Release v2.3.26

Workflow.yaml now supports all agents.yaml features:

Agent-level features:
- framework (praisonai, crewai, autogen)
- process (sequential, hierarchical, workflow)
- manager_llm for hierarchical process
- function_calling_llm
- max_rpm (rate limiting)
- max_execution_time (timeout)
- reflect_llm, min_reflect, max_reflect
- system_template, prompt_template, response_template
- backstory (alias for instructions)

Step-level features:
- expected_output (like agents.yaml tasks)
- context (task dependencies)
- output_json, output_pydantic (structured output)
- create_directory
- callback
- async_execution

Added 14 new TDD tests for feature parity verification.
All 41 YAML parser tests pass.

README.md

@@ -40,7 +40,17 @@ PraisonAI is a production-ready Multi-AI Agents framework with self-reflection,
 | 🔄 Self Reflection AI Agents | [Example](examples/python/concepts/self-reflection-details.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/selfreflection) |
 | 🧠 Reasoning AI Agents | [Example](examples/python/concepts/reasoning-extraction.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/reasoning) |
 | 👁️ Multi Modal AI Agents | [Example](examples/python/general/multimodal.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/multimodal) |
-| 🎭 AI Agent Workflow (Context Passing, Per-Step Agents) | [Example](examples/python/stateful/workflow-state-example.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| **🔄 Workflows** | | |
+| ↳ Simple Workflow | [Example](examples/python/workflows/simple_workflow.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Workflow with Agents | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_with_agents.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Agentic Routing (`route()`) | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_routing.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/routing) |
+| ↳ Parallel Execution (`parallel()`) | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_parallel.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/parallelisation) |
+| ↳ Loop over List/CSV (`loop()`) | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_csv.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/repetitive) |
+| ↳ Evaluator-Optimizer (`repeat()`) | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_repeat.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/evaluator-optimiser) |
+| ↳ Conditional Steps | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_conditional.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Workflow Branching | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_branching.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Workflow Early Stop | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_early_stop.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Workflow Checkpoints | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_checkpoints.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
 | 📚 Add Custom Knowledge | [Example](examples/python/concepts/knowledge-agents.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/knowledge) |
 | 🧠 Memory (Short & Long Term) | [Example](examples/python/general/memory_example.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/concepts/memory) |
 | 📄 Chat with PDF Agents | [Example](examples/python/concepts/chat-with-pdf.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/chat-with-pdf) |
@@ -103,20 +113,6 @@ PraisonAI is a production-ready Multi-AI Agents framework with self-reflection,
 | @ @Mentions in Prompts | [Example](#mentions-in-prompts) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/cli/mentions) |
 | 💾 Auto-Save Sessions | [Example](#session-management-python) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/cli/session) |
 | 📜 History in Context | [Example](#session-management-python) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/cli/session) |
-| ⏸️ Workflow Checkpoints | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_checkpoints.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/cli/session) |
-| 🔀 Workflow Branching | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_branching.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🔁 Workflow Loops | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_loops.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 📞 Task Callbacks | [Example](examples/python/workflows/task_callbacks.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🛑 Workflow Early Stop | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_early_stop.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| ⚡ Simple Workflow | [Example](examples/python/workflows/simple_workflow.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🤖 Workflow with Agents | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_with_agents.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🔄 Conditional Steps | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_conditional.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🎭 Mixed Steps | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_mixed_steps.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🔀 Agentic Routing | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_routing.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-routing) |
-| ⚡ Parallel Execution | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_parallel.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-parallel) |
-| 🔁 Loop over List | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_list.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-loop) |
-| 📄 Loop over CSV | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_csv.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-loop) |
-| 🔄 Evaluator-Optimizer | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_repeat.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-repeat) |
 
 ## Supported Providers
 
@@ -410,174 +406,203 @@ memories = auto.process_interaction(
 # Extracts: name="John", preference="Python for backend"
 ```
 
-### 8. Workflows
+### 8. Agentic Workflows
 
-Create reusable multi-step workflows with context passing and per-step agents:
+Create powerful multi-agent workflows with the `Workflow` class:
 
