Syncfusion Semantic Kernel MAUI

Integrate AI-assisted features into your MAUI applications! This project allows you to interact and switch between multiple AI services seamlessly. Leveraging Syncfusion's MAUI components and Semantic Kernel, it provides a robust function-calling app with breathtaking UIs.

Table of Contents

• About the Project
• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
• Screenshots
• Roadmap
• Contributing
• License
• Contact
• Acknowledgments
• FAQ

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About the Project

This MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) project integrates AI-assisted features for interacting with and switching between multiple AI services. By leveraging Syncfusion's MAUI components and Semantic Kernel, it offers a robust function-calling app with stunning user interfaces.

Features

• 🤖 Multi-AI Service Integration: Seamlessly interact with various AI services through a unified kernel.
• 🎨 Breathtaking UIs: Utilize Syncfusion's powerful MAUI controls to create stunning cross-platform applications.
• 🔄 Easy Switching Between Providers: Change AI service providers effortlessly by updating configurations.
• ⚡ Extensible Architecture: Expand the application to support more providers and functionalities.
• 🚀 Cross-Platform Support: Build applications for iOS, Android, Windows, and more using MAUI.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Development Environment: Visual Studio 2022 with MAUI workload installed
• .NET SDK: .NET 6 or later
• API Keys: Obtain API keys for the AI services you wish to use
• Syncfusion License Key: Required for Syncfusion components (free community licenses are available)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/syncfusion-semantic-kernel-maui.git

2. Open the Project
   • Open the solution file (.sln) in Visual Studio 2022.
3. Update API Keys
   • Locate the appsettings.json file.
   • Update the ApiKeys section with your respective API keys.
4. Register Syncfusion License
   • Add your Syncfusion license key in the App.xaml.cs file:

     Syncfusion.Licensing.SyncfusionLicenseProvider.RegisterLicense("YOUR LICENSE KEY");

5. Install Dependencies
   • Restore NuGet packages via Visual Studio:
     • Right-click on the solution and select Restore NuGet Packages.
6. Run the Application
   • Select your target platform (iOS, Android, Windows, etc.) and run the application.

Usage

• Interact with AI Services
  • Use the app to call functions from different AI services.
• Switch Between Providers
  • Change the AI service provider by updating the configuration in appsettings.json.
• Customize the UI
  • Leverage Syncfusion MAUI controls to modify and enhance the user interface.
• Extend Functionality
  • Add new features and providers using the extensible architecture.

Screenshots

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Roadmap

• Upcoming Features
  • 📸 Image Analysis: Add a feature to take pictures and analyze them using a multimodal service.
  • 🛠️ More AI Functions: Implement additional AI functionalities like voice recognition and natural language processing.
• Long-Term Goals
  • 🌐 Expand Provider Support: Integrate more AI services and providers.
  • 🎯 Enhanced UI/UX: Incorporate more Syncfusion components for richer user experiences.

Stay tuned for exciting updates!

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE file for more information.

Contact

• Email: [email protected]

Acknowledgments

• 💙 Microsoft® Semantic Kernel Team: For their outstanding work.
• ⭐ Syncfusion: For providing the best components in the .NET ecosystem.
• 🛠️ Ollama: For their great tools.
• 🚀 Google: For their fast and well-done models.
• 🤝 Groq: For being a part of the developer community.
• 🌐 Meta: For supporting open-source initiatives.

FAQ

❓ Can I use other AI service providers?

Yes! The architecture is designed to be extensible. You can add or switch providers by updating the configuration and implementing the necessary interfaces.

❓ Do I need a Syncfusion license?

Syncfusion offers a free community license if you qualify; otherwise, you may need to purchase a license for their components. Check their licensing page for more information.

❓ How can I contribute?

See the Contributing section above for details on how to get started.

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This README aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Syncfusion Semantic Kernel MAUI project, assisting developers and contributors in harnessing the power of AI in cross-platform MAUI applications with stunning UI components.

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