MagenticLite, MagenticBrain, Fara1.5: An agentic experience optimized for small models
Microsoft Research has introduced MagenticLite, an agentic application optimized for small models. This new system integrates MagenticBrain and Fara1.5, enhancing performance for various computer tasks. The project aims to demonstrate that smaller models can effectively handle agentic tasks through improved orchestration and tool design.
- ▪MagenticLite is designed to work seamlessly across browsers and local file systems.
- ▪MagenticBrain serves as the planner and coder, while Fara1.5 focuses on browser-based tasks.
- ▪The system emphasizes the importance of tool orchestration and action over knowledge alone.
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MagenticLite, MagenticBrain, Fara1.5: An agentic experience optimized for small models Published May 21, 2026 By Microsoft Research AI Frontiers Share this page Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Subscribe to our RSS feed At a glance MagenticLite is an agentic application that works across both the browser and local file system in a single workflow. Built as the next generation of Magentic-UI, it combines a redesigned app with a harness optimized for small models. MagenticBrain and Fara1.5 are small models designed for orchestration and computer-use tasks, respectively. Fara1.5 is the next iteration of Fara and delivers measurable gains on real-world browser tasks.
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