 ```python
-from praisonaiagents import Agent
-from praisonaiagents.memory import WorkflowManager, Workflow, WorkflowStep
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 
-# Simple execution with default agent
-agent = Agent(name="Assistant", llm="gpt-4o-mini")
-manager = WorkflowManager()
-
-result = manager.execute(
-    "deploy",
-    default_agent=agent,
-    variables={"environment": "production"}
+# Create agents
+researcher = Agent(
+    name="Researcher",
+    role="Research Analyst",
+    goal="Research topics thoroughly",
+    instructions="Provide concise, factual information."
 )
 
-# Advanced: Per-step agent configuration
-workflow = Workflow(
-    name="research_pipeline",
-    default_llm="gpt-4o-mini",
-    steps=[
-        WorkflowStep(
-            name="research",
-            action="Research {{topic}}",
-            agent_config={"role": "Researcher", "goal": "Find information"},
-            tools=["tavily_search"]
-        ),
-        WorkflowStep(
-            name="write",
-            action="Write report based on {{previous_output}}",
-            agent_config={"role": "Writer", "goal": "Write content"},
-            context_from=["research"]  # Only include research output
-        )
-    ]
+writer = Agent(
+    name="Writer",
+    role="Content Writer", 
+    goal="Write engaging content",
+    instructions="Write clear, engaging content based on research."
 )
 
-# Async execution
-import asyncio
-result = asyncio.run(manager.aexecute("deploy", default_llm="gpt-4o-mini"))
+# Create workflow with agents as steps
+workflow = Workflow(steps=[researcher, writer])
+
+# Run workflow - agents process sequentially
+result = workflow.start("What are the benefits of AI agents?")
+print(result["output"])
 ```
 
 **Key Features:**
-- **Context Passing**: Use `{{previous_output}}` and `{{step_name_output}}` variables
-- **Per-Step Agents**: Configure different agents with roles, goals, tools for each step
-- **Async Execution**: Use `aexecute()` for async workflows
-- **Planning Mode**: Enable at workflow level with `planning=True`
-- **Branching**: Use `next_steps` and `branch_condition` for conditional routing
-- **Loops**: Use `loop_over` and `loop_var` to iterate over data
-
-### Choosing the Right Workflow System
-
-| Use Case | Recommended |
-|----------|-------------|
-| Simple function pipelines | `Workflow` class ⭐ |
-| Agent-only pipelines | `Workflow` class |
-| CSV batch processing | `process="workflow"` |
-| Complex task routing | `process="workflow"` |
-| Markdown templates | `WorkflowManager` |
-| Early stop / conditional | `Workflow` class |
-
-### Simple Workflow (Recommended)
-
-The easiest way to create workflows - just pass functions as steps:
-
-```python
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
-
-# Define simple handler functions
-def validate(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    if not ctx.input:
-        return StepResult(output="No input", stop_workflow=True)
-    return StepResult(output=f"Valid: {ctx.input}")
-
-def process(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    return StepResult(output=f"Processed: {ctx.previous_result}")
-
-# Create and run workflow
-workflow = Workflow(steps=[validate, process])
-result = workflow.start("Hello World", verbose=True)
-print(result["output"])  # "Processed: Valid: Hello World"
-```
-
-**Key Features:**
-- **Just pass functions** - No complex configuration needed
-- **Early stop** - Return `stop_workflow=True` to stop the workflow
-- **Context passing** - Access `ctx.input`, `ctx.previous_result`, `ctx.variables`
-- **Verbose mode** - See step-by-step progress
-
-### Workflow Branching & Loops
-
-```python
-from praisonaiagents import WorkflowStep
-
-# Branching step
-decision_step = WorkflowStep(
-    name="decide",
-    action="Evaluate if task is complete",
-    next_steps=["success_step", "retry_step"],
-    branch_condition={"success": ["success_step"], "failure": ["retry_step"]}
-)
-
-# Loop step
-loop_step = WorkflowStep(
-    name="process_items",
-    action="Process {{item}}",
-    loop_over="items",  # Variable containing list
-    loop_var="item"     # Current item variable name
-)
-```
+- **Agent-first** - Pass `Agent` objects directly as workflow steps
+- **Pattern helpers** - Use `route()`, `parallel()`, `loop()`, `repeat()`
+- **Planning mode** - Enable with `planning=True`
+- **Callbacks** - Monitor with `on_step_complete`, `on_workflow_complete`
+- **Async execution** - Use `workflow.astart()` for async
 
 ### Workflow Patterns (route, parallel, loop, repeat)
 
