Release v2.3.71

- Check for @pytest.mark.integration marker
- Check if test file is in integration/ directory
- This prevents conftest from overriding real API keys with 'test-key'

.github/workflows/docker-publish.yml

@@ -1,45 +1,54 @@
-name: Daily Publish Docker
+name: Publish Docker
 
 on:
-  push:
-    branches:
-      - main
-  schedule:
-    - cron: '0 0 * * *'
+  release:
+    types: [published]
+  workflow_dispatch:
+    inputs:
+      tag:
+        description: 'Docker image tag (default: latest)'
+        required: false
+        default: 'latest'
 
 jobs:
-  check-and-build:
+  build-and-push:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      contents: read
+      packages: write
     
     steps:
       - name: Checkout repository
-        uses: actions/checkout@v2
-
-      - name: Check last commit time
-        id: check_commit
-        run: |
-          last_commit_time=$(git log -1 --format=%ct)
-          current_time=$(date +%s)
-          time_diff=$((current_time - last_commit_time))
-          if [ $time_diff -ge 120 ] && [ $time_diff -lt 240 ]; then
-            echo "should_run=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          else
-            echo "should_run=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          fi
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
       - name: Set up Docker Buildx
-        if: steps.check_commit.outputs.should_run == 'true'
-        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v1
+        uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
 
-      - name: Log in to the GitHub Container Registry
-        if: steps.check_commit.outputs.should_run == 'true'
-        run: echo ${{ secrets.GH_TOKEN }} | docker login ghcr.io -u USERNAME --password-stdin
+      - name: Log in to GitHub Container Registry
+        uses: docker/login-action@v3
+        with:
+          registry: ghcr.io
+          username: ${{ github.actor }}
+          password: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Extract metadata for Docker
+        id: meta
+        uses: docker/metadata-action@v5
+        with:
+          images: ghcr.io/mervinpraison/praisonai
+          tags: |
+            type=raw,value=latest,enable=${{ github.event_name == 'release' }}
+            type=semver,pattern={{version}},enable=${{ github.event_name == 'release' }}
+            type=semver,pattern={{major}}.{{minor}},enable=${{ github.event_name == 'release' }}
+            type=raw,value=${{ github.event.inputs.tag || 'latest' }},enable=${{ github.event_name == 'workflow_dispatch' }}
 
       - name: Build and push Docker image
-        if: steps.check_commit.outputs.should_run == 'true'
-        uses: docker/build-push-action@v2
+        uses: docker/build-push-action@v5
         with:
           context: .
           file: ./docker/Dockerfile
           push: true
-          tags: ghcr.io/mervinpraison/praisonai:latest
+          tags: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.tags }}
+          labels: ${{ steps.meta.outputs.labels }}
+          cache-from: type=gha
+          cache-to: type=gha,mode=max

.gitignore

@@ -77,4 +77,7 @@ agents/praisonaiagents/praisonaiagents.egg-info
 .qodo
 CopilotKit*
 .gemini
-issue_details.json
+issue_details.json
+
+# MCP Registry tokens
+.mcpregistry_*

docker/Dockerfile

@@ -14,9 +14,10 @@ RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends \
 RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
+# Note: praisonai is installed from PyPI - remove version pin to use latest available
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     flask \
-    "praisonai>=2.3.12" \
+    praisonai \
     "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>=2.3.12" \
+    "praisonai>=2.3.71" \
     "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>=2.3.12" \
+    "praisonai>=2.3.71" \
     "praisonai[ui]" \
     "praisonai[chat]" \
     "praisonai[realtime]" \

docker/Dockerfile.serve

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+# Dockerfile for PraisonAI Serve API
+# Deploy to Railway, Render, Fly.io, or any container platform
+#
+# Build: docker build -f Dockerfile.serve -t praisonai-serve .
+# Run:   docker run -p 8005:8005 -e OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-xxx praisonai-serve
+
+FROM python:3.11-slim
+
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Install dependencies
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir praisonai praisonaiagents
+
+# Copy agents configuration
+COPY agents.yaml .
+
+# Expose the API port
+EXPOSE 8005
+
+# Health check
+HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=10s --start-period=5s --retries=3 \
+    CMD curl -f http://localhost:8005/health || exit 1
+
+# Start the API server
+CMD ["praisonai", "serve", "agents.yaml", "--host", "0.0.0.0", "--port", "8005"]

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>=2.3.12" \
+    "praisonai>=2.3.71" \
     "praisonai[ui]" \
     "praisonai[crewai]"
 

examples/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+# PraisonAI Examples
+
+This folder contains examples for PraisonAI. For detailed documentation, visit [docs.praison.ai](https://docs.praison.ai).
+
+## Structure
+
+```
+examples/
+├── python/           # Python examples
+│   ├── agents/       # Agent examples (single, multi, router, etc.)
+│   ├── workflows/    # Workflow patterns (routing, parallel, loop)
+│   ├── tools/        # Custom tools examples
+│   ├── mcp/          # MCP protocol examples
+│   ├── memory/       # Memory and sessions
+│   ├── code/         # Code editing and external CLI tools
+│   └── ...
+├── yaml/             # YAML workflow examples
+└── cookbooks/        # Complete use-case examples
+```
+
+## Quick Links
+
+| Category | Examples | Docs |
+|----------|----------|------|
+| **Agents** | [python/agents/](python/agents/) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/concepts/agents) |
+| **Workflows** | [python/workflows/](python/workflows/) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| **Model Router** | [python/agents/router-agent-cost-optimization.py](python/agents/router-agent-cost-optimization.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/model-router) |
+| **MCP** | [python/mcp/](python/mcp/) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/mcp) |
+| **Memory** | [python/memory/](python/memory/) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/concepts/memory) |
+| **Tools** | [python/tools/](python/tools/) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/tools) |
+| **Code** | [python/code/](python/code/) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/code) |
+| **YAML** | [yaml/](yaml/) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/yaml-workflows) |
+
+## Running Examples
+
+```bash
+# Install PraisonAI
+pip install praisonai
+
+# Set API key
+export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key_here
+
+# Run an example
+python examples/python/agents/single-agent.py
+```
+
+## CLI Commands
+
+See the main [README.md](../README.md#-cli--no-code-interface) for all CLI commands.

examples/cookbooks/Finance_Market_Job_Agents/Ai_Job_Hunting_Assistant.ipynb

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
   },
   {
    "cell_type": "code",
-   "execution_count": 1,
+   "execution_count": null,
    "metadata": {
     "colab": {
      "base_uri": "https://localhost:8080/"
@@ -71,7 +71,6 @@
     "import pandas as pd\n",
     "\n",
     "print(\"📦 Dependencies installed!\")\n",
-    "print(\"🔄 Converting from AGNO → PraisonAI\")\n",
     "print(\"🎯 Building Job Hunting Agent System\")"
    ]
   },

examples/cookbooks/yaml/aws_bedrock_agents.yaml

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 framework: crewai
 topic: "Technology Research and Content Creation using AWS Bedrock"
 
-roles:
+agents:  # Canonical: use 'agents' instead of 'roles'
   research_specialist:
     role: "Research Specialist"
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are an experienced technology researcher with deep expertise in analyzing 
       emerging technologies and market trends. You excel at gathering comprehensive 
       information from various sources and synthesizing it into actionable insights.
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ roles:
 
   content_creator:
     role: "Technical Content Creator"
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are a skilled technical writer and content creator who specializes in 
       translating complex technology concepts into engaging, accessible content 
       for various audiences including developers, business leaders, and end users.
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ roles:
 
   quality_reviewer:
     role: "Content Quality Reviewer"
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are a meticulous editor and quality assurance specialist with extensive 
       experience in technical content review. You ensure accuracy, clarity, and 
       consistency while maintaining the intended tone and message.

examples/cookbooks/yaml/data_collector_scheduled.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+# Example: Data Collection Agent with 30-minute Schedule
+# Collects and analyzes data every 30 minutes
+
+framework: praisonai
+
+agents:
+  - name: "Data Collector"
+    role: "Data Analysis Specialist"
+    goal: "Collect and analyze market data at regular intervals"
+    instructions: |
+      You are a data analysis specialist focused on collecting and analyzing
+      market trends and metrics. Provide actionable insights from the data.
+    tools:
+      - search_tool
+    verbose: false
+
+task: "Collect latest market data and identify key trends"
+
+# Schedule: Every 30 minutes with immediate execution
+schedule:
+  interval: "*/30m"
+  max_retries: 5
+  run_immediately: true

examples/cookbooks/yaml/news_monitor_scheduled.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+# Example: 24/7 AI News Monitor with Scheduler
+# This agent runs continuously at regular intervals to monitor AI news
+
+framework: praisonai
+
+agents:
+  - name: "AI News Monitor"
+    role: "Technology News Analyst"
+    goal: "Monitor and summarize the latest AI developments"
+    instructions: |
+      You are an expert technology news analyst specializing in AI and machine learning.
+      Your job is to search for the latest AI news, identify the most important developments,
+      and provide clear, concise summaries with sources.
+      
+      Focus on:
+      - Major AI product launches
+      - Research breakthroughs
+      - Industry trends
+      - Policy and regulation updates
+    tools:
+      - search_tool
+    verbose: true
+
+# Task to execute on each scheduled run
+task: |
+  Search for the latest AI news from the past 24 hours.
+  Provide the top 3 most important stories with:
+  1. Headline
+  2. Brief summary (2-3 sentences)
+  3. Source URL
+  4. Why it's significant
+
+# Schedule configuration
+schedule:
+  # Interval options:
+  # - "hourly" - Every hour
+  # - "daily" - Every 24 hours
+  # - "*/30m" - Every 30 minutes
+  # - "*/6h" - Every 6 hours
+  # - "3600" - Custom seconds
+  interval: "hourly"
+  
+  # Maximum retry attempts if execution fails
+  max_retries: 3
+  
+  # Run immediately when scheduler starts (before first scheduled interval)
+  run_immediately: true
+
+# Optional: Variables for customization
+variables:
+  news_category: "AI and Machine Learning"
+  region: "Global"
+  time_range: "24 hours"

examples/cookbooks/yaml/secondary_market_research_agents.yaml

@@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ variables:
   industry: "Electric Vehicles"
   research_focus: "comprehensive market analysis"
 
-roles:
+agents:  # Canonical: use 'agents' instead of 'roles'
   market_overview_specialist:
     role: "Market Overview Specialist" 
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are a seasoned market research analyst with 10+ years of experience 
       in analyzing market dynamics, trends, and growth patterns across various 
       industries. You excel at synthesizing complex market data into clear, 
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ roles:
 
   competitive_intelligence_analyst:
     role: "Competitive Intelligence Analyst"
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are a competitive intelligence expert specializing in analyzing 
       competitive landscapes, market positioning, and strategic intelligence. 
       You have deep expertise in competitor analysis, market share assessment, 
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ roles:
 
   financial_performance_analyst:
     role: "Financial Performance Analyst"
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are a financial analyst with expertise in corporate finance, 
       financial statement analysis, and industry benchmarking. You specialize 
       in analyzing financial performance metrics, trends, and comparative 
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ roles:
 
   growth_opportunities_researcher:
     role: "Growth Opportunities Researcher"
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are a strategic business analyst specializing in identifying growth 
       opportunities, market expansion strategies, and emerging business models. 
       You excel at spotting trends, gaps, and untapped potential in markets 
@@ -228,7 +228,7 @@ roles:
 
   risk_assessment_specialist:
     role: "Risk Assessment Specialist"
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are a risk management expert with extensive experience in identifying, 
       analyzing, and assessing business risks across various industries. You 
       specialize in market risks, competitive threats, regulatory challenges, 
@@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ roles:
 
   research_report_synthesizer:
     role: "Research Report Synthesizer"
-    backstory: |
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
       You are an expert business report writer and analyst with extensive 
       experience in synthesizing complex research findings into clear, 
       actionable business intelligence reports. You excel at creating 

examples/python/a2a/a2a-server.py

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+"""
+PraisonAI A2A Server Example
+
+Expose a PraisonAI Agent as an A2A (Agent2Agent) Server.
+This enables other AI agents to discover and communicate with your agent.
+
+Run:
+    uvicorn a2a-server:app --reload
+
+Endpoints:
+    GET /.well-known/agent.json  - Agent Card for discovery
+    GET /status                   - Server status
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, A2A
+from fastapi import FastAPI
+
+# Create an agent with tools
+def search_web(query: str) -> str:
+    """Search the web for information."""
+    return f"Search results for: {query}"
+
+def calculate(expression: str) -> str:
+    """Calculate a mathematical expression."""
+    try:
+        return f"Result: {eval(expression)}"
+    except Exception:
+        return "Invalid expression"
+
+agent = Agent(
+    name="Research Assistant",
+    role="Research Analyst",
+    goal="Help users research topics and answer questions",
+    tools=[search_web, calculate]
+)
+
+# Expose as A2A Server
+a2a = A2A(
+    agent=agent,
+    url="http://localhost:8000/a2a",
+    version="1.0.0"
+)
+
+# Create FastAPI app
+app = FastAPI(
+    title="PraisonAI A2A Server",
+    description="A2A-compatible agent server"
+)
+app.include_router(a2a.get_router())
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import uvicorn
+    uvicorn.run(app, host="0.0.0.0", port=8000)

examples/python/agents/autoagents_workflow_patterns.py

@@ -0,0 +1,132 @@
+"""
+AutoAgents Workflow Patterns Example
+
+This example demonstrates the new workflow auto-generation features:
+- Dynamic agent count based on task complexity
+- Multiple workflow patterns (sequential, parallel, routing, orchestrator-workers, evaluator-optimizer)
+- Pattern recommendation based on task keywords
+
+Documentation: https://docs.praison.ai/features/autoagents
+CLI Reference: https://docs.praison.ai/nocode/auto
+"""
+
+from praisonai.auto import AutoGenerator, WorkflowAutoGenerator
+import os
+import tempfile
+
+# Ensure API key is set
+if not os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY"):
+    print("Please set OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable")
+    exit(1)
+
+print("=" * 60)
+print("AutoAgents Workflow Patterns Demo")
+print("=" * 60)
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 1: Dynamic Agent Count (Simple vs Complex Tasks)
+# =============================================================================
+print("\n📊 Example 1: Dynamic Agent Count")
+print("-" * 40)
+
+# Simple task - should create 1-2 agents
+with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(mode='w', suffix='.yaml', delete=False) as f:
+    simple_file = f.name
+
+simple_generator = AutoGenerator(
+    topic="Write a haiku about spring",
+    agent_file=simple_file,
+    framework="praisonai"
+)
+
+print("Simple task: 'Write a haiku about spring'")
+result = simple_generator.generate()
+print(f"Generated: {result}")
+
+# Complex task - should create 3-4 agents
+with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(mode='w', suffix='.yaml', delete=False) as f:
+    complex_file = f.name
+
+complex_generator = AutoGenerator(
+    topic="Research AI trends, analyze market data, write a comprehensive report with executive summary",
+    agent_file=complex_file,
+    framework="praisonai"
+)
+
+print("\nComplex task: 'Research AI trends, analyze market data...'")
+result = complex_generator.generate()
+print(f"Generated: {result}")
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 2: Pattern Recommendation
+# =============================================================================
+print("\n🎯 Example 2: Pattern Recommendation")
+print("-" * 40)
+
+test_tasks = [
+    ("Write a blog post", "sequential"),
+    ("Research from multiple sources simultaneously", "parallel"),
+    ("Classify and route customer requests", "routing"),
+    ("Comprehensive analysis and break down the problem", "orchestrator-workers"),
+    ("Refine and improve content quality", "evaluator-optimizer"),
+]
+
+for task, expected in test_tasks:
+    generator = WorkflowAutoGenerator(topic=task)
+    recommended = generator.recommend_pattern()
+    status = "✅" if recommended == expected else "⚠️"
+    print(f"{status} Task: '{task[:40]}...'")
+    print(f"   Recommended: {recommended}")
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 3: Generate Workflow with Specific Pattern
+# =============================================================================
+print("\n🔄 Example 3: Generate Workflows with Patterns")
+print("-" * 40)
+
+patterns = ["sequential", "parallel", "orchestrator-workers", "evaluator-optimizer"]
+
+for pattern in patterns:
+    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(mode='w', suffix='.yaml', delete=False) as f:
+        workflow_file = f.name
+    
+    generator = WorkflowAutoGenerator(
+        topic="Create a market analysis report",
+        workflow_file=workflow_file
+    )
+    
+    print(f"\n📋 Pattern: {pattern}")
+    result = generator.generate(pattern=pattern)
+    print(f"   Generated: {result}")
+    
+    # Read and show structure
+    import yaml
+    with open(result, 'r') as f:
+        data = yaml.safe_load(f)
+    print(f"   Agents: {list(data.get('agents', {}).keys())}")
+    print(f"   Steps: {len(data.get('steps', []))}")
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Example 4: CLI Usage (for reference)
+# =============================================================================
+print("\n💻 Example 4: CLI Commands (for reference)")
+print("-" * 40)
+print("""
+# Auto-generate agents (dynamic count)
+praisonai --auto "Write a haiku about spring"
+
+# Auto-generate workflow with pattern
+praisonai workflow auto "Research and write a report" --pattern sequential
+praisonai workflow auto "Research from multiple sources" --pattern parallel
+praisonai workflow auto "Comprehensive market analysis" --pattern orchestrator-workers
+praisonai workflow auto "Refine content quality" --pattern evaluator-optimizer
+
+# With output file
+praisonai workflow auto "Customer support routing" --pattern routing --output support.yaml
+""")
+
+print("\n" + "=" * 60)
+print("✅ AutoAgents Workflow Patterns Demo Complete!")
+print("=" * 60)
+print("\nDocumentation: https://docs.praison.ai/features/autoagents")
+print("CLI Reference: https://docs.praison.ai/nocode/auto")

examples/python/cli/autonomy_modes_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+"""
+Autonomy Modes Example for PraisonAI CLI.
+
+Control AI autonomy: suggest, auto_edit, full_auto.
+Docs: https://docs.praison.ai/cli/autonomy-modes
+"""
+
+from praisonai.cli.features import AutonomyModeHandler
+from praisonai.cli.features.autonomy_mode import ActionRequest, ActionType
+
+# Initialize with suggest mode (safest)
+handler = AutonomyModeHandler()
+manager = handler.initialize(mode="suggest")
+
+print(f"Current mode: {handler.get_mode()}")
+print("Available modes: suggest, auto_edit, full_auto")
+
+# Create an action request
+action = ActionRequest(
+    action_type=ActionType.FILE_WRITE,
+    description="Edit src/main.py to add logging",
+    details={"file": "src/main.py"}
+)
+
+# In suggest mode, this would require approval
+# For demo, we'll just show the action
+print(f"\nAction: {action.description}")
+print(f"Type: {action.action_type.value}")
+print("Would require approval in 'suggest' mode")
+
+# Change to auto_edit mode
+handler.set_mode("auto_edit")
+print(f"\nChanged to: {handler.get_mode()}")
+print("File edits now auto-approved, shell commands still require approval")
+
+# Get statistics
+stats = handler.get_stats()
+print(f"\nStats: {stats}")

examples/python/cli/cost_tracking_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+"""
+Cost Tracking Example for PraisonAI CLI.
+
+Real-time token usage and cost monitoring.
+Docs: https://docs.praison.ai/cli/cost-tracking
+"""
+
+from praisonai.cli.features import CostTrackerHandler
+
+# Initialize tracker
+handler = CostTrackerHandler()
+tracker = handler.initialize(session_id="demo-session")
+
+# Track some requests
+handler.track_request("gpt-4o", input_tokens=1000, output_tokens=500)
+handler.track_request("gpt-4o-mini", input_tokens=2000, output_tokens=800)
+handler.track_request("claude-3-5-sonnet", input_tokens=1500, output_tokens=600)
+
+# Get totals
+print(f"Total tokens: {handler.get_tokens():,}")
+print(f"Total cost: ${handler.get_cost():.4f}")
+
+# Get detailed summary
+summary = handler.get_summary()
+print("\n=== Session Summary ===")
+print(f"Session ID: {summary['session_id']}")
+print(f"Total requests: {summary['total_requests']}")
+print(f"Input tokens: {summary['total_input_tokens']:,}")
+print(f"Output tokens: {summary['total_output_tokens']:,}")
+print(f"Total cost: ${summary['total_cost']:.4f}")
+print(f"Avg cost/request: ${summary['avg_cost_per_request']:.4f}")
+
+# Display formatted (uses Rich if available)
+handler.display_summary()

examples/python/cli/git_integration_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+"""
+Git Integration Example for PraisonAI CLI.
+
+Auto-commit with AI messages, diff viewing, undo.
+Docs: https://docs.praison.ai/cli/git-integration
+"""
+
+from praisonai.cli.features import GitIntegrationHandler
+
+# Initialize
+handler = GitIntegrationHandler(verbose=True)
+git = handler.initialize(repo_path=".")
+
+# Check if it's a git repo
+if not git.is_repo:
+    print("Not a git repository!")
+    exit(1)
+
+# Show status
+print("=== Git Status ===")
+status = handler.show_status()
+print(f"Branch: {status.branch}")
+print(f"Staged: {len(status.staged_files)}")
+print(f"Modified: {len(status.modified_files)}")
+print(f"Untracked: {len(status.untracked_files)}")
+
+# Show diff (if any changes)
+if status.has_changes:
+    print("\n=== Diff ===")
+    diff = handler.show_diff()
+    if diff:
+        print(diff[:300] + "..." if len(diff) > 300 else diff)
+
+# Show recent commits
+print("\n=== Recent Commits ===")
+commits = handler.show_log(count=5)
+for c in commits:
+    print(f"  {c.short_hash} {c.message[:50]}")
+
+# To commit with AI message:
+# commit = handler.commit()  # Auto-generates message
+# commit = handler.commit(message="Custom message")
+
+# To undo last commit:
+# handler.undo(soft=True)  # Keeps changes staged

examples/python/cli/interactive_tui_example.py

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+"""
+Interactive TUI Example for PraisonAI CLI.
+
+Rich terminal interface with completions and history.
+Docs: https://docs.praison.ai/cli/interactive-tui
+"""
+
+from praisonai.cli.features import InteractiveTUIHandler
+from praisonai.cli.features.interactive_tui import InteractiveConfig
+
+# Custom configuration
+config = InteractiveConfig(
+    prompt="ai> ",
+    multiline=True,
+    enable_completions=True,
+    show_status_bar=True
+)
+
+# Define callbacks
+def on_input(text):
+    """Handle regular input."""
+    return f"You said: {text}"
+
+def on_command(cmd):
+    """Handle slash commands."""
+    if cmd == "/exit":
+        return {"type": "exit"}
+    return {"type": "command", "message": f"Executed: {cmd}"}
+
+# Initialize
+handler = InteractiveTUIHandler()
+session = handler.initialize(
+    config=config,
+    on_input=on_input,
+    on_command=on_command
+)
+
+# Add commands for completion
+session.add_commands(["help", "exit", "cost", "model", "plan"])
+
+# Add symbols from codebase
+session.add_symbols(["MyClass", "my_function"])
+
+print("Interactive TUI initialized!")
+print("Commands available: /help, /exit, /cost, /model, /plan")
+print("Run handler.run() to start interactive session")
+
+# Uncomment to run interactive session:
+# handler.run()

examples/python/cli/repo_map_example.py

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+"""
+Repository Map Example for PraisonAI CLI.
+
+Intelligent codebase mapping with symbol extraction.
+Docs: https://docs.praison.ai/cli/repo-map
+"""
+
+from praisonai.cli.features import RepoMapHandler
+
+# Initialize with current directory
+handler = RepoMapHandler(verbose=True)
+repo_map = handler.initialize(root=".")
+
+# Get the repository map
+print("=== Repository Map ===")
+map_str = handler.get_map()
+print(map_str[:500] if len(map_str) > 500 else map_str)
+print("..." if len(map_str) > 500 else "")
+
+# Refresh after file changes
+handler.refresh()
+
+# Get symbols for a specific file (if exists)
+# symbols = handler.get_context("MyClass")

examples/python/cli/sandbox_execution_example.py

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+"""
+Sandbox Execution Example for PraisonAI CLI.
+
+Secure isolated command execution (--sandbox flag).
+Docs: https://docs.praison.ai/cli/sandbox-execution
+"""
+
+from praisonai.cli.features import SandboxExecutorHandler
+from praisonai.cli.features.sandbox_executor import SandboxMode
+
+# Initialize with basic sandbox
+handler = SandboxExecutorHandler(verbose=True)
+sandbox = handler.initialize(mode="basic")
+
+print(f"Sandbox mode: {handler.get_mode()}")
+print(f"Sandbox enabled: {handler.is_enabled}")
+
+# Execute a safe command
+print("\n=== Safe Command ===")
+result = handler.execute("echo 'Hello from sandbox!'")
+print(f"Success: {result.success}")
+print(f"Output: {result.stdout.strip()}")
+print(f"Sandboxed: {result.was_sandboxed}")
+
+# Try a blocked command
+print("\n=== Blocked Command ===")
+result = handler.execute("rm -rf /")
+print(f"Success: {result.success}")
+print(f"Violations: {result.policy_violations}")
+
+# Validate command before execution
+print("\n=== Command Validation ===")
+violations = handler.validate_command("sudo apt install something")
+if violations:
+    print(f"Command blocked: {violations}")
+else:
+    print("Command allowed")
+
+# Available modes
+print("\n=== Available Modes ===")
+for mode in SandboxMode:
+    print(f"  {mode.value}")

examples/python/cli/slash_commands_example.py

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+"""
+Slash Commands Example for PraisonAI CLI.
+
+Demonstrates interactive slash commands like /help, /cost, /model.
+Docs: https://docs.praison.ai/cli/slash-commands
+"""
+
+from praisonai.cli.features import SlashCommandHandler
+from praisonai.cli.features.slash_commands import SlashCommand, CommandKind
+
+# Create handler
+handler = SlashCommandHandler()
+
+# Execute commands
+print("=== /help ===")
+result = handler.execute("/help")
+print(result.get("message", ""))
+
+print("\n=== /cost ===")
+result = handler.execute("/cost")
+print(result.get("message", ""))
+
+print("\n=== /model ===")
+result = handler.execute("/model")
+print(result.get("message", ""))
+
+# Check if input is a command
+print("\n=== Command Detection ===")
+print(f"/help is command: {handler.is_command('/help')}")
+print(f"hello is command: {handler.is_command('hello')}")
+
+# Get completions for auto-complete
+print("\n=== Completions for '/he' ===")
+completions = handler.get_completions("/he")
+print(completions)
+
+# Register custom command
+def my_custom_handler(args, context):
+    return {"type": "custom", "message": f"Custom command with args: {args}"}
+
+custom_cmd = SlashCommand(
+    name="mycommand",
+    description="My custom command",
+    handler=my_custom_handler,
+    kind=CommandKind.ACTION,
+    aliases=["mc"]
+)
+
+handler.register(custom_cmd)
+result = handler.execute("/mycommand arg1 arg2")
+print(f"\n=== Custom Command ===\n{result.get('message', '')}")

examples/python/code/claude_code_example.py

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+"""
+Claude Code CLI Integration Example
+
+Demonstrates how to use Claude Code CLI as an agent tool in PraisonAI.
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+from praisonai.integrations import ClaudeCodeIntegration
+
+async def main():
+    # Create Claude Code integration
+    claude = ClaudeCodeIntegration(
+        workspace=".",
+        output_format="json",
+        skip_permissions=True,
+        system_prompt="Be concise and follow best practices",
+        allowed_tools=["Read", "Write", "Bash"]
+    )
+    
+    # Check availability
+    print(f"Claude CLI available: {claude.is_available}")
+    print(f"Claude SDK available: {claude.sdk_available}")
+    
+    # Execute a coding task
+    result = await claude.execute("List all Python files in the current directory")
+    print(f"Result: {result}")
+    
+    # Stream output
+    print("\nStreaming output:")
+    async for event in claude.stream("Explain the project structure"):
+        print(event)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    asyncio.run(main())

examples/python/code/code_editing_example.py

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+"""
+Code Editing Tools Example
+
+Demonstrates how to use PraisonAI's code editing tools with SEARCH/REPLACE diffs.
+"""
+
+from praisonai.code import (
+    set_workspace,
+    code_read_file,
+    code_write_file,
+    code_apply_diff,
+    code_list_files,
+    code_execute_command,
+    CODE_TOOLS
+)
+
+# Set workspace
+set_workspace(".")
+
+# List files
+print("Files in current directory:")
+files = code_list_files(".", recursive=False)
+for f in files:
+    print(f"  {f}")
+
+# Read a file
+print("\nReading example file:")
+try:
+    content = code_read_file("README.md", start_line=1, end_line=10)
+    print(content)
+except Exception as e:
+    print(f"  File not found: {e}")
+
+# Write a file
+print("\nWriting test file:")
+code_write_file("test_output.txt", "Hello from PraisonAI Code Tools!")
+print("  Created test_output.txt")
+
+# Apply a diff
+print("\nApplying diff:")
+diff = """
+<<<<<<< SEARCH
+Hello from PraisonAI Code Tools!
+=======
+Hello from PraisonAI Code Tools!
+This line was added by a diff.
+>>>>>>> REPLACE
+"""
+result = code_apply_diff("test_output.txt", diff)
+print(f"  {result}")
+
+# Execute command
+print("\nExecuting command:")
+output = code_execute_command("cat test_output.txt")
+print(f"  {output}")
+
+# Cleanup
+import os
+os.remove("test_output.txt")
+print("\nCleanup complete.")

