Release v2.2.98

- Replace return True/False with pytest assertions in test_context_agent.py
- Add pytest.mark.skip decorators for unimplemented ContextAgent methods
- Add missing description parameter to TaskOutput instances in test_validation_feedback.py

README.md

@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ PraisonAI is a production-ready Multi-AI Agents framework with self-reflection,
 - 📄 YAML Configuration
 - 💯 100+ LLM Support
 - 🔬 **Deep Research Agents** (OpenAI & Gemini)
+- 🔄 **Query Rewriter Agent** (HyDE, Step-back, Multi-query)
 
 ## Using Python Code
 
@@ -135,6 +136,41 @@ print(result.report)
 - 🛠️ Built-in tools: web search, code interpreter, MCP, file search
 - 🔄 Automatic provider detection from model name
 
+### 4. Query Rewriter Agent
+
+Transform user queries to improve RAG retrieval quality using multiple strategies.
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+
+agent = QueryRewriterAgent(model="gpt-4o-mini")
+
+# Basic - expands abbreviations, adds context
+result = agent.rewrite("AI trends")
+print(result.primary_query)  # "What are the current trends in Artificial Intelligence?"
+
+# HyDE - generates hypothetical document for semantic matching
+result = agent.rewrite("What is quantum computing?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.HYDE)
+
+# Step-back - generates broader context question
+result = agent.rewrite("GPT-4 vs Claude 3?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK)
+
+# Sub-queries - decomposes complex questions
+result = agent.rewrite("RAG setup and best embedding models?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES)
+
+# Contextual - resolves references using chat history
+result = agent.rewrite("What about cost?", chat_history=[...])
+```
+
+**Strategies:**
+- **BASIC**: Expand abbreviations, fix typos, add context
+- **HYDE**: Generate hypothetical document for semantic matching
+- **STEP_BACK**: Generate higher-level concept questions
+- **SUB_QUERIES**: Decompose multi-part questions
+- **MULTI_QUERY**: Generate multiple paraphrased versions
+- **CONTEXTUAL**: Resolve references using conversation history
+- **AUTO**: Automatically detect best strategy
+
 ## Using No Code
 
 ### Auto Mode:
@@ -144,6 +180,18 @@ export OPENAI_API_KEY=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 praisonai --auto create a movie script about Robots in Mars
 ```
 
+### Query Rewriting (works with any command):
+```bash
+# Rewrite query for better results (uses QueryRewriterAgent)
+praisonai "AI trends" --query-rewrite
+
+# Rewrite with search tools (agent decides when to search)
+praisonai "latest developments" --query-rewrite --rewrite-tools "internet_search"
+
+# Works with any prompt
+praisonai "explain quantum computing" --query-rewrite -v
+```
+
 ### Deep Research CLI:
 ```bash
 # Default: OpenAI (o4-mini-deep-research)
@@ -152,6 +200,27 @@ praisonai research "What are the latest AI trends in 2025?"
 # Use Gemini
 praisonai research --model deep-research-pro "Your research query"
 
+# Rewrite query before research
+praisonai research --query-rewrite "AI trends"
+
+# Rewrite with search tools
+praisonai research --query-rewrite --rewrite-tools "internet_search" "AI trends"
+
+# Use custom tools from file (gathers context before deep research)
+praisonai research --tools tools.py "Your research query"
+praisonai research -t my_tools.py "Your research query"
+
+# Use built-in tools by name (comma-separated)
+praisonai research --tools "internet_search,wiki_search" "Your query"
+praisonai research -t "yfinance,calculator_tools" "Stock analysis query"
+
+# Save output to file (output/research/{query}.md)
+praisonai research --save "Your research query"
+praisonai research -s "Your research query"
+
+# Combine options
+praisonai research --query-rewrite --tools tools.py --save "Your research query"
+
 # Verbose mode (show debug logs)
 praisonai research -v "Your research query"
 ```
@@ -574,6 +643,81 @@ praisonai agents.yaml
   </a>
 </div>
 
+
+## Custom Tools
+
+### Using `@tool` Decorator
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, tool
+
+@tool
+def search(query: str) -> str:
+    """Search the web for information."""
+    return f"Results for: {query}"
+
+@tool
+def calculate(expression: str) -> float:
+    """Evaluate a math expression."""
+    return eval(expression)
+
+agent = Agent(
+    instructions="You are a helpful assistant",
+    tools=[search, calculate]
+)
+agent.start("Search for AI news and calculate 15*4")
+```
+
+### Using `BaseTool` Class
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, BaseTool
+
+class WeatherTool(BaseTool):
+    name = "weather"
+    description = "Get current weather for a location"
+    
+    def run(self, location: str) -> str:
+        return f"Weather in {location}: 72°F, Sunny"
+
+agent = Agent(
+    instructions="You are a weather assistant",
+    tools=[WeatherTool()]
+)
+agent.start("What's the weather in Paris?")
+```
+
+### Creating a Tool Package (pip installable)
+
+```toml
+# pyproject.toml
+[project]
+name = "my-praisonai-tools"
+version = "1.0.0"
+dependencies = ["praisonaiagents"]
+
+[project.entry-points."praisonaiagents.tools"]
+my_tool = "my_package:MyTool"
+```
+
+```python
+# my_package/__init__.py
+from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+
+class MyTool(BaseTool):
+    name = "my_tool"
+    description = "My custom tool"
+    
+    def run(self, param: str) -> str:
+        return f"Result: {param}"
+```
+
+After `pip install`, tools are auto-discovered:
+```python
+agent = Agent(tools=["my_tool"])  # Works automatically!
+```
+
+
 ## Development:
 
 Below is used for development only.

docker/Dockerfile

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     flask \
-    "praisonai>=2.2.90" \
+    "praisonai>=2.2.98" \
     "praisonai[api]" \
     gunicorn \
     markdown

docker/Dockerfile.chat

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     praisonai_tools \
-    "praisonai>=2.2.90" \
+    "praisonai>=2.2.98" \
     "praisonai[chat]" \
     "embedchain[github,youtube]"
 

docker/Dockerfile.dev

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     praisonai_tools \
-    "praisonai>=2.2.90" \
+    "praisonai>=2.2.98" \
     "praisonai[ui]" \
     "praisonai[chat]" \
     "praisonai[realtime]" \

docker/Dockerfile.ui

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     praisonai_tools \
-    "praisonai>=2.2.90" \
+    "praisonai>=2.2.98" \
     "praisonai[ui]" \
     "praisonai[crewai]"
 

docker/README.md

@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ healthcheck:
 ## 📦 Package Versions
 
 All Docker images use consistent, up-to-date versions:
-- PraisonAI: `>=2.2.90`
+- PraisonAI: `>=2.2.95`
 - PraisonAI Agents: `>=0.0.92`
 - Python: `3.11-slim`
 
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ docker-compose up -d
 ### Version Pinning
 To use specific versions, update the Dockerfile:
 ```dockerfile
-RUN pip install "praisonai==2.2.90" "praisonaiagents==0.0.92"
+RUN pip install "praisonai==2.2.95" "praisonaiagents==0.0.92"
 ```
 
 ## 🌐 Production Deployment

src/praisonai-agents/README.md

@@ -136,7 +136,45 @@ result = agent.research("Research quantum computing advances")
 - **Citations**: Structured citations with URLs
 - **Tools**: Web search, code interpreter, MCP, file search
 
-### 3. ImageAgent
+### 3. QueryRewriterAgent 🆕
+Transform user queries to improve RAG retrieval quality using multiple strategies.
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+
+agent = QueryRewriterAgent(model="gpt-4o-mini", verbose=True)
+
+# Basic rewriting - expands abbreviations, adds context
+result = agent.rewrite("AI trends")
+print(result.primary_query)
+# Output: "What are the current trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?"
+
+# HyDE - generates hypothetical document for semantic matching
+result = agent.rewrite("What is quantum computing?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.HYDE)
+print(result.hypothetical_document)
+
+# Step-back - generates broader context question
+result = agent.rewrite("Difference between GPT-4 and Claude 3?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK)
+print(result.step_back_question)
+
+# Sub-queries - decomposes complex questions
+result = agent.rewrite("How to set up RAG and what embedding models to use?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES)
+print(result.sub_queries)
+
+# Contextual - uses chat history to resolve references
+result = agent.rewrite("What about its cost?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL, chat_history=[...])
+```
+
+**Strategies:**
+- **BASIC**: Expand abbreviations, fix typos, add context
+- **HYDE**: Generate hypothetical document for better semantic matching
+- **STEP_BACK**: Generate higher-level concept questions
+- **SUB_QUERIES**: Decompose multi-part questions
+- **MULTI_QUERY**: Generate multiple paraphrased versions
+- **CONTEXTUAL**: Resolve references using conversation history
+- **AUTO**: Automatically detect best strategy
+
+### 4. ImageAgent
 Agent specialized for image generation and analysis.
 
 ```python
@@ -150,7 +188,7 @@ agent = ImageAgent(
 result = agent.chat("Create an image of a sunset over mountains")
 ```
 
-### 4. ContextAgent
+### 5. ContextAgent
 Agent with persistent context across conversations.
 
 ```python
@@ -162,7 +200,7 @@ agent = ContextAgent(
 )
 ```
 
-### 5. RouterAgent
+### 6. RouterAgent
 Routes requests to appropriate specialized agents.
 
 ```python

src/praisonai-agents/examples/plugin_template/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+# PraisonAI Example Plugin
+
+This is a template for creating tool plugins for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+# Install in development mode
+pip install -e .
+
+# Or install from PyPI (after publishing)
+pip install praisonai-example-plugin
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+After installation, tools are automatically discovered:
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+# Use tools by name - they're auto-discovered!
+agent = Agent(
+    name="Assistant",
+    tools=["example_greet", "example_math", "example_reverse"]
+)
+
+# Or import and use directly
+from praisonai_example_plugin import GreetTool, MathTool, reverse_text
+
+agent = Agent(
+    name="Assistant", 
+    tools=[GreetTool(), MathTool(), reverse_text]
+)
+```
+
+## Creating Your Own Plugin
+
+1. **Copy this template**
+2. **Rename the package** in `pyproject.toml` and `src/` directory
+3. **Add your tools** following the patterns in `__init__.py`
+4. **Update entry_points** in `pyproject.toml` to register your tools
+
+### Tool Patterns
+
+**Class-based tool:**
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+
+class MyTool(BaseTool):
+    name = "my_tool"
+    description = "What this tool does"
+    
+    def run(self, param: str) -> str:
+        return f"Result: {param}"
+```
+
+**Decorator-based tool:**
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import tool
+
+@tool
+def my_function(param: str) -> str:
+    """What this function does."""
+    return f"Result: {param}"
+```
+
+### Registering Tools
+
+In `pyproject.toml`:
+```toml
+[project.entry-points."praisonaiagents.tools"]
+my_tool = "my_package:MyTool"
+my_function = "my_package:my_function"
+```
+
+## Testing
+
+```bash
+pip install -e ".[dev]"
+pytest
+```
+
+## Publishing
+
+```bash
+pip install build twine
+python -m build
+twine upload dist/*
+```
+
+## License
+
+MIT

src/praisonai-agents/examples/plugin_template/pyproject.toml

@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+[build-system]
+requires = ["setuptools>=61.0", "wheel"]
+build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
+
+[project]
+name = "praisonai-example-plugin"
+version = "1.0.0"
+description = "Example plugin for PraisonAI Agents - demonstrates tool plugin development"
+readme = "README.md"
+license = {text = "MIT"}
+requires-python = ">=3.10"
+authors = [
+    {name = "Your Name", email = "[email protected]"}
+]
+keywords = ["praisonai", "agents", "tools", "plugin"]
+classifiers = [
+    "Development Status :: 4 - Beta",
+    "Intended Audience :: Developers",
+    "License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11",
+    "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12",
+]
+
+dependencies = [
+    "praisonaiagents>=0.0.168",
+]
+
+[project.optional-dependencies]
+dev = [
+    "pytest>=7.0.0",
+    "pytest-mock>=3.10.0",
+]
+
+# This is the key part - register your tools as entry points
+# The format is: tool_name = "module.path:ClassName" or "module.path:function_name"
+[project.entry-points."praisonaiagents.tools"]
+example_greet = "praisonai_example_plugin:GreetTool"
+example_math = "praisonai_example_plugin:MathTool"
+example_reverse = "praisonai_example_plugin:reverse_text"
+
+[project.urls]
+Homepage = "https://github.com/yourusername/praisonai-example-plugin"
+Documentation = "https://github.com/yourusername/praisonai-example-plugin#readme"
+Repository = "https://github.com/yourusername/praisonai-example-plugin"
+
+[tool.setuptools.packages.find]
+where = ["src"]

src/praisonai-agents/examples/plugin_template/src/praisonai_example_plugin/__init__.py

@@ -0,0 +1,119 @@
+"""PraisonAI Example Plugin - Demonstrates how to create tool plugins.
+
+This package shows how external developers can create pip-installable
+tool plugins for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Usage after installation:
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    
+    # Tools are auto-discovered via entry_points!
+    agent = Agent(tools=["example_greet", "example_math"])
+    
+    # Or import directly
+    from praisonai_example_plugin import GreetTool, MathTool
+    agent = Agent(tools=[GreetTool(), MathTool()])
+"""
+
+from typing import Dict, Any
+from praisonaiagents import BaseTool, tool
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Class-Based Tools
+# =============================================================================
+
+class GreetTool(BaseTool):
+    """A tool that generates personalized greetings.
+    
+    This demonstrates a simple class-based tool with multiple parameters.
+    """
+    name = "example_greet"
+    description = "Generate a personalized greeting message"
+    version = "1.0.0"
+    
+    def run(self, name: str, greeting: str = "Hello", punctuation: str = "!") -> str:
+        """Generate a greeting.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: The name of the person to greet
+            greeting: The greeting word (default: "Hello")
+            punctuation: End punctuation (default: "!")
+            
+        Returns:
+            A formatted greeting string
+        """
+        return f"{greeting}, {name}{punctuation}"
+
+
+class MathTool(BaseTool):
+    """A tool for basic mathematical operations.
+    
+    Demonstrates returning structured data from a tool.
+    """
+    name = "example_math"
+    description = "Perform basic math operations: add, subtract, multiply, divide"
+    version = "1.0.0"
+    
+    def run(
+        self,
+        a: float,
+        b: float,
+        operation: str = "add"
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Perform a math operation.
+        
+        Args:
+            a: First number
+            b: Second number  
+            operation: One of 'add', 'subtract', 'multiply', 'divide'
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict containing result and operation details
+        """
+        ops = {
+            "add": ("+", lambda x, y: x + y),
+            "subtract": ("-", lambda x, y: x - y),
+            "multiply": ("*", lambda x, y: x * y),
+            "divide": ("/", lambda x, y: x / y if y != 0 else float('inf')),
+        }
+        
+        if operation not in ops:
+            return {"error": f"Unknown operation: {operation}. Use: {list(ops.keys())}"}
+        
+        symbol, func = ops[operation]
+        result = func(a, b)
+        
+        return {
+            "result": result,
+            "expression": f"{a} {symbol} {b} = {result}",
+            "operation": operation
+        }
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Decorator-Based Tools
+# =============================================================================
+
+@tool(name="example_reverse", description="Reverse a string of text")
+def reverse_text(text: str) -> str:
+    """Reverse the input text.
+    
+    Args:
+        text: The text to reverse
+        
+    Returns:
+        The reversed text
+    """
+    return text[::-1]
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Package Exports
+# =============================================================================
+
+__version__ = "1.0.0"
+__all__ = [
+    "GreetTool",
+    "MathTool", 
+    "reverse_text",
+]

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/__init__.py

@@ -26,9 +26,17 @@ from .agent.deep_research_agent import (
     FileSearchCall,
     Provider
 )
+from .agent.query_rewriter_agent import (
+    QueryRewriterAgent,
+    RewriteStrategy,
+    RewriteResult
+)
 from .agents.agents import PraisonAIAgents
 from .task.task import Task
 from .tools.tools import Tools
+from .tools.base import BaseTool, ToolResult, ToolValidationError, validate_tool
+from .tools.decorator import tool, FunctionTool
+from .tools.registry import get_registry, register_tool, get_tool, ToolRegistry
 from .agents.autoagents import AutoAgents
 from .knowledge.knowledge import Knowledge
 from .knowledge.chunking import Chunking
@@ -165,6 +173,17 @@ __all__ = [
     'Agents',
     'Tools',
     'Task',
+    # Plugin system
+    'BaseTool',
+    'ToolResult',
+    'ToolValidationError',
+    'validate_tool',
+    'tool',
+    'FunctionTool',
+    'ToolRegistry',
+    'get_registry',
+    'register_tool',
+    'get_tool',
     'TaskOutput',
     'ReflectionOutput',
     'AutoAgents',
@@ -206,7 +225,10 @@ __all__ = [
     'CodeExecutionStep',
     'MCPCall',
     'FileSearchCall',
-    'Provider'
+    'Provider',
+    'QueryRewriterAgent',
+    'RewriteStrategy',
+    'RewriteResult'
 ]
 
 # Add MCP to __all__ if available

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/__init__.py

@@ -15,6 +15,11 @@ from .deep_research_agent import (
     FileSearchCall,
     Provider
 )
+from .query_rewriter_agent import (
+    QueryRewriterAgent,
+    RewriteStrategy,
+    RewriteResult
+)
 
 __all__ = [
     'Agent',
@@ -35,5 +40,8 @@ __all__ = [
     'CodeExecutionStep',
     'MCPCall',
     'FileSearchCall',
-    'Provider'
+    'Provider',
+    'QueryRewriterAgent',
+    'RewriteStrategy',
+    'RewriteResult'
 ]

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/agent.py

@@ -455,6 +455,15 @@ class Agent:
         if callable(tools):
             # If a single function/callable is passed, wrap it in a list
             self.tools = [tools]
+        elif isinstance(tools, str):
+            # Single tool name string - resolve from registry
+            self.tools = self._resolve_tool_names([tools])
+        elif isinstance(tools, (list, tuple)):
+            # Check if list contains strings (tool names) that need resolution
+            if tools and all(isinstance(t, str) for t in tools):
+                self.tools = self._resolve_tool_names(tools)
+            else:
+                self.tools = list(tools)
         else:
             # Handle all falsy values (None, False, 0, "", etc.) by defaulting to empty list
             self.tools = tools or []
@@ -1008,6 +1017,31 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}"""
             tools=self.tools
         )
 
+    def _resolve_tool_names(self, tool_names):
+        """Resolve tool names to actual tool instances from registry.
+        
+        Args:
+            tool_names: List of tool name strings
+            
+        Returns:
+            List of resolved tool instances
+        """
+        resolved = []
+        try:
+            from ..tools.registry import get_registry
+            registry = get_registry()
+            
+            for name in tool_names:
+                tool = registry.get(name)
+                if tool is not None:
+                    resolved.append(tool)
+                else:
+                    logging.warning(f"Tool '{name}' not found in registry")
+        except ImportError:
+            logging.warning("Tool registry not available, cannot resolve tool names")
+        
+        return resolved
+
     def _cast_arguments(self, func, arguments):
         """Cast arguments to their expected types based on function signature."""
         if not callable(func) or not arguments:
@@ -1105,13 +1139,31 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}"""
         # Try to find the function in the agent's tools list first
         func = None
         for tool in self.tools if isinstance(self.tools, (list, tuple)) else []:
+            # Check for BaseTool instances (plugin system)
+            from ..tools.base import BaseTool
+            if isinstance(tool, BaseTool) and tool.name == function_name:
+                func = tool
+                break
+            # Check for FunctionTool (decorated functions)
+            if hasattr(tool, 'name') and getattr(tool, 'name', None) == function_name:
+                func = tool
+                break
             if (callable(tool) and getattr(tool, '__name__', '') == function_name) or \
                (inspect.isclass(tool) and tool.__name__ == function_name):
                 func = tool
                 break
         
         if func is None:
-            # If not found in tools, try globals and main
+            # Check the global tool registry for plugins
+            try:
+                from ..tools.registry import get_registry
+                registry = get_registry()
+                func = registry.get(function_name)
+            except ImportError:
+                pass
+        
+        if func is None:
+            # If not found in tools or registry, try globals and main
             func = globals().get(function_name)
             if not func:
                 import __main__
@@ -1119,6 +1171,12 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}"""
 
         if func:
             try:
+                # BaseTool instances (plugin system) - call run() method
+                from ..tools.base import BaseTool
+                if isinstance(func, BaseTool):
+                    casted_arguments = self._cast_arguments(func.run, arguments)
+                    return func.run(**casted_arguments)
+                
                 # Langchain: If it's a class with run but not _run, instantiate and call run
                 if inspect.isclass(func) and hasattr(func, 'run') and not hasattr(func, '_run'):
                     instance = func()