 ```python
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
-# Or use Pipeline (alias for Workflow)
-from praisonaiagents import Pipeline
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 from praisonaiagents.workflows import route, parallel, loop, repeat
 
-# 1. ROUTING - Decision-based branching
+# 1. ROUTING - Classifier agent routes to specialized agents
+classifier = Agent(name="Classifier", instructions="Respond with 'technical' or 'creative'")
+tech_agent = Agent(name="TechExpert", role="Technical Expert")
+creative_agent = Agent(name="Creative", role="Creative Writer")
+
 workflow = Workflow(steps=[
-    classify_request,  # Returns "approve" or "reject"
+    classifier,
     route({
-        "approve": [approve_handler],
-        "reject": [reject_handler],
-        "default": [fallback_handler]
+        "technical": [tech_agent],
+        "creative": [creative_agent]
     })
 ])
 
-# 2. PARALLEL - Concurrent execution
+# 2. PARALLEL - Multiple agents work concurrently
+market_agent = Agent(name="Market", role="Market Researcher")
+competitor_agent = Agent(name="Competitor", role="Competitor Analyst")
+aggregator = Agent(name="Aggregator", role="Synthesizer")
+
 workflow = Workflow(steps=[
-    parallel([research_market, research_competitors, research_customers]),
-    summarize_results  # Gets all parallel outputs
+    parallel([market_agent, competitor_agent]),
+    aggregator
 ])
 
-# 3. LOOP - Iterate over list or CSV
+# 3. LOOP - Agent processes each item
+processor = Agent(name="Processor", role="Item Processor")
+summarizer = Agent(name="Summarizer", role="Summarizer")
+
 workflow = Workflow(
-    steps=[loop(process_item, over="items")],
-    variables={"items": ["a", "b", "c"]}
+    steps=[loop(processor, over="items"), summarizer],
+    variables={"items": ["AI", "ML", "NLP"]}
 )
-# Or from CSV file:
-workflow = Workflow(steps=[loop(process_row, from_csv="data.csv")])
 
 # 4. REPEAT - Evaluator-Optimizer pattern
+generator = Agent(name="Generator", role="Content Generator")
+evaluator = Agent(name="Evaluator", instructions="Say 'APPROVED' if good")
+
 workflow = Workflow(steps=[
-    repeat(
-        generator,
-        until=lambda ctx: "done" in ctx.previous_result,
-        max_iterations=5
-    )
+    generator,
+    repeat(evaluator, until=lambda ctx: "approved" in ctx.previous_result.lower(), max_iterations=3)
 ])
 
-# 5. CALLBACKS - Monitor workflow execution
+# 5. CALLBACKS
 workflow = Workflow(
-    steps=[step1, step2],
-    on_workflow_start=lambda w, i: print(f"Starting: {i}"),
-    on_step_complete=lambda name, r: print(f"{name}: {r.output[:50]}"),
-    on_workflow_complete=lambda w, r: print(f"Done: {r['status']}")
+    steps=[researcher, writer],
+    on_step_complete=lambda name, r: print(f"✅ {name} done")
 )
 
-# 6. GUARDRAILS - Validate and retry
-def validate(result):
-    return ("error" not in result.output, "Fix the error")
+# 6. WITH PLANNING & REASONING
+workflow = Workflow(
+    steps=[researcher, writer],
+    planning=True,
+    reasoning=True
+)
 