examples/python/code/codex_cli_example.py

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+"""
+Codex CLI Integration Example
+
+Demonstrates how to use OpenAI Codex CLI as an agent tool in PraisonAI.
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+from praisonai.integrations import CodexCLIIntegration
+
+async def main():
+    # Create Codex CLI integration
+    codex = CodexCLIIntegration(
+        workspace=".",
+        full_auto=True,
+        sandbox="danger-full-access",
+        json_output=True
+    )
+    
+    # Check availability
+    print(f"Codex CLI available: {codex.is_available}")
+    print(f"Full Auto: {codex.full_auto}")
+    print(f"Sandbox: {codex.sandbox}")
+    
+    # Execute a coding task
+    result = await codex.execute("List files in the current directory")
+    print(f"Result: {result}")
+    
+    # Stream JSON events
+    print("\nStreaming events:")
+    async for event in codex.stream("Explain the project"):
+        event_type = event.get("type", "")
+        if event_type == "item.completed":
+            print(f"  {event}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    asyncio.run(main())

examples/python/code/cursor_cli_example.py

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+"""
+Cursor CLI Integration Example
+
+Demonstrates how to use Cursor CLI as an agent tool in PraisonAI.
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+from praisonai.integrations import CursorCLIIntegration
+
+async def main():
+    # Create Cursor CLI integration
+    cursor = CursorCLIIntegration(
+        workspace=".",
+        output_format="json",
+        force=True,
+        model="gpt-5",
+        stream_partial=True
+    )
+    
+    # Check availability
+    print(f"Cursor CLI available: {cursor.is_available}")
+    print(f"Force mode: {cursor.force}")
+    print(f"Model: {cursor.model}")
+    
+    # Execute a coding task
+    result = await cursor.execute("List files in the current directory")
+    print(f"Result: {result}")
+    
+    # Stream output
+    print("\nStreaming output:")
+    async for event in cursor.stream("Explain the project"):
+        content = event.get("content", "")
+        if content:
+            print(content, end="", flush=True)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    asyncio.run(main())

examples/python/code/external_agents_example.py

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+"""
+External Agents Integration Example
+
+Demonstrates how to use all external CLI integrations as agent tools.
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+from praisonai.integrations import (
+    ClaudeCodeIntegration,
+    GeminiCLIIntegration,
+    CodexCLIIntegration,
+    CursorCLIIntegration,
+    get_available_integrations
+)
+
+async def main():
+    # Check availability of all integrations
+    print("=== External CLI Integrations ===\n")
+    
+    availability = get_available_integrations()
+    print("Availability:")
+    for name, avail in availability.items():
+        status = "✅" if avail else "❌"
+        print(f"  {status} {name}")
+    
+    # Create integrations
+    print("\n--- Claude Code ---")
+    claude = ClaudeCodeIntegration(workspace=".", skip_permissions=True)
+    print(f"CLI: {claude.cli_command}")
+    print(f"Available: {claude.is_available}")
+    tool = claude.as_tool()
+    print(f"Tool: {tool.__name__}")
+    
+    print("\n--- Gemini CLI ---")
+    gemini = GeminiCLIIntegration(workspace=".", model="gemini-2.5-flash")
+    print(f"CLI: {gemini.cli_command}")
+    print(f"Available: {gemini.is_available}")
+    tool = gemini.as_tool()
+    print(f"Tool: {tool.__name__}")
+    
+    print("\n--- Codex CLI ---")
+    codex = CodexCLIIntegration(workspace=".", full_auto=True)
+    print(f"CLI: {codex.cli_command}")
+    print(f"Available: {codex.is_available}")
+    tool = codex.as_tool()
+    print(f"Tool: {tool.__name__}")
+    
+    print("\n--- Cursor CLI ---")
+    cursor = CursorCLIIntegration(workspace=".", force=True)
+    print(f"CLI: {cursor.cli_command}")
+    print(f"Available: {cursor.is_available}")
+    tool = cursor.as_tool()
+    print(f"Tool: {tool.__name__}")
+    
+    print("\n=== All integrations ready ===")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    asyncio.run(main())

examples/python/code/gemini_cli_example.py

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+"""
+Gemini CLI Integration Example
+
+Demonstrates how to use Gemini CLI as an agent tool in PraisonAI.
+"""
+
+import asyncio
+from praisonai.integrations import GeminiCLIIntegration
+
+async def main():
+    # Create Gemini CLI integration
+    gemini = GeminiCLIIntegration(
+        workspace=".",
+        model="gemini-2.5-flash",
+        output_format="json",
+        include_directories=["../lib", "../docs"]
+    )
+    
+    # Check availability
+    print(f"Gemini CLI available: {gemini.is_available}")
+    print(f"Model: {gemini.model}")
+    
+    # Execute a coding task
+    result = await gemini.execute("Analyze the code structure")
+    print(f"Result: {result}")
+    
+    # Execute with stats
+    result, stats = await gemini.execute_with_stats("Explain main.py")
+    print(f"Result: {result}")
+    print(f"Stats: {stats}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    asyncio.run(main())

examples/python/general/auto_agents_example.py

@@ -1,11 +1,48 @@
+"""
+AutoAgents Example
+
+AutoAgents automatically creates and manages AI agents based on high-level instructions.
+It features dynamic agent count based on task complexity.
+
+Documentation: https://docs.praison.ai/features/autoagents
+CLI Reference: https://docs.praison.ai/nocode/auto
+
+New Features:
+- Dynamic agent count (1-4 based on task complexity)
+- Workflow patterns: sequential, parallel, routing, orchestrator-workers, evaluator-optimizer
+- Pattern recommendation based on task keywords
+- Tool preservation from LLM suggestions
+"""
+
 from praisonaiagents import AutoAgents
 from praisonaiagents.tools import duckduckgo
 
+# Basic usage - AutoAgents analyzes complexity and creates optimal agents
 agents = AutoAgents(
     instructions="Search for information about AI Agents",
     tools=[duckduckgo],
-    process="sequential",
-    verbose=True
+    process="sequential",  # or "hierarchical"
+    verbose=True,
+    max_agents=3  # Maximum number of agents to create
 )
 
-agents.start()
+result = agents.start()
+print(result)
+
+# =============================================================================
+# CLI Usage Examples (for reference)
+# =============================================================================
+# 
+# # Auto-generate agents (dynamic count based on complexity)
+# praisonai --auto "Write a haiku about spring"
+# praisonai --auto "Research AI trends, analyze data, write report"
+#
+# # Auto-generate workflow with specific pattern
+# praisonai workflow auto "Research and write" --pattern sequential
+# praisonai workflow auto "Research from multiple sources" --pattern parallel
+# praisonai workflow auto "Comprehensive analysis" --pattern orchestrator-workers
+# praisonai workflow auto "Refine content quality" --pattern evaluator-optimizer
+#
+# # With framework selection
+# praisonai --framework crewai --auto "Create a movie script"
+# praisonai --framework autogen --auto "Create a movie script"

examples/python/mcp/multiple-mcp-servers.py

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+"""
+Multiple MCP Servers Example
+
+This example demonstrates how to use multiple MCP servers with a single agent.
+You can combine different MCP servers (time, memory, filesystem, etc.) along
+with regular Python functions as tools.
+
+Requirements:
+- pip install praisonaiagents
+- uvx (for mcp-server-time)
+- npx (for @modelcontextprotocol servers)
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonaiagents.mcp import MCP
+
+
+def my_custom_tool(query: str) -> str:
+    """
+    A custom Python function that can be used alongside MCP tools.
+    
+    Args:
+        query: The search query
+        
+    Returns:
+        A formatted result string
+    """
+    return f"Custom tool result for: {query}"
+
+
+def main():
+    # Example 1: Single MCP server (basic usage)
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 1: Single MCP Server")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    agent_single = Agent(
+        name="TimeAgent",
+        instructions="You are a helpful assistant that can tell time.",
+        tools=MCP("uvx mcp-server-time")
+    )
+    
+    response = agent_single.start("What time is it in Tokyo?")
+    print(f"Response: {response}\n")
+    
+    # Example 2: Multiple MCP servers
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 2: Multiple MCP Servers")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    agent_multi = Agent(
+        name="MultiMCPAgent",
+        instructions="""You are a helpful assistant with access to multiple tools:
+        - Time tools for getting current time and converting timezones
+        - Memory tools for storing and retrieving information
+        Use the appropriate tool based on the user's request.""",
+        tools=[
+            MCP("uvx mcp-server-time"),                     # Time tools
+            MCP("npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"), # Memory tools
+        ]
+    )
+    
+    response = agent_multi.start("What time is it in New York and London?")
+    print(f"Response: {response}\n")
+    
+    # Example 3: Multiple MCP servers + custom functions
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 3: MCP Servers + Custom Functions")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    agent_mixed = Agent(
+        name="MixedToolsAgent",
+        instructions="""You are a helpful assistant with access to:
+        - Time tools for timezone operations
+        - A custom search tool for general queries
+        Choose the right tool for each task.""",
+        tools=[
+            MCP("uvx mcp-server-time"),  # MCP server
+            my_custom_tool                # Regular Python function
+        ]
+    )
+    
+    response = agent_mixed.start("What time is it in Paris?")
+    print(f"Response: {response}\n")
+    
+    # Example 4: MCP with environment variables
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 4: MCP with Environment Variables")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    # Note: Replace with your actual API key
+    # agent_with_env = Agent(
+    #     name="SearchAgent",
+    #     instructions="You can search the web for information.",
+    #     tools=[
+    #         MCP(
+    #             command="npx",
+    #             args=["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search"],
+    #             env={"BRAVE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"}
+    #         ),
+    #         MCP("uvx mcp-server-time")
+    #     ]
+    # )
+    print("(Skipped - requires BRAVE_API_KEY)")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

examples/python/scheduled_agents/news_checker_agent.py

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+"""
+24/7 News Checker Agent Example
+
+This example demonstrates how to create a continuously running agent
+that checks for AI news every hour and prints the results.
+
+Usage:
+    python news_checker_agent.py
+    
+The agent will:
+1. Run immediately on start
+2. Check for latest AI news every 1 hour
+3. Print results to console
+4. Continue running until stopped (Ctrl+C)
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+from datetime import datetime
+
+# Add parent directory to path for imports
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../../..'))
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonai.agent_scheduler import AgentScheduler
+from tools import search_tool
+
+
+def on_success(result):
+    """Callback function called when agent execution succeeds."""
+    print("\n" + "="*80)
+    print(f"✅ SUCCESS - {datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')}")
+    print("="*80)
+    print(result)
+    print("="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def on_failure(error):
+    """Callback function called when agent execution fails."""
+    print("\n" + "="*80)
+    print(f"❌ FAILURE - {datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')}")
+    print("="*80)
+    print(f"Error: {error}")
+    print("="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def main():
+    """Main function to set up and run the scheduled news checker agent."""
+    
+    print("\n🤖 Starting 24/7 News Checker Agent")
+    print("="*80)
+    
+    # Create the agent with web search capability
+    agent = Agent(
+        name="NewsChecker",
+        role="AI News Monitor",
+        goal="Monitor and summarize the latest AI and technology news",
+        backstory="""You are an expert AI news analyst who stays up-to-date 
+        with the latest developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, 
+        and technology. You provide concise, accurate summaries of important news.""",
+        tools=[search_tool],
+        verbose=True
+    )
+    
+    # Define the task
+    task = """Search for the latest AI news from today. 
+    Focus on major developments, breakthroughs, or announcements.
+    Provide a summary of the top 3-5 most important news items.
+    Include the source and key details for each item."""
+    
+    # Create scheduler with callbacks
+    scheduler = AgentScheduler(
+        agent=agent,
+        task=task,
+        on_success=on_success,
+        on_failure=on_failure
+    )
+    
+    print(f"Agent: {agent.name}")
+    print(f"Task: {task}")
+    print(f"Schedule: Every 1 hour")
+    print("="*80)
+    print("\n⏰ Starting scheduler... (Press Ctrl+C to stop)\n")
+    
+    # Start the scheduler
+    # - "hourly" or "*/1h" = every 1 hour
+    # - run_immediately=True = run once before starting the schedule
+    scheduler.start(
+        schedule_expr="hourly",  # Run every hour
+        max_retries=3,           # Retry up to 3 times on failure
+        run_immediately=True     # Run immediately on start
+    )
+    
+    try:
+        # Keep the main thread alive
+        while scheduler.is_running:
+            import time
+            time.sleep(1)
+            
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        print("\n\n🛑 Stopping scheduler...")
+        scheduler.stop()
+        
+        # Print final statistics
+        stats = scheduler.get_stats()
+        print("\n📊 Final Statistics:")
+        print(f"  Total Executions: {stats['total_executions']}")
+        print(f"  Successful: {stats['successful_executions']}")
+        print(f"  Failed: {stats['failed_executions']}")
+        print(f"  Success Rate: {stats['success_rate']:.1f}%")
+        print("\n✅ Agent stopped successfully\n")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

examples/python/scheduled_agents/news_checker_live.py

@@ -0,0 +1,143 @@
+"""
+Live News Checker Agent - 24/7 Scheduled Agent
+
+This example demonstrates a real working agent that checks AI news
+every hour using the AgentScheduler with actual API calls.
+
+Requirements:
+    - OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable set
+    - praisonaiagents package installed
+    
+Usage:
+    python news_checker_live.py
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+from datetime import datetime
+
+# Add parent directory to path
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../../..'))
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../../../..'))
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonai.scheduler import AgentScheduler
+
+# Import search_tool from root tools.py
+try:
+    from tools import search_tool
+except ImportError:
+    # Fallback: create inline search tool
+    from duckduckgo_search import DDGS
+    
+    def search_tool(query: str) -> list:
+        """Search the web using DuckDuckGo."""
+        try:
+            results = []
+            ddgs = DDGS()
+            for result in ddgs.text(keywords=query, max_results=5):
+                results.append({
+                    "title": result.get("title", ""),
+                    "url": result.get("href", ""),
+                    "snippet": result.get("body", ""),
+                })
+            return results
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Search error: {e}")
+            return []
+
+
+def on_success(result):
+    """Callback when agent execution succeeds."""
+    print("\n" + "="*80)
+    print(f"✅ SUCCESS - {datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')}")
+    print("="*80)
+    print(result)
+    print("="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def on_failure(error):
+    """Callback when agent execution fails."""
+    print("\n" + "="*80)
+    print(f"❌ FAILURE - {datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')}")
+    print("="*80)
+    print(f"Error: {error}")
+    print("="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def main():
+    """Main function to run the scheduled news checker."""
+    
+    # Check for API key
+    if not os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"):
+        print("❌ Error: OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable not set")
+        print("Please set it with: export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key_here")
+        sys.exit(1)
+    
+    print("\n🤖 Starting 24/7 AI News Checker Agent")
+    print("="*80)
+    
+    # Create the agent with web search capability
+    agent = Agent(
+        name="AI News Monitor",
+        role="Technology News Analyst",
+        goal="Monitor and summarize the latest AI and technology news",
+        backstory="""You are an expert AI news analyst who stays up-to-date 
+        with the latest developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, 
+        and technology. You provide concise, accurate summaries of important news.""",
+        tools=[search_tool],
+        verbose=True,
+        self_reflect=False  # Disable reflection for faster execution
+    )
+    
+    # Define the task
+    task = """Search for the latest AI news from today. 
+    Focus on major developments, breakthroughs, or announcements.
+    Provide a summary of the top 3 most important news items.
+    Include the source and key details for each item."""
+    
+    # Create scheduler with callbacks
+    scheduler = AgentScheduler(
+        agent=agent,
+        task=task,
+        on_success=on_success,
+        on_failure=on_failure
+    )
+    
+    print(f"Agent: {agent.name}")
+    print(f"Task: {task}")
+    print(f"Schedule: Every 1 hour")
+    print("="*80)
+    print("\n⏰ Starting scheduler... (Press Ctrl+C to stop)\n")
+    
+    # Start the scheduler
+    # For testing: use "*/2m" (every 2 minutes) instead of "hourly"
+    # For production: use "hourly"
+    scheduler.start(
+        schedule_expr="*/2m",  # Every 2 minutes for testing
+        max_retries=3,
+        run_immediately=True  # Run once immediately
+    )
+    
+    try:
+        # Keep the main thread alive
+        while scheduler.is_running:
+            import time
+            time.sleep(1)
+            
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        print("\n\n🛑 Stopping scheduler...")
+        scheduler.stop()
+        
+        # Print final statistics
+        stats = scheduler.get_stats()
+        print("\n📊 Final Statistics:")
+        print(f"  Total Executions: {stats['total_executions']}")
+        print(f"  Successful: {stats['successful_executions']}")
+        print(f"  Failed: {stats['failed_executions']}")
+        print(f"  Success Rate: {stats['success_rate']:.1f}%")
+        print("\n✅ Agent stopped successfully\n")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

examples/python/scheduled_agents/simple_test.py

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+"""
+Simple test script for 24/7 Agent Scheduler
+
+This script demonstrates the basic usage of AgentScheduler
+for running agents periodically.
+
+Usage:
+    python simple_test.py
+"""
+
+import sys
+import os
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../../..'))
+
+from unittest.mock import Mock
+from praisonai.scheduler import AgentScheduler
+
+# Create a mock agent for testing
+mock_agent = Mock()
+mock_agent.name = "TestAgent"
+mock_agent.start = Mock(return_value="Test execution successful!")
+
+# Create scheduler
+scheduler = AgentScheduler(
+    agent=mock_agent,
+    task="Test task execution"
+)
+
+print("🤖 Testing AgentScheduler")
+print("=" * 60)
+
+# Test 1: Execute once
+print("\n✅ Test 1: Execute once")
+result = scheduler.execute_once()
+print(f"Result: {result}")
+
+# Test 2: Get stats
+print("\n✅ Test 2: Get statistics")
+stats = scheduler.get_stats()
+print(f"Stats: {stats}")
+
+# Test 3: Start scheduler (will run every 5 seconds)
+print("\n✅ Test 3: Start scheduler (*/5s)")
+scheduler.start("*/5s", run_immediately=True)
+
+import time
+print("Running for 12 seconds...")
+time.sleep(12)
+
+# Stop scheduler
+print("\n✅ Test 4: Stop scheduler")
+scheduler.stop()
+
+# Final stats
+print("\n📊 Final Statistics:")
+final_stats = scheduler.get_stats()
+for key, value in final_stats.items():
+    print(f"  {key}: {value}")
+
+print("\n✅ All tests passed!")
+print("=" * 60)

examples/python/tools/e2b/agents.yaml

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 framework: praisonai
 topic: crawl and extract all data from each url from this page https://news.ycombinator.com/
-roles:
+agents:  # Canonical: use 'agents' instead of 'roles'
   web_scraper:
-    backstory: An expert in data extraction from websites, adept at navigating and
+    instructions:  # Canonical An expert in data extraction from websites, adept at navigating and
       retrieving detailed information.
     goal: Extract URLs from the source page
     role: Web Scraper
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ roles:
     tools:
     - 'code_interpret'
   url_data_extractor:
-    backstory: Specializes in crawling websites to gather comprehensive data, ensuring
+    instructions:  # Canonical Specializes in crawling websites to gather comprehensive data, ensuring
       nothing is missed from each link.
     goal: Crawl each URL for data extraction
     role: URL Data Extractor
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ roles:
     tools:
     - 'code_interpret'
   data_organizer:
-    backstory: Known for keen attention to detail, capable of structuring vast amounts
+    instructions:  # Canonical Known for keen attention to detail, capable of structuring vast amounts
       of information into usable formats efficiently.
     goal: Organize extracted data into a structured format
     role: Data Organizer

examples/python/workflows/simple_workflow.py

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+"""
+Simple Agentic Workflow Example
+
+Demonstrates using Agent instances directly as workflow steps.
+Each agent processes the input and passes output to the next agent.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
+
+# Create agents with specific roles
+researcher = Agent(
+    name="Researcher",
+    role="Research Analyst",
+    goal="Research and provide information about topics",
+    instructions="You are a research analyst. Provide concise, factual information."
+)
+
+writer = Agent(
+    name="Writer", 
+    role="Content Writer",
+    goal="Write engaging content based on research",
+    instructions="You are a content writer. Write clear, engaging content based on the research provided."
+)
+
+# Create workflow with agents as steps
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Simple Agentic Pipeline",
+    steps=[researcher, writer]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Run workflow - agents process sequentially
+    result = workflow.start(
+        "What are the key benefits of AI agents?",
+        verbose=True
+    )
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal output:\n{result['output']}")

examples/python/workflows/simple_workflow_non_agentic.py

@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+"""
+Simple Workflow Example
+
+The easiest way to create and run workflows in PraisonAI.
+Just pass functions or agents as steps - no complex configuration needed!
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+
+# Define simple handler functions
+def validate(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Validate the input data."""
+    if not ctx.input:
+        return StepResult(output="No input provided", stop_workflow=True)
+    return StepResult(output=f"Validated: {ctx.input}")
+
+def process(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Process the validated data."""
+    return StepResult(output=f"Processed: {ctx.previous_result}")
+
+def format_output(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Format the final output."""
+    return StepResult(output=f"✅ Final: {ctx.previous_result}")
+
+# Create workflow - just list your functions!
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Simple Pipeline",
+    steps=[validate, process, format_output]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Run the workflow - PraisonAI style uses .start()
+    result = workflow.start("Hello, World!", verbose=True)
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal output: {result['output']}")
+    print(f"Steps completed: {len(result['steps'])}")

examples/python/workflows/task_callbacks.py

@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+"""
+Task Callbacks Example
+
+Demonstrates using on_task_start and on_task_complete callbacks
+with PraisonAIAgents for workflow monitoring and logging.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Task, PraisonAIAgents
+
+# Create an agent
+researcher = Agent(
+    name="Researcher",
+    role="Research Assistant",
+    goal="Find and summarize information",
+    llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+)
+
+# Create tasks with variables
+task1 = Task(
+    name="research",
+    description="Research the topic: {{topic}}",
+    expected_output="A brief summary of the topic",
+    agent=researcher,
+    variables={"topic": "artificial intelligence"}
+)
+
+task2 = Task(
+    name="summarize",
+    description="Create a one-paragraph summary of the research.",
+    expected_output="A concise summary",
+    agent=researcher
+)
+
+# Define callbacks
+def on_start(task, task_id):
+    """Called before each task starts."""
+    print(f"🚀 Starting task: {task.name} (ID: {task_id})")
+
+def on_complete(task, output):
+    """Called after each task completes."""
+    print(f"✅ Completed task: {task.name}")
+    print(f"   Output preview: {str(output)[:100]}...")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Create agents with callbacks
+    agents = PraisonAIAgents(
+        agents=[researcher],
+        tasks=[task1, task2],
+        process="workflow",
+        on_task_start=on_start,
+        on_task_complete=on_complete,
+        variables={"global_var": "shared_value"}  # Global variables
+    )
+    
+    # Run the workflow
+    result = agents.start()
+    print("\n🎉 Workflow completed!")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_branching.py

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+"""
+Workflow Branching Example
+
+Demonstrates conditional branching in workflows where steps can route
+to different next steps based on output content.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents.memory.workflows import WorkflowManager, WorkflowStep, Workflow
+
+# Create a workflow with branching
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Decision Workflow",
+    description="A workflow that branches based on validation result",
+    steps=[
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="validate",
+            action="Check if the number 42 is positive. Reply with 'valid' or 'invalid'.",
+            next_steps=["success_handler", "error_handler"],
+            branch_condition={
+                "valid": ["success_handler"],
+                "invalid": ["error_handler"]
+            }
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="success_handler",
+            action="The validation passed! Generate a success message."
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="error_handler",
+            action="The validation failed. Generate an error message."
+        )
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Create manager and register workflow
+    manager = WorkflowManager()
+    manager.workflows["Decision Workflow"] = workflow
+    
+    # Execute - will branch to success_handler since 42 is positive
+    result = manager.execute(
+        "Decision Workflow",
+        default_llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+    )
+    
+    print("Workflow completed!")
+    for step_result in result["results"]:
+        print(f"  {step_result['step']}: {step_result['status']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_checkpoints.py

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+"""
+Workflow Checkpoints Example
+
+Demonstrates saving and resuming workflow execution using checkpoints.
+Useful for long-running workflows that may be interrupted.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents.memory.workflows import WorkflowManager, WorkflowStep, Workflow
+
+# Create a multi-step workflow
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Long Process",
+    description="A workflow with checkpoints for resumability",
+    steps=[
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="step1",
+            action="Initialize the process and prepare data."
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="step2", 
+            action="Process the first batch of data."
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="step3",
+            action="Process the second batch of data."
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="step4",
+            action="Finalize and generate report."
+        )
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    manager = WorkflowManager()
+    manager.workflows["Long Process"] = workflow
+    
+    # Execute with checkpoint - saves after each step
+    print("=== Starting workflow with checkpoint ===")
+    result = manager.execute(
+        "Long Process",
+        default_llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        checkpoint="my-checkpoint"  # Saves progress after each step
+    )
+    
+    print(f"Completed {len(result['results'])} steps")
+    
+    # List available checkpoints
+    print("\n=== Available checkpoints ===")
+    checkpoints = manager.list_checkpoints()
+    for cp in checkpoints:
+        print(f"  {cp['name']}: {cp['completed_steps']} steps completed")
+    
+    # Resume from checkpoint (if workflow was interrupted)
+    # result = manager.execute(
+    #     "Long Process",
+    #     default_llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+    #     resume="my-checkpoint"  # Resumes from last saved state
+    # )
+    
+    # Clean up checkpoint
+    manager.delete_checkpoint("my-checkpoint")
+    print("\n✅ Checkpoint deleted")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_conditional.py

@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+"""
+Agentic Conditional Workflow Example
+
+Demonstrates using should_run to conditionally execute agent steps
+based on input or previous results.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow, WorkflowStep
+
+# Condition functions
+def is_technical(ctx) -> bool:
+    """Only run technical review for technical content."""
+    keywords = ["code", "programming", "algorithm", "database", "api"]
+    return any(keyword in ctx.input.lower() for keyword in keywords)
+
+def needs_creative(ctx) -> bool:
+    """Only run creative enhancement for creative content."""
+    keywords = ["story", "poem", "creative", "write", "narrative"]
+    return any(keyword in ctx.input.lower() for keyword in keywords)
+
+# Create agents
+analyzer = Agent(
+    name="Analyzer",
+    role="Content Analyzer",
+    goal="Analyze and process content",
+    instructions="Analyze the given content and provide insights."
+)
+
+tech_reviewer = Agent(
+    name="TechReviewer",
+    role="Technical Reviewer",
+    goal="Review technical content",
+    instructions="Review the technical aspects and provide technical feedback."
+)
+
+creative_enhancer = Agent(
+    name="CreativeEnhancer",
+    role="Creative Enhancer",
+    goal="Enhance creative content",
+    instructions="Enhance the creative aspects and make it more engaging."
+)
+
+finalizer = Agent(
+    name="Finalizer",
+    role="Content Finalizer",
+    goal="Finalize the content",
+    instructions="Provide the final polished version of the content."
+)
+
+# Create workflow with conditional steps
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Conditional Agentic Pipeline",
+    steps=[
+        analyzer,  # Always runs
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="tech_review",
+            agent=tech_reviewer,
+            should_run=is_technical  # Only runs for technical content
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="creative_enhance",
+            agent=creative_enhancer,
+            should_run=needs_creative  # Only runs for creative content
+        ),
+        finalizer  # Always runs
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Test 1: Technical content
+    print("=== Test 1: Technical Content ===")
+    result = workflow.start("Review this Python code for best practices", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Output: {result['output'][:200]}...\n")
+    
+    # Test 2: Creative content
+    print("=== Test 2: Creative Content ===")
+    result = workflow.start("Write a short story about a robot", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Output: {result['output'][:200]}...\n")
+    
+    # Test 3: General content (neither technical nor creative)
+    print("=== Test 3: General Content ===")
+    result = workflow.start("What is the weather like today?", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Output: {result['output'][:200]}...")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_conditional_non_agentic.py

@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+"""
+Workflow Conditional Execution Example
+
+Demonstrates using should_run to conditionally execute steps
+based on input or previous results.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowStep, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+
+# Condition functions - return True to run the step, False to skip
+def is_sensitive_content(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> bool:
+    """Only run compliance check for sensitive topics."""
+    sensitive_keywords = ["legal", "medical", "financial", "security"]
+    return any(keyword in ctx.input.lower() for keyword in sensitive_keywords)
+
+def needs_translation(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> bool:
+    """Only translate if content is not in English."""
+    return ctx.variables.get("language", "en") != "en"
+
+# Handler functions
+def process_content(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    return StepResult(output=f"Processed: {ctx.input}")
+
+def compliance_check(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    return StepResult(output=f"✅ Compliance verified for: {ctx.previous_result}")
+
+def translate(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    lang = ctx.variables.get("language", "unknown")
+    return StepResult(output=f"🌐 Translated to {lang}: {ctx.previous_result}")
+
+def finalize(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    return StepResult(output=f"📄 Final: {ctx.previous_result}")
+
+# Create workflow with conditional steps
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Conditional Pipeline",
+    steps=[
+        WorkflowStep(name="process", handler=process_content),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="compliance",
+            handler=compliance_check,
+            should_run=is_sensitive_content  # Only runs for sensitive content
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="translate",
+            handler=translate,
+            should_run=needs_translation  # Only runs if language != "en"
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(name="finalize", handler=finalize)
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Test 1: Normal content (skips compliance)
+    print("=== Test 1: Normal content ===")
+    result = workflow.start("Hello world", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Output: {result['output']}\n")
+    
+    # Test 2: Sensitive content (runs compliance)
+    print("=== Test 2: Legal content ===")
+    result = workflow.start("Review this legal document", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Output: {result['output']}\n")
+    
+    # Test 3: Non-English content (runs translation)
+    print("=== Test 3: Non-English content ===")
+    workflow.variables = {"language": "es"}
+    result = workflow.start("Hola mundo", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Output: {result['output']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_early_stop.py

