather plugin for Semantic Kernel with native functions, dependency injection, and proper error handling in this step-by-step tutorial.

July 27, 20263 min read

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Semantic Kernel plugins tutorial: writing native functions

Hands-on semantic kernel plugins native functions tutorial: build Python native function plugins, register them, invoke from kernel or LLM, with runnable code.

July 19, 20263 min read

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Semantic Kernel plugins tutorial: n4n.ai function calling

Build semantic kernel plugins function calling n4n.ai: a hands-on Python tutorial to wire native functions to an OpenAI-compatible gateway with runnable code.

July 19, 20263 min read

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Building a Semantic Kernel plugin from scratch

Step-by-step guide to build semantic kernel plugin from scratch in C#: define native functions, semantic functions, wire up LLM, and verify with tests.

July 19, 20264 min read

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Building a database query plugin for Semantic Kernel

Learn how to build database query plugin Semantic Kernel native functions in Python, covering schema introspection, safe SQL execution, and end-to-end verification.

July 19, 20263 min read