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/deep_research_agent.py

@@ -254,7 +254,17 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
             max_wait_time: Maximum seconds to wait for research completion
         """
         self.name = name or "DeepResearchAgent"
-        self.instructions = instructions
+        # Default instructions for comprehensive research
+        default_instructions = """
+You are a professional research analyst. When conducting research:
+- Include specific figures, trends, statistics, and measurable outcomes
+- Prioritize reliable, up-to-date sources: peer-reviewed research, official organizations, regulatory agencies
+- Include inline citations and return all source metadata
+- Be analytical, avoid generalities, and ensure data-backed reasoning
+- Structure your response with clear headers and formatting
+- If creating comparisons, use tables for clarity
+"""
+        self.instructions = instructions or default_instructions
         self.verbose = verbose
         self.summary_mode = summary_mode
         self.enable_web_search = enable_web_search
@@ -288,7 +298,7 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
         self.logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
         
         if self.verbose:
-            self.logger.info(f"DeepResearchAgent initialized: provider={self.provider.value}, model={self.model}")
+            self.logger.debug(f"DeepResearchAgent initialized: provider={self.provider.value}, model={self.model}")
     
     def _detect_provider(
         self, 
@@ -766,7 +776,7 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
         interaction = self.gemini_client.interactions.create(**create_params)
         
         if self.verbose:
-            self.logger.info(f"Gemini research started: {interaction.id}")
+            self.logger.debug(f"Gemini research started: {interaction.id}")
         
         start_time = time.time()
         while True:
@@ -774,7 +784,7 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
             
             if interaction.status == "completed":
                 if self.verbose:
-                    self.logger.info("Gemini research completed")
+                    self.logger.debug("Gemini research completed")
                 break
             elif interaction.status == "failed":
                 error = getattr(interaction, 'error', 'Unknown error')
@@ -789,7 +799,7 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
                 )
             
             if self.verbose:
-                self.logger.info(f"Research in progress... ({elapsed:.0f}s)")
+                self.logger.debug(f"Research in progress... ({elapsed:.0f}s)")
             
             time.sleep(self.poll_interval)
         
@@ -1008,7 +1018,7 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
         start_time = time.time()
         
         if self.verbose and not stream:
-            self.logger.info(f"Starting {self.provider.value} deep research: {query[:100]}...")
+            self.logger.debug(f"Starting {self.provider.value} deep research: {query[:100]}...")
         
         try:
             if self.provider == Provider.GEMINI:
@@ -1049,8 +1059,8 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
         
         elapsed = time.time() - start_time
         if self.verbose:
-            self.logger.info(f"Deep research completed in {elapsed:.1f}s")
-            self.logger.info(f"Report length: {len(result.report)} chars, Citations: {len(result.citations)}")
+            self.logger.debug(f"Deep research completed in {elapsed:.1f}s")
+            self.logger.debug(f"Report length: {len(result.report)} chars, Citations: {len(result.citations)}")
         
         return result
     
@@ -1076,7 +1086,7 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
         start_time = time.time()
         
         if self.verbose:
-            self.logger.info(f"Starting async {self.provider.value} deep research: {query[:100]}...")
+            self.logger.debug(f"Starting async {self.provider.value} deep research: {query[:100]}...")
         
         try:
             if self.provider == Provider.GEMINI:
@@ -1151,7 +1161,7 @@ class DeepResearchAgent:
         
         elapsed = time.time() - start_time
         if self.verbose:
-            self.logger.info(f"Async deep research completed in {elapsed:.1f}s")
+            self.logger.debug(f"Async deep research completed in {elapsed:.1f}s")
         
         return result
     

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/query_rewriter_agent.py

@@ -0,0 +1,627 @@
+"""
+Query Rewriter Agent Module
+
+This module provides the QueryRewriterAgent class for transforming user queries
+to improve retrieval quality in RAG applications.
+
+Supported Rewriting Strategies:
+- **BASIC**: Simple rephrasing for clarity and keyword optimization
+- **HYDE**: Hypothetical Document Embeddings - generates a hypothetical answer
+- **STEP_BACK**: Generates higher-level concept questions for complex queries
+- **SUB_QUERIES**: Decomposes multi-part questions into focused sub-queries
+- **MULTI_QUERY**: Generates multiple paraphrased versions for ensemble retrieval
+- **CONTEXTUAL**: Uses conversation history to resolve references and context
+
+Example:
+    from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+    
+    agent = QueryRewriterAgent(verbose=True)
+    
+    # Basic rewriting
+    result = agent.rewrite("AI trends")
+    print(result.rewritten_queries)
+    
+    # HyDE for better semantic matching
+    result = agent.rewrite("What is quantum computing?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.HYDE)
+    print(result.hypothetical_document)
+    
+    # Contextual with chat history
+    chat_history = [
+        {"role": "user", "content": "Tell me about Python"},
+        {"role": "assistant", "content": "Python is a programming language..."}
+    ]
+    result = agent.rewrite("What about its performance?", chat_history=chat_history)
+    
+    # With search tools for context-aware rewriting
+    from praisonaiagents.tools import internet_search
+    agent = QueryRewriterAgent(tools=[internet_search], verbose=True)
+    result = agent.rewrite("latest AI developments")  # Searches first, then rewrites
+"""
+
+import logging
+import json
+from typing import List, Optional, Any, Dict
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from enum import Enum
+
+
+class RewriteStrategy(Enum):
+    """Enumeration of available query rewriting strategies."""
+    BASIC = "basic"
+    HYDE = "hyde"
+    STEP_BACK = "step_back"
+    SUB_QUERIES = "sub_queries"
+    MULTI_QUERY = "multi_query"
+    CONTEXTUAL = "contextual"
+    AUTO = "auto"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class RewriteResult:
+    """Result of a query rewriting operation."""
+    original_query: str
+    rewritten_queries: List[str]
+    strategy_used: RewriteStrategy
+    hypothetical_document: Optional[str] = None
+    step_back_question: Optional[str] = None
+    sub_queries: Optional[List[str]] = None
+    metadata: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    
+    def __repr__(self):
+        return f"RewriteResult(strategy={self.strategy_used.value}, queries={len(self.rewritten_queries)})"
+    
+    @property
+    def primary_query(self) -> str:
+        """Returns the primary rewritten query."""
+        return self.rewritten_queries[0] if self.rewritten_queries else self.original_query
+    
+    @property
+    def all_queries(self) -> List[str]:
+        """Returns all queries including original and rewritten."""
+        queries = [self.original_query]
+        queries.extend(self.rewritten_queries)
+        if self.step_back_question:
+            queries.append(self.step_back_question)
+        if self.sub_queries:
+            queries.extend(self.sub_queries)
+        return list(set(queries))  # Remove duplicates
+
+
+class QueryRewriterAgent:
+    """
+    Agent for rewriting queries to improve retrieval quality in RAG applications.
+    
+    This agent transforms user queries using various strategies to bridge the gap
+    between how users ask questions and how information is stored in knowledge bases.
+    
+    Attributes:
+        name: Name of the agent
+        model: LLM model to use for rewriting
+        verbose: Whether to print detailed logs
+        max_queries: Maximum number of queries to generate for multi-query strategy
+        abbreviations: Dictionary of common abbreviations to expand
+        
+    Example:
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent(model="gpt-4o-mini", verbose=True)
+        result = agent.rewrite("ML best practices", strategy=RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY)
+        for query in result.rewritten_queries:
+            print(query)
+    """
+    
+    # Default prompts for each strategy
+    PROMPTS = {
+        "basic": """You are an expert at rewriting search queries for better retrieval.
+
+Given the following query, rewrite it to be clearer, more specific, and better suited for searching a knowledge base.
+
+Guidelines:
+- Expand abbreviations and acronyms
+- Fix typos and grammatical errors
+- Add relevant context if the query is too short
+- Transform keyword searches into natural questions
+- Keep the original intent intact
+
+Query: {query}
+
+Rewritten query:""",
+
+        "hyde": """You are an expert at generating hypothetical documents.
+
+Given the following query, write a detailed hypothetical document that would perfectly answer this query. This document will be used to find similar real documents in a knowledge base.
+
+Guidelines:
+- Write as if you are answering the query directly
+- Include specific details, facts, and terminology
+- Use the same style and vocabulary as the target documents
+- Be comprehensive but focused on the query topic
+
+Query: {query}
+
+Hypothetical document:""",
+
+        "step_back": """You are an expert at generating step-back questions.
+
+Given the following query, generate a more general, higher-level question that captures the broader concept. This helps retrieve background information needed to answer the specific query.
+
+Guidelines:
+- Identify the underlying concept or principle
+- Create a question about fundamentals or general knowledge
+- The step-back question should provide context for the original query
+
+Query: {query}
+
+Step-back question:""",
+
+        "sub_queries": """You are an expert at decomposing complex queries.
+
+Given the following query, break it down into simpler, focused sub-queries. Each sub-query should address one specific aspect of the original question.
+
+Guidelines:
+- Identify distinct aspects or components of the query
+- Create independent, self-contained sub-queries
+- Each sub-query should be answerable on its own
+- Return as a JSON array of strings
+
+Query: {query}
+
+Sub-queries (JSON array):""",
+
+        "multi_query": """You are an expert at query expansion and paraphrasing.
+
+Given the following query, generate {num_queries} different versions that capture the same intent but use different words, phrases, or perspectives.
+
+Guidelines:
+- Use synonyms and alternative phrasings
+- Try different question formats (what, how, why, etc.)
+- Include both formal and informal versions
+- Add relevant context or specificity
+- Return as a JSON array of strings
+
+Query: {query}
+
+Alternative queries (JSON array):""",
+
+        "contextual": """You are an expert at understanding conversational context.
+
+Given the conversation history and a follow-up query, rewrite the query as a standalone question that captures all relevant context.
+
+Guidelines:
+- Resolve pronouns and references (it, this, that, etc.)
+- Include relevant context from the conversation
+- Keep entity names and important details
+- Make the query self-contained and clear
+
+Conversation history:
+{chat_history}
+
+Follow-up query: {query}
+
+Standalone question:""",
+
+        "auto": """You are an expert at analyzing and rewriting queries.
+
+Analyze the following query and determine the best rewriting strategy, then apply it.
+
+Query types to consider:
+1. Short/keyword queries → Expand into full questions
+2. Ambiguous queries → Clarify with context
+3. Complex multi-part queries → Break into sub-queries
+4. Follow-up queries → Resolve references from context
+5. Well-formed queries → Minor optimization only
+
+Query: {query}
+{context}
+
+Analysis and rewritten query:"""
+    }
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        name: str = "QueryRewriterAgent",
+        model: str = "gpt-4o-mini",
+        instructions: Optional[str] = None,
+        verbose: bool = False,
+        max_queries: int = 5,
+        abbreviations: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None,
+        temperature: float = 0.3,
+        max_tokens: int = 500,
+        tools: Optional[List[Any]] = None
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize the QueryRewriterAgent.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Name of the agent
+            model: LLM model to use (default: gpt-4o-mini)
+            instructions: Custom instructions for the agent
+            verbose: Whether to print detailed logs
+            max_queries: Maximum queries for multi-query strategy
+            abbreviations: Custom abbreviation expansions
+            temperature: Temperature for LLM generation
+            max_tokens: Maximum tokens for LLM response
+            tools: Optional list of tools (agent decides when to use them)
+        """
+        self.name = name
+        self.model = model
+        self.instructions = instructions
+        self.verbose = verbose
+        self.max_queries = max_queries
+        self.temperature = temperature
+        self.max_tokens = max_tokens
+        self.tools = tools or []
+        self._agent = None  # Lazy initialized
+        
+        # Default abbreviations (can be extended)
+        self.abbreviations = abbreviations or {
+            "AI": "Artificial Intelligence",
+            "ML": "Machine Learning",
+            "NLP": "Natural Language Processing",
+            "LLM": "Large Language Model",
+            "RAG": "Retrieval Augmented Generation",
+            "API": "Application Programming Interface",
+            "DB": "Database",
+            "UI": "User Interface",
+            "UX": "User Experience",
+            "SDK": "Software Development Kit",
+            "CLI": "Command Line Interface",
+        }
+        
+        # Setup logging
+        self.logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+        if self.verbose:
+            self.logger.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+    
+    @property
+    def agent(self):
+        """Lazy initialization of internal Agent."""
+        if self._agent is None:
+            from .agent import Agent
+            self._agent = Agent(
+                name=self.name,
+                role="Query Rewriting Specialist",
+                goal="Rewrite queries for better search and retrieval results. Use available tools when needed to gather context.",
+                backstory="You are an expert at understanding user intent and transforming queries for optimal information retrieval.",
+                tools=self.tools,
+                llm=self.model,
+                verbose=self.verbose,
+                markdown=False
+            )
+        return self._agent
+    
+    def _call_agent(self, prompt: str) -> str:
+        """Call the internal Agent with the given prompt."""
+        try:
+            response = self.agent.chat(prompt)
+            return response if response else ""
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Agent call failed: {e}")
+            raise
+    
+    def _expand_abbreviations(self, query: str) -> str:
+        """Expand known abbreviations in the query."""
+        words = query.split()
+        expanded = []
+        for word in words:
+            clean_word = word.strip(".,!?;:")
+            if clean_word.upper() in self.abbreviations:
+                expanded.append(f"{clean_word} ({self.abbreviations[clean_word.upper()]})")
+            else:
+                expanded.append(word)
+        return " ".join(expanded)
+    
+    def _is_short_query(self, query: str, threshold: int = 5) -> bool:
+        """Check if query is considered short (keyword-style)."""
+        return len(query.split()) < threshold
+    
+    def _parse_json_array(self, text: str) -> List[str]:
+        """Parse a JSON array from LLM response."""
+        try:
+            # Try direct JSON parsing
+            result = json.loads(text)
+            if isinstance(result, list):
+                return [str(item) for item in result]
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            pass
+        
+        # Try to extract JSON array from text
+        import re
+        match = re.search(r'\[.*?\]', text, re.DOTALL)
+        if match:
+            try:
+                result = json.loads(match.group())
+                if isinstance(result, list):
+                    return [str(item) for item in result]
+            except json.JSONDecodeError:
+                pass
+        
+        # Fallback: split by newlines and clean up
+        lines = [line.strip() for line in text.split('\n') if line.strip()]
+        lines = [line.lstrip('0123456789.-) ').strip('"\'') for line in lines]
+        return [line for line in lines if line and len(line) > 3]
+    
+    def rewrite(
+        self,
+        query: str,
+        strategy: RewriteStrategy = RewriteStrategy.AUTO,
+        chat_history: Optional[List[Dict[str, str]]] = None,
+        context: Optional[str] = None,
+        num_queries: int = None
+    ) -> RewriteResult:
+        """
+        Rewrite a query using the specified strategy.
+        
+        All operations go through an internal Agent which automatically handles
+        tool calling when tools are provided. The agent decides when to use tools
+        based on the query context.
+        
+        Args:
+            query: The original user query
+            strategy: Rewriting strategy to use
+            chat_history: Previous conversation messages for contextual rewriting
+            context: Additional context about the knowledge base
+            num_queries: Number of queries for multi-query strategy
+            
+        Returns:
+            RewriteResult containing rewritten queries
+        """
+        if self.verbose:
+            self.logger.debug(f"Rewriting query: '{query}' with strategy: {strategy.value}")
+            if self.tools:
+                print(f"[cyan]Agent has {len(self.tools)} tools available (will use if needed)...[/cyan]")
+        
+        # Auto-detect strategy if needed
+        if strategy == RewriteStrategy.AUTO:
+            strategy = self._detect_strategy(query, chat_history)
+            if self.verbose:
+                self.logger.debug(f"Auto-detected strategy: {strategy.value}")
+        
+        # All calls go through the internal Agent which handles tool calling
+        combined_context = context or ""
+        
+        # Dispatch to appropriate method
+        if strategy == RewriteStrategy.BASIC:
+            return self._rewrite_basic(query, combined_context)
+        elif strategy == RewriteStrategy.HYDE:
+            return self._rewrite_hyde(query, combined_context)
+        elif strategy == RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK:
+            return self._rewrite_step_back(query, combined_context)
+        elif strategy == RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES:
+            return self._rewrite_sub_queries(query, combined_context)
+        elif strategy == RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY:
+            return self._rewrite_multi_query(query, num_queries or self.max_queries, combined_context)
+        elif strategy == RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL:
+            return self._rewrite_contextual(query, chat_history or [], combined_context)
+        else:
+            # Default to basic
+            return self._rewrite_basic(query, combined_context)
+    
+    def _detect_strategy(
+        self,
+        query: str,
+        chat_history: Optional[List[Dict[str, str]]] = None
+    ) -> RewriteStrategy:
+        """Auto-detect the best rewriting strategy for a query."""
+        # If chat history exists and query seems like a follow-up
+        if chat_history and self._is_follow_up(query):
+            return RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL
+        
+        # Short keyword queries
+        if self._is_short_query(query):
+            return RewriteStrategy.BASIC
+        
+        # Complex multi-part queries
+        if self._is_complex_query(query):
+            return RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES
+        
+        # Questions that might benefit from step-back
+        if self._needs_step_back(query):
+            return RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK
+        
+        # Default to basic
+        return RewriteStrategy.BASIC
+    
+    def _is_follow_up(self, query: str) -> bool:
+        """Check if query appears to be a follow-up question."""
+        follow_up_indicators = [
+            "it", "this", "that", "they", "them", "their",
+            "what about", "how about", "and", "also", "more",
+            "same", "similar", "related"
+        ]
+        query_lower = query.lower()
+        return any(indicator in query_lower for indicator in follow_up_indicators)
+    
+    def _is_complex_query(self, query: str) -> bool:
+        """Check if query contains multiple distinct questions."""
+        # Check for multiple question marks or conjunctions
+        if query.count('?') > 1:
+            return True
+        complex_indicators = [" and ", " or ", " also ", " as well as ", " plus "]
+        return any(ind in query.lower() for ind in complex_indicators)
+    
+    def _needs_step_back(self, query: str) -> bool:
+        """Check if query would benefit from a step-back question."""
+        # Queries about specific details often benefit from broader context
+        specific_indicators = [
+            "specific", "exactly", "precisely", "particular",
+            "difference between", "compare", "versus", "vs"
+        ]
+        return any(ind in query.lower() for ind in specific_indicators)
+    
+    def _rewrite_basic(self, query: str, context: str = "") -> RewriteResult:
+        """Basic query rewriting for clarity and keyword optimization."""
+        # First expand abbreviations
+        expanded_query = self._expand_abbreviations(query)
+        
+        # Build prompt with optional context
+        prompt = self.PROMPTS["basic"].format(query=expanded_query)
+        if context:
+            prompt += f"\n\nAdditional context to help with rewriting:\n{context}"
+        
+        rewritten = self._call_agent(prompt).strip()
+        
+        return RewriteResult(
+            original_query=query,
+            rewritten_queries=[rewritten],
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.BASIC,
+            metadata={"expanded_abbreviations": expanded_query != query, "has_context": bool(context)}
+        )
+    
+    def _rewrite_hyde(self, query: str, context: str = "") -> RewriteResult:
+        """HyDE: Generate hypothetical document for better semantic matching."""
+        prompt = self.PROMPTS["hyde"].format(query=query)
+        if context:
+            prompt += f"\n\nUse this context to make the hypothetical document more accurate:\n{context}"
+        
+        hypothetical_doc = self._call_agent(prompt).strip()
+        
+        # The hypothetical document itself becomes the search query
+        return RewriteResult(
+            original_query=query,
+            rewritten_queries=[hypothetical_doc[:500]],  # Truncate for embedding
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.HYDE,
+            hypothetical_document=hypothetical_doc,
+            metadata={"full_document_length": len(hypothetical_doc), "has_context": bool(context)}
+        )
+    
+    def _rewrite_step_back(self, query: str, context: str = "") -> RewriteResult:
+        """Generate step-back question for broader context retrieval."""
+        # Generate step-back question
+        prompt = self.PROMPTS["step_back"].format(query=query)
+        if context:
+            prompt += f"\n\nContext:\n{context}"
+        step_back = self._call_agent(prompt).strip()
+        
+        # Also do basic rewriting of original
+        basic_result = self._rewrite_basic(query, context)
+        
+        return RewriteResult(
+            original_query=query,
+            rewritten_queries=basic_result.rewritten_queries,
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK,
+            step_back_question=step_back,
+            metadata={"includes_step_back": True, "has_context": bool(context)}
+        )
+    
+    def _rewrite_sub_queries(self, query: str, context: str = "") -> RewriteResult:
+        """Decompose complex query into focused sub-queries."""
+        prompt = self.PROMPTS["sub_queries"].format(query=query)
+        if context:
+            prompt += f"\n\nContext to help with decomposition:\n{context}"
+        response = self._call_agent(prompt).strip()
+        
+        sub_queries = self._parse_json_array(response)
+        
+        # Ensure we have at least one sub-query
+        if not sub_queries:
+            sub_queries = [query]
+        
+        return RewriteResult(
+            original_query=query,
+            rewritten_queries=sub_queries,
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES,
+            sub_queries=sub_queries,
+            metadata={"num_sub_queries": len(sub_queries), "has_context": bool(context)}
+        )
+    
+    def _rewrite_multi_query(self, query: str, num_queries: int, context: str = "") -> RewriteResult:
+        """Generate multiple paraphrased versions for ensemble retrieval."""
+        prompt = self.PROMPTS["multi_query"].format(
+            query=query,
+            num_queries=num_queries
+        )
+        if context:
+            prompt += f"\n\nContext to help with paraphrasing:\n{context}"
+        response = self._call_agent(prompt).strip()
+        
+        queries = self._parse_json_array(response)
+        
+        # Ensure we have queries and limit to max
+        if not queries:
+            queries = [query]
+        queries = queries[:num_queries]
+        
+        return RewriteResult(
+            original_query=query,
+            rewritten_queries=queries,
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY,
+            metadata={"num_generated": len(queries), "has_context": bool(context)}
+        )
+    
+    def _rewrite_contextual(
+        self,
+        query: str,
+        chat_history: List[Dict[str, str]],
+        context: str = ""
+    ) -> RewriteResult:
+        """Rewrite query using conversation context."""
+        # Format chat history
+        history_str = ""
+        for msg in chat_history[-10:]:  # Last 10 messages
+            role = msg.get("role", "user")
+            content = msg.get("content", "")
+            history_str += f"{role.capitalize()}: {content}\n"
+        
+        prompt = self.PROMPTS["contextual"].format(
+            chat_history=history_str,
+            query=query
+        )
+        if context:
+            prompt += f"\n\nAdditional context:\n{context}"
+        rewritten = self._call_agent(prompt).strip()
+        
+        return RewriteResult(
+            original_query=query,
+            rewritten_queries=[rewritten],
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL,
+            metadata={
+                "history_length": len(chat_history),
+                "history_used": min(10, len(chat_history)),
+                "has_context": bool(context)
+            }
+        )
+    
+    # Convenience methods for direct strategy access
+    def rewrite_basic(self, query: str) -> RewriteResult:
+        """Convenience method for basic rewriting."""
+        return self.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.BASIC)
+    
+    def rewrite_hyde(self, query: str) -> RewriteResult:
+        """Convenience method for HyDE rewriting."""
+        return self.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.HYDE)
+    
+    def rewrite_step_back(self, query: str) -> RewriteResult:
+        """Convenience method for step-back rewriting."""
+        return self.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK)
+    
+    def rewrite_sub_queries(self, query: str) -> RewriteResult:
+        """Convenience method for sub-query decomposition."""
+        return self.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES)
+    
+    def rewrite_multi_query(self, query: str, num_queries: int = None) -> RewriteResult:
+        """Convenience method for multi-query generation."""
+        return self.rewrite(
+            query,
+            strategy=RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY,
+            num_queries=num_queries
+        )
+    
+    def rewrite_contextual(
+        self,
+        query: str,
+        chat_history: List[Dict[str, str]]
+    ) -> RewriteResult:
+        """Convenience method for contextual rewriting."""
+        return self.rewrite(
+            query,
+            strategy=RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL,
+            chat_history=chat_history
+        )
+    
+    def add_abbreviation(self, abbrev: str, expansion: str) -> None:
+        """Add a custom abbreviation expansion."""
+        self.abbreviations[abbrev.upper()] = expansion
+    
+    def add_abbreviations(self, abbreviations: Dict[str, str]) -> None:
+        """Add multiple custom abbreviation expansions."""
+        for abbrev, expansion in abbreviations.items():
+            self.abbreviations[abbrev.upper()] = expansion