@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+"""
+Workflow Early Stop Example
+
+Demonstrates how to stop a workflow early using custom handler
+functions that return StepResult with stop_workflow=True.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents.memory.workflows import (
+    WorkflowManager, WorkflowStep, Workflow,
+    WorkflowContext, StepResult
+)
+
+# Custom validator that can stop the workflow
+def validate_data(context: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Check if data is valid and stop workflow if not."""
+    data = context.variables.get("data", {})
+    
+    if data.get("value", 0) < 0:
+        return StepResult(
+            output="❌ Validation failed: negative value detected. Stopping workflow.",
+            stop_workflow=True  # This stops the entire workflow
+        )
+    
+    return StepResult(
+        output="✅ Validation passed: data is valid.",
+        stop_workflow=False  # Continue to next step
+    )
+
+# Create workflow with early stop capability
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Data Processing",
+    description="Process data with validation gate",
+    variables={
+        "data": {"value": -5}  # Invalid data - will trigger early stop
+    },
+    steps=[
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="validate",
+            handler=validate_data  # Custom function
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="process",
+            action="Process the validated data."  # Won't run if validation fails
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="report",
+            action="Generate final report."  # Won't run if validation fails
+        )
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    manager = WorkflowManager()
+    manager.workflows["Data Processing"] = workflow
+    
+    # Test with invalid data (will stop early)
+    print("=== Testing with invalid data ===")
+    result = manager.execute("Data Processing", default_llm="gpt-4o-mini")
+    
+    for step_result in result["results"]:
+        print(f"  {step_result['step']}: {step_result['output']}")
+    
+    # Test with valid data (will complete)
+    print("\n=== Testing with valid data ===")
+    workflow.variables["data"] = {"value": 42}
+    result = manager.execute("Data Processing", default_llm="gpt-4o-mini")
+    
+    for step_result in result["results"]:
+        print(f"  {step_result['step']}: {step_result['status']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_csv.py

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+"""
+Agentic Loop with CSV Workflow Example
+
+Demonstrates iterating over a CSV file with an agent processing each row.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import loop
+import tempfile
+import os
+
+# Create sample CSV file content
+csv_content = """topic,description
+AI Ethics,Ethical considerations in artificial intelligence
+Machine Learning,Algorithms that learn from data
+Neural Networks,Computing systems inspired by biological neural networks
+Natural Language Processing,AI understanding human language"""
+
+# Create processor agent
+processor = Agent(
+    name="TopicProcessor",
+    role="Topic Analyst",
+    goal="Analyze and explain topics",
+    instructions="Provide a brief, insightful analysis of the given topic."
+)
+
+# Create summarizer agent
+summarizer = Agent(
+    name="Summarizer",
+    role="Results Summarizer",
+    goal="Summarize all processed results",
+    instructions="Create a comprehensive summary of all the analyzed topics."
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Create temp CSV file
+    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(mode='w', suffix='.csv', delete=False) as f:
+        f.write(csv_content)
+        csv_path = f.name
+    
+    try:
+        print("=== Testing Agentic Loop with CSV ===\n")
+        print(f"Processing CSV: {csv_path}\n")
+        
+        # Create workflow with loop over CSV
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            name="CSV Topic Processor",
+            steps=[
+                loop(processor, from_csv=csv_path),
+                summarizer
+            ]
+        )
+        
+        result = workflow.start("Analyze these AI topics", verbose=True)
+        
+        print(f"\nFinal Summary:\n{result['output']}")
+        
+    finally:
+        os.unlink(csv_path)

examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_csv_non_agentic.py

@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+"""
+Workflow Loop with CSV Example
+
+Demonstrates iterating over a CSV file, processing each row.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import loop
+import tempfile
+import os
+
+# Create sample CSV file
+csv_content = """name,email,task
+Alice,[email protected],Write documentation
+Bob,[email protected],Review pull requests
+Charlie,[email protected],Fix critical bug
+Diana,[email protected],Deploy to production"""
+
+# Processor for each CSV row
+def process_task(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Process a single task from CSV."""
+    item = ctx.variables.get("item", {})
+    name = item.get("name", "Unknown")
+    task = item.get("task", "No task")
+    index = ctx.variables.get("loop_index", 0)
+    
+    return StepResult(
+        output=f"[{index+1}] {name}: {task} ✅",
+        variables={"last_processed": name}
+    )
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Create temp CSV file
+    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(mode='w', suffix='.csv', delete=False) as f:
+        f.write(csv_content)
+        csv_path = f.name
+    
+    try:
+        print("=== Testing Loop with CSV ===\n")
+        print(f"CSV file: {csv_path}\n")
+        
+        # Create workflow
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            name="CSV Task Processor",
+            steps=[loop(process_task, from_csv=csv_path)]
+        )
+        
+        result = workflow.start("Process all tasks", verbose=True)
+        
+        print(f"\nAll outputs:\n{result['output']}")
+        print(f"\nProcessed {len(result['variables']['loop_outputs'])} items")
+        print(f"Last processed: {result['variables'].get('last_processed')}")
+        
+    finally:
+        os.unlink(csv_path)

examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_list.py

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+"""
+Workflow Loop with List Example
+
+Demonstrates iterating over a list of items, processing each one.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import loop
+
+# Sample data
+fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry", "date", "elderberry"]
+
+# Processor for each item
+def process_fruit(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Process a single fruit from the list."""
+    fruit = ctx.variables.get("item", "unknown")
+    index = ctx.variables.get("loop_index", 0)
+    
+    # Simulate processing
+    result = f"🍎 [{index + 1}] {fruit.upper()} - processed successfully"
+    
+    return StepResult(
+        output=result,
+        variables={"last_fruit": fruit}
+    )
+
+# Aggregator to summarize results
+def summarize(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Summarize all processed fruits."""
+    outputs = ctx.variables.get("loop_outputs", [])
+    summary = f"📊 Processed {len(outputs)} fruits:\n"
+    summary += "\n".join(f"  {o}" for o in outputs)
+    return StepResult(output=summary)
+
+# Create workflow
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Fruit Processor",
+    steps=[
+        loop(process_fruit, over="fruits"),
+        summarize
+    ],
+    variables={"fruits": fruits}
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("=== Testing Loop with List ===\n")
+    
+    result = workflow.start("Process all fruits", verbose=True)
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal Output:\n{result['output']}")
+    print(f"\nLoop outputs count: {len(result['variables']['loop_outputs'])}")
+    print(f"Last processed: {result['variables'].get('last_fruit')}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_loops.py

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+"""
+Workflow Loops Example
+
+Demonstrates iterating over a list of items in a workflow step.
+Each item is processed individually with the loop variable.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents.memory.workflows import WorkflowManager, WorkflowStep, Workflow
+
+# Create a workflow with loop
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Process Items",
+    description="Process a list of items using loop",
+    variables={
+        "items": ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]  # List to iterate over
+    },
+    steps=[
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="process_each",
+            action="Describe the fruit: {{item}}",
+            loop_over="items",  # Variable name containing the list
+            loop_var="item"     # Variable name for current item
+        ),
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="summarize",
+            action="Summarize all the fruits that were processed."
+        )
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Create manager and register workflow
+    manager = WorkflowManager()
+    manager.workflows["Process Items"] = workflow
+    
+    # Execute - will process each fruit in the list
+    result = manager.execute(
+        "Process Items",
+        default_llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+    )
+    
+    print("Workflow completed!")
+    for step_result in result["results"]:
+        print(f"  {step_result['step']}: {step_result['status']}")
+        if isinstance(step_result.get("output"), list):
+            print(f"    Loop processed {len(step_result['output'])} items")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_mixed_steps.py

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+"""
+Mixed Steps Workflow Example
+
+Demonstrates combining different step types in a single workflow:
+- Agent instances
+- Handler functions
+- WorkflowStep with action strings
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowStep, WorkflowContext, StepResult, Agent
+
+# Create an agent
+analyzer = Agent(
+    name="Analyzer",
+    role="Data Analyst",
+    goal="Analyze and summarize data",
+    llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+)
+
+# Custom handler functions
+def validate_input(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Validate the input before processing."""
+    if len(ctx.input) < 5:
+        return StepResult(
+            output="Input too short. Minimum 5 characters required.",
+            stop_workflow=True
+        )
+    return StepResult(output=f"✅ Valid input: {ctx.input}")
+
+def format_output(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Format the final output."""
+    return StepResult(
+        output=f"📊 Report:\n{ctx.previous_result}",
+        variables={"report_generated": True}
+    )
+
+# Create workflow with mixed step types
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Mixed Pipeline",
+    steps=[
+        # Step 1: Function - validates input
+        validate_input,
+        
+        # Step 2: Agent - analyzes content
+        analyzer,
+        
+        # Step 3: WorkflowStep with action string
+        WorkflowStep(
+            name="enhance",
+            action="Add a conclusion to this analysis: {{previous_output}}"
+        ),
+        
+        # Step 4: Function - formats output
+        format_output
+    ],
+    default_llm="gpt-4o-mini"  # Used for action-based steps
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Test with valid input
+    print("=== Running mixed workflow ===")
+    result = workflow.start(
+        "Analyze the trends in AI adoption for 2024",
+        verbose=True
+    )
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal output:\n{result['output']}")
+    print(f"\nVariables: {result['variables']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_parallel.py

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+"""
+Agentic Parallel Workflow Example
+
+Demonstrates running multiple agents concurrently and
+combining their results with an aggregator agent.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import parallel
+
+# Create parallel research agents
+market_researcher = Agent(
+    name="MarketResearcher",
+    role="Market Research Analyst",
+    goal="Research market trends and opportunities",
+    instructions="Analyze market trends. Provide concise market insights."
+)
+
+competitor_researcher = Agent(
+    name="CompetitorResearcher", 
+    role="Competitive Intelligence Analyst",
+    goal="Research competitor strategies",
+    instructions="Analyze competitors. Provide key competitive insights."
+)
+
+customer_researcher = Agent(
+    name="CustomerResearcher",
+    role="Customer Research Analyst", 
+    goal="Research customer needs and behaviors",
+    instructions="Analyze customer segments. Provide customer insights."
+)
+
+# Create aggregator agent
+aggregator = Agent(
+    name="Aggregator",
+    role="Research Synthesizer",
+    goal="Synthesize research findings",
+    instructions="Combine all research findings into a comprehensive summary."
+)
+
+# Create workflow with parallel execution
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Parallel Research Pipeline",
+    steps=[
+        parallel([market_researcher, competitor_researcher, customer_researcher]),
+        aggregator
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("=== Testing Agentic Parallel Workflow ===\n")
+    
+    # Run workflow - all researchers work in parallel, then aggregator summarizes
+    result = workflow.start("Research the AI industry", verbose=True)
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal Summary:\n{result['output']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_parallel_non_agentic.py

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+"""
+Workflow Parallel Execution Example
+
+Demonstrates running multiple steps concurrently and
+combining their results.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import parallel
+import time
+
+# Parallel workers - each does independent work
+def research_market(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Research market trends."""
+    time.sleep(0.1)  # Simulate work
+    return StepResult(output="📊 Market: Growth expected 15% YoY")
+
+def research_competitors(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Research competitor analysis."""
+    time.sleep(0.1)  # Simulate work
+    return StepResult(output="🏢 Competitors: 3 major players identified")
+
+def research_customers(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Research customer feedback."""
+    time.sleep(0.1)  # Simulate work
+    return StepResult(output="👥 Customers: 85% satisfaction rate")
+
+# Aggregator - combines parallel results
+def summarize_research(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Summarize all research findings."""
+    outputs = ctx.variables.get("parallel_outputs", [])
+    summary = "📋 RESEARCH SUMMARY:\n" + "\n".join(f"  • {o}" for o in outputs)
+    return StepResult(output=summary)
+
+# Create workflow with parallel execution
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Parallel Research",
+    steps=[
+        parallel([research_market, research_competitors, research_customers]),
+        summarize_research
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("=== Testing Parallel Workflow ===\n")
+    
+    start_time = time.time()
+    result = workflow.start("Analyze the business landscape", verbose=True)
+    elapsed = time.time() - start_time
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal Output:\n{result['output']}")
+    print(f"\nCompleted in {elapsed:.2f}s (parallel execution)")
+    print(f"Individual outputs: {len(result['variables']['parallel_outputs'])}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_repeat.py

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+"""
+Agentic Evaluator-Optimizer (Repeat) Workflow Example
+
+Demonstrates the evaluator-optimizer pattern where an agent
+generates content and another evaluates it, repeating until approved.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import repeat
+
+# Create generator agent
+generator = Agent(
+    name="Generator",
+    role="Content Generator",
+    goal="Generate high-quality content",
+    instructions="Generate content based on the topic. Improve based on feedback if provided."
+)
+
+# Create evaluator agent  
+evaluator = Agent(
+    name="Evaluator",
+    role="Content Evaluator",
+    goal="Evaluate and provide feedback on content",
+    instructions="Evaluate the content quality. If good, respond with 'APPROVED'. Otherwise provide specific feedback for improvement."
+)
+
+# Evaluation function to check if content is approved
+def is_approved(ctx) -> bool:
+    return "approved" in ctx.previous_result.lower()
+
+# Create workflow with evaluator-optimizer pattern
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Evaluator-Optimizer Pipeline",
+    steps=[
+        generator,  # First, generate content
+        repeat(
+            evaluator,  # Evaluate and provide feedback
+            until=is_approved,
+            max_iterations=3
+        )
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("=== Testing Agentic Evaluator-Optimizer Workflow ===\n")
+    
+    # Run optimization workflow
+    result = workflow.start(
+        "Write a compelling product description for an AI assistant",
+        verbose=True
+    )
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal Result:\n{result['output']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_repeat_non_agentic.py

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+"""
+Workflow Repeat (Evaluator-Optimizer) Example
+
+Demonstrates repeating a step until a condition is met.
+This is useful for iterative improvement patterns.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import repeat
+
+# Simulated content generator that improves each iteration
+class ContentGenerator:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.iteration = 0
+        self.content = []
+    
+    def generate(self, ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+        """Generate content, adding more each iteration."""
+        self.iteration += 1
+        
+        # Add new content each iteration
+        new_items = [
+            f"Point {self.iteration}.1: Key insight about the topic",
+            f"Point {self.iteration}.2: Supporting evidence"
+        ]
+        self.content.extend(new_items)
+        
+        output = f"Iteration {self.iteration}: Generated {len(self.content)} points total"
+        
+        return StepResult(
+            output=output,
+            variables={
+                "total_points": len(self.content),
+                "content": self.content.copy()
+            }
+        )
+
+# Condition: stop when we have enough content
+def has_enough_content(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> bool:
+    """Check if we have generated enough content."""
+    total = ctx.variables.get("total_points", 0)
+    return total >= 6  # Stop when we have 6+ points
+
+# Create generator instance
+generator = ContentGenerator()
+
+# Create workflow with repeat pattern
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Content Generator",
+    steps=[
+        repeat(
+            generator.generate,
+            until=has_enough_content,
+            max_iterations=10
+        )
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("=== Testing Repeat (Evaluator-Optimizer) Pattern ===\n")
+    
+    result = workflow.start("Generate comprehensive content", verbose=True)
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal output: {result['output']}")
+    print(f"Total iterations: {result['variables']['repeat_iterations']}")
+    print(f"Total points generated: {result['variables']['total_points']}")
+    print("\nGenerated content:")
+    for point in result['variables']['content']:
+        print(f"  • {point}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_routing.py

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+"""
+Agentic Routing Workflow Example
+
+Demonstrates decision-based routing where an agent classifier
+routes to specialized handler agents based on the request type.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import route
+
+# Create classifier agent
+classifier = Agent(
+    name="Classifier",
+    role="Request Classifier",
+    goal="Classify incoming requests",
+    instructions="Classify the request. Respond with ONLY 'technical', 'creative', or 'general'."
+)
+
+# Create specialized handler agents
+tech_agent = Agent(
+    name="TechExpert",
+    role="Technical Expert",
+    goal="Handle technical questions",
+    instructions="You are a technical expert. Provide detailed technical answers."
+)
+
+creative_agent = Agent(
+    name="CreativeWriter",
+    role="Creative Writer", 
+    goal="Handle creative requests",
+    instructions="You are a creative writer. Write engaging, creative content."
+)
+
+general_agent = Agent(
+    name="GeneralAssistant",
+    role="General Assistant",
+    goal="Handle general requests",
+    instructions="You are a helpful assistant. Provide clear, helpful responses."
+)
+
+# Create workflow with routing
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Agentic Router",
+    steps=[
+        classifier,
+        route({
+            "technical": [tech_agent],
+            "creative": [creative_agent],
+            "default": [general_agent]
+        })
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("=== Testing Agentic Routing Workflow ===\n")
+    
+    # Test 1: Technical question
+    print("--- Technical Request ---")
+    result = workflow.start("How does machine learning work?", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Result: {result['output'][:200]}...\n")
+    
+    # Test 2: Creative request
+    print("--- Creative Request ---")
+    result = workflow.start("Write a poem about the ocean", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Result: {result['output'][:200]}...")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_routing_non_agentic.py

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+"""
+Workflow Routing Example
+
+Demonstrates decision-based routing where the workflow
+takes different paths based on the output of a decision step.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import route
+
+# Decision maker - determines which route to take
+def classify_request(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    """Classify the input and decide the route."""
+    input_lower = ctx.input.lower()
+    
+    if "urgent" in input_lower or "emergency" in input_lower:
+        return StepResult(output="priority: high")
+    elif "question" in input_lower or "help" in input_lower:
+        return StepResult(output="priority: support")
+    else:
+        return StepResult(output="priority: normal")
+
+# Route handlers
+def handle_high_priority(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    return StepResult(output="🚨 HIGH PRIORITY: Escalating to senior team immediately!")
+
+def handle_support(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    return StepResult(output="💬 SUPPORT: Routing to help desk for assistance.")
+
+def handle_normal(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+    return StepResult(output="📋 NORMAL: Added to standard processing queue.")
+
+# Create workflow with routing
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Request Router",
+    steps=[
+        classify_request,
+        route({
+            "high": [handle_high_priority],
+            "support": [handle_support],
+            "normal": [handle_normal],
+            "default": [handle_normal]
+        })
+    ]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Test different inputs
+    print("=== Testing Routing Workflow ===\n")
+    
+    # Test 1: Urgent request
+    result = workflow.start("This is an URGENT matter!", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Result: {result['output']}\n")
+    
+    # Test 2: Support request
+    result = workflow.start("I have a question about my account", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Result: {result['output']}\n")
+    
+    # Test 3: Normal request
+    result = workflow.start("Please process my order", verbose=True)
+    print(f"Result: {result['output']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_with_agents.py

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+"""
+Workflow with Agents Example
+
+Demonstrates using Agent instances directly as workflow steps.
+Agents are automatically wrapped and executed in sequence.
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Workflow, Agent
+
+# Create agents
+researcher = Agent(
+    name="Researcher",
+    role="Research Specialist",
+    goal="Find accurate information",
+    llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+)
+
+writer = Agent(
+    name="Writer", 
+    role="Content Writer",
+    goal="Write engaging content",
+    llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+)
+
+editor = Agent(
+    name="Editor",
+    role="Content Editor", 
+    goal="Polish and improve content",
+    llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+)
+
+# Create workflow with agents as steps
+workflow = Workflow(
+    name="Content Pipeline",
+    steps=[researcher, writer, editor]
+)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Run the workflow
+    result = workflow.start(
+        "Write a short paragraph about artificial intelligence",
+        verbose=True
+    )
+    
+    print(f"\nFinal output:\n{result['output']}")

examples/scheduler/test_5sec_schedule.yaml

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+framework: praisonai
+
+agents:
+  - name: "5 Second Timer"
+    role: "Timer Agent"
+    instructions: "Display the current time"
+    verbose: true
+
+task: "Show current time"
+
+schedule:
+  interval: "*/5s"
+  max_retries: 3
+  run_immediately: true

examples/scheduler/test_counter.yaml

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+framework: praisonai
+
+agents:
+  - name: "Counter Agent"
+    role: "Counter"
+    instructions: "Count from 1 to 5, incrementing by 1 each time. Just output the numbers clearly."
+    verbose: true
+
+task: "Print numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (one number per line)"
+
+schedule:
+  interval: "*/5s"
+  max_retries: 3
+  run_immediately: true

examples/scheduler/test_counter_with_limits.yaml

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+framework: praisonai
+
+agents:
+  - name: "Counter Agent with Limits"
+    role: "Counter"
+    instructions: "Count from 1 to 5, incrementing by 1 each time. Just output the numbers clearly."
+    verbose: true
+
+task: "Print numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (one number per line)"
+
+schedule:
+  interval: "*/5s"           # Run every 5 seconds
+  max_retries: 3             # Retry up to 3 times on failure
+  run_immediately: true      # Run once immediately on start
+  timeout: 30                # Max 30 seconds per execution
+  max_cost: 0.01             # Stop after spending $0.01 USD

examples/scheduler/test_default_budget.yaml

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+framework: praisonai
+
+agents:
+  - name: "Budget Test Agent"
+    role: "Tester"
+    instructions: "Count from 1 to 3"
+    verbose: true
+
+task: "Print numbers 1, 2, 3"
+
+schedule:
+  interval: "*/3s"
+  max_retries: 2
+  run_immediately: true
+  # No max_cost specified - should default to $1.00

examples/yaml/agents_workflow.yaml

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+# Extended agents.yaml with Workflow Patterns
+# This file demonstrates the extended agents.yaml format that supports
+# advanced workflow patterns while maintaining backward compatibility.
+#
+# Usage: praisonai agents_workflow.yaml
+#
+# Key differences from standard agents.yaml:
+# - process: workflow (triggers workflow mode)
+# - workflow: section for planning, reasoning, memory
+# - steps: section for workflow patterns (route, parallel, loop, repeat)
+
+framework: praisonai
+process: workflow
+input: "Research AI trends and create a comprehensive report"  # The input passed to {{input}} in steps
+
+# Workflow configuration (new)
+workflow:
+  planning: true
+  reasoning: true
+  verbose: true
+  memory_config:
+    provider: chroma
+    persist: true
+
+# Variables for template substitution
+variables:
+  topic: AI trends
+  topics:
+    - Machine Learning
+    - Neural Networks
+    - Natural Language Processing
+
+# Agent definitions using familiar 'roles' format
+agents:  # Canonical: use 'agents' instead of 'roles'
+  classifier:
+    role: Request Classifier
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
+      You are an expert at classifying requests into categories.
+      Respond with ONLY one word: 'technical', 'creative', or 'research'.
+    goal: Classify incoming requests accurately
+    
+  researcher:
+    role: Research Analyst
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
+      You are a skilled research analyst with expertise in technology trends.
+      You provide concise, factual research findings with citations.
+    goal: Research topics thoroughly and provide insights
+    tools:
+      - tavily_search
+    llm:
+      model: gpt-4o-mini
+      
+  tech_expert:
+    role: Technical Expert
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
+      You are a technical expert with deep knowledge in AI and ML.
+      You provide detailed technical explanations.
+    goal: Handle technical questions with expertise
+    
+  creative_writer:
+    role: Creative Writer
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
+      You are a creative writer who can make complex topics engaging.
+      You write in a clear, accessible style.
+    goal: Create engaging content from research
+    
+  market_analyst:
+    role: Market Analyst
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
+      You analyze market trends and competitive landscapes.
+      You provide actionable business insights.
+    goal: Analyze market trends and opportunities
+    
+  aggregator:
+    role: Synthesizer
+    instructions:  # Canonical |
+      You combine findings from multiple sources into coherent reports.
+      You identify patterns and key insights.
+    goal: Synthesize all findings into comprehensive reports
+
+# Workflow steps with patterns (new)
+steps:
+  # Step 1: Classify the request
+  - agent: classifier
+    action: "Classify this request: {{topic}}"
+    
+  # Step 2: Route to appropriate handler based on classification
+  - name: routing
+    route:
+      technical: [tech_expert]
+      creative: [creative_writer]
+      default: [researcher]
+      
+  # Step 3: Parallel research on multiple aspects
+  - name: parallel_research
+    parallel:
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: "Research technology trends for {{topic}}"
+      - agent: market_analyst
+        action: "Analyze market opportunities for {{topic}}"
+        
+  # Step 4: Loop over specific topics
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: "Deep dive into {{item}}"
+    loop:
+      over: topics
+      
+  # Step 5: Aggregate all findings
+  - agent: aggregator
+    action: "Synthesize all research findings into a comprehensive report"
+    repeat:
+      until: "comprehensive"
+      max_iterations: 2
+
+# Optional callbacks
+callbacks:
+  on_step_complete: log_step

examples/yaml/workflows/complete_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,116 @@
+# Complete Workflow Example
+# Demonstrates all workflow patterns in a single comprehensive workflow
+
+name: Complete Research Workflow
+description: A comprehensive workflow demonstrating all patterns - route, parallel, loop, repeat
+framework: praisonai
+
+workflow:
+  planning: true
+  reasoning: true
+  verbose: true
+  memory_config:
+    provider: chroma
+    persist: true
+
+variables:
+  topic: AI trends
+  topics:
+    - Machine Learning
+    - Neural Networks
+    - Natural Language Processing
+
+agents:
+  classifier:
+    name: Classifier
+    role: Request Classifier
+    goal: Classify incoming requests
+    instructions: |
+      Classify the request. Respond with ONLY one word:
+      - 'technical' for technical questions
+      - 'creative' for creative requests
+      - 'research' for research tasks
+
+  researcher:
+    name: Researcher
+    role: Research Analyst
+    goal: Research topics thoroughly
+    instructions: "You are a research analyst. Provide concise, factual research findings."
+
+  tech_expert:
+    name: TechExpert
+    role: Technical Expert
+    goal: Handle technical questions
+    instructions: "You are a technical expert. Provide detailed technical answers."
+
+  creative_writer:
+    name: CreativeWriter
+    role: Creative Writer
+    goal: Handle creative requests
+    instructions: "You are a creative writer. Write engaging, creative content."
+
+  market_analyst:
+    name: MarketAnalyst
+    role: Market Analyst
+    goal: Analyze market trends
+    instructions: "You are a market analyst. Provide market insights."
+
+  competitor_analyst:
+    name: CompetitorAnalyst
+    role: Competitor Analyst
+    goal: Analyze competitors
+    instructions: "You are a competitor analyst. Provide competitive insights."
+
+  aggregator:
+    name: Aggregator
+    role: Synthesizer
+    goal: Combine and synthesize findings
+    instructions: "You are a synthesizer. Combine all findings into a comprehensive report."
+
+  evaluator:
+    name: Evaluator
+    role: Quality Evaluator
+    goal: Evaluate content quality
+    instructions: |
+      Evaluate the content. If it's comprehensive and well-structured, respond with "APPROVED".
+      Otherwise, provide specific feedback for improvement.
+
+steps:
+  # Step 1: Classify the request
+  - agent: classifier
+    action: "Classify: {{input}}"
+    
+  # Step 2: Route to appropriate handler
+  - name: routing
+    route:
+      technical: [tech_expert]
+      creative: [creative_writer]
+      default: [researcher]
+      
+  # Step 3: Parallel research
+  - name: parallel_research
+    parallel:
+      - agent: market_analyst
+        action: "Analyze market for {{topic}}"
+      - agent: competitor_analyst
+        action: "Analyze competitors for {{topic}}"
+        
+  # Step 4: Loop over topics
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: "Research {{item}}"
+    loop:
+      over: topics
+      
+  # Step 5: Aggregate findings
+  - agent: aggregator
+    action: "Synthesize all findings into a comprehensive report"
+    
+  # Step 6: Evaluator-optimizer
+  - agent: evaluator
+    action: "Evaluate the report quality"
+    repeat:
+      until: "approved"
+      max_iterations: 2
+
+callbacks:
+  on_step_complete: log_step

examples/yaml/workflows/evaluator_optimizer_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+# Evaluator-Optimizer Workflow
+# Demonstrates the repeat() pattern for iterative improvement
+
+name: Evaluator Optimizer Workflow
+description: A generator creates content, an evaluator reviews it repeatedly until quality standards are met
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+agents:
+  generator:
+    name: Generator
+    role: Content Generator
+    goal: Generate high-quality content
+    instructions: |
+      You are a content generator. Generate content based on the request.
+      If feedback is provided, improve your content based on that feedback.
+      Always strive for clarity, accuracy, and engagement.
+
+  evaluator:
+    name: Evaluator
+    role: Content Evaluator
+    goal: Evaluate content quality and provide feedback
+    instructions: |
+      You are a content evaluator. Review the content provided.
+      
+      If the content is high quality (clear, accurate, engaging), respond with:
+      "APPROVED: [brief reason]"
+      
+      If the content needs improvement, respond with:
+      "NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: [specific feedback for improvement]"
+      
+      Be constructive and specific in your feedback.
+
+steps:
+  - agent: generator
+    action: "Generate content for: {{input}}"
+    
+  - agent: evaluator
+    action: "Evaluate this content and provide feedback: {{previous_output}}"
+    repeat:
+      until: "approved"
+      max_iterations: 3