-workflow = Workflow(steps=[
-    WorkflowStep(name="gen", handler=generator, guardrail=validate, max_retries=3)
-])
+# 7. ASYNC EXECUTION
+result = asyncio.run(workflow.astart("input"))
+
+# 8. STATUS TRACKING
+workflow.status  # "not_started" | "running" | "completed"
+workflow.step_statuses  # {"step1": "completed", "step2": "skipped"}
+```
+
+### YAML Workflow Template
+
+```yaml
+# .praison/workflows/research.yaml
+name: Research Workflow
+description: Research and write content with all patterns
+
+agents:
+  researcher:
+    role: Research Expert
+    goal: Find accurate information
+    tools: [tavily_search, web_scraper]
+  writer:
+    role: Content Writer
+    goal: Write engaging content
+  editor:
+    role: Editor
+    goal: Polish content
+
+steps:
+  # Sequential
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: Research {{topic}}
+    output_variable: research_data
+
+  # Routing
+  - name: classifier
+    action: Classify content type
+    route:
+      technical: [tech_handler]
+      creative: [creative_handler]
+      default: [general_handler]
+
+  # Parallel
+  - name: parallel_research
+    parallel:
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: Research market
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: Research competitors
+
+  # Loop
+  - agent: writer
+    action: Write about {{item}}
+    loop_over: topics
+    loop_var: item
+
+  # Repeat (evaluator-optimizer)
+  - agent: editor
+    action: Review and improve
+    repeat:
+      until: "quality > 8"
+      max_iterations: 3
+
+  # Output to file
+  - agent: writer
+    action: Write final report
+    output_file: output/{{topic}}_report.md
+
+variables:
+  topic: AI trends
+  topics: [ML, NLP, Vision]
+
+workflow:
+  planning: true
+  planning_llm: gpt-4o
+  memory_config:
+    provider: chroma
+    persist: true
+```
+
+### Loading YAML Workflows
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import YAMLWorkflowParser, WorkflowManager
+
+# Option 1: Parse YAML string
+parser = YAMLWorkflowParser()
+workflow = parser.parse_string(yaml_content)
+result = workflow.start("Research AI trends")
+
+# Option 2: Load from file with WorkflowManager
+manager = WorkflowManager()
+workflow = manager.load_yaml("research_workflow.yaml")
+result = workflow.start("Research AI trends")
+
+# Option 3: Execute YAML directly
+result = manager.execute_yaml(
+    "research_workflow.yaml",
+    input_data="Research AI trends",
+    variables={"topic": "Machine Learning"}
+)
 ```
 
 ### 9. Hooks
@@ -596,6 +621,75 @@ hooks.register("pre_write_code", lambda ctx: print(f"Writing {ctx['file']}"))
 result = hooks.execute("pre_write_code", {"file": "main.py"})
 ```
 
+### 10. Extended agents.yaml with Workflow Patterns
+
+You can now use advanced workflow patterns directly in agents.yaml by setting `process: workflow`:
+
+```yaml
+# agents.yaml with workflow patterns
+framework: praisonai
+process: workflow  # Enables workflow mode
+topic: "Research AI trends"
+
+workflow:
+  planning: true
+  reasoning: true
+  verbose: true
+
+variables:
+  topic: AI trends
+
+roles:
+  classifier:
+    role: Request Classifier
+    backstory: "Classify requests into categories"
+    goal: Classify requests
+    
+  researcher:
+    role: Research Analyst
+    backstory: "Expert researcher"
+    goal: Research topics
+    tools:
+      - tavily_search
+
+steps:
+  # Sequential step
+  - agent: classifier
+    action: "Classify: {{topic}}"
+    
+  # Route pattern - decision-based branching
+  - name: routing
+    route:
+      technical: [tech_expert]
+      default: [researcher]
+      
+  # Parallel pattern - concurrent execution
+  - name: parallel_research
+    parallel:
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: "Research market trends"
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: "Research competitors"
+        
+  # Loop pattern - iterate over items
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: "Analyze {{item}}"
+    loop:
+      over: topics
+      
+  # Repeat pattern - evaluator-optimizer
+  - agent: aggregator
+    action: "Synthesize findings"
+    repeat:
+      until: "comprehensive"
+      max_iterations: 3
+```
+
+Run with the same simple command:
+```bash
+praisonai agents.yaml
+```
+
 ## Using No Code
 