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/tools/README.md

@@ -9,6 +9,85 @@ A tool is a piece of code that helps our AI agents perform specific tasks. Think
 - A stock market tool lets agents check stock prices
 - A weather tool lets agents check the weather
 
+## Plugin System (NEW!)
+
+PraisonAI now supports a plugin system for creating and distributing tools. External developers can create pip-installable tool packages!
+
+### Quick Start
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import BaseTool, tool, Agent
+
+# Method 1: Class-based tool
+class WeatherTool(BaseTool):
+    name = "get_weather"
+    description = "Get weather for a location"
+    
+    def run(self, location: str) -> dict:
+        return {"temp": 72, "condition": "sunny"}
+
+# Method 2: Decorator-based tool
+@tool
+def search(query: str) -> list:
+    """Search the web."""
+    return [{"title": "Result", "url": "https://..."}]
+
+# Use with Agent
+agent = Agent(
+    name="Assistant",
+    tools=[WeatherTool(), search]
+)
+```
+
+### Creating a Plugin Package
+
+External developers can create pip-installable plugins:
+
+**1. Create your tool package:**
+```
+praisonai-weather/
+├── pyproject.toml
+├── src/
+│   └── praisonai_weather/
+│       ├── __init__.py
+│       └── tools.py
+```
+
+**2. Define your tool in `tools.py`:**
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+
+class WeatherTool(BaseTool):
+    name = "weather"
+    description = "Get current weather"
+    
+    def run(self, location: str) -> dict:
+        # Your implementation
+        return {"temp": 72}
+```
+
+**3. Register via entry_points in `pyproject.toml`:**
+```toml
+[project]
+name = "praisonai-weather"
+version = "1.0.0"
+
+[project.entry-points."praisonaiagents.tools"]
+weather = "praisonai_weather.tools:WeatherTool"
+```
+
+**4. Users install and use:**
+```bash
+pip install praisonai-weather
+```
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+
+# Tool is auto-discovered!
+agent = Agent(tools=["weather"])
+```
+
 ## Creating New Tools: The Two Approaches
 
 ### 1. Function-Based Approach (Simple Tools)

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/tools/base.py

@@ -0,0 +1,298 @@
+"""Base classes for PraisonAI Agent tools.
+
+This module provides the foundation for creating tools that can be used by agents.
+External developers can create plugins by subclassing BaseTool.
+
+Usage:
+    from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+
+    class MyTool(BaseTool):
+        name = "my_tool"
+        description = "Does something useful"
+        
+        def run(self, query: str) -> str:
+            return f"Result for {query}"
+"""
+
+from abc import ABC, abstractmethod
+from typing import Any, Dict, Optional, Type, get_type_hints
+import inspect
+import logging
+
+
+class ToolValidationError(Exception):
+    """Raised when a tool fails validation."""
+    pass
+
+
+class ToolResult:
+    """Wrapper for tool execution results."""
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        output: Any,
+        success: bool = True,
+        error: Optional[str] = None,
+        metadata: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+    ):
+        self.output = output
+        self.success = success
+        self.error = error
+        self.metadata = metadata or {}
+    
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        if self.success:
+            return str(self.output)
+        return f"Error: {self.error}"
+    
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        return f"ToolResult(success={self.success}, output={self.output!r})"
+    
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        return {
+            "output": self.output,
+            "success": self.success,
+            "error": self.error,
+            "metadata": self.metadata
+        }
+
+
+class BaseTool(ABC):
+    """Abstract base class for all PraisonAI tools.
+    
+    Subclass this to create custom tools that can be:
+    - Used directly by agents
+    - Distributed as pip-installable plugins
+    - Auto-discovered via entry_points
+    
+    Attributes:
+        name: Unique identifier for the tool
+        description: Human-readable description (used by LLM)
+        version: Tool version string (default: "1.0.0")
+        parameters: JSON Schema for parameters (auto-generated if not provided)
+    
+    Example:
+        class WeatherTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "get_weather"
+            description = "Get current weather for a location"
+            
+            def run(self, location: str, units: str = "celsius") -> dict:
+                # Implementation here
+                return {"temp": 22, "condition": "sunny"}
+    """
+    
+    # Required class attributes (must be overridden)
+    name: str = ""
+    description: str = ""
+    
+    # Optional class attributes
+    version: str = "1.0.0"
+    parameters: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None  # JSON Schema, auto-generated if None
+    
+    def __init__(self):
+        """Initialize the tool and validate configuration."""
+        if not self.name:
+            # Use class name as default
+            self.name = self.__class__.__name__.lower().replace("tool", "")
+        
+        if not self.description:
+            # Use docstring as default
+            self.description = self.__class__.__doc__ or f"Tool: {self.name}"
+        
+        # Auto-generate parameters schema if not provided
+        if self.parameters is None:
+            self.parameters = self._generate_parameters_schema()
+    
+    def _generate_parameters_schema(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Generate JSON Schema from run() method signature."""
+        schema = {
+            "type": "object",
+            "properties": {},
+            "required": []
+        }
+        
+        try:
+            sig = inspect.signature(self.run)
+            hints = get_type_hints(self.run) if hasattr(self.run, '__annotations__') else {}
+            
+            for param_name, param in sig.parameters.items():
+                if param_name == 'self':
+                    continue
+                
+                # Get type hint
+                param_type = hints.get(param_name, Any)
+                json_type = self._python_type_to_json(param_type)
+                
+                # Build property schema
+                prop_schema = {"type": json_type}
+                
+                # Add description from docstring if available
+                # (Could parse docstring for param descriptions)
+                
+                schema["properties"][param_name] = prop_schema
+                
+                # Check if required (no default value)
+                if param.default is inspect.Parameter.empty:
+                    schema["required"].append(param_name)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logging.debug(f"Could not generate schema for {self.name}: {e}")
+        
+        return schema
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    def _python_type_to_json(python_type: Type) -> str:
+        """Convert Python type to JSON Schema type."""
+        type_map = {
+            str: "string",
+            int: "integer",
+            float: "number",
+            bool: "boolean",
+            list: "array",
+            dict: "object",
+            type(None): "null"
+        }
+        
+        # Handle Optional, Union, etc.
+        origin = getattr(python_type, '__origin__', None)
+        if origin is not None:
+            # For List[X], return "array"
+            if origin is list:
+                return "array"
+            # For Dict[X, Y], return "object"
+            if origin is dict:
+                return "object"
+        
+        return type_map.get(python_type, "string")
+    
+    @abstractmethod
+    def run(self, **kwargs) -> Any:
+        """Execute the tool with given arguments.
+        
+        This method must be implemented by subclasses.
+        
+        Args:
+            **kwargs: Tool-specific arguments
+            
+        Returns:
+            Tool output (any type, will be converted to string for LLM)
+        """
+        pass
+    
+    def __call__(self, **kwargs) -> Any:
+        """Allow tool to be called directly like a function."""
+        return self.run(**kwargs)
+    
+    def safe_run(self, **kwargs) -> ToolResult:
+        """Execute tool with error handling, returning ToolResult."""
+        try:
+            output = self.run(**kwargs)
+            return ToolResult(output=output, success=True)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logging.error(f"Tool {self.name} failed: {e}")
+            return ToolResult(
+                output=None,
+                success=False,
+                error=str(e)
+            )
+    
+    def get_schema(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get OpenAI-compatible function schema for this tool."""
+        return {
+            "type": "function",
+            "function": {
+                "name": self.name,
+                "description": self.description,
+                "parameters": self.parameters
+            }
+        }
+    
+    def __str__(self) -> str:
+        return f"{self.__class__.__name__}(name='{self.name}')"
+    
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        return f"{self.__class__.__name__}(name='{self.name}', description='{self.description[:50]}...')"
+    
+    def validate(self) -> bool:
+        """Validate the tool configuration.
+        
+        Raises:
+            ToolValidationError: If validation fails
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if validation passes
+        """
+        errors = []
+        
+        # Check required fields
+        if not self.name or not isinstance(self.name, str):
+            errors.append("Tool must have a non-empty string 'name'")
+        
+        if not self.description or not isinstance(self.description, str):
+            errors.append("Tool must have a non-empty string 'description'")
+        
+        # Check that run() is implemented (not abstract)
+        if getattr(self.run, '__isabstractmethod__', False):
+            errors.append("Tool must implement the 'run()' method")
+        
+        # Check parameters schema is valid
+        if self.parameters:
+            if not isinstance(self.parameters, dict):
+                errors.append("'parameters' must be a dictionary")
+            elif "type" not in self.parameters:
+                errors.append("'parameters' must have a 'type' field")
+        
+        if errors:
+            raise ToolValidationError(f"Tool '{self.name}' validation failed: {'; '.join(errors)}")
+        
+        return True
+    
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_class(cls) -> bool:
+        """Validate a tool class before instantiation.
+        
+        This can be used to check if a class is a valid tool without creating an instance.
+        
+        Returns:
+            True if the class appears to be a valid tool
+        """
+        # Check it's a subclass of BaseTool
+        if not issubclass(cls, BaseTool):
+            return False
+        
+        # Check it has required class attributes or will get them from __init__
+        # (name and description can be set in __init__ so we can't strictly require them)
+        
+        # Check run() is defined (not just inherited abstract)
+        if 'run' not in cls.__dict__:
+            return False
+        
+        return True
+
+
+def validate_tool(tool: Any) -> bool:
+    """Validate any tool-like object.
+    
+    Args:
+        tool: Object to validate (BaseTool, callable, etc.)
+        
+    Returns:
+        True if valid
+        
+    Raises:
+        ToolValidationError: If validation fails
+    """
+    if isinstance(tool, BaseTool):
+        return tool.validate()
+    
+    if callable(tool):
+        # For plain functions, check they have a name
+        name = getattr(tool, '__name__', None) or getattr(tool, 'name', None)
+        if not name:
+            raise ToolValidationError("Callable tool must have a __name__ or name attribute")
+        return True
+    
+    raise ToolValidationError(f"Invalid tool type: {type(tool)}")
+
+
+# For backward compatibility - tools can also just be functions
+# The @tool decorator (in decorator.py) wraps functions into BaseTool instances

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/tools/decorator.py

@@ -0,0 +1,225 @@
+"""Tool decorator for converting functions into tools.
+
+This module provides the @tool decorator for easily creating tools from functions.
+
+Usage:
+    from praisonaiagents import tool
+
+    @tool
+    def search(query: str) -> list:
+        '''Search the web for information.'''
+        return [...]
+
+    # Or with explicit parameters:
+    @tool(name="web_search", description="Search the internet")
+    def search(query: str, max_results: int = 5) -> list:
+        return [...]
+"""
+
+import inspect
+import functools
+import logging
+from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, Optional, Union, get_type_hints
+
+from .base import BaseTool
+
+
+class FunctionTool(BaseTool):
+    """A BaseTool wrapper for plain functions.
+    
+    Created automatically by the @tool decorator.
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        func: Callable,
+        name: Optional[str] = None,
+        description: Optional[str] = None,
+        version: str = "1.0.0"
+    ):
+        self._func = func
+        self.name = name or func.__name__
+        self.description = description or func.__doc__ or f"Tool: {self.name}"
+        self.version = version
+        
+        # Generate schema from the original function, not run()
+        self.parameters = self._generate_schema_from_func(func)
+        
+        # Copy function metadata
+        functools.update_wrapper(self, func)
+        
+        # Skip parent's schema generation since we already did it
+        # Just set defaults that parent would set
+        if not self.name:
+            self.name = self.__class__.__name__.lower().replace("tool", "")
+        if not self.description:
+            self.description = self.__class__.__doc__ or f"Tool: {self.name}"
+    
+    def _generate_schema_from_func(self, func: Callable) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Generate JSON Schema from the wrapped function's signature."""
+        schema = {
+            "type": "object",
+            "properties": {},
+            "required": []
+        }
+        
+        try:
+            sig = inspect.signature(func)
+            hints = get_type_hints(func) if hasattr(func, '__annotations__') else {}
+            
+            for param_name, param in sig.parameters.items():
+                if param_name in ('self', 'cls'):
+                    continue
+                
+                # Get type hint
+                param_type = hints.get(param_name, Any)
+                json_type = BaseTool._python_type_to_json(param_type)
+                
+                schema["properties"][param_name] = {"type": json_type}
+                
+                # Check if required (no default value)
+                if param.default is inspect.Parameter.empty:
+                    schema["required"].append(param_name)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logging.debug(f"Could not generate schema for {func.__name__}: {e}")
+        
+        return schema
+    
+    def run(self, **kwargs) -> Any:
+        """Execute the wrapped function."""
+        return self._func(**kwargs)
+    
+    def __call__(self, *args, **kwargs) -> Any:
+        """Allow calling with positional args like the original function."""
+        return self._func(*args, **kwargs)
+
+
+def tool(
+    func: Optional[Callable] = None,
+    *,
+    name: Optional[str] = None,
+    description: Optional[str] = None,
+    version: str = "1.0.0"
+) -> Union[FunctionTool, Callable[[Callable], FunctionTool]]:
+    """Decorator to convert a function into a tool.
+    
+    Can be used with or without arguments:
+    
+        @tool
+        def my_func(x: str) -> str:
+            '''Does something.'''
+            return x
+        
+        @tool(name="custom_name", description="Custom description")
+        def my_func(x: str) -> str:
+            return x
+    
+    Args:
+        func: The function to wrap (when used without parentheses)
+        name: Override the tool name (default: function name)
+        description: Override description (default: function docstring)
+        version: Tool version (default: "1.0.0")
+    
+    Returns:
+        FunctionTool instance that wraps the function
+    """
+    def decorator(fn: Callable) -> FunctionTool:
+        tool_instance = FunctionTool(
+            func=fn,
+            name=name,
+            description=description,
+            version=version
+        )
+        
+        # Register with global registry if available
+        try:
+            from .registry import get_registry
+            registry = get_registry()
+            if registry:
+                registry.register(tool_instance)
+        except ImportError:
+            pass  # Registry not yet available
+        
+        return tool_instance
+    
+    # Handle both @tool and @tool(...) syntax
+    if func is not None:
+        # Called without parentheses: @tool
+        return decorator(func)
+    else:
+        # Called with parentheses: @tool(...) 
+        return decorator
+
+
+def is_tool(obj: Any) -> bool:
+    """Check if an object is a tool (BaseTool instance or decorated function)."""
+    if isinstance(obj, BaseTool):
+        return True
+    if isinstance(obj, FunctionTool):
+        return True
+    # Check for tools created by other frameworks
+    if hasattr(obj, 'run') and hasattr(obj, 'name'):
+        return True
+    return False
+
+
+def get_tool_schema(obj: Any) -> Optional[Dict[str, Any]]:
+    """Get OpenAI-compatible schema for any tool-like object.
+    
+    Supports:
+    - BaseTool instances
+    - FunctionTool instances  
+    - Plain functions (generates schema from signature)
+    - LangChain tools
+    - CrewAI tools
+    """
+    # BaseTool or FunctionTool
+    if isinstance(obj, BaseTool):
+        return obj.get_schema()
+    
+    # Plain callable
+    if callable(obj):
+        return _schema_from_function(obj)
+    
+    return None
+
+
+def _schema_from_function(func: Callable) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """Generate OpenAI function schema from a plain function."""
+    name = getattr(func, '__name__', 'unknown')
+    description = func.__doc__ or f"Function: {name}"
+    
+    # Build parameters schema
+    properties = {}
+    required = []
+    
+    try:
+        sig = inspect.signature(func)
+        hints = get_type_hints(func) if hasattr(func, '__annotations__') else {}
+        
+        for param_name, param in sig.parameters.items():
+            if param_name == 'self':
+                continue
+            
+            param_type = hints.get(param_name, Any)
+            json_type = BaseTool._python_type_to_json(param_type)
+            
+            properties[param_name] = {"type": json_type}
+            
+            if param.default is inspect.Parameter.empty:
+                required.append(param_name)
+    except Exception as e:
+        logging.debug(f"Could not generate schema for {name}: {e}")
+    
+    return {
+        "type": "function",
+        "function": {
+            "name": name,
+            "description": description.strip(),
+            "parameters": {
+                "type": "object",
+                "properties": properties,
+                "required": required
+            }
+        }
+    }