examples/yaml/workflows/example_usage.py

@@ -0,0 +1,152 @@
+"""
+Example usage of YAML Workflow Parser.
+
+This script demonstrates how to load and execute YAML workflow files.
+"""
+
+import os
+from pathlib import Path
+
+# Ensure OPENAI_API_KEY is set
+if not os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"):
+    print("Please set OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable")
+    print("export OPENAI_API_KEY='your-api-key'")
+    exit(1)
+
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import YAMLWorkflowParser, WorkflowManager
+
+
+def example_1_parse_and_run():
+    """Example 1: Parse YAML and run workflow directly."""
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 1: Parse YAML and run workflow")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    yaml_content = """
+name: Quick Research
+description: A quick research workflow
+
+agents:
+  researcher:
+    name: Researcher
+    role: Research Analyst
+    goal: Research topics
+    instructions: "Provide brief, factual information."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: "Research: {{input}}"
+"""
+    
+    parser = YAMLWorkflowParser()
+    workflow = parser.parse_string(yaml_content)
+    
+    print(f"Workflow Name: {workflow.name}")
+    print(f"Steps: {len(workflow.steps)}")
+    
+    # Run the workflow
+    result = workflow.start("What is Python?")
+    print(f"Result: {result['output'][:200]}...")
+    print()
+
+
+def example_2_load_yaml_file():
+    """Example 2: Load workflow from YAML file using WorkflowManager."""
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 2: Load YAML file with WorkflowManager")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    # Get the directory of this script
+    script_dir = Path(__file__).parent
+    yaml_file = script_dir / "simple_workflow.yaml"
+    
+    if not yaml_file.exists():
+        print(f"YAML file not found: {yaml_file}")
+        return
+    
+    manager = WorkflowManager()
+    workflow = manager.load_yaml(yaml_file)
+    
+    print(f"Loaded workflow: {workflow.name}")
+    print(f"Steps: {len(workflow.steps)}")
+    
+    # Run the workflow
+    result = workflow.start("Benefits of renewable energy")
+    print(f"Result: {result['output'][:200]}...")
+    print()
+
+
+def example_3_execute_yaml_directly():
+    """Example 3: Execute YAML file directly with WorkflowManager."""
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 3: Execute YAML directly")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    script_dir = Path(__file__).parent
+    yaml_file = script_dir / "simple_workflow.yaml"
+    
+    if not yaml_file.exists():
+        print(f"YAML file not found: {yaml_file}")
+        return
+    
+    manager = WorkflowManager()
+    result = manager.execute_yaml(
+        yaml_file,
+        input_data="The future of AI",
+        verbose=True
+    )
+    
+    print(f"Status: {result['status']}")
+    print(f"Result: {result['output'][:200]}...")
+    print()
+
+
+def example_4_with_variables():
+    """Example 4: YAML workflow with variables."""
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 4: Workflow with variables")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    yaml_content = """
+name: Variable Workflow
+variables:
+  topic: Machine Learning
+  style: concise
+
+agents:
+  writer:
+    name: Writer
+    role: Content Writer
+    goal: Write content
+    instructions: "Write {{style}} content about the topic."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: writer
+    action: "Write about {{topic}}"
+"""
+    
+    parser = YAMLWorkflowParser()
+    workflow = parser.parse_string(yaml_content)
+    
+    print(f"Variables: {workflow.variables}")
+    
+    # Run with default variables
+    result = workflow.start("")
+    print(f"Result: {result['output'][:200]}...")
+    print()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("YAML Workflow Examples")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print()
+    
+    # Run examples
+    example_1_parse_and_run()
+    example_2_load_yaml_file()
+    example_3_execute_yaml_directly()
+    example_4_with_variables()
+    
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("All examples completed!")
+    print("=" * 60)

examples/yaml/workflows/loop_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+# Loop Workflow
+# Demonstrates the loop() pattern for iterating over items
+
+name: Repetitive Processing Workflow
+description: An agent processes multiple items in a loop, then a summarizer combines results
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+variables:
+  topics:
+    - Artificial Intelligence
+    - Machine Learning
+    - Neural Networks
+    - Natural Language Processing
+
+agents:
+  processor:
+    name: Processor
+    role: Topic Processor
+    goal: Process and analyze each topic thoroughly
+    instructions: |
+      You are a topic processor. For each topic given, provide:
+      1. A brief definition
+      2. Key concepts
+      3. Real-world applications
+      Keep your response concise but informative.
+
+  summarizer:
+    name: Summarizer
+    role: Results Summarizer
+    goal: Summarize all processed results into a final report
+    instructions: "You are a summarizer. Combine all the processed topics into a cohesive final report."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: processor
+    action: "Analyze this topic: {{item}}"
+    loop:
+      over: topics
+      
+  - agent: summarizer
+    action: "Create a comprehensive summary of all the analyzed topics based on these results: {{previous_output}}"

examples/yaml/workflows/parallel_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+# Parallel Workflow
+# Demonstrates the parallel() pattern for concurrent execution
+
+name: Parallel Research Workflow
+description: Multiple agents research different aspects concurrently, then an aggregator combines results
+input: "AI-powered customer service solutions"  # The input passed to {{input}} in steps
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+agents:
+  market_researcher:
+    name: MarketResearcher
+    role: Market Research Analyst
+    goal: Research market trends and opportunities
+    instructions: "You are a market research analyst. Analyze market trends and provide concise insights."
+
+  competitor_researcher:
+    name: CompetitorResearcher
+    role: Competitive Intelligence Analyst
+    goal: Research competitor strategies and positioning
+    instructions: "You are a competitive intelligence analyst. Analyze competitors and provide key insights."
+
+  customer_researcher:
+    name: CustomerResearcher
+    role: Customer Research Analyst
+    goal: Research customer needs and behaviors
+    instructions: "You are a customer research analyst. Analyze customer segments and provide insights."
+
+  aggregator:
+    name: Aggregator
+    role: Research Synthesizer
+    goal: Synthesize all research findings into a comprehensive summary
+    instructions: "You are a research synthesizer. Combine all research findings into a clear, comprehensive summary."
+
+steps:
+  - name: parallel_research
+    parallel:
+      - agent: market_researcher
+        action: "Research market trends for: {{input}}"
+      - agent: competitor_researcher
+        action: "Research competitors for: {{input}}"
+      - agent: customer_researcher
+        action: "Research customer needs for: {{input}}"
+        
+  - agent: aggregator
+    action: "Synthesize all the research findings into a comprehensive report: {{previous_output}}"

examples/yaml/workflows/routing_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# Routing Workflow
+# Demonstrates the route() pattern for decision-based branching
+
+name: Agentic Routing Workflow
+description: A classifier agent routes requests to specialized handler agents
+input: "Write a poem about the ocean"  # The input passed to {{input}} in steps
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+agents:
+  classifier:
+    name: Classifier
+    role: Request Classifier
+    goal: Classify incoming requests by type
+    instructions: |
+      You are a request classifier. Analyze the request and respond with ONLY one word:
+      - 'technical' for technical/coding questions
+      - 'creative' for creative writing requests
+      - 'general' for everything else
+      
+      Respond with ONLY the classification word, nothing else.
+
+  tech_expert:
+    name: TechExpert
+    role: Technical Expert
+    goal: Answer technical questions with expertise
+    instructions: "You are a technical expert. Provide detailed, accurate technical answers."
+
+  creative_writer:
+    name: CreativeWriter
+    role: Creative Writer
+    goal: Create engaging creative content
+    instructions: "You are a creative writer. Write engaging, imaginative content."
+
+  general_assistant:
+    name: GeneralAssistant
+    role: General Assistant
+    goal: Help with general requests
+    instructions: "You are a helpful assistant. Provide clear, helpful responses."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: classifier
+    action: "Classify this request: {{input}}"
+    
+  - name: routing
+    route:
+      technical: [tech_expert]
+      creative: [creative_writer]
+      default: [general_assistant]

examples/yaml/workflows/simple_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+# Simple Sequential Workflow
+# Demonstrates basic agent-to-agent workflow
+
+name: Simple Research Workflow
+description: A simple workflow where a researcher gathers info and a writer summarizes it
+input: "The benefits of renewable energy"  # The input passed to {{input}} in steps
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+agents:
+  researcher:
+    name: Researcher
+    role: Research Analyst
+    goal: Research and gather information about topics
+    instructions: "You are a research analyst. Provide concise, factual information about the given topic."
+
+  writer:
+    name: Writer
+    role: Content Writer
+    goal: Write clear and engaging summaries
+    instructions: "You are a content writer. Take the research provided and write a clear, engaging summary."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: "Research the following topic: {{input}}"
+    
+  - agent: writer
+    action: "Write a summary based on this research: {{previous_output}}"

src/praisonai-agents/.gitignore

@@ -87,3 +87,4 @@ graph.py
 chroma_db/
 .qodo
 *_COMPARISON_ANALYSIS.md
+*_REPORT.md

src/praisonai-agents/README.md

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+../../README.md

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+# PraisonAI Agents - Benchmark Results
+
+**Generated:** 2025-12-18 14:40:22
+**Iterations:** 100
+**Test:** Agent instantiation (without tools)
+
+## Results
+
+| Framework | Avg Time (μs) | Relative |
+|-----------|---------------|----------|
+| **PraisonAI** | **3.77** | **1.00x (fastest)** |
+| OpenAI Agents SDK | 5.26 | 1.39x |
+| Agno | 5.64 | 1.49x |
+| PraisonAI (LiteLLM) | 7.56 | 2.00x |
+| PydanticAI | 226.94 | 60.16x |
+| LangGraph | 4,558.71 | 1,209x |
+| CrewAI | 15,607.92 | 4,138x |
+
+## Package Versions
+
+| Package | Version |
+|---------|--------|
+| PraisonAI | 0.1.5 |
+| Agno | 2.3.14 |
+| PydanticAI | 1.35.0 |
+| OpenAI Agents SDK | 0.6.3 |
+| LangGraph | 1.0.5 |
+| CrewAI | 1.6.1 |
+
+## How to Reproduce
+
+```bash
+cd praisonai-agents
+python benchmarks/simple_benchmark.py
+```

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/EXECUTION_BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+# PraisonAI Agents - Real Execution Benchmark
+
+**Generated:** 2025-12-18 14:43:52
+**Model:** gpt-4o-mini
+**Iterations:** 3
+**Prompt:** "What is 2+2? Reply with just the number."
+
+## Results
+
+| Framework | Method | Avg Time | Relative |
+|-----------|--------|----------|----------|
+| **PraisonAI** | `agent.start()` | **0.45s** | **1.00x (fastest)** |
+| PraisonAI (LiteLLM) | `agent.start()` | 0.55s | 1.22x |
+| CrewAI | `crew.kickoff()` | 0.58s | 1.28x |
+| Agno | `agent.run()` | 0.92s | 2.05x |
+
+## Package Versions
+
+| Package | Version |
+|---------|--------|
+| PraisonAI | 0.1.5 |
+| Agno | 2.3.14 |
+| CrewAI | 1.6.1 |
+
+## How to Reproduce
+
+```bash
+export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key
+cd praisonai-agents
+python benchmarks/execution_benchmark.py
+```

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/REAL_BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+# PraisonAI Agents - Real-World Execution Benchmark
+
+**Generated:** 2025-12-18 14:33:49
+**Model:** gpt-4o-mini
+**Iterations:** 3 per test
+
+## Results Summary
+
+| Test | PraisonAI (avg) | Agno (avg) | Difference |
+|------|-----------------|------------|------------|
+| Single Agent | 2.04s | 3.18s | PraisonAI 1.56x faster |
+| 2 Agents | 2.49s | 20.49s | PraisonAI 8.21x faster |
+| 3 Agents | 6.52s | 13.97s | PraisonAI 2.14x faster |
+
+## Detailed Results
+
+### praisonai_single
+- Average: 2.04s
+- Min: 1.95s
+- Max: 2.19s
+- Std Dev: 0.13s
+- Times: ['2.19s', '1.95s', '2.00s']
+
+### agno_single
+- Average: 3.18s
+- Min: 3.00s
+- Max: 3.51s
+- Std Dev: 0.28s
+- Times: ['3.51s', '3.00s', '3.04s']
+
+### praisonai_two_agents
+- Average: 2.49s
+- Min: 2.22s
+- Max: 2.65s
+- Std Dev: 0.24s
+- Times: ['2.65s', '2.22s', '2.62s']
+
+### agno_two_agents
+- Average: 20.49s
+- Min: 9.96s
+- Max: 35.05s
+- Std Dev: 13.02s
+- Times: ['16.46s', '9.96s', '35.05s']
+
+### praisonai_three_agents
+- Average: 6.52s
+- Min: 5.62s
+- Max: 7.39s
+- Std Dev: 0.88s
+- Times: ['5.62s', '6.54s', '7.39s']
+
+### agno_three_agents
+- Average: 13.97s
+- Min: 11.69s
+- Max: 15.32s
+- Std Dev: 1.99s
+- Times: ['14.91s', '11.69s', '15.32s']
+
+## Package Versions
+
+| Package | Version |
+|---------|--------|
+| PraisonAI | 0.1.5 |
+| Agno | 2.3.14 |
+
+## How to Reproduce
+
+```bash
+export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key
+cd praisonai-agents
+python benchmarks/real_benchmark.py
+```

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/SIMPLE_BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+# PraisonAI Agents - Benchmark Results
+
+**Generated:** 2025-12-18 13:23:43
+
+## Agent Instantiation Time
+
+| Framework | Avg Time (μs) | Relative |
+|-----------|---------------|----------|
+| **PraisonAI** | **4.16** | **1.00x (fastest)** |
+| OpenAI Agents SDK | 5.55 | 1.33x |
+| Agno | 5.58 | 1.34x |
+| PraisonAI (LiteLLM) | 8.52 | 2.05x |
+| PydanticAI | 225.87 | 54.25x |
+| LangGraph | 4,349.54 | 1,045x |
+| CrewAI | 15,911.11 | 3,821x |
+
+## How to Reproduce
+
+```bash
+cd praisonai-agents
+python benchmarks/simple_benchmark.py
+```

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/TOOLS_BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md

@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+# PraisonAI Agents - Tools Benchmark Results
+
+**Generated:** 2025-12-18 14:40:35
+**Iterations:** 100
+**Test:** Agent instantiation WITH TOOLS
+
+## Results
+
+| Framework | Avg Time (μs) | Relative |
+|-----------|---------------|----------|
+| **PraisonAI** | **3.24** | **1.00x (fastest)** |
+| Agno | 5.12 | 1.58x |
+| PraisonAI (LiteLLM) | 8.59 | 2.65x |
+| OpenAI Agents SDK | 279.95 | 86.44x |
+| LangGraph | 2,310.82 | 713x |
+| CrewAI | 15,773.44 | 4,870x |
+
+## Package Versions
+
+| Package | Version |
+|---------|--------|
+| PraisonAI | 0.1.5 |
+| Agno | 2.3.14 |
+| OpenAI Agents SDK | 0.6.3 |
+| LangGraph | 1.0.5 |
+| CrewAI | 1.6.1 |
+
+## How to Reproduce
+
+```bash
+cd praisonai-agents
+python benchmarks/tools_benchmark.py
+```

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/deep_profiling.py

@@ -0,0 +1,368 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+PraisonAI Agents - Deep Profiling Benchmark
+
+Profiles each step of agent initialization to identify performance bottlenecks.
+
+Key Optimizations Applied:
+1. Lazy RulesManager - filesystem operations deferred until first access
+2. Lazy os.getcwd() - fast_context_path resolved only when needed
+3. Lazy console initialization - Rich Console created on demand
+
+Usage:
+    python benchmarks/deep_profiling.py
+"""
+
+import time
+import tracemalloc
+import cProfile
+import pstats
+import io
+from typing import Literal, Callable, Dict, List
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Timing Utilities
+# ============================================================================
+
+@dataclass
+class StepTiming:
+    name: str
+    duration_us: float  # microseconds
+    memory_kb: float    # kilobytes
+
+
+class StepProfiler:
+    """Profile individual steps during initialization"""
+    
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.steps: List[StepTiming] = []
+        self._start_time = None
+        self._start_memory = None
+    
+    def start_step(self, name: str):
+        tracemalloc.start()
+        self._start_time = time.perf_counter()
+        self._step_name = name
+    
+    def end_step(self):
+        end_time = time.perf_counter()
+        current, peak = tracemalloc.get_traced_memory()
+        tracemalloc.stop()
+        
+        duration_us = (end_time - self._start_time) * 1_000_000
+        memory_kb = peak / 1024
+        
+        self.steps.append(StepTiming(
+            name=self._step_name,
+            duration_us=duration_us,
+            memory_kb=memory_kb
+        ))
+    
+    def print_report(self, title: str):
+        print(f"\n{'='*70}")
+        print(f"STEP-BY-STEP PROFILING: {title}")
+        print(f"{'='*70}")
+        
+        total_time = sum(s.duration_us for s in self.steps)
+        total_memory = sum(s.memory_kb for s in self.steps)
+        
+        print(f"\n{'Step':<40} {'Time (μs)':<15} {'Memory (KB)':<15} {'% Time':<10}")
+        print("-" * 80)
+        
+        for step in sorted(self.steps, key=lambda x: x.duration_us, reverse=True):
+            pct = (step.duration_us / total_time * 100) if total_time > 0 else 0
+            print(f"{step.name:<40} {step.duration_us:<15.2f} {step.memory_kb:<15.2f} {pct:<10.1f}%")
+        
+        print("-" * 80)
+        print(f"{'TOTAL':<40} {total_time:<15.2f} {total_memory:<15.2f} {'100.0':<10}%")
+
+
+def time_function(func: Callable, iterations: int = 100) -> Dict:
+    """Time a function with detailed statistics"""
+    times = []
+    
+    # Warmup
+    for _ in range(10):
+        func()
+    
+    # Measure
+    for _ in range(iterations):
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        func()
+        end = time.perf_counter()
+        times.append((end - start) * 1_000_000)  # Convert to microseconds
+    
+    return {
+        'avg': sum(times) / len(times),
+        'min': min(times),
+        'max': max(times),
+        'median': sorted(times)[len(times)//2]
+    }
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Profile PraisonAI Agent Initialization - Step by Step
+# ============================================================================
+
+def profile_praisonai_detailed():
+    """Profile each step of PraisonAI Agent initialization"""
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("DETAILED PROFILING: PraisonAI Agent")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    profiler = StepProfiler()
+    
+    # Step 1: Import
+    profiler.start_step("1. Import praisonaiagents")
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent as PraisonAgent
+    profiler.end_step()
+    
+    # Step 2: Define tool
+    profiler.start_step("2. Define tool function")
+    def get_weather(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+        """Use this to get weather information."""
+        if city == "nyc":
+            return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+        elif city == "sf":
+            return "It's always sunny in sf"
+    tools = [get_weather]
+    profiler.end_step()
+    
+    # Step 3: Full instantiation
+    profiler.start_step("3. Full Agent instantiation")
+    agent = PraisonAgent(
+        name="Test Agent",
+        instructions="Be concise, reply with one sentence.",
+        llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        tools=tools,
+        verbose=False
+    )
+    profiler.end_step()
+    
+    profiler.print_report("PraisonAI Agent")
+    
+    # Now profile the __init__ internals using cProfile
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("cProfile ANALYSIS: PraisonAI Agent.__init__")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    pr = cProfile.Profile()
+    pr.enable()
+    
+    for _ in range(100):
+        agent = PraisonAgent(
+            name="Test Agent",
+            instructions="Be concise, reply with one sentence.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            tools=tools,
+            verbose=False
+        )
+    
+    pr.disable()
+    
+    # Print top 30 functions by cumulative time
+    s = io.StringIO()
+    ps = pstats.Stats(pr, stream=s).sort_stats('cumulative')
+    ps.print_stats(30)
+    print(s.getvalue())
+    
+    return agent
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Profile Agno Agent Initialization - Step by Step
+# ============================================================================
+
+def profile_agno_detailed():
+    """Profile each step of Agno Agent initialization"""
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("DETAILED PROFILING: Agno Agent")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    profiler = StepProfiler()
+    
+    # Step 1: Import
+    profiler.start_step("1. Import agno")
+    from agno.agent import Agent as AgnoAgent
+    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+    profiler.end_step()
+    
+    # Step 2: Define tool
+    profiler.start_step("2. Define tool function")
+    def get_weather(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+        """Use this to get weather information."""
+        if city == "nyc":
+            return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+        elif city == "sf":
+            return "It's always sunny in sf"
+    tools = [get_weather]
+    profiler.end_step()
+    
+    # Step 3: Full instantiation
+    profiler.start_step("3. Full Agent instantiation")
+    agent = AgnoAgent(model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"), tools=tools)
+    profiler.end_step()
+    
+    profiler.print_report("Agno Agent")
+    
+    # Now profile the __init__ internals using cProfile
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("cProfile ANALYSIS: Agno Agent.__init__")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    pr = cProfile.Profile()
+    pr.enable()
+    
+    for _ in range(100):
+        agent = AgnoAgent(model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"), tools=tools)
+    
+    pr.disable()
+    
+    # Print top 30 functions by cumulative time
+    s = io.StringIO()
+    ps = pstats.Stats(pr, stream=s).sort_stats('cumulative')
+    ps.print_stats(30)
+    print(s.getvalue())
+    
+    return agent
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Profile Individual Components of PraisonAI
+# ============================================================================
+
+def profile_praisonai_components():
+    """Profile individual components of PraisonAI Agent initialization"""
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("COMPONENT-LEVEL PROFILING: PraisonAI Agent")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent as PraisonAgent
+    
+    def get_weather(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+        if city == "nyc":
+            return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+        elif city == "sf":
+            return "It's always sunny in sf"
+    tools = [get_weather]
+    
+    # Test different configurations
+    configs = [
+        ("Minimal (no tools, no llm)", {"name": "Test", "verbose": False}),
+        ("With name only", {"name": "Test Agent", "verbose": False}),
+        ("With instructions", {"name": "Test", "instructions": "Be concise", "verbose": False}),
+        ("With llm (gpt-4o-mini)", {"name": "Test", "llm": "gpt-4o-mini", "verbose": False}),
+        ("With llm (openai/gpt-4o-mini)", {"name": "Test", "llm": "openai/gpt-4o-mini", "verbose": False}),
+        ("With tools", {"name": "Test", "tools": tools, "verbose": False}),
+        ("Full config (OpenAI SDK)", {"name": "Test", "instructions": "Be concise", "llm": "gpt-4o-mini", "tools": tools, "verbose": False}),
+        ("Full config (LiteLLM)", {"name": "Test", "instructions": "Be concise", "llm": "openai/gpt-4o-mini", "tools": tools, "verbose": False}),
+    ]
+    
+    print(f"\n{'Configuration':<40} {'Avg Time (μs)':<15} {'Min (μs)':<15} {'Max (μs)':<15}")
+    print("-" * 85)
+    
+    for name, config in configs:
+        def create_agent():
+            return PraisonAgent(**config)
+        
+        stats = time_function(create_agent, iterations=100)
+        print(f"{name:<40} {stats['avg']:<15.2f} {stats['min']:<15.2f} {stats['max']:<15.2f}")
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Compare Specific Operations
+# ============================================================================
+
+def compare_specific_operations():
+    """Compare specific operations between PraisonAI and Agno"""
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("OPERATION COMPARISON: PraisonAI vs Agno")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent as PraisonAgent
+    from agno.agent import Agent as AgnoAgent
+    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+    
+    def get_weather(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+        if city == "nyc":
+            return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+        elif city == "sf":
+            return "It's always sunny in sf"
+    tools = [get_weather]
+    
+    operations = []
+    
+    # Operation 1: Bare minimum instantiation
+    def praisonai_minimal():
+        return PraisonAgent(name="Test", verbose=False)
+    
+    def agno_minimal():
+        return AgnoAgent(model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"))
+    
+    praison_stats = time_function(praisonai_minimal, 100)
+    agno_stats = time_function(agno_minimal, 100)
+    operations.append(("Minimal instantiation", praison_stats['avg'], agno_stats['avg']))
+    
+    # Operation 2: With tools
+    def praisonai_with_tools():
+        return PraisonAgent(name="Test", tools=tools, verbose=False)
+    
+    def agno_with_tools():
+        return AgnoAgent(model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"), tools=tools)
+    
+    praison_stats = time_function(praisonai_with_tools, 100)
+    agno_stats = time_function(agno_with_tools, 100)
+    operations.append(("With tools", praison_stats['avg'], agno_stats['avg']))
+    
+    # Operation 3: Full config
+    def praisonai_full():
+        return PraisonAgent(
+            name="Test Agent",
+            instructions="Be concise",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            tools=tools,
+            verbose=False
+        )
+    
+    def agno_full():
+        return AgnoAgent(
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            tools=tools,
+            instructions=["Be concise"]
+        )
+    
+    praison_stats = time_function(praisonai_full, 100)
+    agno_stats = time_function(agno_full, 100)
+    operations.append(("Full config", praison_stats['avg'], agno_stats['avg']))
+    
+    print(f"\n{'Operation':<30} {'PraisonAI (μs)':<18} {'Agno (μs)':<18} {'Ratio':<10}")
+    print("-" * 76)
+    
+    for op_name, praison_time, agno_time in operations:
+        ratio = praison_time / agno_time if agno_time > 0 else 0
+        print(f"{op_name:<30} {praison_time:<18.2f} {agno_time:<18.2f} {ratio:<10.1f}x")
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Main
+# ============================================================================
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import os
+    os.environ.setdefault("OPENAI_API_KEY", "sk-test")
+    
+    print("="*70)
+    print("PraisonAI Agents - Deep Profiling Benchmark")
+    print("="*70)
+    print("\nThis analysis identifies performance bottlenecks in agent initialization.\n")
+    
+    # Run all profiling
+    profile_praisonai_detailed()
+    profile_agno_detailed()
+    profile_praisonai_components()
+    compare_specific_operations()
+    
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("PROFILING COMPLETE")
+    print("="*70)

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/execution_benchmark.py

@@ -0,0 +1,296 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+PraisonAI Agents - Real Execution Benchmark
+
+Benchmarks ACTUAL agent execution with LLM API calls.
+Tests single agent running a simple task across frameworks.
+
+Usage:
+    export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key
+    python benchmarks/execution_benchmark.py
+    python benchmarks/execution_benchmark.py --no-save
+    python benchmarks/execution_benchmark.py --iterations 5
+    python benchmarks/execution_benchmark.py --model gpt-4o --iterations 10
+"""
+
+import time
+import os
+import argparse
+from importlib.metadata import version as get_version
+
+# Defaults (can be overridden via CLI)
+DEFAULT_MODEL = "gpt-4o-mini"
+DEFAULT_ITERATIONS = 3
+DEFAULT_PROMPT = "What is 2+2? Reply with just the number."
+
+
+def get_package_versions():
+    """Get version numbers for benchmarked packages."""
+    packages = {
+        'PraisonAI': 'praisonaiagents',
+        'Agno': 'agno',
+        'CrewAI': 'crewai',
+    }
+    versions = {}
+    for name, pkg in packages.items():
+        try:
+            versions[name] = get_version(pkg)
+        except:
+            versions[name] = 'not installed'
+    return versions
+
+
+def benchmark_praisonai(model, iterations, prompt):
+    """Benchmark PraisonAI agent execution using agent.start()"""
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    
+    print("\n--- PraisonAI ---")
+    print("Method: agent.start()")
+    
+    times = []
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="Calculator",
+            instructions="You are a helpful assistant. Be very brief.",
+            llm=model,
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.start(prompt)
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"  Run {i+1}: {elapsed:.2f}s - Response: {str(response)[:50]}")
+    
+    avg = sum(times) / len(times)
+    print(f"  Average: {avg:.2f}s")
+    return avg
+
+
+def benchmark_praisonai_litellm(model, iterations, prompt):
+    """Benchmark PraisonAI with LiteLLM backend using agent.start()"""
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    
+    print("\n--- PraisonAI (LiteLLM) ---")
+    print("Method: agent.start()")
+    
+    times = []
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="Calculator",
+            instructions="You are a helpful assistant. Be very brief.",
+            llm=f"openai/{model}",
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.start(prompt)
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"  Run {i+1}: {elapsed:.2f}s - Response: {str(response)[:50]}")
+    
+    avg = sum(times) / len(times)
+    print(f"  Average: {avg:.2f}s")
+    return avg
+
+
+def benchmark_agno(model, iterations, prompt):
+    """Benchmark Agno agent execution using agent.run()"""
+    from agno.agent import Agent
+    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+    
+    print("\n--- Agno ---")
+    print("Method: agent.run()")
+    
+    times = []
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        agent = Agent(
+            model=OpenAIChat(id=model),
+            instructions=["You are a helpful assistant. Be very brief."],
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.run(prompt)
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        times.append(elapsed)
+        # Extract content from response
+        content = str(response.content)[:50] if hasattr(response, 'content') else str(response)[:50]
+        print(f"  Run {i+1}: {elapsed:.2f}s - Response: {content}")
+    
+    avg = sum(times) / len(times)
+    print(f"  Average: {avg:.2f}s")
+    return avg
+
+
+def benchmark_crewai(model, iterations, prompt):
+    """Benchmark CrewAI agent execution using crew.kickoff()"""
+    from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
+    
+    print("\n--- CrewAI ---")
+    print("Method: crew.kickoff()")
+    
+    times = []
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        agent = Agent(
+            role="Calculator",
+            goal="Answer math questions",
+            backstory="You are a helpful assistant.",
+            llm=model,
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        task = Task(
+            description=prompt,
+            expected_output="A number",
+            agent=agent
+        )
+        
+        crew = Crew(
+            agents=[agent],
+            tasks=[task],
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = crew.kickoff()
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"  Run {i+1}: {elapsed:.2f}s - Response: {str(response)[:50]}")
+    
+    avg = sum(times) / len(times)
+    print(f"  Average: {avg:.2f}s")
+    return avg
+
+
+def save_results(results: dict, model: str, iterations: int, prompt: str):
+    """Save results to markdown file."""
+    import os
+    from datetime import datetime
+    
+    filepath = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'EXECUTION_BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md')
+    versions = get_package_versions()
+    
+    # Sort by time
+    sorted_results = sorted(results.items(), key=lambda x: x[1])
+    fastest = sorted_results[0][1]
+    
+    with open(filepath, 'w') as f:
+        f.write('# PraisonAI Agents - Real Execution Benchmark\n\n')
+        f.write(f'**Generated:** {datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")}\n')
+        f.write(f'**Model:** {model}\n')
+        f.write(f'**Iterations:** {iterations}\n')
+        f.write(f'**Prompt:** "{prompt}"\n\n')
+        f.write('## Results\n\n')
+        f.write('| Framework | Method | Avg Time | Relative |\n')
+        f.write('|-----------|--------|----------|----------|\n')
+        
+        methods = {
+            'PraisonAI': 'agent.start()',
+            'PraisonAI (LiteLLM)': 'agent.start()',
+            'Agno': 'agent.run()',
+            'CrewAI': 'crew.kickoff()',
+        }
+        
+        for name, avg in sorted_results:
+            ratio = avg / fastest
+            method = methods.get(name, 'unknown')
+            if ratio == 1.0:
+                f.write(f'| **{name}** | `{method}` | **{avg:.2f}s** | **1.00x (fastest)** |\n')
+            else:
+                f.write(f'| {name} | `{method}` | {avg:.2f}s | {ratio:.2f}x |\n')
+        
+        f.write('\n## Package Versions\n\n')
+        f.write('| Package | Version |\n')
+        f.write('|---------|--------|\n')
+        for pkg, ver in versions.items():
+            f.write(f'| {pkg} | {ver} |\n')
+        
+        f.write('\n## How to Reproduce\n\n')
+        f.write('```bash\n')
+        f.write('export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key\n')
+        f.write('cd praisonai-agents\n')
+        f.write('python benchmarks/execution_benchmark.py\n')
+        f.write('```\n')
+    
+    print(f'\nResults saved to: {filepath}')
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='PraisonAI Agents - Real Execution Benchmark')
+    parser.add_argument('--no-save', action='store_true', help='Do not save results to file')
+    parser.add_argument('--model', '-m', type=str, default=DEFAULT_MODEL, help=f'Model to use (default: {DEFAULT_MODEL})')
+    parser.add_argument('--iterations', '-i', type=int, default=DEFAULT_ITERATIONS, help=f'Number of iterations (default: {DEFAULT_ITERATIONS})')
+    parser.add_argument('--prompt', '-p', type=str, default=DEFAULT_PROMPT, help=f'Prompt to use (default: "{DEFAULT_PROMPT}")')
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    # Check API key
+    if not os.environ.get('OPENAI_API_KEY'):
+        print("ERROR: Set OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable")
+        exit(1)
+    
+    model = args.model
+    iterations = args.iterations
+    prompt = args.prompt
+    
+    print('=' * 60)
+    print('PraisonAI Agents - Real Execution Benchmark')
+    print('=' * 60)
+    print(f'\nModel: {model}')
+    print(f'Iterations: {iterations}')
+    print(f'Prompt: "{prompt}"')
+    
+    versions = get_package_versions()
+    print('\nPackage versions:')
+    for pkg, ver in versions.items():
+        print(f'  {pkg}: {ver}')
+    
+    results = {}
+    
+    # Run benchmarks
+    try:
+        results['PraisonAI'] = benchmark_praisonai(model, iterations, prompt)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"PraisonAI error: {e}")
+    
+    try:
+        results['PraisonAI (LiteLLM)'] = benchmark_praisonai_litellm(model, iterations, prompt)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"PraisonAI (LiteLLM) error: {e}")
+    
+    try:
+        results['Agno'] = benchmark_agno(model, iterations, prompt)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Agno error: {e}")
+    
+    try:
+        results['CrewAI'] = benchmark_crewai(model, iterations, prompt)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"CrewAI error: {e}")
+    
+    # Summary
+    print('\n' + '=' * 60)
+    print('SUMMARY')
+    print('=' * 60)
+    
+    if results:
+        sorted_results = sorted(results.items(), key=lambda x: x[1])
+        fastest = sorted_results[0][1]
+        
+        print(f"\n{'Framework':<25} {'Avg Time':<12} {'Relative':<10}")
+        print('-' * 47)
+        
+        for name, avg in sorted_results:
+            ratio = avg / fastest
+            print(f'{name:<25} {avg:<12.2f}s {ratio:.2f}x')
+    
+    print('\n' + '=' * 60)
+    
+    # Save results (unless --no-save)
+    if results and not args.no_save:
+        save_results(results, model, iterations, prompt)
+    elif args.no_save:
+        print('\nResults not saved (--no-save flag used)')