 ### Auto Mode:
@@ -723,6 +817,12 @@ praisonai workflow run deploy --workflow-var environment=staging --workflow-var
 # Execute with planning mode (AI creates sub-steps for each workflow step)
 praisonai workflow run "Research Blog" --planning --verbose
 
+# Execute with reasoning mode (chain-of-thought)
+praisonai workflow run "Analysis" --reasoning --verbose
+
+# Execute with memory enabled
+praisonai workflow run "Research" --memory
+
 # Show workflow details
 praisonai workflow show deploy
 
@@ -734,8 +834,23 @@ praisonai "What is AI?" --workflow "Research,Summarize" --save
 
 # Inline workflow with step actions
 praisonai "GPT-5" --workflow "Research:Search for info,Write:Write blog" --tools tavily
+
+# Workflow CLI help
+praisonai workflow help
 ```
 
+**Workflow CLI Options:**
+| Flag | Description |
+|------|-------------|
+| `--workflow-var key=value` | Set workflow variable (can be repeated) |
+| `--llm <model>` | LLM model (e.g., openai/gpt-4o-mini) |
+| `--tools <tools>` | Tools (comma-separated, e.g., tavily) |
+| `--planning` | Enable planning mode |
+| `--reasoning` | Enable reasoning mode |
+| `--memory` | Enable memory |
+| `--verbose` | Enable verbose output |
+| `--save` | Save output to file |
+
 ### Hooks CLI:
 ```bash
 # List configured hooks

docker/Dockerfile

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     flask \
-    "praisonai>=2.3.22" \
+    "praisonai>=2.3.26" \
     "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>=2.3.22" \
+    "praisonai>=2.3.26" \
     "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>=2.3.22" \
+    "praisonai>=2.3.26" \
     "praisonai[ui]" \
     "praisonai[chat]" \
     "praisonai[realtime]" \

docker/Dockerfile.ui

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ RUN mkdir -p /root/.praison
 # Install Python packages (using latest versions)
 RUN pip install --no-cache-dir \
     praisonai_tools \
-    "praisonai>=2.3.22" \
+    "praisonai>=2.3.26" \
     "praisonai[ui]" \
     "praisonai[crewai]"
 

examples/python/workflows/simple_workflow.py

@@ -1,36 +1,38 @@
 """
-Simple Workflow Example
+Simple Agentic Workflow Example
 
-The easiest way to create and run workflows in PraisonAI.
-Just pass functions or agents as steps - no complex configuration needed!
+Demonstrates using Agent instances directly as workflow steps.
+Each agent processes the input and passes output to the next agent.
 """
 
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 
-# 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}")
+# 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."
+)
 
-def process(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    """Process the validated data."""
-    return StepResult(output=f"Processed: {ctx.previous_result}")
+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."
+)
 
-def format_output(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    """Format the final output."""
-    return StepResult(output=f"✅ Final: {ctx.previous_result}")
-
-# Create workflow - just list your functions!
+# Create workflow with agents as steps
 workflow = Workflow(
-    name="Simple Pipeline",
-    steps=[validate, process, format_output]
+    name="Simple Agentic Pipeline",
+    steps=[researcher, writer]
 )
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    # Run the workflow - PraisonAI style uses .start()
-    result = workflow.start("Hello, World!", verbose=True)
+    # Run workflow - agents process sequentially
+    result = workflow.start(
+        "What are the key benefits of AI agents?",
+        verbose=True
+    )
     
-    print(f"\nFinal output: {result['output']}")
-    print(f"Steps completed: {len(result['steps'])}")
+    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/workflow_conditional.py