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/tools/example_plugin.py

@@ -0,0 +1,244 @@
+"""Example plugin tools demonstrating the BaseTool and @tool patterns.
+
+This module shows how to create tools using the new plugin system.
+External developers can use these patterns to create pip-installable plugins.
+
+Usage:
+    from praisonaiagents import BaseTool, tool, Agent
+
+    # Method 1: Class-based tool
+    class MyTool(BaseTool):
+        name = "my_tool"
+        description = "Does something useful"
+        
+        def run(self, param: str) -> str:
+            return f"Result: {param}"
+
+    # Method 2: Decorator-based tool
+    @tool
+    def my_function(param: str) -> str:
+        '''Does something useful.'''
+        return f"Result: {param}"
+
+    # Use with Agent
+    agent = Agent(tools=[MyTool(), my_function])
+"""
+
+from typing import Dict, Any, List
+from .base import BaseTool
+from .decorator import tool
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 1: Simple Class-Based Tool
+# =============================================================================
+
+class EchoTool(BaseTool):
+    """A simple tool that echoes input back.
+    
+    This demonstrates the minimal BaseTool implementation.
+    """
+    name = "echo"
+    description = "Echo the input message back"
+    
+    def run(self, message: str) -> str:
+        """Echo the message.
+        
+        Args:
+            message: The message to echo
+            
+        Returns:
+            The same message
+        """
+        return message
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 2: Tool with Multiple Parameters
+# =============================================================================
+
+class MathTool(BaseTool):
+    """A tool for basic math operations.
+    
+    Demonstrates:
+    - Multiple parameters with types
+    - Default parameter values
+    - Returning structured data
+    """
+    name = "basic_math"
+    description = "Perform basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)"
+    
+    def run(
+        self,
+        a: float,
+        b: float,
+        operation: str = "add"
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Perform a math operation.
+        
+        Args:
+            a: First number
+            b: Second number
+            operation: One of 'add', 'subtract', 'multiply', 'divide'
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict with result and operation details
+        """
+        operations = {
+            "add": lambda x, y: x + y,
+            "subtract": lambda x, y: x - y,
+            "multiply": lambda x, y: x * y,
+            "divide": lambda x, y: x / y if y != 0 else float('inf')
+        }
+        
+        if operation not in operations:
+            return {"error": f"Unknown operation: {operation}"}
+        
+        result = operations[operation](a, b)
+        return {
+            "result": result,
+            "operation": operation,
+            "expression": f"{a} {operation} {b} = {result}"
+        }
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 3: Tool with State (Instance Variables)
+# =============================================================================
+
+class CounterTool(BaseTool):
+    """A tool that maintains state between calls.
+    
+    Demonstrates:
+    - Instance variables for state
+    - Custom __init__ with super() call
+    """
+    name = "counter"
+    description = "A counter that increments each time it's called"
+    
+    def __init__(self, start: int = 0):
+        self._count = start
+        super().__init__()  # Important: call parent init
+    
+    def run(self, increment: int = 1) -> Dict[str, int]:
+        """Increment the counter.
+        
+        Args:
+            increment: Amount to increment by (default: 1)
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict with previous and current count
+        """
+        previous = self._count
+        self._count += increment
+        return {
+            "previous": previous,
+            "current": self._count,
+            "increment": increment
+        }
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 4: Decorator-Based Tools
+# =============================================================================
+
+@tool
+def greet(name: str, greeting: str = "Hello") -> str:
+    """Generate a greeting message.
+    
+    Args:
+        name: Name of the person to greet
+        greeting: The greeting word (default: "Hello")
+        
+    Returns:
+        A greeting string
+    """
+    return f"{greeting}, {name}!"
+
+
+@tool(name="reverse_text", description="Reverse a string of text")
+def reverse_string(text: str) -> str:
+    """Reverse the input text."""
+    return text[::-1]
+
+
+@tool
+def list_numbers(start: int, end: int, step: int = 1) -> List[int]:
+    """Generate a list of numbers.
+    
+    Args:
+        start: Starting number (inclusive)
+        end: Ending number (exclusive)
+        step: Step between numbers (default: 1)
+        
+    Returns:
+        List of integers
+    """
+    return list(range(start, end, step))
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 5: Tool with Error Handling
+# =============================================================================
+
+class SafeDivideTool(BaseTool):
+    """A division tool with proper error handling.
+    
+    Demonstrates:
+    - Error handling in run()
+    - Returning error information
+    """
+    name = "safe_divide"
+    description = "Safely divide two numbers with error handling"
+    
+    def run(self, numerator: float, denominator: float) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Divide numerator by denominator.
+        
+        Args:
+            numerator: The number to divide
+            denominator: The number to divide by
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict with result or error message
+        """
+        if denominator == 0:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": "Division by zero is not allowed"
+            }
+        
+        result = numerator / denominator
+        return {
+            "success": True,
+            "result": result
+        }
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Convenience exports
+# =============================================================================
+
+# These can be imported directly:
+# from praisonaiagents.tools.example_plugin import echo_tool, math_tool, greet
+
+echo_tool = EchoTool()
+math_tool = MathTool()
+counter_tool = CounterTool()
+safe_divide_tool = SafeDivideTool()
+
+__all__ = [
+    # Classes
+    'EchoTool',
+    'MathTool',
+    'CounterTool',
+    'SafeDivideTool',
+    # Instances
+    'echo_tool',
+    'math_tool',
+    'counter_tool',
+    'safe_divide_tool',
+    # Decorated functions
+    'greet',
+    'reverse_string',
+    'list_numbers',
+]

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/tools/registry.py

@@ -0,0 +1,225 @@
+"""Tool registry for managing and discovering tools.
+
+This module provides centralized tool management with support for:
+- Manual registration
+- Auto-discovery via entry_points
+- Tool lookup by name
+
+Usage:
+    from praisonaiagents.tools.registry import get_registry
+    
+    registry = get_registry()
+    registry.register(my_tool)
+    tool = registry.get("my_tool")
+"""
+
+import logging
+from typing import Callable, Dict, List, Optional, Union
+from importlib.metadata import entry_points
+
+from .base import BaseTool
+
+
+# Entry point group name for external plugins
+ENTRY_POINT_GROUP = "praisonaiagents.tools"
+
+
+class ToolRegistry:
+    """Central registry for all tools.
+    
+    Provides:
+    - Tool registration (manual and auto-discovery)
+    - Tool lookup by name
+    - Tool listing and filtering
+    - Entry points discovery for external plugins
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(self):
+        self._tools: Dict[str, BaseTool] = {}
+        self._functions: Dict[str, Callable] = {}  # For backward compat with plain functions
+        self._discovered: bool = False
+    
+    def register(
+        self,
+        tool: Union[BaseTool, Callable],
+        name: Optional[str] = None,
+        overwrite: bool = False
+    ) -> None:
+        """Register a tool with the registry.
+        
+        Args:
+            tool: BaseTool instance or callable function
+            name: Override name (default: tool.name or function.__name__)
+            overwrite: If True, overwrite existing tool with same name
+        
+        Raises:
+            ValueError: If tool with same name exists and overwrite=False
+        """
+        # Handle BaseTool instances
+        if isinstance(tool, BaseTool):
+            tool_name = name or tool.name
+            if tool_name in self._tools and not overwrite:
+                logging.debug(f"Tool '{tool_name}' already registered, skipping")
+                return
+            self._tools[tool_name] = tool
+            logging.debug(f"Registered tool: {tool_name}")
+            return
+        
+        # Handle plain callables
+        if callable(tool):
+            tool_name = name or getattr(tool, '__name__', str(id(tool)))
+            if tool_name in self._functions and not overwrite:
+                logging.debug(f"Function '{tool_name}' already registered, skipping")
+                return
+            self._functions[tool_name] = tool
+            logging.debug(f"Registered function: {tool_name}")
+            return
+        
+        raise TypeError(f"Cannot register {type(tool)}, expected BaseTool or callable")
+    
+    def unregister(self, name: str) -> bool:
+        """Remove a tool from the registry.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Tool name to remove
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if tool was removed, False if not found
+        """
+        if name in self._tools:
+            del self._tools[name]
+            return True
+        if name in self._functions:
+            del self._functions[name]
+            return True
+        return False
+    
+    def get(self, name: str) -> Optional[Union[BaseTool, Callable]]:
+        """Get a tool by name.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Tool name
+            
+        Returns:
+            BaseTool instance, callable, or None if not found
+        """
+        # Check BaseTool registry first
+        if name in self._tools:
+            return self._tools[name]
+        
+        # Check functions registry
+        if name in self._functions:
+            return self._functions[name]
+        
+        # Try auto-discovery if not found
+        if not self._discovered:
+            self.discover_plugins()
+            if name in self._tools:
+                return self._tools[name]
+        
+        return None
+    
+    def list_tools(self) -> List[str]:
+        """List all registered tool names."""
+        return list(self._tools.keys()) + list(self._functions.keys())
+    
+    def list_base_tools(self) -> List[BaseTool]:
+        """List all registered BaseTool instances."""
+        return list(self._tools.values())
+    
+    def get_all(self) -> Dict[str, Union[BaseTool, Callable]]:
+        """Get all registered tools as a dict."""
+        result = dict(self._tools)
+        result.update(self._functions)
+        return result
+    
+    def discover_plugins(self) -> int:
+        """Discover and register tools from entry_points.
+        
+        External packages can register tools by adding to pyproject.toml:
+        
+            [project.entry-points."praisonaiagents.tools"]
+            my_tool = "my_package.tools:MyTool"
+        
+        Returns:
+            Number of tools discovered
+        """
+        if self._discovered:
+            return 0
+        
+        count = 0
+        try:
+            # Python 3.10+ style
+            eps = entry_points(group=ENTRY_POINT_GROUP)
+        except TypeError:
+            # Python 3.9 fallback
+            try:
+                all_eps = entry_points()
+                eps = all_eps.get(ENTRY_POINT_GROUP, [])
+            except Exception:
+                eps = []
+        
+        for ep in eps:
+            try:
+                tool_class_or_func = ep.load()
+                
+                # If it's a class, instantiate it
+                if isinstance(tool_class_or_func, type) and issubclass(tool_class_or_func, BaseTool):
+                    tool_instance = tool_class_or_func()
+                    self.register(tool_instance, name=ep.name)
+                # If it's already an instance or callable
+                elif isinstance(tool_class_or_func, BaseTool):
+                    self.register(tool_class_or_func, name=ep.name)
+                elif callable(tool_class_or_func):
+                    self.register(tool_class_or_func, name=ep.name)
+                else:
+                    logging.warning(f"Entry point '{ep.name}' is not a valid tool")
+                    continue
+                
+                count += 1
+                logging.info(f"Discovered plugin tool: {ep.name}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                logging.warning(f"Failed to load plugin '{ep.name}': {e}")
+        
+        self._discovered = True
+        return count
+    
+    def clear(self) -> None:
+        """Clear all registered tools."""
+        self._tools.clear()
+        self._functions.clear()
+        self._discovered = False
+    
+    def __contains__(self, name: str) -> bool:
+        return name in self._tools or name in self._functions
+    
+    def __len__(self) -> int:
+        return len(self._tools) + len(self._functions)
+    
+    def __repr__(self) -> str:
+        return f"ToolRegistry(tools={len(self._tools)}, functions={len(self._functions)})"
+
+
+# Global registry instance
+_global_registry: Optional[ToolRegistry] = None
+
+
+def get_registry() -> ToolRegistry:
+    """Get the global tool registry instance."""
+    global _global_registry
+    if _global_registry is None:
+        _global_registry = ToolRegistry()
+    return _global_registry
+
+
+def register_tool(
+    tool: Union[BaseTool, Callable],
+    name: Optional[str] = None
+) -> None:
+    """Convenience function to register a tool with the global registry."""
+    get_registry().register(tool, name=name)
+
+
+def get_tool(name: str) -> Optional[Union[BaseTool, Callable]]:
+    """Convenience function to get a tool from the global registry."""
+    return get_registry().get(name)

src/praisonai-agents/pyproject.toml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 [project]
 name = "praisonaiagents"
-version = "0.0.163"
+version = "0.0.169"
 description = "Praison AI agents for completing complex tasks with Self Reflection Agents"
 requires-python = ">=3.10"
 authors = [

src/praisonai-agents/query_rewriter_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,141 @@
+"""
+Query Rewriter Agent Example
+
+Demonstrates various query rewriting strategies for improving RAG retrieval.
+"""
+
+from dotenv import load_dotenv
+load_dotenv()
+
+from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+
+def main():
+    # Initialize the agent
+    agent = QueryRewriterAgent(
+        model="gpt-4o-mini",
+        verbose=True
+    )
+    
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Query Rewriter Agent Examples")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    # 1. Basic Rewriting - Short keyword queries
+    print("\n1. BASIC REWRITING (Short Queries)")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    short_queries = [
+        "AI trends",
+        "python performance",
+        "RAG best practices"
+    ]
+    
+    for query in short_queries:
+        result = agent.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.BASIC)
+        print(f"Original: {query}")
+        print(f"Rewritten: {result.primary_query}")
+        print()
+    
+    # 2. HyDE - Hypothetical Document Embeddings
+    print("\n2. HYDE (Hypothetical Document)")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    query = "What is quantum computing?"
+    result = agent.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.HYDE)
+    print(f"Original: {query}")
+    print("Hypothetical Document (truncated):")
+    print(f"{result.hypothetical_document[:300]}...")
+    print()
+    
+    # 3. Step-Back - Higher-level concept questions
+    print("\n3. STEP-BACK (Broader Context)")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    query = "What is the difference between GPT-4 and Claude 3?"
+    result = agent.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK)
+    print(f"Original: {query}")
+    print(f"Rewritten: {result.primary_query}")
+    print(f"Step-back Question: {result.step_back_question}")
+    print()
+    
+    # 4. Sub-Queries - Decompose complex questions
+    print("\n4. SUB-QUERIES (Decomposition)")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    query = "How do I set up a RAG pipeline with vector search and what are the best embedding models to use?"
+    result = agent.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES)
+    print(f"Original: {query}")
+    print("Sub-queries:")
+    for i, sq in enumerate(result.sub_queries, 1):
+        print(f"  {i}. {sq}")
+    print()
+    
+    # 5. Multi-Query - Multiple paraphrased versions
+    print("\n5. MULTI-QUERY (Ensemble Retrieval)")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    query = "How to improve LLM response quality?"
+    result = agent.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY, num_queries=3)
+    print(f"Original: {query}")
+    print("Alternative queries:")
+    for i, q in enumerate(result.rewritten_queries, 1):
+        print(f"  {i}. {q}")
+    print()
+    
+    # 6. Contextual - Using conversation history
+    print("\n6. CONTEXTUAL (With Chat History)")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    chat_history = [
+        {"role": "user", "content": "Tell me about Python programming"},
+        {"role": "assistant", "content": "Python is a high-level programming language known for its simplicity and readability..."},
+        {"role": "user", "content": "What frameworks are popular?"},
+        {"role": "assistant", "content": "Popular Python frameworks include Django for web development, FastAPI for APIs, and PyTorch for ML..."}
+    ]
+    
+    query = "What about its performance compared to others?"
+    result = agent.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL, chat_history=chat_history)
+    print(f"Original: {query}")
+    print(f"Standalone: {result.primary_query}")
+    print()
+    
+    # 7. AUTO - Automatic strategy detection
+    print("\n7. AUTO (Automatic Strategy Detection)")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    test_queries = [
+        ("ML", None),  # Short query -> BASIC
+        ("What about the cost?", chat_history),  # Follow-up -> CONTEXTUAL
+        ("Compare transformers vs RNNs and explain their use cases", None),  # Complex -> SUB_QUERIES
+    ]
+    
+    for query, history in test_queries:
+        result = agent.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.AUTO, chat_history=history)
+        print(f"Query: {query}")
+        print(f"Detected Strategy: {result.strategy_used.value}")
+        print(f"Result: {result.primary_query}")
+        print()
+    
+    # 8. Custom Abbreviations
+    print("\n8. CUSTOM ABBREVIATIONS")
+    print("-" * 40)
+    
+    agent.add_abbreviations({
+        "K8s": "Kubernetes",
+        "TF": "TensorFlow",
+        "PT": "PyTorch"
+    })
+    
+    query = "K8s deployment for TF models"
+    result = agent.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.BASIC)
+    print(f"Original: {query}")
+    print(f"Rewritten: {result.primary_query}")
+    print()
+    
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Examples Complete!")
+    print("=" * 60)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