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/performance_benchmark.py

@@ -0,0 +1,523 @@
+"""
+PraisonAI Agents - Comprehensive Performance Benchmark
+
+Measures agent instantiation time and memory footprint across
+multiple AI agent frameworks using industry-standard methodology.
+
+Usage:
+    python benchmarks/performance_benchmark.py
+"""
+
+import gc
+import time
+import tracemalloc
+import statistics
+from typing import Literal, List, Callable
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+
+
+@dataclass
+class PerformanceResult:
+    """Performance measurement results"""
+    run_times: List[float] = field(default_factory=list)
+    memory_usages: List[float] = field(default_factory=list)
+    
+    @property
+    def avg_run_time(self) -> float:
+        return statistics.mean(self.run_times) if self.run_times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def avg_memory_usage(self) -> float:
+        return statistics.mean(self.memory_usages) if self.memory_usages else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def min_run_time(self) -> float:
+        return min(self.run_times) if self.run_times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def max_run_time(self) -> float:
+        return max(self.run_times) if self.run_times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def std_dev_run_time(self) -> float:
+        return statistics.stdev(self.run_times) if len(self.run_times) > 1 else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def median_run_time(self) -> float:
+        return statistics.median(self.run_times) if self.run_times else 0
+
+
+def compute_tracemalloc_baseline(samples: int = 3) -> float:
+    """Compute baseline memory usage for tracemalloc"""
+    def empty_func():
+        return
+    
+    results = []
+    for _ in range(samples):
+        gc.collect()
+        tracemalloc.start()
+        empty_func()
+        _, peak = tracemalloc.get_traced_memory()
+        tracemalloc.stop()
+        results.append(peak / 1024 / 1024)  # Convert to MiB
+    
+    return sum(results) / len(results) if results else 0
+
+
+def measure_time(func: Callable, iterations: int = 1000, warmup: int = 10) -> List[float]:
+    """Measure execution time for a function"""
+    # Warmup runs
+    for _ in range(warmup):
+        func()
+    
+    # Measured runs
+    times = []
+    for _ in range(iterations):
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        func()
+        end = time.perf_counter()
+        times.append(end - start)
+    
+    return times
+
+
+def measure_memory(func: Callable, iterations: int = 1000, warmup: int = 10) -> List[float]:
+    """Measure memory usage for a function"""
+    baseline = compute_tracemalloc_baseline()
+    
+    # Warmup runs
+    for _ in range(warmup):
+        func()
+    
+    # Measured runs
+    memory_usages = []
+    for _ in range(iterations):
+        gc.collect()
+        tracemalloc.start()
+        func()
+        _, peak = tracemalloc.get_traced_memory()
+        tracemalloc.stop()
+        
+        peak_mib = peak / 1024 / 1024
+        adjusted = max(0, peak_mib - baseline)
+        memory_usages.append(adjusted)
+    
+    return memory_usages
+
+
+def run_benchmark(func: Callable, name: str, iterations: int = 1000, warmup: int = 10) -> PerformanceResult:
+    """Run full benchmark for a function"""
+    print(f"\n{'='*60}")
+    print(f"Benchmarking: {name}")
+    print(f"{'='*60}")
+    print(f"Warmup runs: {warmup}")
+    print(f"Measured iterations: {iterations}")
+    
+    print("\nMeasuring runtime...")
+    run_times = measure_time(func, iterations, warmup)
+    
+    print("Measuring memory...")
+    memory_usages = measure_memory(func, iterations, warmup)
+    
+    result = PerformanceResult(run_times=run_times, memory_usages=memory_usages)
+    
+    print(f"\nResults for {name}:")
+    print(f"  Average Time: {result.avg_run_time:.6f} seconds ({result.avg_run_time * 1_000_000:.2f} μs)")
+    print(f"  Min Time:     {result.min_run_time:.6f} seconds")
+    print(f"  Max Time:     {result.max_run_time:.6f} seconds")
+    print(f"  Std Dev:      {result.std_dev_run_time:.6f} seconds")
+    print(f"  Median Time:  {result.median_run_time:.6f} seconds")
+    print(f"  Avg Memory:   {result.avg_memory_usage:.6f} MiB ({result.avg_memory_usage * 1024:.2f} KiB)")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Framework Imports
+# ============================================================================
+from praisonaiagents import Agent as PraisonAgent
+from agno.agent import Agent as AgnoAgent
+from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+
+# Additional frameworks for comparison
+try:
+    from pydantic_ai import Agent as PydanticAgent
+    PYDANTIC_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    PYDANTIC_AVAILABLE = False
+
+try:
+    from crewai.agent import Agent as CrewAgent
+    from crewai.tools import tool as crewai_tool
+    CREWAI_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    CREWAI_AVAILABLE = False
+
+try:
+    from langchain_core.tools import tool as langchain_tool
+    from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
+    from langgraph.prebuilt import create_react_agent
+    LANGGRAPH_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    LANGGRAPH_AVAILABLE = False
+
+try:
+    from agents import Agent as OpenAIAgent, function_tool
+    OPENAI_AGENTS_AVAILABLE = True
+except ImportError:
+    OPENAI_AGENTS_AVAILABLE = False
+
+
+def get_weather(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+    """Use this to get weather information."""
+    if city == "nyc":
+        return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+    elif city == "sf":
+        return "It's always sunny in sf"
+
+
+tools = [get_weather]
+
+
+def instantiate_praisonai_agent():
+    """Instantiate a PraisonAI agent with one tool."""
+    return PraisonAgent(
+        name="Test Agent",
+        instructions="Be concise, reply with one sentence.",
+        llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        tools=tools,
+        verbose=False
+    )
+
+
+def instantiate_praisonai_litellm_agent():
+    """Instantiate a PraisonAI agent with LiteLLM backend."""
+    return PraisonAgent(
+        name="Test Agent",
+        instructions="Be concise, reply with one sentence.",
+        llm="openai/gpt-4o-mini",
+        tools=tools,
+        verbose=False
+    )
+
+
+def instantiate_agno_agent():
+    """Instantiate an Agno agent with one tool."""
+    return AgnoAgent(model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"), tools=tools)
+
+
+def instantiate_pydantic_agent():
+    """Instantiate a PydanticAI agent with one tool."""
+    agent = PydanticAgent("openai:gpt-4o-mini", system_prompt="Be concise, reply with one sentence.")
+    @agent.tool_plain
+    def get_weather_pydantic(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+        """Use this to get weather information."""
+        if city == "nyc":
+            return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+        elif city == "sf":
+            return "It's always sunny in sf"
+    return agent
+
+
+def instantiate_openai_agents():
+    """Instantiate an OpenAI Agents SDK agent with one tool."""
+    return OpenAIAgent(
+        name="Test agent",
+        instructions="Be concise, reply with one sentence.",
+        model="gpt-4o-mini",
+        tools=[function_tool(get_weather)],
+    )
+
+
+def instantiate_langgraph_agent():
+    """Instantiate a LangGraph agent with one tool."""
+    @langchain_tool
+    def get_weather_lg(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+        """Use this to get weather information."""
+        if city == "nyc":
+            return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+        elif city == "sf":
+            return "It's always sunny in sf"
+    return create_react_agent(model=ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o-mini"), tools=[get_weather_lg])
+
+
+def instantiate_crewai_agent():
+    """Instantiate a CrewAI agent with one tool."""
+    @crewai_tool("Weather Tool")
+    def get_weather_crew(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+        """Use this to get weather information."""
+        if city == "nyc":
+            return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+        elif city == "sf":
+            return "It's always sunny in sf"
+    return CrewAgent(
+        llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+        role="Test Agent",
+        goal="Be concise, reply with one sentence.",
+        tools=[get_weather_crew],
+        backstory="Test",
+    )
+
+
+def get_package_versions():
+    """Get version numbers for all benchmarked packages."""
+    from importlib.metadata import version as get_version
+    
+    packages = {
+        'PraisonAI': 'praisonaiagents',
+        'Agno': 'agno',
+        'PydanticAI': 'pydantic-ai',
+        'OpenAI Agents SDK': 'openai-agents',
+        'LangGraph': 'langgraph',
+        'CrewAI': 'crewai'
+    }
+    
+    versions = {}
+    for display_name, pkg_name in packages.items():
+        try:
+            versions[display_name] = get_version(pkg_name)
+        except Exception:
+            versions[display_name] = 'not installed'
+    
+    return versions
+
+
+def save_benchmark_results(results: dict, baseline):
+    """Save benchmark results to BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md and update README.md"""
+    import os
+    import re
+    from datetime import datetime
+    
+    benchmarks_dir = os.path.dirname(__file__)
+    filepath = os.path.join(benchmarks_dir, 'BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md')
+    
+    # Get package versions
+    versions = get_package_versions()
+    
+    display_names = {
+        'agno': 'Agno',
+        'praisonai': 'PraisonAI',
+        'praisonai_litellm': 'PraisonAI (LiteLLM)',
+        'pydantic': 'PydanticAI',
+        'openai_agents': 'OpenAI Agents SDK',
+        'langgraph': 'LangGraph',
+        'crewai': 'CrewAI'
+    }
+    
+    # Build table rows
+    table_rows = []
+    sorted_results = sorted(results.items(), key=lambda x: x[1].avg_run_time)
+    
+    for name, result in sorted_results:
+        display_name = display_names.get(name, name)
+        avg_us = result.avg_run_time * 1e6
+        ratio = result.avg_run_time / baseline.avg_run_time if baseline.avg_run_time > 0 else 0
+        
+        if name == 'praisonai':
+            table_rows.append(f'| **{display_name}** | **{avg_us:.2f}** | **1.00x (fastest)** |')
+        else:
+            avg_str = f'{avg_us:,.2f}' if avg_us >= 1000 else f'{avg_us:.2f}'
+            ratio_str = f'{ratio:,.0f}x' if ratio >= 100 else f'{ratio:.2f}x'
+            table_rows.append(f'| {display_name} | {avg_str} | {ratio_str} |')
+    
+    # Save to BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md
+    with open(filepath, 'w') as f:
+        f.write('# PraisonAI Agents - Benchmark Results\n\n')
+        f.write(f'**Generated:** {datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")}\n')
+        f.write('**Methodology:** 10 warmup runs + 1000 measured iterations\n\n')
+        f.write('## Agent Instantiation Time\n\n')
+        f.write('| Framework | Avg Time (μs) | Relative |\n')
+        f.write('|-----------|---------------|----------|\n')
+        f.write('\n'.join(table_rows) + '\n')
+        f.write('\n## Package Versions\n\n')
+        f.write('| Package | Version |\n')
+        f.write('|---------|--------|\n')
+        for pkg, ver in versions.items():
+            f.write(f'| {pkg} | {ver} |\n')
+        f.write('\n## How to Reproduce\n\n')
+        f.write('```bash\n')
+        f.write('cd praisonai-agents\n')
+        f.write('python benchmarks/performance_benchmark.py\n')
+        f.write('```\n')
+    
+    print(f'\nResults saved to: {filepath}')
+    
+    # Update README.md
+    readme_path = os.path.join(benchmarks_dir, '..', '..', '..', 'README.md')
+    if os.path.exists(readme_path):
+        with open(readme_path, 'r') as f:
+            content = f.read()
+        
+        new_table = '''| Framework | Avg Time (μs) | Relative |
+|-----------|---------------|----------|
+''' + '\n'.join(table_rows)
+        
+        pattern = r'(\| Framework \| Avg Time \(μs\) \| Relative \|\n\|[-|]+\|\n)(\|[^\n]+\|\n)+'
+        
+        if re.search(pattern, content):
+            content = re.sub(pattern, new_table + '\n', content)
+            
+            with open(readme_path, 'w') as f:
+                f.write(content)
+            
+            print(f'README.md updated: {readme_path}')
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("="*70)
+    print("PraisonAI Agents - Comprehensive Performance Benchmark")
+    print("="*70)
+    print("\nThis benchmark measures:")
+    print("  1. Agent instantiation time (how fast an agent object is created)")
+    print("  2. Memory footprint (how much memory an agent uses)")
+    print("\nMethodology:")
+    print("  - 10 warmup runs (not measured)")
+    print("  - 1000 measured iterations")
+    print("  - tracemalloc for memory measurement")
+    print("  - Baseline subtraction for accuracy")
+    print("\nFrameworks available:")
+    print("  - PraisonAI: ✅")
+    print(f"  - Agno: ✅")
+    print(f"  - PydanticAI: {'✅' if PYDANTIC_AVAILABLE else '❌'}")
+    print(f"  - OpenAI Agents SDK: {'✅' if OPENAI_AGENTS_AVAILABLE else '❌'}")
+    print(f"  - LangGraph: {'✅' if LANGGRAPH_AVAILABLE else '❌'}")
+    print(f"  - CrewAI: {'✅' if CREWAI_AVAILABLE else '❌'}")
+    
+    results = {}
+    
+    # Test PraisonAI first
+    try:
+        print("\n" + "="*70)
+        print("Testing PraisonAI Agents")
+        print("="*70)
+        results['praisonai'] = run_benchmark(
+            instantiate_praisonai_agent,
+            "PraisonAI",
+            iterations=1000,
+            warmup=10
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error testing PraisonAI: {e}")
+    
+    try:
+        print("\n" + "="*70)
+        print("Testing PraisonAI Agents (LiteLLM)")
+        print("="*70)
+        results['praisonai_litellm'] = run_benchmark(
+            instantiate_praisonai_litellm_agent,
+            "PraisonAI (LiteLLM)",
+            iterations=1000,
+            warmup=10
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error testing PraisonAI (LiteLLM): {e}")
+    
+    # Test Agno
+    try:
+        print("\n" + "="*70)
+        print("Testing Agno")
+        print("="*70)
+        results['agno'] = run_benchmark(
+            instantiate_agno_agent,
+            "Agno",
+            iterations=1000,
+            warmup=10
+        )
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error testing Agno: {e}")
+    
+    # Test PydanticAI
+    if PYDANTIC_AVAILABLE:
+        try:
+            print("\n" + "="*70)
+            print("Testing PydanticAI")
+            print("="*70)
+            results['pydantic'] = run_benchmark(
+                instantiate_pydantic_agent,
+                "PydanticAI Agent Instantiation",
+                iterations=1000,
+                warmup=10
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error testing PydanticAI: {e}")
+    
+    # Test OpenAI Agents SDK
+    if OPENAI_AGENTS_AVAILABLE:
+        try:
+            print("\n" + "="*70)
+            print("Testing OpenAI Agents SDK")
+            print("="*70)
+            results['openai_agents'] = run_benchmark(
+                instantiate_openai_agents,
+                "OpenAI Agents SDK Instantiation",
+                iterations=1000,
+                warmup=10
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error testing OpenAI Agents SDK: {e}")
+    
+    # Test LangGraph
+    if LANGGRAPH_AVAILABLE:
+        try:
+            print("\n" + "="*70)
+            print("Testing LangGraph")
+            print("="*70)
+            results['langgraph'] = run_benchmark(
+                instantiate_langgraph_agent,
+                "LangGraph Agent Instantiation",
+                iterations=1000,
+                warmup=10
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error testing LangGraph: {e}")
+    
+    # Test CrewAI
+    if CREWAI_AVAILABLE:
+        try:
+            print("\n" + "="*70)
+            print("Testing CrewAI")
+            print("="*70)
+            results['crewai'] = run_benchmark(
+                instantiate_crewai_agent,
+                "CrewAI Agent Instantiation",
+                iterations=1000,
+                warmup=10
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error testing CrewAI: {e}")
+    
+    # Final Comparison Table
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("RESULTS SUMMARY")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    if 'praisonai' in results:
+        baseline = results['praisonai']
+        
+        print(f"\n{'Framework':<25} {'Avg Time (μs)':<15} {'Avg Memory (KiB)':<18} {'Relative':<15}")
+        print("-" * 73)
+        
+        # Sort by time
+        sorted_results = sorted(results.items(), key=lambda x: x[1].avg_run_time)
+        
+        for name, result in sorted_results:
+            time_ratio = result.avg_run_time / baseline.avg_run_time if baseline.avg_run_time > 0 else 0
+            
+            time_str = f"{time_ratio:.2f}x"
+            
+            display_name = {
+                'agno': 'Agno',
+                'praisonai': 'PraisonAI',
+                'praisonai_litellm': 'PraisonAI (LiteLLM)',
+                'pydantic': 'PydanticAI',
+                'openai_agents': 'OpenAI Agents SDK',
+                'langgraph': 'LangGraph',
+                'crewai': 'CrewAI'
+            }.get(name, name)
+            
+            print(f"{display_name:<25} {result.avg_run_time*1e6:<15.2f} {result.avg_memory_usage*1024:<18.2f} {time_str:<15}")
+        
+        print("\n" + "="*70)
+        
+        # Save results to files
+        save_benchmark_results(results, baseline)

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/real_benchmark.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+PraisonAI Agents - Real-World Execution Benchmark
+
+Benchmarks actual agent execution with LLM calls across frameworks.
+Tests single agent, 2-agent, and 3-agent workflows.
+
+Usage:
+    python benchmarks/real_benchmark.py
+"""
+
+import time
+import statistics
+import os
+from typing import Literal, List
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from importlib.metadata import version as get_version
+
+# Ensure API key is set
+if not os.environ.get('OPENAI_API_KEY'):
+    print("ERROR: OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable not set")
+    exit(1)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ExecutionResult:
+    """Execution benchmark results"""
+    times: List[float] = field(default_factory=list)
+    
+    @property
+    def avg_time(self) -> float:
+        return statistics.mean(self.times) if self.times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def min_time(self) -> float:
+        return min(self.times) if self.times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def max_time(self) -> float:
+        return max(self.times) if self.times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def std_dev(self) -> float:
+        return statistics.stdev(self.times) if len(self.times) > 1 else 0
+
+
+def get_package_versions():
+    """Get version numbers for benchmarked packages."""
+    packages = {
+        'PraisonAI': 'praisonaiagents',
+        'Agno': 'agno',
+    }
+    versions = {}
+    for display_name, pkg_name in packages.items():
+        try:
+            versions[display_name] = get_version(pkg_name)
+        except Exception:
+            versions[display_name] = 'not installed'
+    return versions
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Tool Definitions
+# ============================================================================
+
+def get_weather(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]) -> str:
+    """Get weather information for a city."""
+    if city == "nyc":
+        return "New York: Cloudy, 45°F, 60% humidity"
+    return "San Francisco: Sunny, 72°F, 40% humidity"
+
+
+def get_time(timezone: Literal["est", "pst"]) -> str:
+    """Get current time in a timezone."""
+    if timezone == "est":
+        return "Eastern Time: 2:30 PM"
+    return "Pacific Time: 11:30 AM"
+
+
+def calculate(expression: str) -> str:
+    """Calculate a math expression."""
+    try:
+        result = eval(expression)
+        return f"Result: {result}"
+    except Exception:
+        return "Error: Invalid expression"
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# PraisonAI Benchmarks
+# ============================================================================
+
+def benchmark_praisonai_single(iterations: int = 3) -> ExecutionResult:
+    """Benchmark single PraisonAI agent execution."""
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    
+    result = ExecutionResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  PraisonAI single agent iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="Assistant",
+            instructions="You are a helpful assistant. Be very brief.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            tools=[get_weather],
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.start("What's the weather in NYC? Reply in one sentence.")
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        result.times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"    Time: {elapsed:.2f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+def benchmark_praisonai_two_agents(iterations: int = 3) -> ExecutionResult:
+    """Benchmark 2 PraisonAI agents working together."""
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent, PraisonAIAgents
+    
+    result = ExecutionResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  PraisonAI 2-agent iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        researcher = Agent(
+            name="Researcher",
+            role="Research Assistant",
+            goal="Gather weather information",
+            instructions="Get weather data and pass to reporter. Be brief.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            tools=[get_weather],
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        reporter = Agent(
+            name="Reporter",
+            role="News Reporter",
+            goal="Create weather report",
+            instructions="Create a one-sentence weather summary.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        agents = PraisonAIAgents(
+            agents=[researcher, reporter],
+            process="sequential",
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agents.start("Get NYC weather and create a brief report.")
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        result.times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"    Time: {elapsed:.2f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+def benchmark_praisonai_three_agents(iterations: int = 3) -> ExecutionResult:
+    """Benchmark 3 PraisonAI agents working together."""
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent, PraisonAIAgents
+    
+    result = ExecutionResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  PraisonAI 3-agent iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        weather_agent = Agent(
+            name="WeatherAgent",
+            role="Weather Specialist",
+            goal="Get weather data",
+            instructions="Fetch weather information. Be brief.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            tools=[get_weather],
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        time_agent = Agent(
+            name="TimeAgent",
+            role="Time Specialist",
+            goal="Get time information",
+            instructions="Fetch timezone information. Be brief.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            tools=[get_time],
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        summarizer = Agent(
+            name="Summarizer",
+            role="Summary Writer",
+            goal="Combine information",
+            instructions="Create a one-sentence summary combining weather and time.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        agents = PraisonAIAgents(
+            agents=[weather_agent, time_agent, summarizer],
+            process="sequential",
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agents.start("Get NYC weather and EST time, then summarize.")
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        result.times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"    Time: {elapsed:.2f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Agno Benchmarks
+# ============================================================================
+
+def benchmark_agno_single(iterations: int = 3) -> ExecutionResult:
+    """Benchmark single Agno agent execution."""
+    from agno.agent import Agent
+    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+    
+    result = ExecutionResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  Agno single agent iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            instructions=["You are a helpful assistant. Be very brief."],
+            tools=[get_weather],
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.run("What's the weather in NYC? Reply in one sentence.")
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        result.times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"    Time: {elapsed:.2f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+def benchmark_agno_two_agents(iterations: int = 3) -> ExecutionResult:
+    """Benchmark 2 Agno agents working together (using Team)."""
+    from agno.agent import Agent
+    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+    from agno.team import Team
+    
+    result = ExecutionResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  Agno 2-agent iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        researcher = Agent(
+            name="Researcher",
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            instructions=["Get weather data. Be brief."],
+            tools=[get_weather],
+        )
+        
+        reporter = Agent(
+            name="Reporter",
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            instructions=["Create a one-sentence weather summary."],
+        )
+        
+        team = Team(
+            members=[researcher, reporter],
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = team.run("Get NYC weather and create a brief report.")
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        result.times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"    Time: {elapsed:.2f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+def benchmark_agno_three_agents(iterations: int = 3) -> ExecutionResult:
+    """Benchmark 3 Agno agents working together."""
+    from agno.agent import Agent
+    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+    from agno.team import Team
+    
+    result = ExecutionResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  Agno 3-agent iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        weather_agent = Agent(
+            name="WeatherAgent",
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            instructions=["Fetch weather information. Be brief."],
+            tools=[get_weather],
+        )
+        
+        time_agent = Agent(
+            name="TimeAgent",
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            instructions=["Fetch timezone information. Be brief."],
+            tools=[get_time],
+        )
+        
+        summarizer = Agent(
+            name="Summarizer",
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            instructions=["Create a one-sentence summary combining weather and time."],
+        )
+        
+        team = Team(
+            members=[weather_agent, time_agent, summarizer],
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = team.run("Get NYC weather and EST time, then summarize.")
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        
+        result.times.append(elapsed)
+        print(f"    Time: {elapsed:.2f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Save Results
+# ============================================================================
+
+def save_results(results: dict, versions: dict):
+    """Save benchmark results to file."""
+    import os
+    from datetime import datetime
+    
+    filepath = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'REAL_BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md')
+    
+    with open(filepath, 'w') as f:
+        f.write('# PraisonAI Agents - Real-World Execution Benchmark\n\n')
+        f.write(f'**Generated:** {datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")}\n')
+        f.write('**Model:** gpt-4o-mini\n')
+        f.write('**Iterations:** 3 per test\n\n')
+        
+        f.write('## Results Summary\n\n')
+        f.write('| Test | PraisonAI (avg) | Agno (avg) | Difference |\n')
+        f.write('|------|-----------------|------------|------------|\n')
+        
+        tests = ['single', 'two_agents', 'three_agents']
+        test_names = ['Single Agent', '2 Agents', '3 Agents']
+        
+        for test, name in zip(tests, test_names):
+            praison_key = f'praisonai_{test}'
+            agno_key = f'agno_{test}'
+            
+            if praison_key in results and agno_key in results:
+                praison_avg = results[praison_key].avg_time
+                agno_avg = results[agno_key].avg_time
+                
+                if praison_avg < agno_avg:
+                    diff = f'PraisonAI {agno_avg/praison_avg:.2f}x faster'
+                else:
+                    diff = f'Agno {praison_avg/agno_avg:.2f}x faster'
+                
+                f.write(f'| {name} | {praison_avg:.2f}s | {agno_avg:.2f}s | {diff} |\n')
+        
+        f.write('\n## Detailed Results\n\n')
+        
+        for key, result in results.items():
+            f.write(f'### {key}\n')
+            f.write(f'- Average: {result.avg_time:.2f}s\n')
+            f.write(f'- Min: {result.min_time:.2f}s\n')
+            f.write(f'- Max: {result.max_time:.2f}s\n')
+            f.write(f'- Std Dev: {result.std_dev:.2f}s\n')
+            f.write(f'- Times: {[f"{t:.2f}s" for t in result.times]}\n\n')
+        
+        f.write('## Package Versions\n\n')
+        f.write('| Package | Version |\n')
+        f.write('|---------|--------|\n')
+        for pkg, ver in versions.items():
+            f.write(f'| {pkg} | {ver} |\n')
+        
+        f.write('\n## How to Reproduce\n\n')
+        f.write('```bash\n')
+        f.write('export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key\n')
+        f.write('cd praisonai-agents\n')
+        f.write('python benchmarks/real_benchmark.py\n')
+        f.write('```\n')
+    
+    print(f'\nResults saved to: {filepath}')
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# Main
+# ============================================================================
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("="*70)
+    print("PraisonAI Agents - Real-World Execution Benchmark")
+    print("="*70)
+    print("\nThis benchmark measures actual agent execution time including:")
+    print("  - LLM API calls")
+    print("  - Tool execution")
+    print("  - Multi-agent coordination")
+    print("\nModel: gpt-4o-mini")
+    print("Iterations: 3 per test")
+    
+    versions = get_package_versions()
+    print(f"\nPackage versions:")
+    for pkg, ver in versions.items():
+        print(f"  {pkg}: {ver}")
+    
+    results = {}
+    
+    # Single Agent Tests
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("SINGLE AGENT BENCHMARK")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    print("\nTesting PraisonAI single agent...")
+    results['praisonai_single'] = benchmark_praisonai_single()
+    
+    print("\nTesting Agno single agent...")
+    results['agno_single'] = benchmark_agno_single()
+    
+    # 2-Agent Tests
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("2-AGENT BENCHMARK")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    print("\nTesting PraisonAI 2 agents...")
+    results['praisonai_two_agents'] = benchmark_praisonai_two_agents()
+    
+    print("\nTesting Agno 2 agents (Team)...")
+    results['agno_two_agents'] = benchmark_agno_two_agents()
+    
+    # 3-Agent Tests
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("3-AGENT BENCHMARK")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    print("\nTesting PraisonAI 3 agents...")
+    results['praisonai_three_agents'] = benchmark_praisonai_three_agents()
+    
+    print("\nTesting Agno 3 agents (Team)...")
+    results['agno_three_agents'] = benchmark_agno_three_agents()
+    
+    # Summary
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("RESULTS SUMMARY")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    print(f"\n{'Test':<20} {'PraisonAI (avg)':<18} {'Agno (avg)':<15} {'Difference':<20}")
+    print("-" * 73)
+    
+    tests = [
+        ('Single Agent', 'praisonai_single', 'agno_single'),
+        ('2 Agents', 'praisonai_two_agents', 'agno_two_agents'),
+        ('3 Agents', 'praisonai_three_agents', 'agno_three_agents'),
+    ]
+    
+    for name, praison_key, agno_key in tests:
+        praison_avg = results[praison_key].avg_time
+        agno_avg = results[agno_key].avg_time
+        
+        if praison_avg < agno_avg:
+            diff = f'PraisonAI {agno_avg/praison_avg:.2f}x faster'
+        else:
+            diff = f'Agno {praison_avg/agno_avg:.2f}x faster'
+        
+        print(f"{name:<20} {praison_avg:<18.2f}s {agno_avg:<15.2f}s {diff:<20}")
+    
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    
+    # Save results
+    save_results(results, versions)

