Microsoft UFO - Better Than Autogen? - New Agentic Framework
AI Summary
Summary: Microsoft UFO Introduction and Testing
Microsoft UFO Overview
- Microsoft UFO: A new UI-focused agent framework for Windows OS.
- Purpose: Automates tasks across multiple applications on Windows.
- Components:
- App Agent: Switches between applications.
- Acting Agent: Conducts the tasks requested.
How Microsoft UFO Works
- Process:
- User sends a task request to UFO.
- App Agent determines necessary applications.
- Acting Agent performs the task, e.g., creating Excel files with specific headers.
Features Highlighted by Microsoft
- First Windows Agent: Translates natural language requests into Windows OS operations.
- Interactive Mode: Handles multiple sub-requests in a single session.
- Action Safeguard: Prompts user confirmation for sensitive actions.
- Easy Extension: Allows integration of additional functionalities.
Installation and Usage
- Installation: Clone the repo, install requirements, set API keys, and start UFO with a task name.
- Testing Examples:
- Deleting all notes in a PowerPoint presentation.
- Composing an email using text from multiple sources.
Personal Testing Experience
- Initial Test: Attempted to remove page numbers from PowerPoint; not successful.
- Realization: UFO relies on Windows UI Automation API, requiring clear endpoints.
- Second Test: Creating Excel files with specific headers; slow and not as expected.
Conclusion
- Current Impression: Not fully impressed, but optimistic about future iterations.
- Potential: Excited for integration with other Microsoft tools like Power Automate Desktop.
- Feedback: Open to improvements and community feedback.
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