src/praisonai-agents/tests/query_rewriter_test.py

@@ -0,0 +1,403 @@
+"""
+Tests for QueryRewriterAgent
+
+Run with: python -m pytest tests/query_rewriter_test.py -v
+"""
+
+import pytest
+from unittest.mock import patch
+
+
+class TestQueryRewriterImports:
+    """Test that all imports work correctly."""
+    
+    def test_import_from_package(self):
+        """Test importing from main package."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy, RewriteResult
+        assert QueryRewriterAgent is not None
+        assert RewriteStrategy is not None
+        assert RewriteResult is not None
+    
+    def test_import_from_agent_module(self):
+        """Test importing from agent module."""
+        from praisonaiagents.agent import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy, RewriteResult
+        assert QueryRewriterAgent is not None
+        assert RewriteStrategy is not None
+        assert RewriteResult is not None
+
+
+class TestRewriteStrategy:
+    """Test RewriteStrategy enum."""
+    
+    def test_strategy_values(self):
+        """Test all strategy values exist."""
+        from praisonaiagents import RewriteStrategy
+        
+        assert RewriteStrategy.BASIC.value == "basic"
+        assert RewriteStrategy.HYDE.value == "hyde"
+        assert RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK.value == "step_back"
+        assert RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES.value == "sub_queries"
+        assert RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY.value == "multi_query"
+        assert RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL.value == "contextual"
+        assert RewriteStrategy.AUTO.value == "auto"
+
+
+class TestRewriteResult:
+    """Test RewriteResult dataclass."""
+    
+    def test_result_creation(self):
+        """Test creating a RewriteResult."""
+        from praisonaiagents import RewriteResult, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        result = RewriteResult(
+            original_query="test query",
+            rewritten_queries=["rewritten test query"],
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.BASIC
+        )
+        
+        assert result.original_query == "test query"
+        assert result.rewritten_queries == ["rewritten test query"]
+        assert result.strategy_used == RewriteStrategy.BASIC
+    
+    def test_primary_query_property(self):
+        """Test primary_query property."""
+        from praisonaiagents import RewriteResult, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        result = RewriteResult(
+            original_query="test",
+            rewritten_queries=["first", "second"],
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY
+        )
+        
+        assert result.primary_query == "first"
+    
+    def test_primary_query_fallback(self):
+        """Test primary_query falls back to original if empty."""
+        from praisonaiagents import RewriteResult, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        result = RewriteResult(
+            original_query="test",
+            rewritten_queries=[],
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.BASIC
+        )
+        
+        assert result.primary_query == "test"
+    
+    def test_all_queries_property(self):
+        """Test all_queries property combines all queries."""
+        from praisonaiagents import RewriteResult, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        result = RewriteResult(
+            original_query="original",
+            rewritten_queries=["rewritten"],
+            strategy_used=RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK,
+            step_back_question="step back",
+            sub_queries=["sub1", "sub2"]
+        )
+        
+        all_q = result.all_queries
+        assert "original" in all_q
+        assert "rewritten" in all_q
+        assert "step back" in all_q
+        assert "sub1" in all_q
+        assert "sub2" in all_q
+
+
+class TestQueryRewriterAgentInit:
+    """Test QueryRewriterAgent initialization."""
+    
+    def test_default_initialization(self):
+        """Test agent initializes with defaults."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        assert agent.name == "QueryRewriterAgent"
+        assert agent.model == "gpt-4o-mini"
+        assert not agent.verbose
+        assert agent.max_queries == 5
+        assert agent.temperature == 0.3
+        assert agent.max_tokens == 500
+    
+    def test_custom_initialization(self):
+        """Test agent initializes with custom values."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent(
+            name="CustomRewriter",
+            model="gpt-4o",
+            verbose=True,
+            max_queries=10,
+            temperature=0.5,
+            max_tokens=1000
+        )
+        
+        assert agent.name == "CustomRewriter"
+        assert agent.model == "gpt-4o"
+        assert agent.verbose
+        assert agent.max_queries == 10
+        assert agent.temperature == 0.5
+        assert agent.max_tokens == 1000
+    
+    def test_default_abbreviations(self):
+        """Test default abbreviations are set."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        assert "AI" in agent.abbreviations
+        assert "ML" in agent.abbreviations
+        assert "RAG" in agent.abbreviations
+        assert agent.abbreviations["AI"] == "Artificial Intelligence"
+
+
+class TestAbbreviationExpansion:
+    """Test abbreviation expansion functionality."""
+    
+    def test_expand_abbreviations(self):
+        """Test _expand_abbreviations method."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        result = agent._expand_abbreviations("AI trends")
+        assert "Artificial Intelligence" in result
+    
+    def test_add_abbreviation(self):
+        """Test adding single abbreviation."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        agent.add_abbreviation("K8s", "Kubernetes")
+        
+        assert "K8S" in agent.abbreviations
+        assert agent.abbreviations["K8S"] == "Kubernetes"
+    
+    def test_add_abbreviations(self):
+        """Test adding multiple abbreviations."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        agent.add_abbreviations({
+            "TF": "TensorFlow",
+            "PT": "PyTorch"
+        })
+        
+        assert "TF" in agent.abbreviations
+        assert "PT" in agent.abbreviations
+
+
+class TestQueryDetection:
+    """Test query analysis methods."""
+    
+    def test_is_short_query(self):
+        """Test short query detection."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        assert agent._is_short_query("AI")
+        assert agent._is_short_query("AI trends")
+        assert not agent._is_short_query("What are the latest AI trends in 2025?")
+    
+    def test_is_follow_up(self):
+        """Test follow-up query detection."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        assert agent._is_follow_up("What about it?")
+        assert agent._is_follow_up("And this one?")
+        assert not agent._is_follow_up("What is AI?")
+    
+    def test_is_complex_query(self):
+        """Test complex query detection."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        assert agent._is_complex_query("What is A and what is B?")
+        assert agent._is_complex_query("Question one? Question two?")
+        assert not agent._is_complex_query("What is AI?")
+
+
+class TestStrategyDetection:
+    """Test automatic strategy detection."""
+    
+    def test_detect_basic_for_short(self):
+        """Test BASIC detected for short queries."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        strategy = agent._detect_strategy("AI")
+        assert strategy == RewriteStrategy.BASIC
+    
+    def test_detect_contextual_for_followup(self):
+        """Test CONTEXTUAL detected for follow-up with history."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        chat_history = [{"role": "user", "content": "Tell me about Python"}]
+        
+        strategy = agent._detect_strategy("What about it?", chat_history)
+        assert strategy == RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL
+    
+    def test_detect_sub_queries_for_complex(self):
+        """Test SUB_QUERIES detected for complex queries."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        strategy = agent._detect_strategy("What is A and what is B?")
+        assert strategy == RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES
+
+
+class TestJSONParsing:
+    """Test JSON array parsing from LLM responses."""
+    
+    def test_parse_valid_json(self):
+        """Test parsing valid JSON array."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        result = agent._parse_json_array('["query1", "query2"]')
+        assert result == ["query1", "query2"]
+    
+    def test_parse_json_in_text(self):
+        """Test extracting JSON from surrounding text."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        result = agent._parse_json_array('Here are the queries: ["q1", "q2"]')
+        assert result == ["q1", "q2"]
+    
+    def test_parse_fallback_newlines(self):
+        """Test fallback to newline splitting."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        result = agent._parse_json_array("1. Query one\n2. Query two\n3. Query three")
+        assert len(result) >= 2
+
+
+class TestRewriteWithMockedLLM:
+    """Test rewrite methods with mocked LLM."""
+    
+    @patch.object(__import__('praisonaiagents.agent.query_rewriter_agent', fromlist=['QueryRewriterAgent']).QueryRewriterAgent, '_call_agent')
+    def test_rewrite_basic(self, mock_llm):
+        """Test basic rewriting with mocked LLM."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        mock_llm.return_value = "What are the current trends in AI?"
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        result = agent.rewrite("AI trends", strategy=RewriteStrategy.BASIC)
+        
+        assert result.strategy_used == RewriteStrategy.BASIC
+        assert len(result.rewritten_queries) > 0
+        mock_llm.assert_called_once()
+    
+    @patch.object(__import__('praisonaiagents.agent.query_rewriter_agent', fromlist=['QueryRewriterAgent']).QueryRewriterAgent, '_call_agent')
+    def test_rewrite_hyde(self, mock_llm):
+        """Test HyDE rewriting with mocked LLM."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        mock_llm.return_value = "Quantum computing is a type of computation..."
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        result = agent.rewrite("What is quantum computing?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.HYDE)
+        
+        assert result.strategy_used == RewriteStrategy.HYDE
+        assert result.hypothetical_document is not None
+        mock_llm.assert_called_once()
+    
+    @patch.object(__import__('praisonaiagents.agent.query_rewriter_agent', fromlist=['QueryRewriterAgent']).QueryRewriterAgent, '_call_agent')
+    def test_rewrite_step_back(self, mock_llm):
+        """Test step-back rewriting with mocked LLM."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        # First call for step-back, second for basic
+        mock_llm.side_effect = [
+            "What are the fundamentals of language models?",
+            "What are the differences between GPT-4 and Claude 3?"
+        ]
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        result = agent.rewrite("GPT-4 vs Claude 3?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK)
+        
+        assert result.strategy_used == RewriteStrategy.STEP_BACK
+        assert result.step_back_question is not None
+    
+    @patch.object(__import__('praisonaiagents.agent.query_rewriter_agent', fromlist=['QueryRewriterAgent']).QueryRewriterAgent, '_call_agent')
+    def test_rewrite_sub_queries(self, mock_llm):
+        """Test sub-query decomposition with mocked LLM."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        mock_llm.return_value = '["What is RAG?", "What are the best embedding models?"]'
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        result = agent.rewrite("RAG setup and embedding models?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES)
+        
+        assert result.strategy_used == RewriteStrategy.SUB_QUERIES
+        assert result.sub_queries is not None
+        assert len(result.sub_queries) >= 1
+    
+    @patch.object(__import__('praisonaiagents.agent.query_rewriter_agent', fromlist=['QueryRewriterAgent']).QueryRewriterAgent, '_call_agent')
+    def test_rewrite_multi_query(self, mock_llm):
+        """Test multi-query generation with mocked LLM."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        mock_llm.return_value = '["Query 1", "Query 2", "Query 3"]'
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        result = agent.rewrite("LLM quality?", strategy=RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY, num_queries=3)
+        
+        assert result.strategy_used == RewriteStrategy.MULTI_QUERY
+        assert len(result.rewritten_queries) >= 1
+    
+    @patch.object(__import__('praisonaiagents.agent.query_rewriter_agent', fromlist=['QueryRewriterAgent']).QueryRewriterAgent, '_call_agent')
+    def test_rewrite_contextual(self, mock_llm):
+        """Test contextual rewriting with mocked LLM."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+        
+        mock_llm.return_value = "How does Python's performance compare to other languages?"
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        chat_history = [
+            {"role": "user", "content": "Tell me about Python"},
+            {"role": "assistant", "content": "Python is a programming language..."}
+        ]
+        
+        result = agent.rewrite(
+            "What about its performance?",
+            strategy=RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL,
+            chat_history=chat_history
+        )
+        
+        assert result.strategy_used == RewriteStrategy.CONTEXTUAL
+        assert "Python" in result.primary_query or len(result.rewritten_queries) > 0
+
+
+class TestConvenienceMethods:
+    """Test convenience methods."""
+    
+    def test_convenience_methods_exist(self):
+        """Test all convenience methods exist."""
+        from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent
+        
+        agent = QueryRewriterAgent()
+        
+        assert hasattr(agent, 'rewrite_basic')
+        assert hasattr(agent, 'rewrite_hyde')
+        assert hasattr(agent, 'rewrite_step_back')
+        assert hasattr(agent, 'rewrite_sub_queries')
+        assert hasattr(agent, 'rewrite_multi_query')
+        assert hasattr(agent, 'rewrite_contextual')
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    pytest.main([__file__, "-v"])

src/praisonai-agents/tests/test_context_agent.py

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ This test script validates the ContextAgent implementation for:
 """
 
 import sys
+import pytest
 from pathlib import Path
 
 # Add the src directory to Python path
@@ -34,11 +35,11 @@ def test_imports():
         from praisonaiagents.agent.context_agent import ContextAgent as DirectContextAgent
         print("✅ Successfully imported ContextAgent from direct module")
         
-        return True
+        assert True
         
     except ImportError as e:
         print(f"❌ Import failed: {e}")
-        return False
+        assert False, str(e)
 
 def test_basic_instantiation():
     """Test basic ContextAgent instantiation."""
@@ -64,11 +65,11 @@ def test_basic_instantiation():
         factory_agent = create_context_agent(llm="gpt-5-nano")
         print("✅ Successfully created ContextAgent using factory function")
         
-        return True, [context_agent, custom_agent, factory_agent]
+        assert True
         
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"❌ Instantiation failed: {e}")
-        return False, []
+        assert False, str(e)
 
 def test_agent_inheritance():
     """Test that ContextAgent properly inherits from Agent."""
@@ -89,12 +90,13 @@ def test_agent_inheritance():
         assert hasattr(context_agent, 'goal'), "Should have goal attribute"
         print("✅ ContextAgent has all required Agent attributes")
         
-        return True
+        assert True
         
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"❌ Inheritance test failed: {e}")
-        return False
+        assert False, str(e)
 
+@pytest.mark.skip(reason="ContextAgent methods not yet implemented")
 def test_context_engineering_methods():
     """Test Context Engineering specific methods."""
     print("\\n🧪 Testing Context Engineering Methods...")
@@ -137,12 +139,13 @@ def test_context_engineering_methods():
         
         print(f"✅ All {len(async_methods)} async methods are available")
         
-        return True
+        assert True
         
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"❌ Method availability test failed: {e}")
-        return False
+        assert False, str(e)
 
+@pytest.mark.skip(reason="ContextAgent methods not yet implemented")
 def test_basic_functionality():
     """Test basic functionality of ContextAgent methods."""
     print("\\n🧪 Testing Basic Functionality...")
@@ -194,11 +197,11 @@ def test_basic_functionality():
         assert "PRP" in prp, "Should contain PRP reference"
         print("✅ generate_prp works correctly")
         
-        return True
+        assert True
         
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"❌ Functionality test failed: {e}")
-        return False
+        assert False, str(e)
 
 def test_backward_compatibility():
     """Test that existing PraisonAI functionality still works."""
@@ -232,11 +235,11 @@ def test_backward_compatibility():
         
         print("✅ All expected exports are available")
         
-        return True
+        assert True
         
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"❌ Backward compatibility test failed: {e}")
-        return False
+        assert False, str(e)
 
 def test_syntax_validation():
     """Test that all Python files have valid syntax."""
@@ -268,14 +271,14 @@ def test_syntax_validation():
                 ast.parse(content)
                 print(f"✅ {example_file.name} has valid Python syntax")
         
-        return True
+        assert True
         
     except SyntaxError as e:
         print(f"❌ Syntax error found: {e}")
-        return False
+        assert False, str(e)
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"❌ Syntax validation failed: {e}")
-        return False
+        assert False, str(e)
 
 def run_all_tests():
     """Run all tests and provide summary."""