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/response_benchmark.py

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+"""
+PraisonAI Agents - Response Time Benchmark
+
+Measures actual LLM response time with gpt-4o-mini across frameworks.
+
+Usage:
+    python benchmarks/response_benchmark.py
+"""
+
+import time
+import statistics
+import os
+from typing import List, Literal
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+
+# Ensure we use gpt-4o-mini
+os.environ['OPENAI_MODEL_NAME'] = 'gpt-4o-mini'
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ResponseResult:
+    """Response time measurement results"""
+    response_times: List[float] = field(default_factory=list)
+    
+    @property
+    def avg_time(self) -> float:
+        return statistics.mean(self.response_times) if self.response_times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def min_time(self) -> float:
+        return min(self.response_times) if self.response_times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def max_time(self) -> float:
+        return max(self.response_times) if self.response_times else 0
+    
+    @property
+    def std_dev(self) -> float:
+        return statistics.stdev(self.response_times) if len(self.response_times) > 1 else 0
+
+
+def get_weather(city: Literal["nyc", "sf"]):
+    """Use this to get weather information."""
+    if city == "nyc":
+        return "It might be cloudy in nyc"
+    elif city == "sf":
+        return "It's always sunny in sf"
+
+
+def benchmark_praisonai_response(iterations: int = 5) -> ResponseResult:
+    """Benchmark PraisonAI agent response time"""
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    
+    result = ResponseResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  PraisonAI iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        # Create fresh agent each time
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="Test Agent",
+            instructions="Be concise, reply with one sentence.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.start("What is the capital of France?")
+        end = time.perf_counter()
+        
+        result.response_times.append(end - start)
+        print(f"    Response time: {end - start:.3f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+def benchmark_agno_response(iterations: int = 5) -> ResponseResult:
+    """Benchmark Agno agent response time"""
+    from agno.agent import Agent
+    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+    
+    result = ResponseResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  Agno iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        # Create fresh agent each time
+        agent = Agent(
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            system_message="Be concise, reply with one sentence.",
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.run("What is the capital of France?")
+        end = time.perf_counter()
+        
+        result.response_times.append(end - start)
+        print(f"    Response time: {end - start:.3f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+def benchmark_praisonai_with_tool(iterations: int = 5) -> ResponseResult:
+    """Benchmark PraisonAI agent response time with tool calling"""
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent
+    
+    result = ResponseResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  PraisonAI (with tool) iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="Weather Agent",
+            instructions="You are a weather assistant. Use the get_weather tool to answer questions.",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            tools=[get_weather],
+            verbose=False
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.start("What's the weather in NYC?")
+        end = time.perf_counter()
+        
+        result.response_times.append(end - start)
+        print(f"    Response time: {end - start:.3f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+def benchmark_agno_with_tool(iterations: int = 5) -> ResponseResult:
+    """Benchmark Agno agent response time with tool calling"""
+    from agno.agent import Agent
+    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+    
+    result = ResponseResult()
+    
+    for i in range(iterations):
+        print(f"  Agno (with tool) iteration {i+1}/{iterations}...")
+        
+        agent = Agent(
+            model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
+            system_message="You are a weather assistant. Use the get_weather tool to answer questions.",
+            tools=[get_weather],
+        )
+        
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        response = agent.run("What's the weather in NYC?")
+        end = time.perf_counter()
+        
+        result.response_times.append(end - start)
+        print(f"    Response time: {end - start:.3f}s")
+    
+    return result
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    print("="*70)
+    print("PraisonAI Agents - Response Time Benchmark")
+    print("="*70)
+    print("\nModel: gpt-4o-mini")
+    print("Measures end-to-end response time including:")
+    print("  - Agent instantiation")
+    print("  - API call to OpenAI")
+    print("  - Response processing")
+    
+    iterations = 5
+    results = {}
+    
+    # Test 1: Simple response (no tools)
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("TEST 1: Simple Response (No Tools)")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    print("\nBenchmarking PraisonAI...")
+    try:
+        results['praisonai_simple'] = benchmark_praisonai_response(iterations)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+    
+    print("\nBenchmarking Agno...")
+    try:
+        results['agno_simple'] = benchmark_agno_response(iterations)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+    
+    # Test 2: Response with tool calling
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("TEST 2: Response with Tool Calling")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    print("\nBenchmarking PraisonAI with tool...")
+    try:
+        results['praisonai_tool'] = benchmark_praisonai_with_tool(iterations)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+    
+    print("\nBenchmarking Agno with tool...")
+    try:
+        results['agno_tool'] = benchmark_agno_with_tool(iterations)
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Error: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+    
+    # Summary
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("SUMMARY RESULTS")
+    print("="*70)
+    
+    print(f"\n{'Test':<30} {'PraisonAI (avg)':<20} {'Agno (avg)':<20} {'Ratio':<15}")
+    print("-" * 85)
+    
+    if 'praisonai_simple' in results and 'agno_simple' in results:
+        p_time = results['praisonai_simple'].avg_time
+        a_time = results['agno_simple'].avg_time
+        ratio = p_time / a_time if a_time > 0 else float('inf')
+        print(f"{'Simple Response':<30} {p_time:<20.3f}s {a_time:<20.3f}s {ratio:.2f}x")
+    
+    if 'praisonai_tool' in results and 'agno_tool' in results:
+        p_time = results['praisonai_tool'].avg_time
+        a_time = results['agno_tool'].avg_time
+        ratio = p_time / a_time if a_time > 0 else float('inf')
+        print(f"{'With Tool Calling':<30} {p_time:<20.3f}s {a_time:<20.3f}s {ratio:.2f}x")
+    
+    print("\n" + "="*70)
+    print("NOTE")
+    print("="*70)
+    print("\nResponse time is dominated by OpenAI API latency.")
+    print("Agent instantiation overhead is negligible in real-world usage.")

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/results.console

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+❯ python benchmarks/performance_benchmark.py
+/Users/praison/praisonai-package/src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/_warning_patch.py:47: UserWarning: Mixing V1 models and V2 models (or constructs, like `TypeAdapter`) is not supported. Please upgrade `Settings` to V2.
+  _original_warn(message, category, stacklevel, source)
+[13:04:15] INFO     [13:04:15]          config.py:50
+                    config.py:50 INFO               
+                    Using config path:              
+                    /Users/praison/.con             
+                    fig/crewai/settings             
+                    .json                           
+======================================================================
+PraisonAI Agents - Comprehensive Performance Benchmark
+======================================================================
+
+This benchmark measures:
+  1. Agent instantiation time (how fast an agent object is created)
+  2. Memory footprint (how much memory an agent uses)
+
+Methodology:
+  - 10 warmup runs (not measured)
+  - 1000 measured iterations
+  - tracemalloc for memory measurement
+  - Baseline subtraction for accuracy
+
+Frameworks available:
+  - PraisonAI: ✅
+  - Agno: ✅
+  - PydanticAI: ✅
+  - OpenAI Agents SDK: ✅
+  - LangGraph: ✅
+  - CrewAI: ✅
+
+======================================================================
+Testing PraisonAI Agents
+======================================================================
+
+============================================================
+Benchmarking: PraisonAI
+============================================================
+Warmup runs: 10
+Measured iterations: 1000
+
+Measuring runtime...
+Measuring memory...
+
+Results for PraisonAI:
+  Average Time: 0.000003 seconds (3.20 μs)
+  Min Time:     0.000003 seconds
+  Max Time:     0.000025 seconds
+  Std Dev:      0.000001 seconds
+  Median Time:  0.000003 seconds
+  Avg Memory:   0.003678 MiB (3.77 KiB)
+
+======================================================================
+Testing PraisonAI Agents (LiteLLM)
+======================================================================
+
+============================================================
+Benchmarking: PraisonAI (LiteLLM)
+============================================================
+Warmup runs: 10
+Measured iterations: 1000
+
+Measuring runtime...
+Measuring memory...
+
+Results for PraisonAI (LiteLLM):
+  Average Time: 0.000007 seconds (7.31 μs)
+  Min Time:     0.000007 seconds
+  Max Time:     0.000060 seconds
+  Std Dev:      0.000002 seconds
+  Median Time:  0.000007 seconds
+  Avg Memory:   0.006419 MiB (6.57 KiB)
+
+======================================================================
+Testing Agno
+======================================================================
+
+============================================================
+Benchmarking: Agno
+============================================================
+Warmup runs: 10
+Measured iterations: 1000
+
+Measuring runtime...
+Measuring memory...
+
+Results for Agno:
+  Average Time: 0.000005 seconds (5.30 μs)
+  Min Time:     0.000005 seconds
+  Max Time:     0.000039 seconds
+  Std Dev:      0.000002 seconds
+  Median Time:  0.000005 seconds
+  Avg Memory:   0.006599 MiB (6.76 KiB)
+
+======================================================================
+Testing PydanticAI
+======================================================================
+
+============================================================
+Benchmarking: PydanticAI Agent Instantiation
+============================================================
+Warmup runs: 10
+Measured iterations: 1000
+
+Measuring runtime...
+Measuring memory...
+
+Results for PydanticAI Agent Instantiation:
+  Average Time: 0.000247 seconds (247.34 μs)
+  Min Time:     0.000218 seconds
+  Max Time:     0.000552 seconds
+  Std Dev:      0.000031 seconds
+  Median Time:  0.000237 seconds
+  Avg Memory:   0.028486 MiB (29.17 KiB)
+
+======================================================================
+Testing OpenAI Agents SDK
+======================================================================
+
+============================================================
+Benchmarking: OpenAI Agents SDK Instantiation
+============================================================
+Warmup runs: 10
+Measured iterations: 1000
+
+Measuring runtime...
+Measuring memory...
+
+Results for OpenAI Agents SDK Instantiation:
+  Average Time: 0.000282 seconds (282.25 μs)
+  Min Time:     0.000247 seconds
+  Max Time:     0.001110 seconds
+  Std Dev:      0.000055 seconds
+  Median Time:  0.000263 seconds
+  Avg Memory:   0.029032 MiB (29.73 KiB)
+
+======================================================================
+Testing LangGraph
+======================================================================
+
+============================================================
+Benchmarking: LangGraph Agent Instantiation
+============================================================
+Warmup runs: 10
+Measured iterations: 1000
+
+Measuring runtime...
+Measuring memory...
+
+Results for LangGraph Agent Instantiation:
+  Average Time: 0.003200 seconds (3200.15 μs)
+  Min Time:     0.002808 seconds
+  Max Time:     0.116363 seconds
+  Std Dev:      0.003628 seconds
+  Median Time:  0.002972 seconds
+  Avg Memory:   0.207509 MiB (212.49 KiB)
+
+======================================================================
+Testing CrewAI
+======================================================================
+
+============================================================
+Benchmarking: CrewAI Agent Instantiation
+============================================================
+Warmup runs: 10
+Measured iterations: 1000
+
+Measuring runtime...
+Measuring memory...
+
+Results for CrewAI Agent Instantiation:
+  Average Time: 0.016772 seconds (16771.69 μs)
+  Min Time:     0.014404 seconds
+  Max Time:     0.091841 seconds
+  Std Dev:      0.003445 seconds
+  Median Time:  0.015816 seconds
+  Avg Memory:   0.065050 MiB (66.61 KiB)
+
+======================================================================
+RESULTS SUMMARY
+======================================================================
+
+Framework                 Avg Time (μs)   Avg Memory (KiB)   Relative       
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------
+PraisonAI                 3.20            3.77               1.00x          
+Agno                      5.30            6.76               1.66x          
+PraisonAI (LiteLLM)       7.31            6.57               2.28x          
+PydanticAI                247.34          29.17              77.25x         
+OpenAI Agents SDK         282.25          29.73              88.15x         
+LangGraph                 3200.15         212.49             999.46x        
+CrewAI                    16771.69        66.61              5238.06x       
+
+======================================================================
+❯ 

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/simple_benchmark.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+PraisonAI Agents - Performance Benchmark
+
+Compares agent instantiation times across popular AI agent frameworks.
+
+Usage:
+    python benchmarks/simple_benchmark.py
+"""
+
+import time
+from typing import Literal
+
+
+ITERATIONS = 100
+
+
+def sample_tool(city: Literal['nyc', 'sf']):
+    """Sample tool for benchmark testing."""
+    if city == 'nyc':
+        return 'cloudy'
+    return 'sunny'
+
+
+def measure_instantiation(create_fn, iterations=ITERATIONS):
+    """Measure average instantiation time in microseconds."""
+    times = []
+    for _ in range(iterations):
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        create_fn()
+        times.append((time.perf_counter() - start) * 1_000_000)
+    return sum(times) / len(times)
+
+
+def run_benchmark():
+    """Run the benchmark across all available frameworks (without tools)."""
+    results = {}
+    
+    print('=' * 60)
+    print('PraisonAI Agents - Performance Benchmark')
+    print('=' * 60)
+    print(f'\nIterations: {ITERATIONS}')
+    print('Metric: Agent instantiation time (microseconds)\n')
+    
+    # PraisonAI (without tools)
+    print("Testing PraisonAI...")
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent as PraisonAgent
+    
+    results['PraisonAI'] = measure_instantiation(
+        lambda: PraisonAgent(name='Test', llm='gpt-4o-mini', verbose=False)
+    )
+    
+    results['PraisonAI (LiteLLM)'] = measure_instantiation(
+        lambda: PraisonAgent(name='Test', llm='openai/gpt-4o-mini', verbose=False)
+    )
+    
+    # Other frameworks for comparison
+    print("Testing other frameworks...")
+    
+    try:
+        from agno.agent import Agent as AgnoAgent
+        from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+        results['Agno'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: AgnoAgent(model=OpenAIChat(id='gpt-4o-mini'))
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    try:
+        from pydantic_ai import Agent as PydanticAgent
+        results['PydanticAI'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: PydanticAgent('openai:gpt-4o-mini')
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    try:
+        from agents import Agent as OpenAIAgent
+        results['OpenAI Agents SDK'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: OpenAIAgent(name='Test', model='gpt-4o-mini')
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    try:
+        from langchain_core.tools import tool as langchain_tool
+        from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
+        from langgraph.prebuilt import create_react_agent
+        
+        @langchain_tool
+        def get_weather_lg(city: Literal['nyc', 'sf']):
+            """Get weather info."""
+            return 'sunny' if city == 'sf' else 'cloudy'
+        
+        results['LangGraph'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: create_react_agent(model=ChatOpenAI(model='gpt-4o-mini'), tools=[get_weather_lg])
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    try:
+        from crewai.agent import Agent as CrewAgent
+        from crewai.tools import tool as crewai_tool
+        
+        @crewai_tool("Weather Tool")
+        def get_weather_crew(city: Literal['nyc', 'sf']):
+            """Get weather info."""
+            return 'sunny' if city == 'sf' else 'cloudy'
+        
+        results['CrewAI'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: CrewAgent(
+                role='Weather Agent',
+                goal='Provide weather info',
+                backstory='A weather expert',
+                tools=[get_weather_crew],
+                verbose=False
+            )
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    # Print results
+    print('\n' + '=' * 60)
+    print('RESULTS')
+    print('=' * 60)
+    
+    baseline = results.get('PraisonAI', 1)
+    print(f"\n{'Framework':<25} {'Avg Time (μs)':<15} {'Relative':<10}")
+    print('-' * 50)
+    
+    for name, avg in sorted(results.items(), key=lambda x: x[1]):
+        ratio = avg / baseline
+        print(f'{name:<25} {avg:<15.2f} {ratio:.2f}x')
+    
+    print('\n' + '=' * 60)
+    return results
+
+
+def get_package_versions():
+    """Get version numbers for benchmarked packages."""
+    from importlib.metadata import version as get_version
+    
+    packages = {
+        'PraisonAI': 'praisonaiagents',
+        'Agno': 'agno',
+        'PydanticAI': 'pydantic-ai',
+        'OpenAI Agents SDK': 'openai-agents',
+        'LangGraph': 'langgraph',
+        'CrewAI': 'crewai'
+    }
+    
+    versions = {}
+    for display_name, pkg_name in packages.items():
+        try:
+            versions[display_name] = get_version(pkg_name)
+        except Exception:
+            versions[display_name] = 'not installed'
+    
+    return versions
+
+
+def save_results(results: dict, filename: str = 'BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md'):
+    """Save benchmark results to a markdown file and update README."""
+    import os
+    import re
+    from datetime import datetime
+    
+    filepath = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), filename)
+    versions = get_package_versions()
+    
+    # Find the fastest result (baseline)
+    sorted_results = sorted(results.items(), key=lambda x: x[1])
+    fastest_time = sorted_results[0][1] if sorted_results else 1
+    
+    # Build the table rows
+    table_rows = []
+    for name, avg in sorted_results:
+        ratio = avg / fastest_time
+        if ratio == 1.0:
+            table_rows.append(f'| **{name}** | **{avg:.2f}** | **1.00x (fastest)** |')
+        else:
+            avg_str = f'{avg:,.2f}' if avg >= 1000 else f'{avg:.2f}'
+            ratio_str = f'{ratio:,.0f}x' if ratio >= 100 else f'{ratio:.2f}x'
+            table_rows.append(f'| {name} | {avg_str} | {ratio_str} |')
+    
+    # Save to BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md
+    with open(filepath, 'w') as f:
+        f.write('# PraisonAI Agents - Benchmark Results\n\n')
+        f.write(f'**Generated:** {datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")}\n')
+        f.write(f'**Iterations:** {ITERATIONS}\n')
+        f.write('**Test:** Agent instantiation (without tools)\n\n')
+        f.write('## Results\n\n')
+        f.write('| Framework | Avg Time (μs) | Relative |\n')
+        f.write('|-----------|---------------|----------|\n')
+        f.write('\n'.join(table_rows) + '\n')
+        f.write('\n## Package Versions\n\n')
+        f.write('| Package | Version |\n')
+        f.write('|---------|--------|\n')
+        for pkg, ver in versions.items():
+            f.write(f'| {pkg} | {ver} |\n')
+        f.write('\n## How to Reproduce\n\n')
+        f.write('```bash\n')
+        f.write('cd praisonai-agents\n')
+        f.write('python benchmarks/simple_benchmark.py\n')
+        f.write('```\n')
+    
+    print(f'\nResults saved to: {filepath}')
+    
+    # Also update the main README.md
+    readme_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '..', '..', '..', 'README.md')
+    if os.path.exists(readme_path):
+        update_readme(readme_path, table_rows)
+    
+    return filepath
+
+
+def update_readme(readme_path: str, table_rows: list):
+    """Update the performance section in README.md with latest results."""
+    import re
+    
+    with open(readme_path, 'r') as f:
+        content = f.read()
+    
+    # Build the new table
+    new_table = '''| Framework | Avg Time (μs) | Relative |
+|-----------|---------------|----------|
+''' + '\n'.join(table_rows)
+    
+    # Pattern to match the performance table
+    pattern = r'(\| Framework \| Avg Time \(μs\) \| Relative \|\n\|[-|]+\|\n)(\|[^\n]+\|\n)+'
+    
+    if re.search(pattern, content):
+        content = re.sub(pattern, new_table + '\n', content)
+        
+        with open(readme_path, 'w') as f:
+            f.write(content)
+        
+        print(f'README.md updated: {readme_path}')
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    results = run_benchmark()
+    save_results(results)

src/praisonai-agents/benchmarks/tools_benchmark.py

@@ -0,0 +1,213 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+PraisonAI Agents - Tools Benchmark
+
+Compares agent instantiation times WITH TOOLS across frameworks.
+
+Usage:
+    python benchmarks/tools_benchmark.py
+"""
+
+import time
+from typing import Literal
+from importlib.metadata import version as get_version
+
+
+ITERATIONS = 100
+
+
+def sample_tool(city: Literal['nyc', 'sf']):
+    """Sample tool for benchmark testing."""
+    if city == 'nyc':
+        return 'cloudy'
+    return 'sunny'
+
+
+def measure_instantiation(create_fn, iterations=ITERATIONS):
+    """Measure average instantiation time in microseconds."""
+    times = []
+    
+    # Warmup
+    for _ in range(10):
+        create_fn()
+    
+    # Measure
+    for _ in range(iterations):
+        start = time.perf_counter()
+        create_fn()
+        elapsed = time.perf_counter() - start
+        times.append(elapsed * 1_000_000)  # Convert to microseconds
+    
+    return sum(times) / len(times)
+
+
+def run_benchmark():
+    """Run the benchmark across all available frameworks WITH TOOLS."""
+    tools = [sample_tool]
+    results = {}
+    
+    print('=' * 60)
+    print('PraisonAI Agents - Tools Benchmark')
+    print('=' * 60)
+    print(f'\nIterations: {ITERATIONS}')
+    print('Metric: Agent instantiation time WITH TOOLS (microseconds)\n')
+    
+    # PraisonAI with tools
+    print("Testing PraisonAI...")
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent as PraisonAgent
+    
+    results['PraisonAI'] = measure_instantiation(
+        lambda: PraisonAgent(name='Test', llm='gpt-4o-mini', tools=tools, verbose=False)
+    )
+    
+    results['PraisonAI (LiteLLM)'] = measure_instantiation(
+        lambda: PraisonAgent(name='Test', llm='openai/gpt-4o-mini', tools=tools, verbose=False)
+    )
+    
+    # Other frameworks with tools
+    print("Testing other frameworks...")
+    
+    try:
+        from agno.agent import Agent as AgnoAgent
+        from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
+        results['Agno'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: AgnoAgent(model=OpenAIChat(id='gpt-4o-mini'), tools=tools)
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    try:
+        from agents import Agent as OpenAIAgent, function_tool
+        results['OpenAI Agents SDK'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: OpenAIAgent(name='Test', model='gpt-4o-mini', tools=[function_tool(sample_tool)])
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    try:
+        from langchain_core.tools import tool as langchain_tool
+        from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
+        from langgraph.prebuilt import create_react_agent
+        
+        @langchain_tool
+        def get_weather_lg(city: Literal['nyc', 'sf']):
+            """Get weather info."""
+            return 'sunny' if city == 'sf' else 'cloudy'
+        
+        results['LangGraph'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: create_react_agent(model=ChatOpenAI(model='gpt-4o-mini'), tools=[get_weather_lg])
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    try:
+        from crewai.agent import Agent as CrewAgent
+        from crewai.tools import tool as crewai_tool
+        
+        @crewai_tool("Weather Tool")
+        def get_weather_crew(city: Literal['nyc', 'sf']):
+            """Get weather info."""
+            return 'sunny' if city == 'sf' else 'cloudy'
+        
+        results['CrewAI'] = measure_instantiation(
+            lambda: CrewAgent(
+                role='Weather Agent',
+                goal='Provide weather info',
+                backstory='A weather expert',
+                tools=[get_weather_crew],
+                verbose=False
+            )
+        )
+    except ImportError:
+        pass
+    
+    # Print results
+    print('\n' + '=' * 60)
+    print('RESULTS (WITH TOOLS)')
+    print('=' * 60)
+    
+    sorted_results = sorted(results.items(), key=lambda x: x[1])
+    baseline = sorted_results[0][1] if sorted_results else 1
+    
+    print(f"\n{'Framework':<25} {'Avg Time (μs)':<15} {'Relative':<10}")
+    print('-' * 50)
+    
+    for name, avg in sorted_results:
+        ratio = avg / baseline
+        print(f'{name:<25} {avg:<15.2f} {ratio:.2f}x')
+    
+    print('\n' + '=' * 60)
+    return results
+
+
+def get_package_versions():
+    """Get version numbers for benchmarked packages."""
+    packages = {
+        'PraisonAI': 'praisonaiagents',
+        'Agno': 'agno',
+        'OpenAI Agents SDK': 'openai-agents',
+        'LangGraph': 'langgraph',
+        'CrewAI': 'crewai'
+    }
+    
+    versions = {}
+    for display_name, pkg_name in packages.items():
+        try:
+            versions[display_name] = get_version(pkg_name)
+        except Exception:
+            versions[display_name] = 'not installed'
+    
+    return versions
+
+
+def save_results(results: dict, filename: str = 'TOOLS_BENCHMARK_RESULTS.md'):
+    """Save benchmark results to a markdown file."""
+    import os
+    from datetime import datetime
+    
+    filepath = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), filename)
+    versions = get_package_versions()
+    
+    # Find the fastest result (baseline)
+    sorted_results = sorted(results.items(), key=lambda x: x[1])
+    fastest_time = sorted_results[0][1] if sorted_results else 1
+    
+    # Build the table rows
+    table_rows = []
+    for name, avg in sorted_results:
+        ratio = avg / fastest_time
+        if ratio == 1.0:
+            table_rows.append(f'| **{name}** | **{avg:.2f}** | **1.00x (fastest)** |')
+        else:
+            avg_str = f'{avg:,.2f}' if avg >= 1000 else f'{avg:.2f}'
+            ratio_str = f'{ratio:,.0f}x' if ratio >= 100 else f'{ratio:.2f}x'
+            table_rows.append(f'| {name} | {avg_str} | {ratio_str} |')
+    
+    # Save to file
+    with open(filepath, 'w') as f:
+        f.write('# PraisonAI Agents - Tools Benchmark Results\n\n')
+        f.write(f'**Generated:** {datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")}\n')
+        f.write(f'**Iterations:** {ITERATIONS}\n')
+        f.write('**Test:** Agent instantiation WITH TOOLS\n\n')
+        f.write('## Results\n\n')
+        f.write('| Framework | Avg Time (μs) | Relative |\n')
+        f.write('|-----------|---------------|----------|\n')
+        f.write('\n'.join(table_rows) + '\n')
+        f.write('\n## Package Versions\n\n')
+        f.write('| Package | Version |\n')
+        f.write('|---------|--------|\n')
+        for pkg, ver in versions.items():
+            f.write(f'| {pkg} | {ver} |\n')
+        f.write('\n## How to Reproduce\n\n')
+        f.write('```bash\n')
+        f.write('cd praisonai-agents\n')
+        f.write('python benchmarks/tools_benchmark.py\n')
+        f.write('```\n')
+    
+    print(f'\nResults saved to: {filepath}')
+    return filepath
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    results = run_benchmark()
+    save_results(results)

src/praisonai-agents/callback_test_log.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Starting test with verbose=False
+CALLBACK EXECUTED!
+Message: 
+You need to do the following task: Say hello world.
+Expected Output: A greeting.
+Please provide only the final result of your work. Do not add any conversation or extra explanation.
+Response: Hello, World!
+Other kwargs: {'markdown': True, 'generation_time': 2.685833215713501, 'agent_name': 'TestAgent', 'agent_role': 'Assistant', 'agent_tools': None, 'task_name': 'simple_task', 'task_description': 'Say hello world', 'task_id': 0}
+--------------------------------------------------

src/praisonai-agents/examples/web_search_example.py

@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+"""
+Unified Web Search Example
+
+This example demonstrates the search_web tool that automatically tries
+multiple search providers with fallback support.
+
+Search Provider Priority:
+1. Tavily (requires TAVILY_API_KEY + tavily-python)
+2. Exa (requires EXA_API_KEY + exa_py)
+3. You.com (requires YDC_API_KEY + youdotcom)
+4. DuckDuckGo (requires duckduckgo_search package, no API key)
+5. SearxNG (requires requests + running SearxNG instance)
+
+Installation:
+    pip install praisonaiagents duckduckgo_search
+
+Usage:
+    python web_search_example.py
+"""
+
+from praisonaiagents import Agent
+from praisonaiagents.tools import search_web, get_available_providers
+
+
+def main():
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Unified Web Search - Provider Status")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    # Check which providers are available
+    providers = get_available_providers()
+    for p in providers:
+        status = "✓ Available" if p["available"] else f"✗ {p['reason']}"
+        print(f"  {p['name']:12} {status}")
+    
+    print("\n" + "=" * 60)
+    print("Example 1: Basic Search")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    # Simple search - automatically uses best available provider
+    results = search_web("Python programming best practices", max_results=3)
+    
+    if results and "error" not in results[0]:
+        print(f"\nFound {len(results)} results using {results[0].get('provider', 'unknown')}:\n")
+        for r in results:
+            print(f"  Title: {r.get('title', 'N/A')[:60]}...")
+            print(f"  URL: {r.get('url', 'N/A')}")
+            print()
+    else:
+        print(f"\nSearch failed: {results}")
+    
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 2: Specify Providers")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    # Only try specific providers
+    results = search_web(
+        "machine learning tutorials",
+        max_results=3,
+        providers=["duckduckgo", "tavily"]  # Try these in order
+    )
+    
+    if results and "error" not in results[0]:
+        print(f"\nFound {len(results)} results using {results[0].get('provider', 'unknown')}:\n")
+        for r in results:
+            print(f"  Title: {r.get('title', 'N/A')[:60]}...")
+            print(f"  URL: {r.get('url', 'N/A')}")
+            print()
+    else:
+        print(f"\nSearch failed: {results}")
+    
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Example 3: With PraisonAI Agent")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    
+    # Use search_web as an agent tool
+    agent = Agent(
+        name="SearchAgent",
+        role="Web Researcher",
+        goal="Find and summarize information from the web",
+        instructions="Search the web and provide concise summaries of findings.",
+        tools=[search_web]
+    )
+    
+    result = agent.start("What are the top 3 AI trends in 2025?")
+    print(f"\nAgent Response:\n{result}")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/__init__.py

