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Greyson LaLonde
4b2d5633c1 chore: add commitizen to pre-commit hooks 2025-07-09 09:35:02 -04:00
Lucas Gomide
f071966951 docs: add docs about Agent.kickoff usage (#3121)
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Co-authored-by: Tony Kipkemboi <iamtonykipkemboi@gmail.com>
2025-07-08 16:15:40 -04:00
Lucas Gomide
318310bb7a docs: add docs about Agent repository (#3122) 2025-07-08 15:56:08 -04:00
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The context window management feature works automatically in the background. You don't need to call any special functions - just set `respect_context_window` to your preferred behavior and CrewAI handles the rest!
</Note>
## Direct Agent Interaction with `kickoff()`
Agents can be used directly without going through a task or crew workflow using the `kickoff()` method. This provides a simpler way to interact with an agent when you don't need the full crew orchestration capabilities.
### How `kickoff()` Works
The `kickoff()` method allows you to send messages directly to an agent and get a response, similar to how you would interact with an LLM but with all the agent's capabilities (tools, reasoning, etc.).
```python Code
from crewai import Agent
from crewai_tools import SerperDevTool
# Create an agent
researcher = Agent(
role="AI Technology Researcher",
goal="Research the latest AI developments",
tools=[SerperDevTool()],
verbose=True
)
# Use kickoff() to interact directly with the agent
result = researcher.kickoff("What are the latest developments in language models?")
# Access the raw response
print(result.raw)
```
### Parameters and Return Values
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| :---------------- | :---------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `messages` | `Union[str, List[Dict[str, str]]]` | Either a string query or a list of message dictionaries with role/content |
| `response_format` | `Optional[Type[Any]]` | Optional Pydantic model for structured output |
The method returns a `LiteAgentOutput` object with the following properties:
- `raw`: String containing the raw output text
- `pydantic`: Parsed Pydantic model (if a `response_format` was provided)
- `agent_role`: Role of the agent that produced the output
- `usage_metrics`: Token usage metrics for the execution
### Structured Output
You can get structured output by providing a Pydantic model as the `response_format`:
```python Code
from pydantic import BaseModel
from typing import List
class ResearchFindings(BaseModel):
main_points: List[str]
key_technologies: List[str]
future_predictions: str
# Get structured output
result = researcher.kickoff(
"Summarize the latest developments in AI for 2025",
response_format=ResearchFindings
)
# Access structured data
print(result.pydantic.main_points)
print(result.pydantic.future_predictions)
```
### Multiple Messages
You can also provide a conversation history as a list of message dictionaries:
```python Code
messages = [
{"role": "user", "content": "I need information about large language models"},
{"role": "assistant", "content": "I'd be happy to help with that! What specifically would you like to know?"},
{"role": "user", "content": "What are the latest developments in 2025?"}
]
result = researcher.kickoff(messages)
```
### Async Support
An asynchronous version is available via `kickoff_async()` with the same parameters:
```python Code
import asyncio
async def main():
result = await researcher.kickoff_async("What are the latest developments in AI?")
print(result.raw)
asyncio.run(main())
```
<Note>
The `kickoff()` method uses a `LiteAgent` internally, which provides a simpler execution flow while preserving all of the agent's configuration (role, goal, backstory, tools, etc.).
</Note>
## Important Considerations and Best Practices
### Security and Code Execution

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---
title: 'Agent Repositories'
description: 'Learn how to use Agent Repositories to share and reuse your agents across teams and projects'
icon: 'database'
---
Agent Repositories allow enterprise users to store, share, and reuse agent definitions across teams and projects. This feature enables organizations to maintain a centralized library of standardized agents, promoting consistency and reducing duplication of effort.
## Benefits of Agent Repositories
- **Standardization**: Maintain consistent agent definitions across your organization
- **Reusability**: Create an agent once and use it in multiple crews and projects
- **Governance**: Implement organization-wide policies for agent configurations
- **Collaboration**: Enable teams to share and build upon each other's work
## Using Agent Repositories
### Prerequisites
1. You must have an account at CrewAI, try the [free plan](https://app.crewai.com).
2. You need to be authenticated using the CrewAI CLI.
3. If you have more than one organization, make sure you are switched to the correct organization using the CLI command:
```bash
crewai org switch <org_id>
```
### Creating and Managing Agents in Repositories
To create and manage agents in repositories,Enterprise Dashboard.
### Loading Agents from Repositories
You can load agents from repositories in your code using the `from_repository` parameter:
```python
from crewai import Agent
# Create an agent by loading it from a repository
# The agent is loaded with all its predefined configurations
researcher = Agent(
from_repository="market-research-agent"
)
```
### Overriding Repository Settings
You can override specific settings from the repository by providing them in the configuration:
```python
researcher = Agent(
from_repository="market-research-agent",
goal="Research the latest trends in AI development", # Override the repository goal
verbose=True # Add a setting not in the repository
)
```
### Example: Creating a Crew with Repository Agents
```python
from crewai import Crew, Agent, Task
# Load agents from repositories
researcher = Agent(
from_repository="market-research-agent"
)
writer = Agent(
from_repository="content-writer-agent"
)
# Create tasks
research_task = Task(
description="Research the latest trends in AI",
agent=researcher
)
writing_task = Task(
description="Write a comprehensive report based on the research",
agent=writer
)
# Create the crew
crew = Crew(
agents=[researcher, writer],
tasks=[research_task, writing_task],
verbose=True
)
# Run the crew
result = crew.kickoff()
```
### Example: Using `kickoff()` with Repository Agents
You can also use repository agents directly with the `kickoff()` method for simpler interactions:
```python
from crewai import Agent
from pydantic import BaseModel
from typing import List
# Define a structured output format
class MarketAnalysis(BaseModel):
key_trends: List[str]
opportunities: List[str]
recommendation: str
# Load an agent from repository
analyst = Agent(
from_repository="market-analyst-agent",
verbose=True
)
# Get a free-form response
result = analyst.kickoff("Analyze the AI market in 2025")
print(result.raw) # Access the raw response
# Get structured output
structured_result = analyst.kickoff(
"Provide a structured analysis of the AI market in 2025",
response_format=MarketAnalysis
)
# Access structured data
print(f"Key Trends: {structured_result.pydantic.key_trends}")
print(f"Recommendation: {structured_result.pydantic.recommendation}")
```
## Best Practices
1. **Naming Convention**: Use clear, descriptive names for your repository agents
2. **Documentation**: Include comprehensive descriptions for each agent
3. **Tool Management**: Ensure that tools referenced by repository agents are available in your environment
4. **Access Control**: Manage permissions to ensure only authorized team members can modify repository agents
## Organization Management
To switch between organizations or see your current organization, use the CrewAI CLI:
```bash
# View current organization
crewai org current
# Switch to a different organization
crewai org switch <org_id>
# List all available organizations
crewai org list
```
<Note>
When loading agents from repositories, you must be authenticated and switched to the correct organization. If you receive errors, check your authentication status and organization settings using the CLI commands above.
</Note>