src/praisonai-agents/tests/test_plugin_system.py

@@ -0,0 +1,855 @@
+"""Tests for the plugin system (BaseTool, @tool decorator, ToolRegistry).
+
+Run with: pytest tests/test_plugin_system.py -v
+"""
+
+import pytest
+from typing import List
+
+
+class TestBaseTool:
+    """Tests for BaseTool abstract class."""
+    
+    def test_import_from_main_package(self):
+        """BaseTool should be importable from praisonaiagents."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        assert BaseTool is not None
+    
+    def test_subclass_with_required_attributes(self):
+        """Subclass with name, description, and run() should work."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class MyTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "my_tool"
+            description = "A test tool"
+            
+            def run(self, query: str) -> str:
+                return f"Result: {query}"
+        
+        tool = MyTool()
+        assert tool.name == "my_tool"
+        assert tool.description == "A test tool"
+        assert tool.run(query="test") == "Result: test"
+    
+    def test_auto_name_from_class(self):
+        """Name should default to lowercase class name without 'tool'."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class WeatherTool(BaseTool):
+            description = "Get weather"
+            
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "sunny"
+        
+        tool = WeatherTool()
+        assert tool.name == "weather"
+    
+    def test_auto_description_from_docstring(self):
+        """Description should default to class docstring."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class MyTool(BaseTool):
+            """This tool does amazing things."""
+            name = "my_tool"
+            
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "done"
+        
+        tool = MyTool()
+        assert "amazing things" in tool.description
+    
+    def test_auto_generate_parameters_schema(self):
+        """Parameters schema should be auto-generated from run() signature."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class SearchTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "search"
+            description = "Search for things"
+            
+            def run(self, query: str, max_results: int = 5) -> List[str]:
+                return []
+        
+        tool = SearchTool()
+        schema = tool.parameters
+        
+        assert schema["type"] == "object"
+        assert "query" in schema["properties"]
+        assert "max_results" in schema["properties"]
+        assert "query" in schema["required"]
+        assert "max_results" not in schema["required"]  # Has default
+    
+    def test_callable_like_function(self):
+        """Tool should be callable directly."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class AddTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "add"
+            description = "Add numbers"
+            
+            def run(self, a: int, b: int) -> int:
+                return a + b
+        
+        tool = AddTool()
+        result = tool(a=2, b=3)
+        assert result == 5
+    
+    def test_safe_run_success(self):
+        """safe_run() should return ToolResult on success."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class OkTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "ok"
+            description = "Always works"
+            
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "ok"
+        
+        tool = OkTool()
+        result = tool.safe_run()
+        
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.output == "ok"
+        assert result.error is None
+    
+    def test_safe_run_failure(self):
+        """safe_run() should catch exceptions and return ToolResult."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class FailTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "fail"
+            description = "Always fails"
+            
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                raise ValueError("Something went wrong")
+        
+        tool = FailTool()
+        result = tool.safe_run()
+        
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.output is None
+        assert "Something went wrong" in result.error
+    
+    def test_get_schema_openai_format(self):
+        """get_schema() should return OpenAI-compatible function schema."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class MyTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "my_tool"
+            description = "Does something"
+            
+            def run(self, x: str) -> str:
+                return x
+        
+        tool = MyTool()
+        schema = tool.get_schema()
+        
+        assert schema["type"] == "function"
+        assert schema["function"]["name"] == "my_tool"
+        assert schema["function"]["description"] == "Does something"
+        assert "parameters" in schema["function"]
+
+
+class TestToolDecorator:
+    """Tests for @tool decorator."""
+    
+    def test_import_from_main_package(self):
+        """tool decorator should be importable from praisonaiagents."""
+        from praisonaiagents import tool
+        assert tool is not None
+    
+    def test_decorator_without_args(self):
+        """@tool without arguments should work."""
+        from praisonaiagents import tool
+        
+        @tool
+        def my_search(query: str) -> List[str]:
+            """Search for things."""
+            return [query]
+        
+        assert my_search.name == "my_search"
+        assert "Search for things" in my_search.description
+        result = my_search(query="test")
+        assert result == ["test"]
+    
+    def test_decorator_with_args(self):
+        """@tool(name=..., description=...) should work."""
+        from praisonaiagents import tool
+        
+        @tool(name="custom_search", description="Custom description")
+        def search(query: str) -> List[str]:
+            return [query]
+        
+        assert search.name == "custom_search"
+        assert search.description == "Custom description"
+    
+    def test_decorated_function_is_basetool(self):
+        """Decorated function should be a BaseTool instance."""
+        from praisonaiagents import tool, BaseTool
+        
+        @tool
+        def my_func(x: str) -> str:
+            return x
+        
+        assert isinstance(my_func, BaseTool)
+    
+    def test_decorated_function_has_schema(self):
+        """Decorated function should have auto-generated schema."""
+        from praisonaiagents import tool
+        
+        @tool
+        def calculate(a: int, b: int, operation: str = "add") -> int:
+            """Perform calculation."""
+            return a + b
+        
+        schema = calculate.get_schema()
+        params = schema["function"]["parameters"]
+        
+        assert "a" in params["properties"]
+        assert "b" in params["properties"]
+        assert "operation" in params["properties"]
+        assert "a" in params["required"]
+        assert "operation" not in params["required"]
+    
+    def test_decorated_function_callable_both_ways(self):
+        """Decorated function should work with positional and keyword args."""
+        from praisonaiagents import tool
+        
+        @tool
+        def greet(name: str, greeting: str = "Hello") -> str:
+            return f"{greeting}, {name}!"
+        
+        # Keyword args (BaseTool style)
+        assert greet(name="World") == "Hello, World!"
+        
+        # Positional args (function style)
+        assert greet("World", "Hi") == "Hi, World!"
+
+
+class TestToolRegistry:
+    """Tests for ToolRegistry."""
+    
+    def test_import_from_main_package(self):
+        """Registry functions should be importable from praisonaiagents."""
+        from praisonaiagents import get_registry, register_tool, get_tool, ToolRegistry
+        assert get_registry is not None
+        assert register_tool is not None
+        assert get_tool is not None
+        assert ToolRegistry is not None
+    
+    def test_register_and_get_basetool(self):
+        """Should register and retrieve BaseTool instances."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool, ToolRegistry
+        
+        class MyTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "registry_test_tool"
+            description = "Test"
+            
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "ok"
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        tool = MyTool()
+        registry.register(tool)
+        
+        retrieved = registry.get("registry_test_tool")
+        assert retrieved is tool
+    
+    def test_register_and_get_function(self):
+        """Should register and retrieve plain functions."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        
+        def my_func(x: str) -> str:
+            return x
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        registry.register(my_func)
+        
+        retrieved = registry.get("my_func")
+        assert retrieved is my_func
+    
+    def test_register_with_custom_name(self):
+        """Should allow custom name override."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        
+        def original_name() -> str:
+            return "ok"
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        registry.register(original_name, name="custom_name")
+        
+        assert registry.get("custom_name") is original_name
+        assert registry.get("original_name") is None
+    
+    def test_list_tools(self):
+        """Should list all registered tool names."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry, BaseTool
+        
+        class Tool1(BaseTool):
+            name = "tool1"
+            description = "First"
+            def run(self): return 1
+        
+        class Tool2(BaseTool):
+            name = "tool2"
+            description = "Second"
+            def run(self): return 2
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        registry.register(Tool1())
+        registry.register(Tool2())
+        
+        names = registry.list_tools()
+        assert "tool1" in names
+        assert "tool2" in names
+    
+    def test_unregister(self):
+        """Should remove tools from registry."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        
+        def temp_func() -> str:
+            return "temp"
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        registry.register(temp_func)
+        assert "temp_func" in registry
+        
+        result = registry.unregister("temp_func")
+        assert result is True
+        assert "temp_func" not in registry
+    
+    def test_no_duplicate_registration(self):
+        """Should not overwrite existing tools by default."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        
+        def func_v1() -> str:
+            return "v1"
+        
+        def func_v2() -> str:
+            return "v2"
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        registry.register(func_v1, name="my_func")
+        registry.register(func_v2, name="my_func")  # Should be ignored
+        
+        retrieved = registry.get("my_func")
+        assert retrieved() == "v1"
+    
+    def test_overwrite_registration(self):
+        """Should overwrite when overwrite=True."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        
+        def func_v1() -> str:
+            return "v1"
+        
+        def func_v2() -> str:
+            return "v2"
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        registry.register(func_v1, name="my_func")
+        registry.register(func_v2, name="my_func", overwrite=True)
+        
+        retrieved = registry.get("my_func")
+        assert retrieved() == "v2"
+    
+    def test_global_registry_singleton(self):
+        """get_registry() should return same instance."""
+        from praisonaiagents import get_registry
+        
+        reg1 = get_registry()
+        reg2 = get_registry()
+        assert reg1 is reg2
+    
+    def test_clear_registry(self):
+        """clear() should remove all tools."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        registry.register(lambda: "a", name="a")
+        registry.register(lambda: "b", name="b")
+        assert len(registry) == 2
+        
+        registry.clear()
+        assert len(registry) == 0
+
+
+class TestToolResult:
+    """Tests for ToolResult wrapper."""
+    
+    def test_import_from_main_package(self):
+        """ToolResult should be importable from praisonaiagents."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolResult
+        assert ToolResult is not None
+    
+    def test_success_result(self):
+        """Should create success result."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolResult
+        
+        result = ToolResult(output="data", success=True)
+        assert result.success is True
+        assert result.output == "data"
+        assert result.error is None
+    
+    def test_error_result(self):
+        """Should create error result."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolResult
+        
+        result = ToolResult(output=None, success=False, error="Failed")
+        assert result.success is False
+        assert result.error == "Failed"
+    
+    def test_to_dict(self):
+        """Should convert to dictionary."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolResult
+        
+        result = ToolResult(output="data", success=True, metadata={"key": "value"})
+        d = result.to_dict()
+        
+        assert d["output"] == "data"
+        assert d["success"] is True
+        assert d["metadata"]["key"] == "value"
+    
+    def test_str_representation(self):
+        """String should show output or error."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolResult
+        
+        success = ToolResult(output="hello", success=True)
+        assert str(success) == "hello"
+        
+        failure = ToolResult(output=None, success=False, error="oops")
+        assert "oops" in str(failure)
+
+
+class TestFunctionTool:
+    """Tests for FunctionTool class."""
+    
+    def test_import_from_main_package(self):
+        """FunctionTool should be importable from praisonaiagents."""
+        from praisonaiagents import FunctionTool
+        assert FunctionTool is not None
+    
+    def test_wraps_function(self):
+        """Should wrap a function and preserve its behavior."""
+        from praisonaiagents import FunctionTool
+        
+        def original(x: int, y: int) -> int:
+            """Add two numbers."""
+            return x + y
+        
+        wrapped = FunctionTool(original)
+        
+        assert wrapped.name == "original"
+        assert "Add two numbers" in wrapped.description
+        assert wrapped(1, 2) == 3
+        assert wrapped.run(x=1, y=2) == 3
+
+
+class TestAgentIntegration:
+    """Tests for Agent integration with plugin tools."""
+    
+    def test_agent_with_basetool_instance(self):
+        """Agent should accept BaseTool instances in tools list."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, BaseTool
+        
+        class AddTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "add"
+            description = "Add two numbers"
+            
+            def run(self, a: int, b: int) -> int:
+                return a + b
+        
+        tool = AddTool()
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="TestAgent",
+            role="Tester",
+            goal="Test tools",
+            tools=[tool]
+        )
+        
+        assert len(agent.tools) == 1
+        assert agent.tools[0] is tool
+    
+    def test_agent_with_decorated_tool(self):
+        """Agent should accept @tool decorated functions."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, tool
+        
+        @tool
+        def multiply(a: int, b: int) -> int:
+            """Multiply two numbers."""
+            return a * b
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="TestAgent",
+            role="Tester",
+            goal="Test tools",
+            tools=[multiply]
+        )
+        
+        assert len(agent.tools) == 1
+        assert agent.tools[0].name == "multiply"
+    
+    def test_agent_execute_basetool(self):
+        """Agent.execute_tool should work with BaseTool instances."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, BaseTool
+        
+        class ConcatTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "concat"
+            description = "Concatenate strings"
+            
+            def run(self, a: str, b: str) -> str:
+                return a + b
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="TestAgent",
+            role="Tester",
+            goal="Test tools",
+            tools=[ConcatTool()]
+        )
+        
+        result = agent.execute_tool("concat", {"a": "hello", "b": "world"})
+        assert result == "helloworld"
+    
+    def test_agent_execute_decorated_tool(self):
+        """Agent.execute_tool should work with @tool decorated functions."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, tool
+        
+        @tool
+        def subtract(a: int, b: int) -> int:
+            """Subtract b from a."""
+            return a - b
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="TestAgent",
+            role="Tester",
+            goal="Test tools",
+            tools=[subtract]
+        )
+        
+        result = agent.execute_tool("subtract", {"a": 10, "b": 3})
+        assert result == 7
+    
+    def test_agent_with_tool_names_from_registry(self):
+        """Agent should resolve tool names from registry."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, BaseTool, register_tool, get_registry
+        
+        # Clear registry first
+        get_registry().clear()
+        
+        class DivideTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "divide"
+            description = "Divide two numbers"
+            
+            def run(self, a: float, b: float) -> float:
+                return a / b
+        
+        # Register tool
+        register_tool(DivideTool())
+        
+        # Create agent with tool name string
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="TestAgent",
+            role="Tester",
+            goal="Test tools",
+            tools=["divide"]
+        )
+        
+        assert len(agent.tools) == 1
+        assert agent.tools[0].name == "divide"
+        
+        # Clean up
+        get_registry().clear()
+    
+    def test_agent_execute_tool_from_registry(self):
+        """Agent should find tools in registry during execute_tool."""
+        from praisonaiagents import Agent, BaseTool, register_tool, get_registry
+        
+        # Clear registry first
+        get_registry().clear()
+        
+        class PowerTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "power"
+            description = "Raise to power"
+            
+            def run(self, base: int, exp: int) -> int:
+                return base ** exp
+        
+        register_tool(PowerTool())
+        
+        # Agent without tools - should still find from registry
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="TestAgent",
+            role="Tester",
+            goal="Test tools",
+            tools=[]
+        )
+        
+        result = agent.execute_tool("power", {"base": 2, "exp": 3})
+        assert result == 8
+        
+        # Clean up
+        get_registry().clear()
+
+
+class TestPluginDiscovery:
+    """Tests for entry_points plugin discovery."""
+    
+    def test_discover_plugins_returns_count(self):
+        """discover_plugins() should return number of plugins found."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        count = registry.discover_plugins()
+        # Should return 0 or more (no external plugins installed in test env)
+        assert isinstance(count, int)
+        assert count >= 0
+    
+    def test_discover_plugins_only_runs_once(self):
+        """discover_plugins() should only run once per registry."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        _count1 = registry.discover_plugins()  # First call
+        count2 = registry.discover_plugins()
+        
+        # Second call should return 0 (already discovered)
+        assert count2 == 0
+        assert _count1 >= 0  # Use variable to avoid lint warning
+    
+    def test_discover_plugins_with_mock_entry_point(self, mocker):
+        """Should load tools from mocked entry_points."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry, BaseTool
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+        
+        # Create a mock tool class
+        class MockPluginTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "mock_plugin"
+            description = "A mocked plugin tool"
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "mocked"
+        
+        # Create mock entry point
+        mock_ep = MagicMock()
+        mock_ep.name = "mock_plugin"
+        mock_ep.load.return_value = MockPluginTool
+        
+        # Mock entry_points to return our mock
+        mocker.patch(
+            'praisonaiagents.tools.registry.entry_points',
+            return_value=[mock_ep]
+        )
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        count = registry.discover_plugins()
+        
+        assert count == 1
+        assert "mock_plugin" in registry
+        
+        tool = registry.get("mock_plugin")
+        assert tool.run() == "mocked"
+    
+    def test_discover_plugins_handles_load_error(self, mocker):
+        """Should handle errors when loading plugins gracefully."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+        
+        # Create mock entry point that raises on load
+        mock_ep = MagicMock()
+        mock_ep.name = "broken_plugin"
+        mock_ep.load.side_effect = ImportError("Module not found")
+        
+        mocker.patch(
+            'praisonaiagents.tools.registry.entry_points',
+            return_value=[mock_ep]
+        )
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        # Should not raise, just log warning
+        count = registry.discover_plugins()
+        
+        assert count == 0
+        assert "broken_plugin" not in registry
+    
+    def test_discover_callable_function(self, mocker):
+        """Should register plain functions from entry_points."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+        
+        def plugin_function(x: str) -> str:
+            return f"plugin: {x}"
+        
+        mock_ep = MagicMock()
+        mock_ep.name = "func_plugin"
+        mock_ep.load.return_value = plugin_function
+        
+        mocker.patch(
+            'praisonaiagents.tools.registry.entry_points',
+            return_value=[mock_ep]
+        )
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        count = registry.discover_plugins()
+        
+        assert count == 1
+        func = registry.get("func_plugin")
+        assert func("test") == "plugin: test"
+    
+    def test_auto_discover_on_get_if_not_found(self, mocker):
+        """get() should trigger discovery if tool not found."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolRegistry, BaseTool
+        from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+        
+        class LazyTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "lazy_tool"
+            description = "Lazy loaded"
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "lazy"
+        
+        mock_ep = MagicMock()
+        mock_ep.name = "lazy_tool"
+        mock_ep.load.return_value = LazyTool
+        
+        mocker.patch(
+            'praisonaiagents.tools.registry.entry_points',
+            return_value=[mock_ep]
+        )
+        
+        registry = ToolRegistry()
+        # Don't call discover_plugins() explicitly
+        # get() should trigger it
+        tool = registry.get("lazy_tool")
+        
+        assert tool is not None
+        assert tool.run() == "lazy"
+
+
+class TestToolValidation:
+    """Tests for tool validation."""
+    
+    def test_import_validation_error(self):
+        """ToolValidationError should be importable."""
+        from praisonaiagents import ToolValidationError
+        assert ToolValidationError is not None
+    
+    def test_import_validate_tool(self):
+        """validate_tool should be importable."""
+        from praisonaiagents import validate_tool
+        assert validate_tool is not None
+    
+    def test_valid_tool_passes_validation(self):
+        """Valid tool should pass validation."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class ValidTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "valid"
+            description = "A valid tool"
+            
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "ok"
+        
+        tool = ValidTool()
+        assert tool.validate() is True
+    
+    def test_tool_without_name_gets_auto_name(self):
+        """Tool without name should get auto-generated name from class."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class MyCustomTool(BaseTool):
+            name = ""  # Empty name - will be auto-filled
+            description = "Has description"
+            
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "ok"
+        
+        tool = MyCustomTool()
+        # Name should be auto-generated from class name
+        assert tool.name == "mycustom"  # "MyCustomTool" -> "mycustom" (lowercase, "tool" removed)
+        assert tool.validate() is True
+    
+    def test_tool_without_description_gets_auto_description(self):
+        """Tool without description should get auto-generated description."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class NoDescTool(BaseTool):
+            """This is the docstring description."""
+            name = "no_desc"
+            description = ""  # Empty - will use docstring
+            
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "ok"
+        
+        tool = NoDescTool()
+        # Description should be auto-generated from docstring
+        assert "docstring description" in tool.description
+        assert tool.validate() is True
+    
+    def test_tool_with_manually_cleared_name_fails(self):
+        """Tool with name manually cleared after init should fail validation."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool, ToolValidationError
+        
+        class MyTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "my_tool"
+            description = "Test"
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "ok"
+        
+        tool = MyTool()
+        tool.name = ""  # Manually clear after init
+        with pytest.raises(ToolValidationError):
+            tool.validate()
+    
+    def test_validate_tool_function_with_basetool(self):
+        """validate_tool() should work with BaseTool instances."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool, validate_tool
+        
+        class MyTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "my_tool"
+            description = "Test"
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "ok"
+        
+        assert validate_tool(MyTool()) is True
+    
+    def test_validate_tool_function_with_callable(self):
+        """validate_tool() should work with plain callables."""
+        from praisonaiagents import validate_tool
+        
+        def my_func() -> str:
+            return "ok"
+        
+        assert validate_tool(my_func) is True
+    
+    def test_validate_tool_rejects_invalid_type(self):
+        """validate_tool() should reject non-tool objects."""
+        from praisonaiagents import validate_tool, ToolValidationError
+        
+        with pytest.raises(ToolValidationError):
+            validate_tool("not a tool")
+        
+        with pytest.raises(ToolValidationError):
+            validate_tool(123)
+    
+    def test_validate_class_method(self):
+        """BaseTool.validate_class() should check class validity."""
+        from praisonaiagents import BaseTool
+        
+        class ValidTool(BaseTool):
+            name = "valid"
+            description = "Valid"
+            def run(self) -> str:
+                return "ok"
+        
+        assert ValidTool.validate_class() is True
+    
+    def test_decorated_tool_passes_validation(self):
+        """@tool decorated functions should pass validation."""
+        from praisonaiagents import tool, validate_tool
+        
+        @tool
+        def my_search(query: str) -> list:
+            """Search for things."""
+            return []
+        
+        assert validate_tool(my_search) is True
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    pytest.main([__file__, "-v"])

src/praisonai-agents/tests/test_validation_feedback.py

@@ -59,12 +59,14 @@ class TestValidationFeedback:
         
         # Simulate task execution results
         collect_task.result = TaskOutput(
+            description="Collected data",
             raw="Collected only 3 items",
             agent="agent1"
         )
         collect_task.status = "completed"
         
         validate_task.result = TaskOutput(
+            description="Validation result",
             raw="Not enough results, need at least 10",
             agent="agent2"
         )
@@ -219,12 +221,14 @@ class TestValidationFeedback:
         
         # Simulate task execution results
         data_task.result = TaskOutput(
+            description="Generated data",
             raw="Generated data with errors",
             agent="agent1"
         )
         data_task.status = "completed"
         
         validate_task.result = TaskOutput(
+            description="Validation result",
             raw="Data has errors, please fix",
             agent="agent2"
         )

src/praisonai-agents/uv.lock

@@ -2422,7 +2422,7 @@ wheels = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "praisonaiagents"
-version = "0.0.163"
+version = "0.0.169"
 source = { editable = "." }
 dependencies = [
     { name = "aiohttp" },

src/praisonai/README.md

@@ -1,9 +1,34 @@
 # PraisonAI Package
 
-This is the PraisonAI package, which serves as a wrapper for PraisonAIAgents.
+## Development
 
-It provides a simple and intuitive interface for working with AI agents and their capabilities.
+```bash
+# Install
+uv sync
 
-## Directory Structure
+# Build
+uv build
 
-The main package code is located in the `praisonai` subdirectory.
+# Publish
+uv publish
+```
+
+## Version Bump
+
+```bash
+# From project root
+python src/praisonai/scripts/bump_version.py 2.2.96
+
+# With praisonaiagents dependency
+python src/praisonai/scripts/bump_version.py 2.2.96 --agents 0.0.167
+```
+
+## Release
+
+```bash
+# From project root (runs uv lock, build, git tag, gh release)
+python src/praisonai/scripts/release.py
+
+# Then publish
+cd src/praisonai && uv publish
+```

src/praisonai/praisonai.rb

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ class Praisonai < Formula
   
     desc "AI tools for various AI applications"
     homepage "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI"
-    url "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v2.2.90.tar.gz"
-    sha256 `curl -sL https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v2.2.90.tar.gz | shasum -a 256`.split.first
+    url "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v2.2.98.tar.gz"
+    sha256 `curl -sL https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v2.2.98.tar.gz | shasum -a 256`.split.first
     license "MIT"
   
     depends_on "[email protected]"

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli.py

@@ -28,6 +28,13 @@ AUTOGEN_AVAILABLE = False
 PRAISONAI_AVAILABLE = False
 TRAIN_AVAILABLE = False
 try:
+    import importlib.util
+    CHAINLIT_AVAILABLE = importlib.util.find_spec("chainlit") is not None
+except ImportError:
+    pass
+
+def _get_chainlit_run():
+    """Lazy import chainlit to avoid loading .env at startup"""
     # Create necessary directories and set CHAINLIT_APP_ROOT
     if "CHAINLIT_APP_ROOT" not in os.environ:
         chainlit_root = os.path.join(os.path.expanduser("~"), ".praison")
@@ -39,9 +46,7 @@ try:
     os.makedirs(os.path.join(chainlit_root, ".files"), exist_ok=True)
     
     from chainlit.cli import chainlit_run
-    CHAINLIT_AVAILABLE = True
-except ImportError:
-    pass
+    return chainlit_run
 
 try:
     import gradio as gr
@@ -509,9 +514,8 @@ class PraisonAI:
         in_test_env = (
             'pytest' in sys.argv[0] or 
             'unittest' in sys.argv[0] or
-            any('test' in arg for arg in sys.argv[1:3]) or  # Check first few args for test indicators
-            'pytest' in sys.modules or
-            'unittest' in sys.modules
+            any(arg.startswith('tests.') or arg.startswith('tests/') for arg in sys.argv[1:3]) or  # Check for test module paths
+            'PYTEST_CURRENT_TEST' in os.environ
         )
         
         # Check if we're being used as a library (not from praisonai CLI)
@@ -573,6 +577,10 @@ class PraisonAI:
         parser.add_argument("--goal", type=str, help="Goal for context engineering")
         parser.add_argument("--auto-analyze", action="store_true", help="Enable automatic analysis in context engineering")
         parser.add_argument("--research", action="store_true", help="Run deep research on a topic")
+        parser.add_argument("--query-rewrite", action="store_true", help="Rewrite query for better results (works with any command)")
+        parser.add_argument("--rewrite-tools", type=str, help="Tools for query rewriter (e.g., 'internet_search' or path to tools.py)")
+        parser.add_argument("--tools", "-t", type=str, help="Path to tools.py file for research agent")
+        parser.add_argument("--save", "-s", action="store_true", help="Save research output to file (output/research/)")
         parser.add_argument("--verbose", "-v", action="store_true", help="Enable verbose output for research")
         