@@ -54,6 +54,13 @@ except ImportError:
     MCP = None
 from .session import Session
 from .memory.memory import Memory
+# Workflows - import from dedicated workflows module
+from .workflows import (
+    Workflow, WorkflowStep, WorkflowContext, StepResult,
+    Route, Parallel, Loop, Repeat,
+    route, parallel, loop, repeat,
+    Pipeline  # Alias for Workflow
+)
 from .guardrails import GuardrailResult, LLMGuardrail
 
 # Fast Context support (lazy loaded to avoid performance impact)
@@ -298,3 +305,21 @@ __all__.extend([
     'LineRange'
 ])
 
+# AG-UI support (optional, lazy loaded)
+try:
+    from praisonaiagents.ui.agui import AGUI
+    __all__.append('AGUI')
+    _agui_available = True
+except ImportError:
+    _agui_available = False
+    AGUI = None
+
+# A2A support (optional, lazy loaded)
+try:
+    from praisonaiagents.ui.a2a import A2A
+    __all__.append('A2A')
+    _a2a_available = True
+except ImportError:
+    _a2a_available = False
+    A2A = None
+

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/_logging.py

@@ -55,10 +55,10 @@ def _get_all_noisy_loggers() -> List[str]:
 
 def _configure_loggers():
     """Configure all loggers based on LOGLEVEL environment variable."""
-    loglevel = os.environ.get('LOGLEVEL', 'INFO').upper()
+    loglevel = os.environ.get('LOGLEVEL', 'WARNING').upper()
     
-    # When DEBUG is set, allow some HTTP logging for API endpoints
-    if loglevel == 'DEBUG':
+    # When DEBUG or INFO is set, allow some HTTP logging for API endpoints
+    if loglevel in ('DEBUG', 'INFO'):
         allowed_debug_loggers = {"httpx", "httpx._client", "openai._client"}
         
         for logger_name in _get_all_noisy_loggers():
@@ -109,10 +109,10 @@ def configure_root_logger():
     """Configure the root logger with RichHandler."""
     from rich.logging import RichHandler
     
-    loglevel = os.environ.get('LOGLEVEL', 'INFO').upper()
+    loglevel = os.environ.get('LOGLEVEL', 'WARNING').upper()
     
     logging.basicConfig(
-        level=getattr(logging, loglevel, logging.INFO),
+        level=getattr(logging, loglevel, logging.WARNING),
         format="%(asctime)s %(filename)s:%(lineno)d %(levelname)s %(message)s",
         datefmt="[%X]",
         handlers=[RichHandler(rich_tracebacks=True)],

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/_warning_patch.py

@@ -29,7 +29,9 @@ SUPPRESSED_PATTERNS = [
     "PydanticSerializationUnexpectedValue",
     "Expected 9 fields but got 5 for type `Message`",
     "Expected `StreamingChoices` but got `Choices`",
-    "serialized value may not be as expected"
+    "serialized value may not be as expected",
+    "Mixing V1 models and V2 models",
+    "Please upgrade `Settings` to V2"
 ]
 
 @functools.wraps(_original_warn)

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

@@ -248,7 +248,9 @@ class Agent:
         fast_context_model: str = "gpt-4o-mini",
         fast_context_max_turns: int = 4,
         fast_context_parallelism: int = 8,
-        fast_context_timeout: float = 30.0
+        fast_context_timeout: float = 30.0,
+        history_in_context: Optional[int] = None,
+        auto_save: Optional[str] = None
     ):
         """Initialize an Agent instance.
 
@@ -544,9 +546,14 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}
         self.prompt_caching = prompt_caching
         self.claude_memory = claude_memory
         
+        # Session management
+        self.history_in_context = history_in_context  # Number of past sessions to include
+        self.auto_save = auto_save  # Session name for auto-saving
+        
         # Initialize rules manager for persistent context (like Cursor/Windsurf)
+        # NOTE: Lazy initialization - rules are loaded only when accessed (performance optimization)
         self._rules_manager = None
-        self._init_rules_manager()
+        self._rules_manager_initialized = False
         
         # Handle web_search fallback: inject DuckDuckGo tool for unsupported models
         if web_search and not self._model_supports_web_search():
@@ -593,7 +600,7 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}
 
         # Fast Context configuration (lazy loaded)
         self.fast_context_enabled = fast_context
-        self.fast_context_path = fast_context_path or os.getcwd()
+        self._fast_context_path = fast_context_path  # Store raw, resolve lazily
         self.fast_context_model = fast_context_model
         self.fast_context_max_turns = fast_context_max_turns
         self.fast_context_parallelism = fast_context_parallelism
@@ -608,6 +615,17 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}
             self._console = Console()
         return self._console
     
+    @property
+    def fast_context_path(self):
+        """Lazily resolve fast_context_path - avoids os.getcwd() on every init."""
+        if self._fast_context_path is None:
+            self._fast_context_path = os.getcwd()
+        return self._fast_context_path
+    
+    @fast_context_path.setter
+    def fast_context_path(self, value):
+        self._fast_context_path = value
+    
     @property
     def _openai_client(self):
         """Lazily initialize OpenAI client only when needed."""
@@ -779,6 +797,21 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}
             logging.warning(f"FastContext search failed: {e}")
             return None
     
+    @property
+    def rules_manager(self):
+        """
+        Lazy-initialized RulesManager for persistent rules/instructions.
+        
+        This property initializes the RulesManager only when first accessed,
+        avoiding expensive filesystem operations during agent instantiation.
+        
+        Returns:
+            RulesManager instance or None if not available
+        """
+        if not self._rules_manager_initialized:
+            self._init_rules_manager()
+        return self._rules_manager
+    
     def _init_rules_manager(self):
         """
         Initialize RulesManager for persistent rules/instructions.
@@ -787,7 +820,10 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}
         - ~/.praison/rules/ (global)
         - .praison/rules/ (workspace)
         - Subdirectory rules
+        
+        NOTE: This is called lazily via the rules_manager property for performance.
         """
+        self._rules_manager_initialized = True
         try:
             from ..memory.rules_manager import RulesManager
             import os
@@ -822,10 +858,10 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}
         Returns:
             Formatted rules context string
         """
-        if not self._rules_manager:
+        if not self.rules_manager:
             return ""
         
-        return self._rules_manager.build_rules_context(
+        return self.rules_manager.build_rules_context(
             file_path=file_path,
             include_manual=include_manual
         )
@@ -1233,8 +1269,8 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}
 Your Role: {self.role}\n
 Your Goal: {self.goal}"""
         
-        # Add rules context if rules manager is enabled
-        if self._rules_manager:
+        # Add rules context if rules manager is enabled (lazy initialization)
+        if self._rules_manager_initialized and self._rules_manager:
             rules_context = self.get_rules_context()
             if rules_context:
                 system_prompt += f"\n\n## Rules (Guidelines you must follow)\n{rules_context}"
@@ -1502,13 +1538,13 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}"""
         logging.debug(f"{self.name} executing tool {function_name} with arguments: {arguments}")
 
         # Check if approval is required for this tool
-        from ..approval import is_approval_required, console_approval_callback, get_risk_level, mark_approved, ApprovalDecision
+        from ..approval import is_approval_required, console_approval_callback, get_risk_level, mark_approved, ApprovalDecision, get_approval_callback
         if is_approval_required(function_name):
             risk_level = get_risk_level(function_name)
-            logging.info(f"Tool {function_name} requires approval (risk level: {risk_level})")
+            logging.debug(f"Tool {function_name} requires approval (risk level: {risk_level})")
             
             # Use global approval callback or default console callback
-            callback = approval_callback or console_approval_callback
+            callback = get_approval_callback() or console_approval_callback
             
             try:
                 decision = callback(function_name, arguments, risk_level)
@@ -1533,23 +1569,54 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}"""
         # Special handling for MCP tools
         # Check if tools is an MCP instance with the requested function name
         from ..mcp.mcp import MCP
+        
+        # Helper function to execute MCP tool
+        def _execute_mcp_tool(mcp_instance, func_name, args):
+            """Execute a tool from an MCP instance."""
+            # Handle SSE MCP client
+            if hasattr(mcp_instance, 'is_sse') and mcp_instance.is_sse:
+                if hasattr(mcp_instance, 'sse_client'):
+                    for tool in mcp_instance.sse_client.tools:
+                        if tool.name == func_name:
+                            logging.debug(f"Found matching SSE MCP tool: {func_name}")
+                            return True, tool(**args)
+            # Handle HTTP Stream MCP client
+            if hasattr(mcp_instance, 'is_http_stream') and mcp_instance.is_http_stream:
+                if hasattr(mcp_instance, 'http_stream_client'):
+                    for tool in mcp_instance.http_stream_client.tools:
+                        if tool.name == func_name:
+                            logging.debug(f"Found matching HTTP Stream MCP tool: {func_name}")
+                            return True, tool(**args)
+            # Handle WebSocket MCP client
+            if hasattr(mcp_instance, 'is_websocket') and mcp_instance.is_websocket:
+                if hasattr(mcp_instance, 'websocket_client'):
+                    for tool in mcp_instance.websocket_client.tools:
+                        if tool.name == func_name:
+                            logging.debug(f"Found matching WebSocket MCP tool: {func_name}")
+                            return True, tool(**args)
+            # Handle stdio MCP client
+            if hasattr(mcp_instance, 'runner'):
+                for mcp_tool in mcp_instance.runner.tools:
+                    if hasattr(mcp_tool, 'name') and mcp_tool.name == func_name:
+                        logging.debug(f"Found matching MCP tool: {func_name}")
+                        return True, mcp_instance.runner.call_tool(func_name, args)
+            return False, None
+        
+        # Check if tools is a single MCP instance
         if isinstance(self.tools, MCP):
             logging.debug(f"Looking for MCP tool {function_name}")
-            
-            # Handle SSE MCP client
-            if hasattr(self.tools, 'is_sse') and self.tools.is_sse:
-                if hasattr(self.tools, 'sse_client'):
-                    for tool in self.tools.sse_client.tools:
-                        if tool.name == function_name:
-                            logging.debug(f"Found matching SSE MCP tool: {function_name}")
-                            return tool(**arguments)
-            # Handle stdio MCP client
-            elif hasattr(self.tools, 'runner'):
-                # Check if any of the MCP tools match the function name
-                for mcp_tool in self.tools.runner.tools:
-                    if hasattr(mcp_tool, 'name') and mcp_tool.name == function_name:
-                        logging.debug(f"Found matching MCP tool: {function_name}")
-                        return self.tools.runner.call_tool(function_name, arguments)
+            found, result = _execute_mcp_tool(self.tools, function_name, arguments)
+            if found:
+                return result
+        
+        # Check if tools is a list that may contain MCP instances
+        if isinstance(self.tools, (list, tuple)):
+            for tool in self.tools:
+                if isinstance(tool, MCP):
+                    logging.debug(f"Looking for MCP tool {function_name} in MCP instance")
+                    found, result = _execute_mcp_tool(tool, function_name, arguments)
+                    if found:
+                        return result
 
         # Try to find the function in the agent's tools list first
         func = None
@@ -1864,7 +1931,8 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}"""
                 if tool_param is not None:
                     from ..mcp.mcp import MCP
                     if isinstance(tool_param, MCP) and hasattr(tool_param, 'to_openai_tool'):
-                        logging.debug("Converting MCP tool to OpenAI format")
+                        # Single MCP instance
+                        logging.debug("Converting single MCP tool to OpenAI format")
                         openai_tool = tool_param.to_openai_tool()
                         if openai_tool:
                             # Handle both single tool and list of tools
@@ -1873,6 +1941,22 @@ Your Goal: {self.goal}"""
                             else:
                                 tool_param = [openai_tool]
                             logging.debug(f"Converted MCP tool: {tool_param}")
+                    elif isinstance(tool_param, (list, tuple)):
+                        # List that may contain MCP instances - convert each MCP to OpenAI format
+                        converted_tools = []
+                        for t in tool_param:
+                            if isinstance(t, MCP) and hasattr(t, 'to_openai_tool'):
+                                logging.debug("Converting MCP instance in list to OpenAI format")
+                                openai_tools = t.to_openai_tool()
+                                if isinstance(openai_tools, list):
+                                    converted_tools.extend(openai_tools)
+                                elif openai_tools:
+                                    converted_tools.append(openai_tools)
+                            else:
+                                # Keep non-MCP tools as-is
+                                converted_tools.append(t)
+                        tool_param = converted_tools
+                        logging.debug(f"Converted {len(converted_tools)} tools from list")
                 
                 # Store chat history length for potential rollback
                 chat_history_length = len(self.chat_history)
@@ -2627,10 +2711,10 @@ Output MUST be JSON with 'reflection' and 'satisfactory'.
             
             # Execute the step
             result = self.chat(step_prompt, **kwargs)
-            results.append(result)
+            results.append({"step": i + 1, "description": step.description, "result": result})
             
-            # Update context for next step
-            context += f"\n\nStep {i + 1} result: {result[:500] if result else 'No result'}"
+            # Update context for next step (use full result, not truncated)
+            context += f"\n\nStep {i + 1} result: {result if result else 'No result'}"
             
             console.print(f"   [green]✅ Completed[/green]")
         
@@ -2638,26 +2722,116 @@ Output MUST be JSON with 'reflection' and 'satisfactory'.
         console.print(f"[dim]Progress: [{'█' * bar_length}] 100%[/dim]")
         console.print(f"Completed {len(plan.steps)}/{len(plan.steps)} steps!\n")
         
-        # Return the final result
-        return results[-1] if results else None
+        # Compile all results into a comprehensive final output
+        if len(results) > 1:
+            # Create a compilation prompt
+            all_results_text = "\n\n".join([
+                f"## Step {r['step']}: {r['description']}\n\n{r['result']}" 
+                for r in results
+            ])
+            
+            compilation_prompt = f"""You are tasked with compiling a comprehensive, detailed report from the following research steps.
+
+IMPORTANT: Write a DETAILED and COMPREHENSIVE report. Do NOT summarize or compress the information. 
+Include ALL relevant details, data, statistics, and findings from each step.
+Organize the information logically with clear sections and subsections.
+
+## Research Results to Compile:
+
+{all_results_text}
+
+## Instructions:
+1. Combine all the information into a single, well-organized document
+2. Preserve ALL details, numbers, statistics, and specific findings
+3. Use clear headings and subheadings
+4. Do not omit any important information
+5. Make it comprehensive and detailed
+
+Write the complete compiled report:"""
+            
+            console.print("\n[bold blue]📝 COMPILING FINAL REPORT[/bold blue]")
+            console.print("[dim]Creating comprehensive output from all steps...[/dim]\n")
+            
+            final_result = self.chat(compilation_prompt, **kwargs)
+            return final_result
+        
+        # Return the single result if only one step
+        return results[0]["result"] if results else None
 
     def start(self, prompt: str, **kwargs):
         """Start the agent with a prompt. This is a convenience method that wraps chat()."""
+        # Load history from past sessions if history_in_context is set
+        self._load_history_context()
+        
         # Check if planning mode is enabled
         if self.planning:
-            return self._start_with_planning(prompt, **kwargs)
-        
-        # Check if streaming is enabled (either from kwargs or agent's stream attribute)
-        stream_enabled = kwargs.get('stream', getattr(self, 'stream', False))
-        
-        if stream_enabled:
+            result = self._start_with_planning(prompt, **kwargs)
+        elif kwargs.get('stream', getattr(self, 'stream', False)):
             # Return a generator for streaming response
-            return self._start_stream(prompt, **kwargs)
+            result = self._start_stream(prompt, **kwargs)
         else:
             # Return regular chat response for backward compatibility
-            # Explicitly pass the resolved stream parameter to avoid chat() method default
-            kwargs['stream'] = stream_enabled
-            return self.chat(prompt, **kwargs)
+            kwargs['stream'] = False
+            result = self.chat(prompt, **kwargs)
+        
+        # Auto-save session if enabled
+        self._auto_save_session()
+        
+        return result
+    
+    def _load_history_context(self):
+        """Load history from past sessions into context if history_in_context is set."""
+        if not self.history_in_context or not self._memory_instance:
+            return
+        
+        try:
+            sessions = self._memory_instance.list_sessions()
+            if not sessions:
+                return
+            
+            # Get the last N sessions
+            sessions_to_load = sessions[:self.history_in_context]
+            
+            for session_info in reversed(sessions_to_load):
+                try:
+                    session_data = self._memory_instance.resume_session(session_info["name"])
+                    history = session_data.get("conversation_history", [])
+                    
+                    # Add history to chat_history with a marker
+                    for msg in history:
+                        if msg not in self.chat_history:
+                            # Mark as from history to avoid duplication
+                            msg_copy = msg.copy()
+                            msg_copy["_from_history"] = True
+                            self.chat_history.append(msg_copy)
+                except Exception:
+                    continue
+                    
+            if sessions_to_load:
+                logging.debug(f"Loaded history from {len(sessions_to_load)} past session(s)")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logging.debug(f"Error loading history context: {e}")
+    
+    def _auto_save_session(self):
+        """Auto-save session if auto_save is enabled."""
+        if not self.auto_save or not self._memory_instance:
+            return
+        
+        try:
+            # Filter out history markers before saving
+            clean_history = [
+                {k: v for k, v in msg.items() if k != "_from_history"}
+                for msg in self.chat_history
+            ]
+            
+            self._memory_instance.save_session(
+                name=self.auto_save,
+                conversation_history=clean_history,
+                metadata={"agent_name": self.name, "user_id": self.user_id}
+            )
+            logging.debug(f"Auto-saved session: {self.auto_save}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logging.debug(f"Error auto-saving session: {e}")
 
     def _start_stream(self, prompt: str, **kwargs) -> Generator[str, None, None]:
         """Stream generator for real-time response chunks."""

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

@@ -347,6 +347,37 @@ Expanded prompt:"""
             current_date=current_date
         )
         
+        # Add tool usage instructions if tools are available
+        if self.tools:
+            # Build dynamic tool descriptions from docstrings
+            tool_descriptions = []
+            for tool in self.tools:
+                tool_name = getattr(tool, '__name__', str(tool))
+                tool_doc = getattr(tool, '__doc__', '')
+                # Get first line of docstring as description
+                if tool_doc:
+                    first_line = tool_doc.strip().split('\n')[0].strip()
+                    tool_descriptions.append(f"- {tool_name}: {first_line}")
+                else:
+                    tool_descriptions.append(f"- {tool_name}")
+            
+            tools_list = '\n'.join(tool_descriptions)
+            
+            tool_instruction = f"""
+
+IMPORTANT: You have the following tools available:
+{tools_list}
+
+Before expanding this prompt, FIRST use the available tools to gather relevant current information about the topic. This will help you create a more informed and accurate expanded prompt.
+
+Steps:
+1. Use the appropriate tool(s) to gather relevant information about the topic
+2. Use the gathered information to inform your expansion
+3. Create an expanded prompt that incorporates the latest context
+
+"""
+            expansion_prompt = tool_instruction + expansion_prompt
+        
         # Call the agent
         expanded = self._call_agent(expansion_prompt).strip()
         

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

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import os
 import time
 import json
 import logging
-from typing import Any, Dict, Optional, List
+from typing import Any, Dict, Optional, List, Callable
 from pydantic import BaseModel
 from rich.text import Text
 from rich.panel import Panel
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ def process_task_context(context_item, verbose=0, user_id=None):
         return str(context_item)  # Fallback for unknown types
 
 class PraisonAIAgents:
-    def __init__(self, agents, tasks=None, verbose=0, completion_checker=None, max_retries=5, process="sequential", manager_llm=None, memory=False, memory_config=None, embedder=None, user_id=None, max_iter=10, stream=True, name: Optional[str] = None, planning: bool = False, planning_llm: Optional[str] = None, auto_approve_plan: bool = False, planning_tools: Optional[List] = None, planning_reasoning: bool = False):
+    def __init__(self, agents, tasks=None, verbose=0, completion_checker=None, max_retries=5, process="sequential", manager_llm=None, memory=False, memory_config=None, embedder=None, user_id=None, max_iter=10, stream=True, name: Optional[str] = None, planning: bool = False, planning_llm: Optional[str] = None, auto_approve_plan: bool = False, planning_tools: Optional[List] = None, planning_reasoning: bool = False, on_task_start: Optional[Callable] = None, on_task_complete: Optional[Callable] = None, variables: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None):
         # Add check at the start if memory is requested
         if memory:
             try:
@@ -162,6 +162,11 @@ class PraisonAIAgents:
         self.stream = stream
         self.name = name  # Store the name for the Agents collection
         
+        # Callbacks for workflow execution
+        self.on_task_start = on_task_start  # Called before each task
+        self.on_task_complete = on_task_complete  # Called after each task
+        self.variables = variables if variables else {}  # Global variables for substitution
+        
         # Check for manager_llm in environment variable if not provided
         self.manager_llm = manager_llm or os.getenv('OPENAI_MODEL_NAME', 'gpt-5-nano')
         
@@ -661,13 +666,24 @@ Context:
 
         executor_agent = task.agent
         
+        # Create agent from agent_config if provided and no agent assigned
+        if executor_agent is None and getattr(task, 'agent_config', None):
+            executor_agent = self._create_agent_from_config(task.agent_config)
+            task.agent = executor_agent
+        
         # Set current agent for token tracking
         llm = getattr(executor_agent, 'llm', None) or getattr(executor_agent, 'llm_instance', None)
         if llm and hasattr(llm, 'set_current_agent'):
             llm.set_current_agent(executor_agent.name)
 
+        # Substitute variables in task description if provided
+        task_description = task.description
+        if getattr(task, 'variables', None):
+            for key, value in task.variables.items():
+                task_description = task_description.replace(f"{{{{{key}}}}}", str(value))
+
         task_prompt = f"""
-You need to do the following task: {task.description}.
+You need to do the following task: {task_description}.
 Expected Output: {task.expected_output}.
 """
         if task.context:
@@ -825,6 +841,17 @@ Context:
             logger.info(f"Task with ID {task_id} is already completed")
             return
 
+        # Call on_task_start callback if provided
+        if self.on_task_start:
+            try:
+                self.on_task_start(task, task_id)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error in on_task_start callback: {e}")
+        
+        # Apply global variables to task if not already set
+        if self.variables and not getattr(task, 'variables', None):
+            task.variables = self.variables
+        
         retries = 0
         while task.status != "completed" and retries < self.max_retries:
             logger.debug(f"Attempt {retries+1} for task {task_id}")
@@ -857,6 +884,14 @@ Context:
                             logger.exception(e)
                             
                     self.save_output_to_file(task, task_output)
+                    
+                    # Call on_task_complete callback if provided
+                    if self.on_task_complete:
+                        try:
+                            self.on_task_complete(task, task_output)
+                        except Exception as e:
+                            logger.error(f"Error in on_task_complete callback: {e}")
+                    
                     if self.verbose >= 1:
                         logger.info(f"Task {task_id} completed successfully.")
                 else:
@@ -1335,6 +1370,61 @@ Context:
             agent_names = ", ".join([agent.name for agent in self.agents])
             print(f"📊 Available agents for this endpoint ({len(self.agents)}): {agent_names}")
             
+            # Create per-agent endpoints for individual agent access
+            # This allows n8n and other tools to call specific agents
+            agents_dict = {agent.name.lower().replace(' ', '_'): agent for agent in self.agents}
+            
+            # Add GET endpoint to list available agents
+            @_agents_shared_apps[port].get(f"{path}/list")
+            async def list_agents():
+                return {
+                    "agents": [
+                        {"name": agent.name, "id": agent.name.lower().replace(' ', '_')}
+                        for agent in self.agents
+                    ]
+                }
+            
+            # Add per-agent POST endpoints
+            for agent_id, agent_instance in agents_dict.items():
+                agent_path = f"{path}/{agent_id}"
+                
+                # Create a closure to capture the agent instance
+                def create_agent_handler(agent):
+                    async def handle_single_agent(request: Request):
+                        try:
+                            request_data = await request.json()
+                            query = request_data.get("query", "")
+                            if not query:
+                                raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Missing 'query' field")
+                        except:
+                            raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Invalid JSON body")
+                        
+                        try:
+                            if asyncio.iscoroutinefunction(agent.chat):
+                                response = await agent.achat(query)
+                            else:
+                                loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
+                                response = await loop.run_in_executor(None, lambda q=query: agent.chat(q))
+                            
+                            return {
+                                "agent": agent.name,
+                                "query": query,
+                                "response": response
+                            }
+                        except Exception as e:
+                            logging.error(f"Error with agent {agent.name}: {str(e)}", exc_info=True)
+                            return JSONResponse(
+                                status_code=500,
+                                content={"error": f"Agent error: {str(e)}"}
+                            )
+                    return handle_single_agent
+                
+                # Register the endpoint
+                _agents_shared_apps[port].post(agent_path)(create_agent_handler(agent_instance))
+                _agents_registered_endpoints[port][agent_path] = f"{endpoint_id}_{agent_id}"
+            
+            print(f"🔗 Per-agent endpoints: {', '.join([f'{path}/{aid}' for aid in agents_dict.keys()])}")
+            
             # Start the server if it's not already running for this port
             if not _agents_server_started.get(port, False):
                 # Mark the server as started first to prevent duplicate starts
@@ -1561,6 +1651,29 @@ Context:
         """Get the current todo list."""
         return self._todo_list
     
+    def _create_agent_from_config(self, agent_config: dict) -> 'Agent':
+        """
+        Create an Agent from a configuration dictionary.
+        
+        Args:
+            agent_config: Dict with keys like 'name', 'role', 'goal', 'backstory', 'llm', 'tools'
+            
+        Returns:
+            Agent instance
+        """
+        from ..agent.agent import Agent
+        
+        return Agent(
+            name=agent_config.get('name', 'TaskAgent'),
+            role=agent_config.get('role'),
+            goal=agent_config.get('goal'),
+            backstory=agent_config.get('backstory'),
+            llm=agent_config.get('llm'),
+            tools=agent_config.get('tools'),
+            verbose=self.verbose >= 1,
+            memory=self.memory
+        )
+    
     def _get_planning_agent(self):
         """Lazy load PlanningAgent."""
         if self._planning_agent is None and self.planning:

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/approval.py

@@ -43,6 +43,15 @@ def set_approval_callback(callback_fn: Callable):
     global approval_callback
     approval_callback = callback_fn
 
+def get_approval_callback() -> Optional[Callable]:
+    """Get the current approval callback function.
+    
+    Returns the custom callback if set, otherwise None.
+    This should be used instead of directly accessing approval_callback
+    to ensure the latest callback is always used.
+    """
+    return approval_callback
+
 def mark_approved(tool_name: str):
     """Mark a tool as approved in the current context."""
     approved = _approved_context.get(set())
@@ -90,7 +99,7 @@ def require_approval(risk_level: RiskLevel = "high"):
             except Exception as e:
                 # Fallback to sync approval if async fails
                 logging.warning(f"Async approval failed, using sync fallback: {e}")
-                callback = approval_callback or console_approval_callback
+                callback = get_approval_callback() or console_approval_callback
                 decision = callback(tool_name, kwargs, risk_level)
             
             if not decision.approved:
@@ -198,7 +207,7 @@ async def request_approval(function_name: str, arguments: Dict[str, Any]) -> App
     risk_level = TOOL_RISK_LEVELS.get(function_name, "medium")
     
     # Use custom callback if set, otherwise use console callback
-    callback = approval_callback or console_approval_callback
+    callback = get_approval_callback() or console_approval_callback
     
     try:
         # Handle async callbacks

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

@@ -1054,7 +1054,7 @@ class LLM:
         **kwargs
     ) -> str:
         """Enhanced get_response with all OpenAI-like features"""
-        logging.info(f"Getting response from {self.model}")
+        logging.debug(f"Getting response from {self.model}")
         # Log all self values when in debug mode
         self._log_llm_config(
             'LLM instance',
@@ -2472,7 +2472,7 @@ Output MUST be JSON with 'reflection' and 'satisfactory'.
         """Async version of get_response with identical functionality."""
         try:
             import litellm
-            logging.info(f"Getting async response from {self.model}")
+            logging.debug(f"Getting async response from {self.model}")
             # Log all self values when in debug mode
             self._log_llm_config(
                 'get_response_async',

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/llm/openai_client.py

@@ -19,6 +19,15 @@ from rich.console import Console
 from rich.live import Live
 import inspect
 
+# Import display_tool_call for callback support (lazy import to avoid circular imports)
+_display_tool_call = None
+def _get_display_tool_call():
+    global _display_tool_call
+    if _display_tool_call is None:
+        from ..main import display_tool_call
+        _display_tool_call = display_tool_call
+    return _display_tool_call
+
 # Constants
 LOCAL_SERVER_API_KEY_PLACEHOLDER = "not-needed"
 
@@ -978,16 +987,19 @@ class OpenAIClient:
                         function_name = tool_call.function.name
                         arguments = json.loads(tool_call.function.arguments)
                     
