Used model-agnostic examples in quickstart/firsts. (#2773)

Updated prereqs and setup steps to point to the now-more-model-agnostic
LLM setup guide, and updated the relevant text to go with it.

Co-authored-by: Tony Kipkemboi <iamtonykipkemboi@gmail.com>
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Mark McDonald
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@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ Let's get started building your first crew!
Before starting, make sure you have:
1. Installed CrewAI following the [installation guide](/installation)
2. Set up your OpenAI API key in your environment variables
2. Set up your LLM API key in your environment, following the [LLM setup
guide](/concepts/llms#setting-up-your-llm)
3. Basic understanding of Python
## Step 1: Create a New CrewAI Project
@@ -92,7 +93,8 @@ For our research crew, we'll create two agents:
1. A **researcher** who excels at finding and organizing information
2. An **analyst** who can interpret research findings and create insightful reports
Let's modify the `agents.yaml` file to define these specialized agents:
Let's modify the `agents.yaml` file to define these specialized agents. Be sure
to set `llm` to the provider you are using.
```yaml
# src/research_crew/config/agents.yaml
@@ -107,7 +109,7 @@ researcher:
finding relevant information from various sources. You excel at
organizing information in a clear and structured manner, making
complex topics accessible to others.
llm: openai/gpt-4o-mini
llm: provider/model-id # e.g. openai/gpt-4o, google/gemini-2.0-flash, anthropic/claude...
analyst:
role: >
@@ -120,7 +122,7 @@ analyst:
and technical writing. You have a talent for identifying patterns
and extracting meaningful insights from research data, then
communicating those insights effectively through well-crafted reports.
llm: openai/gpt-4o-mini
llm: provider/model-id # e.g. openai/gpt-4o, google/gemini-2.0-flash, anthropic/claude...
```
Notice how each agent has a distinct role, goal, and backstory. These elements aren't just descriptive - they actively shape how the agent approaches its tasks. By crafting these carefully, you can create agents with specialized skills and perspectives that complement each other.
@@ -282,12 +284,12 @@ This script prepares the environment, specifies our research topic, and kicks of
Create a `.env` file in your project root with your API keys:
```
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
```sh
SERPER_API_KEY=your_serper_api_key
# Add your provider's API key here too.
```
You can get a Serper API key from [Serper.dev](https://serper.dev/).
See the [LLM Setup guide](/concepts/llms#setting-up-your-llm) for details on configuring your provider of choice. You can get a Serper API key from [Serper.dev](https://serper.dev/).
## Step 8: Install Dependencies

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@@ -45,7 +45,8 @@ Let's dive in and build your first flow!
Before starting, make sure you have:
1. Installed CrewAI following the [installation guide](/installation)
2. Set up your OpenAI API key in your environment variables
2. Set up your LLM API key in your environment, following the [LLM setup
guide](/concepts/llms#setting-up-your-llm)
3. Basic understanding of Python
## Step 1: Create a New CrewAI Flow Project
@@ -107,6 +108,8 @@ Now, let's modify the generated files for the content writer crew. We'll set up
1. First, update the agents configuration file to define our content creation team:
Remember to set `llm` to the provider you are using.
```yaml
# src/guide_creator_flow/crews/content_crew/config/agents.yaml
content_writer:
@@ -119,7 +122,7 @@ content_writer:
You are a talented educational writer with expertise in creating clear, engaging
content. You have a gift for explaining complex concepts in accessible language
and organizing information in a way that helps readers build their understanding.
llm: openai/gpt-4o-mini
llm: provider/model-id # e.g. openai/gpt-4o, google/gemini-2.0-flash, anthropic/claude...
content_reviewer:
role: >
@@ -132,7 +135,7 @@ content_reviewer:
content. You have an eye for detail, clarity, and coherence. You excel at
improving content while maintaining the original author's voice and ensuring
consistent quality across multiple sections.
llm: openai/gpt-4o-mini
llm: provider/model-id # e.g. openai/gpt-4o, google/gemini-2.0-flash, anthropic/claude...
```
These agent definitions establish the specialized roles and perspectives that will shape how our AI agents approach content creation. Notice how each agent has a distinct purpose and expertise.
@@ -441,10 +444,15 @@ This is the power of flows - combining different types of processing (user inter
## Step 6: Set Up Your Environment Variables
Create a `.env` file in your project root with your API keys:
Create a `.env` file in your project root with your API keys. See the [LLM setup
guide](/concepts/llms#setting-up-your-llm) for details on configuring a provider.
```
```sh .env
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
# or
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key
# or
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key
```
## Step 7: Install Dependencies
@@ -547,7 +555,10 @@ Let's break down the key components of flows to help you understand how to build
Flows allow you to make direct calls to language models when you need simple, structured responses:
```python
llm = LLM(model="openai/gpt-4o-mini", response_format=GuideOutline)
llm = LLM(
model="model-id-here", # gpt-4o, gemini-2.0-flash, anthropic/claude...
response_format=GuideOutline
)
response = llm.call(messages=messages)
```

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</Step>
<Step title="Set your environment variables">
Before running your crew, make sure you have the following keys set as environment variables in your `.env` file:
- An [OpenAI API key](https://platform.openai.com/account/api-keys) (or other LLM API key): `OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-...`
- A [Serper.dev](https://serper.dev/) API key: `SERPER_API_KEY=YOUR_KEY_HERE`
- The configuration for your choice of model, such as an API key. See the
[LLM setup guide](/concepts/llms#setting-up-your-llm) to learn how to configure models from any provider.
</Step>
<Step title="Lock and install the dependencies">
- Lock the dependencies and install them by using the CLI command:
@@ -317,7 +318,7 @@ email_summarizer:
Summarize emails into a concise and clear summary
backstory: >
You will create a 5 bullet point summary of the report
llm: openai/gpt-4o
llm: provider/model-id # Add your choice of model here
```
<Tip>