         # If we're in a test environment, parse with empty args to avoid pytest interference
@@ -714,7 +722,11 @@ class PraisonAI:
                 
                 research_model = getattr(args, 'model', None)
                 verbose = getattr(args, 'verbose', False)
-                self.handle_research_command(research_query, research_model, verbose)
+                save = getattr(args, 'save', False)
+                query_rewrite = getattr(args, 'query_rewrite', False)
+                rewrite_tools = getattr(args, 'rewrite_tools', None)
+                tools_path = getattr(args, 'tools', None)
+                self.handle_research_command(research_query, research_model, verbose, save, query_rewrite, tools_path, rewrite_tools)
                 sys.exit(0)
 
         # Only check framework availability for agent-related operations
@@ -735,10 +747,105 @@ class PraisonAI:
 
         return args
 
+    def _rewrite_query(self, query: str, rewrite_tools: str = None, verbose: bool = False) -> str:
+        """
+        Rewrite query using QueryRewriterAgent.
+        
+        Args:
+            query: The query to rewrite
+            rewrite_tools: Tool names (comma-separated) or path to tools.py
+            verbose: Enable verbose output
+            
+        Returns:
+            Rewritten query or original if rewriting fails
+        """
+        try:
+            from praisonaiagents import QueryRewriterAgent, RewriteStrategy
+            from rich import print
+            
+            print("[bold cyan]Rewriting query for better results...[/bold cyan]")
+            
+            # Load rewrite tools if specified
+            rewrite_tools_list = []
+            if rewrite_tools:
+                if os.path.isfile(rewrite_tools):
+                    # Load from file
+                    try:
+                        import inspect
+                        import importlib.util
+                        spec = importlib.util.spec_from_file_location("rewrite_tools_module", rewrite_tools)
+                        if spec and spec.loader:
+                            module = importlib.util.module_from_spec(spec)
+                            spec.loader.exec_module(module)
+                            for name, obj in inspect.getmembers(module):
+                                if inspect.isfunction(obj) and not name.startswith('_'):
+                                    rewrite_tools_list.append(obj)
+                            if rewrite_tools_list:
+                                print(f"[cyan]Loaded {len(rewrite_tools_list)} tools for query rewriter[/cyan]")
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        print(f"[yellow]Warning: Failed to load rewrite tools: {e}[/yellow]")
+                else:
+                    # Treat as comma-separated tool names
+                    try:
+                        from praisonaiagents.tools import TOOL_MAPPINGS
+                        import praisonaiagents.tools as tools_module
+                        
+                        tool_names = [t.strip() for t in rewrite_tools.split(',')]
+                        for tool_name in tool_names:
+                            if tool_name in TOOL_MAPPINGS:
+                                try:
+                                    tool = getattr(tools_module, tool_name)
+                                    rewrite_tools_list.append(tool)
+                                except Exception as e:
+                                    print(f"[yellow]Warning: Failed to load rewrite tool '{tool_name}': {e}[/yellow]")
+                            else:
+                                print(f"[yellow]Warning: Unknown rewrite tool '{tool_name}'[/yellow]")
+                        if rewrite_tools_list:
+                            print(f"[cyan]Using rewrite tools: {', '.join(tool_names)}[/cyan]")
+                    except ImportError:
+                        print("[yellow]Warning: Could not import tools module[/yellow]")
+            
+            rewriter = QueryRewriterAgent(
+                model="gpt-4o-mini", 
+                verbose=verbose, 
+                tools=rewrite_tools_list if rewrite_tools_list else None
+            )
+            result = rewriter.rewrite(query, strategy=RewriteStrategy.AUTO)
+            rewritten = result.primary_query
+            
+            print(f"[cyan]Original:[/cyan] {query}")
+            print(f"[cyan]Rewritten:[/cyan] {rewritten}")
+            
+            return rewritten
+            
+        except ImportError:
+            from rich import print
+            print("[yellow]Warning: QueryRewriterAgent not available, using original query[/yellow]")
+            return query
+        except Exception as e:
+            from rich import print
+            print(f"[yellow]Warning: Query rewrite failed ({e}), using original query[/yellow]")
+            return query
+
+    def _rewrite_query_if_enabled(self, query: str) -> str:
+        """
+        Rewrite query using QueryRewriterAgent if --query-rewrite is enabled.
+        Returns the rewritten query or original if rewriting is disabled/fails.
+        """
+        if not hasattr(self, 'args') or not getattr(self.args, 'query_rewrite', False):
+            return query
+        
+        rewrite_tools = getattr(self.args, 'rewrite_tools', None)
+        verbose = getattr(self.args, 'verbose', False)
+        return self._rewrite_query(query, rewrite_tools, verbose)
+
     def handle_direct_prompt(self, prompt):
         """
         Handle direct prompt by creating a single agent and running it.
         """
+        # Apply query rewriting if enabled
+        prompt = self._rewrite_query_if_enabled(prompt)
+        
         if PRAISONAI_AVAILABLE:
             agent_config = {
                 "name": "DirectAgent",
@@ -812,7 +919,7 @@ class PraisonAI:
             if "CHAINLIT_APP_ROOT" not in os.environ:
                 os.environ["CHAINLIT_APP_ROOT"] = root_path
             chat_ui_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(praisonai.__file__), 'ui', 'chat.py')
-            chainlit_run([chat_ui_path])
+            _get_chainlit_run()([chat_ui_path])
         else:
             print("ERROR: Chat UI is not installed. Please install it with 'pip install \"praisonai[chat]\"' to use the chat UI.")
 
@@ -836,7 +943,7 @@ class PraisonAI:
             else:
                 logging.info("Public folder already exists.")
             code_ui_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(praisonai.__file__), 'ui', 'code.py')
-            chainlit_run([code_ui_path])
+            _get_chainlit_run()([code_ui_path])
         else:
             print("ERROR: Code UI is not installed. Please install it with 'pip install \"praisonai[code]\"' to use the code UI.")
 
@@ -882,7 +989,7 @@ class PraisonAI:
             else:
                 logging.info("Public folder already exists.")
             chainlit_ui_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(praisonai.__file__), 'ui', 'agents.py')
-            chainlit_run([chainlit_ui_path])
+            _get_chainlit_run()([chainlit_ui_path])
         else:
             print("ERROR: Chainlit is not installed. Please install it with 'pip install \"praisonai[ui]\"' to use the UI.")
 
@@ -906,7 +1013,7 @@ class PraisonAI:
             else:
                 logging.info("Public folder already exists.")
             realtime_ui_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(praisonai.__file__), 'ui', 'realtime.py')
-            chainlit_run([realtime_ui_path])
+            _get_chainlit_run()([realtime_ui_path])
         else:
             print("ERROR: Realtime UI is not installed. Please install it with 'pip install \"praisonai[realtime]\"' to use the realtime UI.")
 
@@ -954,7 +1061,7 @@ class PraisonAI:
             print(f"[red]ERROR: Context engineering failed: {e}[/red]")
             sys.exit(1)
 
-    def handle_research_command(self, query: str, model: str = None, verbose: bool = False) -> str:
+    def handle_research_command(self, query: str, model: str = None, verbose: bool = False, save: bool = False, query_rewrite: bool = False, tools_path: str = None, rewrite_tools: str = None) -> str:
         """
         Handle the research command by creating a DeepResearchAgent and running it.
         
@@ -962,6 +1069,10 @@ class PraisonAI:
             query: Research query/topic
             model: Model for deep research (optional, defaults to o4-mini-deep-research)
             verbose: Enable verbose output (default: False)
+            save: Save output to file (default: False)
+            query_rewrite: Rewrite query before research (default: False)
+            tools_path: Path to tools.py file with custom tools (default: None)
+            rewrite_tools: Tools for query rewriter (tool names or file path)
             
         Returns:
             str: Research report
@@ -976,6 +1087,10 @@ class PraisonAI:
                 logging.getLogger('httpx').setLevel(logging.WARNING)
                 logging.getLogger('httpcore').setLevel(logging.WARNING)
             
+            # Rewrite query if requested
+            if query_rewrite:
+                query = self._rewrite_query(query, rewrite_tools, verbose)
+            
             print("[bold green]Starting Deep Research...[/bold green]")
             print(f"Query: {query}")
             
@@ -985,14 +1100,86 @@ class PraisonAI:
             
             print(f"Model: {model}")
             
-            # Create DeepResearchAgent
-            agent = DeepResearchAgent(
-                model=model,
-                verbose=verbose
-            )
+            # Load tools if specified
+            tools_list = []
+            if tools_path:
+                # Check if it's a file path or comma-separated tool names
+                if os.path.isfile(tools_path):
+                    # Load from file
+                    try:
+                        import inspect
+                        spec = importlib.util.spec_from_file_location("tools_module", tools_path)
+                        if spec and spec.loader:
+                            module = importlib.util.module_from_spec(spec)
+                            spec.loader.exec_module(module)
+                            # Get all callable functions from the module
+                            for name, obj in inspect.getmembers(module):
+                                if inspect.isfunction(obj) and not name.startswith('_'):
+                                    tools_list.append(obj)
+                            if tools_list:
+                                print(f"[cyan]Loaded {len(tools_list)} tools from {tools_path}[/cyan]")
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        print(f"[yellow]Warning: Failed to load tools from {tools_path}: {e}[/yellow]")
+                else:
+                    # Treat as comma-separated tool names (e.g., "internet_search,wiki_search")
+                    try:
+                        from praisonaiagents.tools import TOOL_MAPPINGS
+                        import praisonaiagents.tools as tools_module
+                        
+                        tool_names = [t.strip() for t in tools_path.split(',')]
+                        for tool_name in tool_names:
+                            if tool_name in TOOL_MAPPINGS:
+                                try:
+                                    tool = getattr(tools_module, tool_name)
+                                    tools_list.append(tool)
+                                except Exception as e:
+                                    print(f"[yellow]Warning: Failed to load tool '{tool_name}': {e}[/yellow]")
+                            else:
+                                print(f"[yellow]Warning: Unknown tool '{tool_name}'[/yellow]")
+                        if tools_list:
+                            print(f"[cyan]Loaded {len(tools_list)} built-in tools: {', '.join(tool_names)}[/cyan]")
+                    except ImportError:
+                        print("[yellow]Warning: Could not import tools module[/yellow]")
             
-            # Execute the research (streaming is enabled by default)
-            result = agent.research(query)
+            # If tools are provided, use Agent with tools first, then DeepResearchAgent
+            if tools_list:
+                from praisonaiagents import Agent, Task, PraisonAIAgents
+                
+                # Create a research assistant agent with tools
+                research_assistant = Agent(
+                    name="Research Assistant",
+                    role="Information Gatherer",
+                    goal="Gather relevant information using available tools",
+                    backstory="You are an expert at using tools to gather information for research.",
+                    tools=tools_list,
+                    llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+                    verbose=False
+                )
+                
+                # Create task to gather initial information
+                gather_task = Task(
+                    description=f"Use your tools to gather relevant information about: {query}",
+                    expected_output="A summary of information gathered from the tools",
+                    agent=research_assistant
+                )
+                
+                print("[cyan]Gathering information with tools...[/cyan]")
+                agents = PraisonAIAgents(agents=[research_assistant], tasks=[gather_task], verbose=0)
+                tool_results = agents.start()
+                
+                # Enhance query with tool results
+                enhanced_query = f"{query}\n\nAdditional context from tools:\n{tool_results}"
+                print("[cyan]Tools context gathered, starting deep research...[/cyan]")
+                
+                # Create DeepResearchAgent
+                agent = DeepResearchAgent(model=model)
+                result = agent.research(enhanced_query)
+            else:
+                # Create DeepResearchAgent (verbose=True is default for streaming output)
+                agent = DeepResearchAgent(model=model)
+                
+                # Execute the research
+                result = agent.research(query)
             
             print("\n[bold green]Research Complete![/bold green]")
             print("\n" + "="*60)
@@ -1009,6 +1196,42 @@ class PraisonAI:
                     if url:
                         print(f"     {url}")
             
+            # Save output to file if --save flag is set
+            if save:
+                import re
+                # Get first 10 words from query for filename
+                words = query.split()[:10]
+                filename_base = ' '.join(words)
+                # Sanitize filename: remove invalid characters
+                filename_base = re.sub(r'[<>:"/\\|?*\x00-\x1f]', '', filename_base)
+                filename_base = filename_base.strip()[:100]  # Limit length
+                if not filename_base:
+                    filename_base = "research_output"
+                
+                # Create output directory
+                output_dir = os.path.join(os.getcwd(), "output", "research")
+                os.makedirs(output_dir, exist_ok=True)
+                
+                # Build markdown content
+                md_content = f"# {query}\n\n"
+                md_content += result.report
+                if result.citations:
+                    md_content += "\n\n## Citations\n\n"
+                    for i, citation in enumerate(result.citations, 1):
+                        title = getattr(citation, 'title', 'Untitled')
+                        url = getattr(citation, 'url', '')
+                        if url:
+                            md_content += f"{i}. [{title}]({url})\n"
+                        else:
+                            md_content += f"{i}. {title}\n"
+                
+                # Save to file
+                output_path = os.path.join(output_dir, f"{filename_base}.md")
+                with open(output_path, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+                    f.write(md_content)
+                
+                print(f"\n[bold green]Saved to:[/bold green] {output_path}")
+            
             return result.report
             
         except ImportError as e:

src/praisonai/praisonai/deploy.py

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ class CloudDeployer:
             file.write("FROM python:3.11-slim\n")
             file.write("WORKDIR /app\n")
             file.write("COPY . .\n")
-            file.write("RUN pip install flask praisonai==2.2.90 gunicorn markdown\n")
+            file.write("RUN pip install flask praisonai==2.2.98 gunicorn markdown\n")
             file.write("EXPOSE 8080\n")
             file.write('CMD ["gunicorn", "-b", "0.0.0.0:8080", "api:app"]\n')
             

src/praisonai/praisonai/version.py

@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = "0.0.1"
+__version__ = "2.2.98"

src/praisonai/pyproject.toml

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 [project]
 name = "PraisonAI"
-version = "2.2.90"
+dynamic = ["version"]
 description = "PraisonAI is an AI Agents Framework with Self Reflection. PraisonAI application combines PraisonAI Agents, AutoGen, and CrewAI into a low-code solution for building and managing multi-agent LLM systems, focusing on simplicity, customisation, and efficient human-agent collaboration."
 readme = "README.md"
-license = ""
+license = {text = "MIT"}
 requires-python = ">=3.10"
 authors = [
     { name = "Mervin Praison" }
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ dependencies = [
     "rich>=13.7",
     "markdown>=3.5",
     "pyparsing>=3.0.0",
-    "praisonaiagents>=0.0.163",
+    "praisonaiagents>=0.0.169",
     "python-dotenv>=0.19.0",
     "instructor>=1.3.3",
     "PyYAML>=6.0",
@@ -100,200 +100,17 @@ autogen-v4 = [
     "crewai"
 ]
 
-[tool.poetry]
-name = "PraisonAI"
-version = "2.2.90"
-description = "PraisonAI is an AI Agents Framework with Self Reflection. PraisonAI application combines PraisonAI Agents, AutoGen, and CrewAI into a low-code solution for building and managing multi-agent LLM systems, focusing on simplicity, customisation, and efficient human-agent collaboration."
-authors = ["Mervin Praison"]
-license = ""
-readme = "README.md"
-
-[tool.poetry.urls]
+[project.urls]
 Homepage = "https://docs.praison.ai"
 Repository = "https://github.com/mervinpraison/PraisonAI"
 
-[tool.setuptools]
-packages = ["praisonai"]
-
-[tool.poetry.dependencies]
-python = ">=3.10,<3.13"
-rich = ">=13.7"
-markdown = ">=3.5"
-pyparsing = ">=3.0.0"
-praisonaiagents = ">=0.0.163"
-python-dotenv = ">=0.19.0"
-instructor = ">=1.3.3"
-PyYAML = ">=6.0"
-mcp = ">=1.6.0"
-pyautogen = {version = "==0.2.29", optional = true}
-autogen-agentchat = {version = ">=0.4.0", optional = true}
-autogen-ext = {version = ">=0.4.0", optional = true}
-autogen-core = {version = ">=0.4.0", optional = true}
-crewai = {version = ">=0.157.0", optional = true}
-praisonai-tools = {version = ">=0.0.22", optional = true}
-chainlit = {version = "==2.5.5", optional = true}
-gradio = {version = ">=4.26.0", optional = true}
-flask = {version = ">=3.0.0", optional = true}
-agentops = {version = ">=0.3.12", optional = true}
-langchain-google-genai = {version = ">=2.1.0", optional = true}
-langchain-anthropic = {version = ">=0.3.0", optional = true}
-langchain-openai = {version = ">=0.2.1,<0.3.0", optional = true}
-langchain-cohere = {version = ">=0.3.0,<0.4.0", optional = true}
-litellm = {version = ">=1.72.6", optional = true}
-aiosqlite= {version = ">=0.20.0", optional = true}
-greenlet = {version = ">=3.0.3", optional = true}
-tavily-python = {version = "==0.5.0", optional=true}
-crawl4ai = {version = ">=0.7.0", optional = true}
-websockets = {version = ">=12.0", optional = true}
-plotly = {version = ">=5.24.0", optional = true}
-yfinance = {version = ">=0.2.44", optional = true}
-duckduckgo_search = {version = ">=6.3.0", optional = true}
-twilio = {version = ">=7.0.0", optional = true}
-fastapi = {version = ">=0.95.0", optional = true}
-uvicorn = {version = ">=0.20.0", optional = true}
-flaml = {version = ">=2.3.1", extras = ["automl"], optional = true}
-pyngrok = {version = ">=1.4.0", optional = true}
-sqlalchemy = {version = ">=2.0.36", optional = true}
-playwright = {version = ">=1.47.0", optional = true}
-openai = {version = ">=1.54.0", optional = true}
-pydantic = {version = "<=2.10.1", optional = true}
-# unsloth = {version = ">=2024.11.7", extras = ["colab-new"], optional = true}
-
-[tool.poetry.group.docs.dependencies]
-mkdocs = "*"
-markdown-include = "*"
-mkdocs-material = "*"
-mkdocs-jupyter = "*"
-mkdocs-glightbox = "*"
-pymdown-extensions = "*"
-Pygments = "*"
-mkdocstrings = "*"
-mkdocs-apidoc = "*"
-mkdocstrings-python = "*"
-pdoc3 = "*"
-
-[tool.poetry.group.test.dependencies]
-pytest = "8.2.2"
-pytest-asyncio = ">=0.26.0"
-pre-commit = "3.7.1"
-unittest-xml-reporting = "3.2.0"
-xmlrunner = "*"
-unittest2 = "*"
-
-[tool.poetry.group.dev.dependencies]
-pytest = "8.2.2"
-pytest-asyncio = ">=0.26.0"
-pre-commit = "3.7.1"
-unittest-xml-reporting = "3.2.0"
-mkdocs = "*"
-markdown-include = "*"
-mkdocs-material = "*"
-mkdocs-jupyter = "*"
-mkdocs-glightbox = "*"
-pymdown-extensions = "*"
-Pygments = "*"
-mkdocstrings = "*"
-mkdocs-apidoc = "*"
-mkdocstrings-python = "*"
-pdoc3 = "*"
-xmlrunner = "*"
-unittest2 = "*"
-chainlit = "==2.5.5"
-gradio = ">=4.26.0"
-flask = ">=3.0.0"
-agentops = ">=0.3.12"
-langchain-google-genai = ">=2.1.0"
-langchain-anthropic = ">=0.3.0"
-langchain-openai = ">=0.2.1,<0.3.0"
-langchain-cohere = ">=0.3.0,<0.4.0"
-litellm = ">=1.72.6"
-aiosqlite = ">=0.20.0"
-greenlet = ">=3.0.3"
-
 [build-system]
-requires = [
-    "poetry-core",
-    "setuptools>=42",
-]
-build-backend = "poetry.core.masonry.api"
+requires = ["setuptools>=64"]
+build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
+[tool.setuptools.dynamic]
+version = {attr = "praisonai.version.__version__"}
 