+                    # Always trigger callback for tool call tracking (even when verbose=False)
+                    display_tool_call_fn = _get_display_tool_call()
+                    display_tool_call_fn(f"Calling function: {function_name}", console=console if verbose else None)
+                    
                     if verbose and console:
-                        console.print(f"[bold]Calling function:[/bold] {function_name}")
                         console.print(f"[dim]Arguments:[/dim] {arguments}")
                     
                     # Execute the tool
                     tool_result = execute_tool_fn(function_name, arguments)
                     results_str = json.dumps(tool_result) if tool_result else "Function returned an empty output"
                     
-                    if verbose and console:
-                        console.print(f"[dim]Result:[/dim] {results_str}")
+                    # Trigger callback with result
+                    display_tool_call_fn(f"Function {function_name} returned: {results_str[:200]}{'...' if len(results_str) > 200 else ''}", console=console if verbose else None)
                     
                     messages.append({
                         "role": "tool",
@@ -1150,8 +1162,11 @@ class OpenAIClient:
                         function_name = tool_call.function.name
                         arguments = json.loads(tool_call.function.arguments)
                     
+                    # Always trigger callback for tool call tracking (even when verbose=False)
+                    display_tool_call_fn = _get_display_tool_call()
+                    display_tool_call_fn(f"Calling function: {function_name}", console=console if verbose else None)
+                    
                     if verbose and console:
-                        console.print(f"[bold]Calling function:[/bold] {function_name}")
                         console.print(f"[dim]Arguments:[/dim] {arguments}")
                     
                     # Execute the tool (async)
@@ -1167,8 +1182,8 @@ class OpenAIClient:
                     
                     results_str = json.dumps(tool_result) if tool_result else "Function returned an empty output"
                     
-                    if verbose and console:
-                        console.print(f"[dim]Result:[/dim] {results_str}")
+                    # Trigger callback with result
+                    display_tool_call_fn(f"Function {function_name} returned: {results_str[:200]}{'...' if len(results_str) > 200 else ''}", console=console if verbose else None)
                     
                     messages.append({
                         "role": "tool",
@@ -1299,6 +1314,10 @@ class OpenAIClient:
                                 yield f"\n[Error parsing arguments for {function_name if 'function_name' in locals() else 'unknown function'}: {str(e)}]"
                             continue
                         
+                        # Always trigger callback for tool call tracking (even when verbose=False)
+                        display_tool_call_fn = _get_display_tool_call()
+                        display_tool_call_fn(f"Calling function: {function_name}", console=None)
+                        
                         if verbose:
                             yield f"\n[Calling function: {function_name}]"
                         
@@ -1311,6 +1330,9 @@ class OpenAIClient:
                             if verbose:
                                 yield f"\n[Function error: {str(e)}]"
                         
+                        # Trigger callback with result
+                        display_tool_call_fn(f"Function {function_name} returned: {results_str[:200]}{'...' if len(results_str) > 200 else ''}", console=None)
+                        
                         if verbose:
                             yield f"\n[Function result: {results_str}]"
                         

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/main.py

@@ -231,15 +231,15 @@ def display_tool_call(message: str, console=None):
     if not message or not message.strip():
         logging.debug("Empty message in display_tool_call, returning early")
         return
-    if console is None:
-        console = Console()
     message = _clean_display_content(str(message))
     logging.debug(f"Cleaned message in display_tool_call: {repr(message)}")
     
-    # Execute synchronous callbacks
+    # Execute synchronous callbacks (always, even when console is None)
     execute_sync_callback('tool_call', message=message)
     
-    console.print(Panel.fit(Text(message, style="bold cyan"), title="Tool Call", border_style="green"))
+    # Only print panel if console is provided (verbose mode)
+    if console is not None:
+        console.print(Panel.fit(Text(message, style="bold cyan"), title="Tool Call", border_style="green"))
 
 def display_error(message: str, console=None):
     if not message or not message.strip():

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

@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ This module provides memory management capabilities including:
 - Auto-generated memories (like Windsurf Cascade)
 - Workflows (like Windsurf)
 - Hooks (like Windsurf Cascade Hooks)
+- Docs management (like Cursor docs)
+- MCP config management (like Cursor .cursor/mcp/)
 
 Memory Providers:
 - FileMemory: Zero-dependency JSON file-based storage (default)
@@ -23,10 +25,14 @@ Memory Providers:
 - AutoMemory: Automatic memory extraction from conversations
 - WorkflowManager: Multi-step workflow execution
 - HooksManager: Pre/post operation hooks
+- DocsManager: Documentation context management
+- MCPConfigManager: MCP server configuration management
 """
 
 from .file_memory import FileMemory, create_memory
 from .rules_manager import RulesManager, Rule, create_rules_manager
+from .docs_manager import DocsManager, Doc
+from .mcp_config import MCPConfigManager, MCPConfig
 
 # Lazy imports for optional modules to avoid dependency issues and improve startup time
 def __getattr__(name):
@@ -42,17 +48,58 @@ def __getattr__(name):
     if name == "create_auto_memory":
         from .auto_memory import create_auto_memory
         return create_auto_memory
+    # Workflows - now in dedicated module, re-export for backward compatibility
     if name == "WorkflowManager":
-        from .workflows import WorkflowManager
+        from ..workflows import WorkflowManager
         return WorkflowManager
     if name == "Workflow":
-        from .workflows import Workflow
+        from ..workflows import Workflow
         return Workflow
     if name == "WorkflowStep":
-        from .workflows import WorkflowStep
+        from ..workflows import WorkflowStep
         return WorkflowStep
+    if name == "WorkflowContext":
+        from ..workflows import WorkflowContext
+        return WorkflowContext
+    if name == "StepResult":
+        from ..workflows import StepResult
+        return StepResult
+    if name == "Pipeline":
+        from ..workflows import Pipeline
+        return Pipeline
+    if name == "Route":
+        from ..workflows import Route
+        return Route
+    if name == "Parallel":
+        from ..workflows import Parallel
+        return Parallel
+    if name == "Loop":
+        from ..workflows import Loop
+        return Loop
+    if name == "Repeat":
+        from ..workflows import Repeat
+        return Repeat
+    if name == "route":
+        from ..workflows import route
+        return route
+    if name == "parallel":
+        from ..workflows import parallel
+        return parallel
+    if name == "loop":
+        from ..workflows import loop
+        return loop
+    if name == "repeat":
+        from ..workflows import repeat
+        return repeat
+    # Backward compatibility aliases
+    if name == "StepInput":
+        from ..workflows import WorkflowContext
+        return WorkflowContext
+    if name == "StepOutput":
+        from ..workflows import StepResult
+        return StepResult
     if name == "create_workflow_manager":
-        from .workflows import create_workflow_manager
+        from ..workflows.workflows import create_workflow_manager
         return create_workflow_manager
     if name == "HooksManager":
         from .hooks import HooksManager
@@ -63,6 +110,7 @@ def __getattr__(name):
     if name == "create_hooks_manager":
         from .hooks import create_hooks_manager
         return create_hooks_manager
+    # DocsManager and MCPConfigManager are already imported at module level
     raise AttributeError(f"module {__name__!r} has no attribute {name!r}")
 
 __all__ = [
@@ -78,13 +126,31 @@ __all__ = [
     "AutoMemory",
     "AutoMemoryExtractor",
     "create_auto_memory",
-    # Workflows
+    # Workflows (re-exported from praisonaiagents.workflows for backward compatibility)
     "WorkflowManager",
     "Workflow",
+    "Pipeline",
     "WorkflowStep",
+    "WorkflowContext",
+    "StepResult",
     "create_workflow_manager",
+    # Workflow patterns
+    "Route",
+    "Parallel",
+    "Loop",
+    "Repeat",
+    "route",
+    "parallel",
+    "loop",
+    "repeat",
     # Hooks
     "HooksManager",
     "HookResult",
     "create_hooks_manager",
+    # Docs management
+    "DocsManager",
+    "Doc",
+    # MCP config management
+    "MCPConfigManager",
+    "MCPConfig",
 ] 

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/memory/docs_manager.py

@@ -0,0 +1,431 @@
+"""
+Docs Manager for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Provides reusable documentation context support similar to:
+- Cursor Notepads (deprecated in favor of docs)
+- Cursor .cursor/docs/
+- Project documentation for AI context
+
+Features:
+- Auto-discovery of docs from .praison/docs/
+- Support for markdown, text, and code files
+- @doc mentions for including specific docs
+- Priority ordering for docs
+- Character limits for context window management
+
+Storage Structure:
+    .praison/docs/
+    ├── project-overview.md      # Project overview
+    ├── architecture.md          # Architecture decisions
+    ├── api-reference.md         # API documentation
+    └── coding-standards.md      # Coding guidelines
+
+Doc File Format (YAML frontmatter + Markdown):
+    ---
+    description: Project architecture overview
+    priority: 10
+    tags: [architecture, design]
+    ---
+    
+    # Architecture Overview
+    This project uses...
+"""
+
+import os
+import logging
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Literal
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class Doc:
+    """A single documentation file with metadata and content."""
+    name: str
+    content: str
+    description: str = ""
+    priority: int = 0
+    tags: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+    file_path: Optional[str] = None
+    
+    def matches_tag(self, tag: str) -> bool:
+        """Check if this doc has a specific tag."""
+        return tag.lower() in [t.lower() for t in self.tags]
+    
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        return {
+            "name": self.name,
+            "content": self.content,
+            "description": self.description,
+            "priority": self.priority,
+            "tags": self.tags,
+            "file_path": self.file_path
+        }
+    
+    @classmethod
+    def from_dict(cls, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> 'Doc':
+        return cls(**data)
+
+
+class DocsManager:
+    """
+    Manages documentation context for AI agents.
+    
+    Provides:
+    - Auto-discovery of docs from .praison/docs/
+    - Global docs from ~/.praison/docs/
+    - @doc mentions for including specific docs
+    - Priority-based ordering
+    """
+    
+    DOCS_DIR_NAME = ".praison/docs"
+    SUPPORTED_EXTENSIONS = [".md", ".txt", ".rst"]
+    
+    # Maximum characters per doc (context window management)
+    MAX_DOC_CHARS = 12000
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        workspace_path: Optional[str] = None,
+        global_docs_path: Optional[str] = None,
+        verbose: int = 0
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize DocsManager.
+        
+        Args:
+            workspace_path: Path to workspace/project root
+            global_docs_path: Path to global docs (default: ~/.praison/docs)
+            verbose: Verbosity level
+        """
+        self.workspace_path = Path(workspace_path) if workspace_path else Path.cwd()
+        self.global_docs_path = Path(global_docs_path) if global_docs_path else Path.home() / ".praison" / "docs"
+        self.verbose = verbose
+        
+        self._docs: Dict[str, Doc] = {}
+        self._load_all_docs()
+    
+    def _log(self, msg: str, level: int = logging.INFO):
+        """Log message if verbose."""
+        if self.verbose >= 1:
+            logger.log(level, msg)
+    
+    def _parse_frontmatter(self, content: str) -> tuple:
+        """
+        Parse YAML frontmatter from content.
+        
+        Returns:
+            Tuple of (frontmatter_dict, remaining_content)
+        """
+        frontmatter = {}
+        remaining = content
+        
+        # Check for YAML frontmatter
+        if content.startswith("---"):
+            parts = content.split("---", 2)
+            if len(parts) >= 3:
+                try:
+                    import yaml
+                    frontmatter = yaml.safe_load(parts[1]) or {}
+                    remaining = parts[2].strip()
+                except Exception:
+                    # If YAML parsing fails, use content as-is
+                    pass
+        
+        return frontmatter, remaining
+    
+    def _load_doc_file(self, file_path: Path, scope: str = "workspace") -> Optional[Doc]:
+        """Load a single doc file."""
+        try:
+            content = file_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
+            frontmatter, doc_content = self._parse_frontmatter(content)
+            
+            name = file_path.stem
+            
+            # Determine priority based on scope
+            base_priority = 100 if scope == "workspace" else 0
+            
+            doc = Doc(
+                name=name,
+                content=doc_content,
+                description=frontmatter.get("description", ""),
+                priority=frontmatter.get("priority", base_priority),
+                tags=frontmatter.get("tags", []),
+                file_path=str(file_path)
+            )
+            
+            return doc
+        except Exception as e:
+            self._log(f"Failed to load doc {file_path}: {e}", logging.WARNING)
+            return None
+    
+    def _load_docs_from_dir(self, docs_dir: Path, scope: str = "workspace"):
+        """Load all docs from a directory."""
+        if not docs_dir.exists():
+            return
+        
+        for ext in self.SUPPORTED_EXTENSIONS:
+            for file_path in docs_dir.glob(f"*{ext}"):
+                if file_path.is_file():
+                    doc = self._load_doc_file(file_path, scope)
+                    if doc:
+                        key = f"{scope}:{doc.name}"
+                        self._docs[key] = doc
+                        self._log(f"Loaded doc: {key}")
+    
+    def _load_all_docs(self):
+        """Load all docs from global and workspace directories."""
+        self._docs.clear()
+        
+        # 1. Load global docs (lowest priority)
+        if self.global_docs_path.exists():
+            self._load_docs_from_dir(self.global_docs_path, "global")
+            for key, doc in self._docs.items():
+                if key.startswith("global:"):
+                    doc.priority = doc.priority - 1000  # Lower priority for global
+        
+        # 2. Load workspace docs
+        workspace_docs_dir = self.workspace_path / self.DOCS_DIR_NAME.replace("/", os.sep)
+        if workspace_docs_dir.exists():
+            self._load_docs_from_dir(workspace_docs_dir, "workspace")
+        
+        self._log(f"Loaded {len(self._docs)} docs total")
+    
+    def reload(self):
+        """Reload all docs from disk."""
+        self._load_all_docs()
+    
+    def get_all_docs(self) -> List[Doc]:
+        """Get all loaded docs, sorted by priority."""
+        docs = list(self._docs.values())
+        docs.sort(key=lambda d: d.priority, reverse=True)
+        return docs
+    
+    def get_doc(self, name: str) -> Optional[Doc]:
+        """Get a specific doc by name."""
+        # Try workspace first, then global
+        for scope in ["workspace", "global"]:
+            key = f"{scope}:{name}"
+            if key in self._docs:
+                return self._docs[key]
+        return None
+    
+    def get_docs_by_tag(self, tag: str) -> List[Doc]:
+        """Get all docs with a specific tag."""
+        docs = [d for d in self._docs.values() if d.matches_tag(tag)]
+        docs.sort(key=lambda d: d.priority, reverse=True)
+        return docs
+    
+    def get_docs_for_context(
+        self,
+        include_docs: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        include_tags: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        max_chars: int = 50000
+    ) -> List[Doc]:
+        """
+        Get docs for inclusion in agent context.
+        
+        Args:
+            include_docs: Specific doc names to include (via @doc mentions)
+            include_tags: Tags to filter by
+            max_chars: Maximum total characters
+            
+        Returns:
+            List of docs sorted by priority
+        """
+        active = []
+        
+        # Include specific docs by name
+        if include_docs:
+            for name in include_docs:
+                doc = self.get_doc(name)
+                if doc and doc not in active:
+                    active.append(doc)
+        
+        # Include docs by tag
+        if include_tags:
+            for tag in include_tags:
+                for doc in self.get_docs_by_tag(tag):
+                    if doc not in active:
+                        active.append(doc)
+        
+        # If no specific docs requested, include all high-priority docs
+        if not include_docs and not include_tags:
+            for doc in self.get_all_docs():
+                if doc.priority >= 100:  # Only high-priority docs by default
+                    active.append(doc)
+        
+        # Sort by priority
+        active.sort(key=lambda d: d.priority, reverse=True)
+        
+        return active
+    
+    def format_docs_for_prompt(
+        self,
+        include_docs: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        include_tags: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        max_chars: int = 50000
+    ) -> str:
+        """
+        Format docs as a string for inclusion in prompts.
+        
+        Args:
+            include_docs: Specific doc names to include
+            include_tags: Tags to filter by
+            max_chars: Maximum total characters
+            
+        Returns:
+            Formatted docs string
+        """
+        active_docs = self.get_docs_for_context(include_docs, include_tags, max_chars)
+        
+        if not active_docs:
+            return ""
+        
+        parts = ["# Project Documentation\n"]
+        total_chars = len(parts[0])
+        
+        for doc in active_docs:
+            if total_chars >= max_chars:
+                break
+            
+            doc_text = doc.content.strip()
+            if not doc_text:
+                continue
+            
+            # Add doc with header
+            if doc.description:
+                header = f"## {doc.name}: {doc.description}"
+            else:
+                header = f"## {doc.name}"
+            
+            section = f"{header}\n{doc_text}\n"
+            
+            if total_chars + len(section) <= max_chars:
+                parts.append(section)
+                total_chars += len(section)
+            else:
+                # Truncate last doc
+                remaining = max_chars - total_chars
+                if remaining > 100:
+                    parts.append(section[:remaining] + "\n... (truncated)")
+                break
+        
+        return "\n".join(parts)
+    
+    def create_doc(
+        self,
+        name: str,
+        content: str,
+        description: str = "",
+        priority: int = 0,
+        tags: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        scope: Literal["global", "workspace"] = "workspace"
+    ) -> Doc:
+        """
+        Create a new doc file.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Doc name (used as filename)
+            content: Doc content (markdown)
+            description: Short description
+            priority: Priority (higher = applied first)
+            tags: Tags for categorization
+            scope: Where to save (global or workspace)
+            
+        Returns:
+            Created Doc object
+        """
+        # Determine save path
+        if scope == "global":
+            docs_dir = self.global_docs_path
+        else:
+            docs_dir = self.workspace_path / self.DOCS_DIR_NAME.replace("/", os.sep)
+        
+        docs_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        file_path = docs_dir / f"{name}.md"
+        
+        # Build frontmatter
+        frontmatter_lines = ["---"]
+        if description:
+            frontmatter_lines.append(f'description: "{description}"')
+        if priority != 0:
+            frontmatter_lines.append(f"priority: {priority}")
+        if tags:
+            tags_str = ", ".join(f'"{t}"' for t in tags)
+            frontmatter_lines.append(f"tags: [{tags_str}]")
+        frontmatter_lines.append("---")
+        frontmatter_lines.append("")
+        
+        # Write file
+        full_content = "\n".join(frontmatter_lines) + content
+        file_path.write_text(full_content, encoding="utf-8")
+        
+        # Create and register doc
+        doc = Doc(
+            name=name,
+            content=content,
+            description=description,
+            priority=priority,
+            tags=tags or [],
+            file_path=str(file_path)
+        )
+        
+        self._docs[f"{scope}:{name}"] = doc
+        self._log(f"Created doc '{name}' at {file_path}")
+        
+        return doc
+    
+    def delete_doc(self, name: str, scope: Optional[str] = None) -> bool:
+        """
+        Delete a doc file.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Doc name to delete
+            scope: Scope to delete from (None = try both)
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if deleted, False if not found
+        """
+        scopes = [scope] if scope else ["workspace", "global"]
+        
+        for s in scopes:
+            key = f"{s}:{name}"
+            if key in self._docs:
+                doc = self._docs[key]
+                if doc.file_path:
+                    try:
+                        Path(doc.file_path).unlink()
+                        del self._docs[key]
+                        self._log(f"Deleted doc '{name}' from {s}")
+                        return True
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        self._log(f"Failed to delete doc file: {e}", logging.ERROR)
+        
+        return False
+    
+    def list_docs(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        List all docs with metadata.
+        
+        Returns:
+            List of doc info dicts
+        """
+        docs = []
+        for key, doc in self._docs.items():
+            scope = key.split(":")[0]
+            docs.append({
+                "name": doc.name,
+                "scope": scope,
+                "description": doc.description,
+                "priority": doc.priority,
+                "tags": doc.tags,
+                "file_path": doc.file_path,
+                "content_length": len(doc.content)
+            })
+        
+        # Sort by priority
+        docs.sort(key=lambda d: d["priority"], reverse=True)
+        return docs

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/memory/mcp_config.py

@@ -0,0 +1,369 @@
+"""
+MCP Config Manager for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Provides JSON-based MCP server configuration support similar to:
+- Cursor .cursor/mcp/*.mcpjson
+- Windsurf MCP configuration
+
+Features:
+- Auto-discovery of MCP configs from .praison/mcp/
+- JSON config files for MCP servers
+- Environment variable support
+- Easy server management
+
+Storage Structure:
+    .praison/mcp/
+    ├── filesystem.json      # Filesystem MCP server
+    ├── brave-search.json    # Brave search MCP server
+    └── postgres.json        # PostgreSQL MCP server
+
+Config File Format (JSON):
+    {
+        "name": "filesystem",
+        "command": "npx",
+        "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "."],
+        "env": {
+            "SOME_VAR": "value"
+        },
+        "enabled": true,
+        "description": "Filesystem access for the agent"
+    }
+"""
+
+import os
+import json
+import logging
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class MCPConfig:
+    """A single MCP server configuration."""
+    name: str
+    command: str
+    args: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
+    env: Dict[str, str] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    enabled: bool = True
+    description: str = ""
+    file_path: Optional[str] = None
+    
+    def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        return {
+            "name": self.name,
+            "command": self.command,
+            "args": self.args,
+            "env": self.env,
+            "enabled": self.enabled,
+            "description": self.description
+        }
+    
+    @classmethod
+    def from_dict(cls, data: Dict[str, Any], file_path: Optional[str] = None) -> 'MCPConfig':
+        return cls(
+            name=data.get("name", ""),
+            command=data.get("command", ""),
+            args=data.get("args", []),
+            env=data.get("env", {}),
+            enabled=data.get("enabled", True),
+            description=data.get("description", ""),
+            file_path=file_path
+        )
+    
+    def to_mcp_instance(self):
+        """
+        Convert this config to an MCP instance.
+        
+        Returns:
+            MCP instance ready for use with agents
+        """
+        try:
+            from praisonaiagents.tools.mcp import MCP
+            
+            # Resolve environment variables
+            resolved_env = {}
+            for key, value in self.env.items():
+                if value.startswith("$"):
+                    # Environment variable reference
+                    env_var = value[1:]
+                    resolved_env[key] = os.environ.get(env_var, value)
+                else:
+                    resolved_env[key] = value
+            
+            return MCP(
+                command=self.command,
+                args=self.args,
+                env=resolved_env if resolved_env else None
+            )
+        except ImportError:
+            logger.warning("MCP tools not available")
+            return None
+
+
+class MCPConfigManager:
+    """
+    Manages MCP server configurations for AI agents.
+    
+    Provides:
+    - Auto-discovery of MCP configs from .praison/mcp/
+    - Global configs from ~/.praison/mcp/
+    - Easy server management
+    """
+    
+    MCP_DIR_NAME = ".praison/mcp"
+    SUPPORTED_EXTENSIONS = [".json", ".mcpjson"]
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        workspace_path: Optional[str] = None,
+        global_mcp_path: Optional[str] = None,
+        verbose: int = 0
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize MCPConfigManager.
+        
+        Args:
+            workspace_path: Path to workspace/project root
+            global_mcp_path: Path to global MCP configs (default: ~/.praison/mcp)
+            verbose: Verbosity level
+        """
+        self.workspace_path = Path(workspace_path) if workspace_path else Path.cwd()
+        self.global_mcp_path = Path(global_mcp_path) if global_mcp_path else Path.home() / ".praison" / "mcp"
+        self.verbose = verbose
+        
+        self._configs: Dict[str, MCPConfig] = {}
+        self._load_all_configs()
+    
+    def _log(self, msg: str, level: int = logging.INFO):
+        """Log message if verbose."""
+        if self.verbose >= 1:
+            logger.log(level, msg)
+    
+    def _load_config_file(self, file_path: Path, scope: str = "workspace") -> Optional[MCPConfig]:
+        """Load a single MCP config file."""
+        try:
+            content = file_path.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
+            data = json.loads(content)
+            
+            # Use filename as name if not specified
+            if not data.get("name"):
+                data["name"] = file_path.stem
+            
+            config = MCPConfig.from_dict(data, str(file_path))
+            return config
+        except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
+            self._log(f"Invalid JSON in {file_path}: {e}", logging.WARNING)
+            return None
+        except Exception as e:
+            self._log(f"Failed to load MCP config {file_path}: {e}", logging.WARNING)
+            return None
+    
+    def _load_configs_from_dir(self, mcp_dir: Path, scope: str = "workspace"):
+        """Load all MCP configs from a directory."""
+        if not mcp_dir.exists():
+            return
+        
+        for ext in self.SUPPORTED_EXTENSIONS:
+            for file_path in mcp_dir.glob(f"*{ext}"):
+                if file_path.is_file():
+                    config = self._load_config_file(file_path, scope)
+                    if config:
+                        key = f"{scope}:{config.name}"
+                        self._configs[key] = config
+                        self._log(f"Loaded MCP config: {key}")
+    
+    def _load_all_configs(self):
+        """Load all MCP configs from global and workspace directories."""
+        self._configs.clear()
+        
+        # 1. Load global configs
+        if self.global_mcp_path.exists():
+            self._load_configs_from_dir(self.global_mcp_path, "global")
+        
+        # 2. Load workspace configs (override global)
+        workspace_mcp_dir = self.workspace_path / self.MCP_DIR_NAME.replace("/", os.sep)
+        if workspace_mcp_dir.exists():
+            self._load_configs_from_dir(workspace_mcp_dir, "workspace")
+        
+        self._log(f"Loaded {len(self._configs)} MCP configs total")
+    
+    def reload(self):
+        """Reload all configs from disk."""
+        self._load_all_configs()
+    
+    def get_all_configs(self) -> List[MCPConfig]:
+        """Get all loaded MCP configs."""
+        return list(self._configs.values())
+    
+    def get_enabled_configs(self) -> List[MCPConfig]:
+        """Get all enabled MCP configs."""
+        return [c for c in self._configs.values() if c.enabled]
+    
+    def get_config(self, name: str) -> Optional[MCPConfig]:
+        """Get a specific MCP config by name."""
+        # Try workspace first, then global
+        for scope in ["workspace", "global"]:
+            key = f"{scope}:{name}"
+            if key in self._configs:
+                return self._configs[key]
+        return None
+    
+    def get_mcp_tools(self, names: Optional[List[str]] = None) -> List:
+        """
+        Get MCP instances for use with agents.
+        
+        Args:
+            names: Specific config names to load (None = all enabled)
+            
+        Returns:
+            List of MCP instances
+        """
+        tools = []
+        
+        if names:
+            configs = [self.get_config(name) for name in names]
+            configs = [c for c in configs if c and c.enabled]
+        else:
+            configs = self.get_enabled_configs()
+        
+        for config in configs:
+            mcp = config.to_mcp_instance()
+            if mcp:
+                tools.append(mcp)
+        
+        return tools
+    
+    def create_config(
+        self,
+        name: str,
+        command: str,
+        args: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        env: Optional[Dict[str, str]] = None,
+        enabled: bool = True,
+        description: str = "",
+        scope: str = "workspace"
+    ) -> MCPConfig:
+        """
+        Create a new MCP config file.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Config name (used as filename)
+            command: Command to run (e.g., "npx")
+            args: Command arguments
+            env: Environment variables
+            enabled: Whether the config is enabled
+            description: Description of the MCP server
+            scope: Where to save (global or workspace)
+            
+        Returns:
+            Created MCPConfig object
+        """
+        # Determine save path
+        if scope == "global":
+            mcp_dir = self.global_mcp_path
+        else:
+            mcp_dir = self.workspace_path / self.MCP_DIR_NAME.replace("/", os.sep)
+        
+        mcp_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        file_path = mcp_dir / f"{name}.json"
+        
+        # Build config
+        config = MCPConfig(
+            name=name,
+            command=command,
+            args=args or [],
+            env=env or {},
+            enabled=enabled,
+            description=description,
+            file_path=str(file_path)
+        )
+        
+        # Write file
+        file_path.write_text(
+            json.dumps(config.to_dict(), indent=2),
+            encoding="utf-8"
+        )
+        
+        self._configs[f"{scope}:{name}"] = config
+        self._log(f"Created MCP config '{name}' at {file_path}")
+        
+        return config
+    
+    def delete_config(self, name: str, scope: Optional[str] = None) -> bool:
+        """
+        Delete an MCP config file.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Config name to delete
+            scope: Scope to delete from (None = try both)
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if deleted, False if not found
+        """
+        scopes = [scope] if scope else ["workspace", "global"]
+        
+        for s in scopes:
+            key = f"{s}:{name}"
+            if key in self._configs:
+                config = self._configs[key]
+                if config.file_path:
+                    try:
+                        Path(config.file_path).unlink()
+                        del self._configs[key]
+                        self._log(f"Deleted MCP config '{name}' from {s}")
+                        return True
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        self._log(f"Failed to delete config file: {e}", logging.ERROR)
+        
+        return False
+    
+    def enable_config(self, name: str) -> bool:
+        """Enable an MCP config."""
+        config = self.get_config(name)
+        if config:
+            config.enabled = True
+            self._save_config(config)
+            return True
+        return False
+    
+    def disable_config(self, name: str) -> bool:
+        """Disable an MCP config."""
+        config = self.get_config(name)
+        if config:
+            config.enabled = False
+            self._save_config(config)
+            return True
+        return False
+    
+    def _save_config(self, config: MCPConfig):
+        """Save a config back to its file."""
+        if config.file_path:
+            Path(config.file_path).write_text(
+                json.dumps(config.to_dict(), indent=2),
+                encoding="utf-8"
+            )
+    
+    def list_configs(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """
+        List all MCP configs with metadata.
+        
+        Returns:
+            List of config info dicts
+        """
+        configs = []
+        for key, config in self._configs.items():
+            scope = key.split(":")[0]
+            configs.append({
+                "name": config.name,
+                "scope": scope,
+                "command": config.command,
+                "args": config.args,
+                "enabled": config.enabled,
+                "description": config.description,
+                "file_path": config.file_path
+            })
+        
+        return configs