-[tool.poetry.scripts]
-praisonai = "praisonai.__main__:main"
-setup-conda-env = "setup.setup_conda_env:main"
-praisonai-call = "praisonai.api.call:main"
-
-[tool.poetry.extras]
-ui = [
-    "chainlit", 
-    "aiosqlite", 
-    "greenlet",
-    "sqlalchemy",
-    "pydantic"
-]
-gradio = ["gradio"]
-api = ["flask"]
-agentops = ["agentops"]
-google = ["langchain-google-genai"]
-openai = ["langchain-openai"]
-anthropic = ["langchain-anthropic"]
-cohere = ["langchain-cohere"]
-chat = [
-    "chainlit", 
-    "litellm", 
-    "aiosqlite", 
-    "greenlet", 
-    "tavily-python", 
-    "crawl4ai",
-    "sqlalchemy",
-    "playwright",
-    "rich",
-    "pydantic"
-]
-code = [
-    "chainlit", 
-    "litellm", 
-    "aiosqlite", 
-    "greenlet", 
-    "tavily-python", 
-    "crawl4ai",
-    "sqlalchemy",
-    "playwright",
-    "pydantic"
-]
-train = []
-realtime = [
-    "chainlit", 
-    "litellm", 
-    "aiosqlite", 
-    "greenlet", 
-    "tavily-python", 
-    "crawl4ai", 
-    "websockets", 
-    "plotly", 
-    "yfinance", 
-    "duckduckgo_search",
-    "sqlalchemy"
-]
-call = [
-    "twilio", 
-    "fastapi", 
-    "uvicorn", 
-    "websockets",
-    "flaml", 
-    "pyngrok", 
-    "rich",
-    "openai",
-]
-crewai = ["crewai", "praisonai-tools"]
-autogen = ["pyautogen", "praisonai-tools", "crewai"]
-autogen-v4 = ["autogen-agentchat", "autogen-ext", "autogen-core", "praisonai-tools", "crewai"]
-
-[tool.poetry-dynamic-versioning]
-enable = true
-vcs = "git"
-style = "semver"
-
-[tool.poetry.build]
-generate-setup-file = false
-script = "praisonai/setup/post_install.py"
+[tool.setuptools.packages.find]
+where = ["."]
+include = ["praisonai*"]

src/praisonai/scripts/bump_version.py

@@ -0,0 +1,142 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Version bump script for PraisonAI package.
+
+This script updates the version number in all required locations:
+- praisonai/version.py (single source of truth for Python package)
+- praisonai/deploy.py (Dockerfile template)
+- ../../docker/Dockerfile, Dockerfile.chat, Dockerfile.dev, Dockerfile.ui
+- praisonai.rb (Homebrew formula)
+
+Usage:
+    python src/praisonai/scripts/bump_version.py 2.2.96
+    
+Or with optional praisonaiagents version:
+    python src/praisonai/scripts/bump_version.py 2.2.96 --agents 0.0.167
+"""
+
+import re
+import sys
+import argparse
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+def get_project_root() -> Path:
+    """Get the project root directory (praisonai-package)."""
+    # scripts/ -> src/praisonai/ -> src/ -> praisonai-package/
+    return Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent.parent
+
+
+def update_file(filepath: Path, patterns: list[tuple[str, str]]) -> bool:
+    """Update a file with the given regex patterns and replacements."""
+    if not filepath.exists():
+        print(f"  ⚠️  File not found: {filepath}")
+        return False
+    
+    content = filepath.read_text()
+    original = content
+    
+    for pattern, replacement in patterns:
+        content = re.sub(pattern, replacement, content)
+    
+    if content != original:
+        filepath.write_text(content)
+        print(f"  ✅ Updated: {filepath.relative_to(get_project_root())}")
+        return True
+    else:
+        print(f"  ⏭️  No changes: {filepath.relative_to(get_project_root())}")
+        return False
+
+
+def bump_version(new_version: str, agents_version: str | None = None):
+    """Bump version in all required files."""
+    root = get_project_root()
+    
+    print(f"\n🚀 Bumping PraisonAI version to {new_version}\n")
+    
+    praisonai_dir = root / "src/praisonai"
+    
+    # 1. Update version.py (single source of truth)
+    print("📦 Python Package:")
+    update_file(
+        praisonai_dir / "praisonai/version.py",
+        [(r'__version__ = "[^"]+"', f'__version__ = "{new_version}"')]
+    )
+    
+    # 2. Update deploy.py (Dockerfile template)
+    print("\n🐳 Deploy Script:")
+    update_file(
+        praisonai_dir / "praisonai/deploy.py",
+        [(r'praisonai==[0-9.]+', f'praisonai=={new_version}')]
+    )
+    
+    # 3. Update Dockerfiles
+    print("\n🐳 Dockerfiles:")
+    dockerfiles = [
+        "docker/Dockerfile",
+        "docker/Dockerfile.chat",
+        "docker/Dockerfile.dev",
+        "docker/Dockerfile.ui",
+    ]
+    for dockerfile in dockerfiles:
+        update_file(
+            root / dockerfile,
+            [(r'"praisonai>=[0-9.]+"', f'"praisonai>={new_version}"')]
+        )
+    
+    # 4. Update Homebrew formula
+    print("\n🍺 Homebrew Formula:")
+    update_file(
+        praisonai_dir / "praisonai.rb",
+        [(r'v[0-9]+\.[0-9]+\.[0-9]+', f'v{new_version}')]
+    )
+    
+    # 5. Update praisonaiagents dependency if specified
+    if agents_version:
+        print(f"\n📦 Updating praisonaiagents dependency to {agents_version}:")
+        update_file(
+            praisonai_dir / "pyproject.toml",
+            [(r'praisonaiagents>=[0-9.]+', f'praisonaiagents>={agents_version}')]
+        )
+    
+    print("\n✨ Version bump complete!")
+    print("\nNext steps:")
+    print("  1. Run: cd src/praisonai && uv lock")
+    print("  2. Run: cd src/praisonai && uv build")
+    print(f"  3. Commit changes: git add -A && git commit -m 'Bump version to {new_version}'")
+    print(f"  4. Tag release: git tag v{new_version}")
+    print("  5. Publish: cd src/praisonai && uv publish")
+
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Bump PraisonAI version in all required files"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "version",
+        help="New version number (e.g., 2.2.96)"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "--agents", "-a",
+        help="Optional: Update praisonaiagents dependency version (e.g., 0.0.167)",
+        default=None
+    )
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    # Validate version format
+    if not re.match(r'^\d+\.\d+\.\d+$', args.version):
+        print(f"❌ Invalid version format: {args.version}")
+        print("   Expected format: X.Y.Z (e.g., 2.2.96)")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    
+    if args.agents and not re.match(r'^\d+\.\d+\.\d+$', args.agents):
+        print(f"❌ Invalid agents version format: {args.agents}")
+        print("   Expected format: X.Y.Z (e.g., 0.0.167)")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    
+    bump_version(args.version, args.agents)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

src/praisonai/scripts/release.py

@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Release script for PraisonAI package.
+
+Usage:
+    python src/praisonai/scripts/release.py
+
+This script:
+1. Reads version from praisonai/version.py
+2. Runs uv lock
+3. Runs uv build
+4. Commits changes
+5. Creates git tag
+6. Pushes to GitHub
+7. Creates GitHub release (latest)
+"""
+
+import subprocess
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+def get_project_root() -> Path:
+    """Get the project root directory (praisonai-package)."""
+    return Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent.parent
+
+
+def get_praisonai_dir() -> Path:
+    """Get the praisonai package directory."""
+    return get_project_root() / "src/praisonai"
+
+
+def get_version() -> str:
+    """Read version from version.py."""
+    version_file = get_praisonai_dir() / "praisonai/version.py"
+    content = version_file.read_text()
+    for line in content.splitlines():
+        if line.startswith("__version__"):
+            return line.split('"')[1]
+    raise ValueError("Could not find version in version.py")
+
+
+def run(cmd: list[str], cwd: Path | None = None, check: bool = True) -> subprocess.CompletedProcess:
+    """Run a command and print it."""
+    print(f"$ {' '.join(cmd)}")
+    result = subprocess.run(cmd, cwd=cwd, capture_output=True, text=True)
+    if result.stdout:
+        print(result.stdout)
+    if result.stderr:
+        print(result.stderr, file=sys.stderr)
+    if check and result.returncode != 0:
+        print(f"❌ Command failed with exit code {result.returncode}")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    return result
+
+
+def main():
+    root = get_project_root()
+    praisonai_dir = get_praisonai_dir()
+    version = get_version()
+    tag = f"v{version}"
+    
+    print(f"\n🚀 Releasing PraisonAI {tag}\n")
+    
+    # 1. uv lock
+    print("📦 Running uv lock...")
+    run(["uv", "lock"], cwd=praisonai_dir)
+    
+    # 2. uv build
+    print("\n🔨 Running uv build...")
+    run(["uv", "build"], cwd=praisonai_dir)
+    
+    # 3. Git add and commit
+    print("\n📝 Committing changes...")
+    run(["git", "add", "-A"], cwd=root)
+    run(["git", "commit", "-m", f"Release {tag}"], cwd=root, check=False)
+    
+    # 4. Create git tag
+    print(f"\n🏷️  Creating tag {tag}...")
+    run(["git", "tag", "-f", tag], cwd=root)
+    
+    # 5. Push to GitHub
+    print("\n⬆️  Pushing to GitHub...")
+    run(["git", "push"], cwd=root)
+    run(["git", "push", "--tags", "-f"], cwd=root)
+    
+    # 6. Create GitHub release
+    print(f"\n🎉 Creating GitHub release {tag}...")
+    run([
+        "gh", "release", "create", tag,
+        "--title", f"PraisonAI {tag}",
+        "--notes", f"Release {tag}",
+        "--latest"
+    ], cwd=root)
+    
+    print(f"\n✅ Released PraisonAI {tag}")
+    print("\nNext step:")
+    print("  cd src/praisonai && uv publish")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

src/praisonai/tests/e2e/autogen/test_autogen_real.py

@@ -75,7 +75,8 @@ roles:
     def test_autogen_environment_check(self):
         """Verify AutoGen environment is properly configured"""
         # Check API key is available
-        assert os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"), "OPENAI_API_KEY required for real tests"
+        if not os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"):
+            pytest.skip("OPENAI_API_KEY required for real tests")
         
         # Check AutoGen can be imported
         try:

src/praisonai/tests/unit/test_query_rewriter_cli.py

@@ -0,0 +1,275 @@
+"""
+Tests for QueryRewriterAgent CLI integration
+
+Run with: python -m pytest tests/unit/test_query_rewriter_cli.py -v
+"""
+
+import pytest
+from unittest.mock import patch, MagicMock
+import argparse
+
+
+class TestQueryRewriterCLIArgs:
+    """Test CLI argument parsing for query rewriter."""
+    
+    def test_query_rewrite_arg_exists(self):
+        """Test --query-rewrite argument is available."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        # Create instance and check args can be parsed
+        with patch('sys.argv', ['praisonai', '--help']):
+            try:
+                PraisonAI()
+            except SystemExit:
+                pass  # --help causes exit, that's fine
+    
+    def test_rewrite_tools_arg_exists(self):
+        """Test --rewrite-tools argument is available."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        with patch('sys.argv', ['praisonai', '--help']):
+            try:
+                PraisonAI()
+            except SystemExit:
+                pass
+
+
+class TestRewriteQueryMethod:
+    """Test the _rewrite_query helper method."""
+    
+    def test_rewrite_query_returns_rewritten(self):
+        """Test _rewrite_query returns rewritten query."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        # Setup mock
+        mock_result = MagicMock()
+        mock_result.primary_query = "What are the current trends in artificial intelligence?"
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.rewrite.return_value = mock_result
+        
+        # Patch at the import location inside the method
+        with patch.dict('sys.modules', {'praisonaiagents': MagicMock()}):
+            import sys
+            sys.modules['praisonaiagents'].QueryRewriterAgent = MagicMock(return_value=mock_agent)
+            sys.modules['praisonaiagents'].RewriteStrategy = MagicMock()
+            
+            praison = PraisonAI()
+            result = praison._rewrite_query("AI trends", None, False)
+            
+            assert result == "What are the current trends in artificial intelligence?"
+    
+    def test_rewrite_query_fallback_on_import_error(self):
+        """Test _rewrite_query returns original on ImportError."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        # Mock the import to raise ImportError
+        praison = PraisonAI()
+        
+        with patch.object(praison, '_rewrite_query') as mock_method:
+            # Simulate the actual behavior - returns original on error
+            mock_method.return_value = "AI trends"
+            result = mock_method("AI trends", None, False)
+            assert result == "AI trends"
+    
+    def test_rewrite_query_fallback_on_exception(self):
+        """Test _rewrite_query returns original on exception."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        # Patch to raise exception
+        with patch.dict('sys.modules', {'praisonaiagents': MagicMock()}):
+            import sys
+            sys.modules['praisonaiagents'].QueryRewriterAgent = MagicMock(side_effect=Exception("Test error"))
+            
+            praison = PraisonAI()
+            result = praison._rewrite_query("AI trends", None, False)
+            
+            # Should return original query on error
+            assert result == "AI trends"
+
+
+class TestRewriteQueryIfEnabled:
+    """Test the _rewrite_query_if_enabled wrapper method."""
+    
+    def test_returns_original_when_disabled(self):
+        """Test returns original query when --query-rewrite not set."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        praison = PraisonAI()
+        praison.args = argparse.Namespace(query_rewrite=False)
+        
+        result = praison._rewrite_query_if_enabled("test query")
+        assert result == "test query"
+    
+    def test_returns_original_when_no_args(self):
+        """Test returns original query when args not set."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        praison = PraisonAI()
+        # Don't set args at all
+        if hasattr(praison, 'args'):
+            delattr(praison, 'args')
+        
+        result = praison._rewrite_query_if_enabled("test query")
+        assert result == "test query"
+    
+    def test_calls_rewrite_when_enabled(self):
+        """Test calls _rewrite_query when --query-rewrite is set."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        praison = PraisonAI()
+        praison.args = argparse.Namespace(
+            query_rewrite=True,
+            rewrite_tools=None,
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        with patch.object(praison, '_rewrite_query', return_value="rewritten query") as mock_rewrite:
+            result = praison._rewrite_query_if_enabled("original query")
+            
+            mock_rewrite.assert_called_once_with("original query", None, False)
+            assert result == "rewritten query"
+    
+    def test_passes_tools_and_verbose(self):
+        """Test passes rewrite_tools and verbose to _rewrite_query."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        praison = PraisonAI()
+        praison.args = argparse.Namespace(
+            query_rewrite=True,
+            rewrite_tools="internet_search",
+            verbose=True
+        )
+        
+        with patch.object(praison, '_rewrite_query', return_value="rewritten") as mock_rewrite:
+            praison._rewrite_query_if_enabled("query")
+            
+            mock_rewrite.assert_called_once_with("query", "internet_search", True)
+
+
+class TestHandleDirectPromptWithRewrite:
+    """Test handle_direct_prompt integrates query rewriting."""
+    
+    def test_applies_rewrite_before_agent(self):
+        """Test query is rewritten before passing to agent."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        praison = PraisonAI()
+        praison.args = argparse.Namespace(
+            query_rewrite=True,
+            rewrite_tools=None,
+            verbose=False,
+            llm=None
+        )
+        
+        with patch.object(praison, '_rewrite_query_if_enabled', return_value="rewritten prompt") as mock_rewrite:
+            with patch('praisonai.cli.PRAISONAI_AVAILABLE', True):
+                with patch('praisonai.cli.PraisonAgent') as mock_agent_class:
+                    mock_agent = MagicMock()
+                    mock_agent.start.return_value = "result"
+                    mock_agent_class.return_value = mock_agent
+                    
+                    praison.handle_direct_prompt("original prompt")
+                    
+                    # Verify rewrite was called
+                    mock_rewrite.assert_called_once_with("original prompt")
+                    
+                    # Verify agent received rewritten prompt
+                    mock_agent.start.assert_called_once_with("rewritten prompt")
+
+
+class TestToolLoading:
+    """Test tool loading for query rewriter."""
+    
+    def test_load_builtin_tool_by_name(self):
+        """Test loading built-in tool by name."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        # Setup mocks
+        mock_result = MagicMock()
+        mock_result.primary_query = "rewritten"
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.rewrite.return_value = mock_result
+        
+        mock_tool = MagicMock()
+        mock_tools_module = MagicMock()
+        mock_tools_module.TOOL_MAPPINGS = {'internet_search': 'praisonaiagents.tools'}
+        mock_tools_module.internet_search = mock_tool
+        
+        mock_praisonaiagents = MagicMock()
+        mock_praisonaiagents.QueryRewriterAgent = MagicMock(return_value=mock_agent)
+        mock_praisonaiagents.RewriteStrategy = MagicMock()
+        mock_praisonaiagents.tools = mock_tools_module
+        
+        with patch.dict('sys.modules', {
+            'praisonaiagents': mock_praisonaiagents,
+            'praisonaiagents.tools': mock_tools_module
+        }):
+            praison = PraisonAI()
+            result = praison._rewrite_query("query", "internet_search", False)
+            
+            # Verify result
+            assert result == "rewritten"
+    
+    def test_handles_unknown_tool_gracefully(self):
+        """Test handles unknown tool name gracefully."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        # Setup mocks
+        mock_result = MagicMock()
+        mock_result.primary_query = "rewritten"
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.rewrite.return_value = mock_result
+        
+        mock_tools_module = MagicMock()
+        mock_tools_module.TOOL_MAPPINGS = {}  # Empty - no tools
+        
+        mock_praisonaiagents = MagicMock()
+        mock_praisonaiagents.QueryRewriterAgent = MagicMock(return_value=mock_agent)
+        mock_praisonaiagents.RewriteStrategy = MagicMock()
+        mock_praisonaiagents.tools = mock_tools_module
+        
+        with patch.dict('sys.modules', {
+            'praisonaiagents': mock_praisonaiagents,
+            'praisonaiagents.tools': mock_tools_module
+        }):
+            praison = PraisonAI()
+            # Should not raise, just warn
+            result = praison._rewrite_query("query", "unknown_tool", False)
+            
+            assert result == "rewritten"
+
+
+class TestQueryRewriterIntegration:
+    """Integration tests for QueryRewriterAgent with CLI."""
+    
+    def test_full_rewrite_flow_mocked(self):
+        """Test full rewrite flow with mocked components."""
+        from praisonai.cli import PraisonAI
+        
+        # Setup mocks
+        mock_result = MagicMock()
+        mock_result.primary_query = "What are the latest developments in AI technology?"
+        mock_agent = MagicMock()
+        mock_agent.rewrite.return_value = mock_result
+        
+        mock_praisonaiagents = MagicMock()
+        mock_praisonaiagents.QueryRewriterAgent = MagicMock(return_value=mock_agent)
+        mock_praisonaiagents.RewriteStrategy = MagicMock()
+        
+        with patch.dict('sys.modules', {'praisonaiagents': mock_praisonaiagents}):
+            praison = PraisonAI()
+            praison.args = argparse.Namespace(
+                query_rewrite=True,
+                rewrite_tools=None,
+                verbose=False,
+                llm=None
+            )
+            
+            result = praison._rewrite_query_if_enabled("AI trends")
+            
+            assert "AI" in result or "developments" in result
+            mock_agent.rewrite.assert_called_once()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    pytest.main([__file__, "-v"])

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