@@ -1,68 +1,83 @@
 """
-Workflow Conditional Execution Example
+Agentic Conditional Workflow Example
 
-Demonstrates using should_run to conditionally execute steps
+Demonstrates using should_run to conditionally execute agent steps
 based on input or previous results.
 """
 
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowStep, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow, WorkflowStep
 
-# 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)
+# 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_translation(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> bool:
-    """Only translate if content is not in English."""
-    return ctx.variables.get("language", "en") != "en"
+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)
 
-# Handler functions
-def process_content(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    return StepResult(output=f"Processed: {ctx.input}")
+# Create agents
+analyzer = Agent(
+    name="Analyzer",
+    role="Content Analyzer",
+    goal="Analyze and process content",
+    instructions="Analyze the given content and provide insights."
+)
 
-def compliance_check(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    return StepResult(output=f"✅ Compliance verified for: {ctx.previous_result}")
+tech_reviewer = Agent(
+    name="TechReviewer",
+    role="Technical Reviewer",
+    goal="Review technical content",
+    instructions="Review the technical aspects and provide technical feedback."
+)
 
-def translate(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    lang = ctx.variables.get("language", "unknown")
-    return StepResult(output=f"🌐 Translated to {lang}: {ctx.previous_result}")
+creative_enhancer = Agent(
+    name="CreativeEnhancer",
+    role="Creative Enhancer",
+    goal="Enhance creative content",
+    instructions="Enhance the creative aspects and make it more engaging."
+)
 
-def finalize(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    return StepResult(output=f"📄 Final: {ctx.previous_result}")
+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 Pipeline",
+    name="Conditional Agentic Pipeline",
     steps=[
-        WorkflowStep(name="process", handler=process_content),
+        analyzer,  # Always runs
         WorkflowStep(
-            name="compliance",
-            handler=compliance_check,
-            should_run=is_sensitive_content  # Only runs for sensitive content
+            name="tech_review",
+            agent=tech_reviewer,
+            should_run=is_technical  # Only runs for technical content
         ),
         WorkflowStep(
-            name="translate",
-            handler=translate,
-            should_run=needs_translation  # Only runs if language != "en"
+            name="creative_enhance",
+            agent=creative_enhancer,
+            should_run=needs_creative  # Only runs for creative content
         ),
-        WorkflowStep(name="finalize", handler=finalize)
+        finalizer  # Always runs
     ]
 )
 
 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 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: 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 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: 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']}")
+    # 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_loop_csv.py

@@ -1,33 +1,36 @@
 """
-Workflow Loop with CSV Example
+Agentic Loop with CSV Workflow Example
 
-Demonstrates iterating over a CSV file, processing each row.
+Demonstrates iterating over a CSV file with an agent processing each row.
 """
 
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 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"""
+# 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"""
 
-# 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}
-    )
+# 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
@@ -36,20 +39,21 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
         csv_path = f.name
     
     try:
-        print("=== Testing Loop with CSV ===\n")
-        print(f"CSV file: {csv_path}\n")
+        print("=== Testing Agentic Loop with CSV ===\n")
+        print(f"Processing CSV: {csv_path}\n")
         
-        # Create workflow
+        # Create workflow with loop over CSV
         workflow = Workflow(
-            name="CSV Task Processor",
-            steps=[loop(process_task, from_csv=csv_path)]
+            name="CSV Topic Processor",
+            steps=[
+                loop(processor, from_csv=csv_path),
+                summarizer
+            ]
         )
         
-        result = workflow.start("Process all tasks", verbose=True)
+        result = workflow.start("Analyze these AI topics", 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')}")
+        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_parallel.py

@@ -1,53 +1,56 @@
 """
-Workflow Parallel Execution Example
+Agentic Parallel Workflow Example
 
-Demonstrates running multiple steps concurrently and
-combining their results.
+Demonstrates running multiple agents concurrently and
+combining their results with an aggregator agent.
 """
 
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 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")
+# 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."
+)
 
-def research_competitors(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    """Research competitor analysis."""
-    time.sleep(0.1)  # Simulate work
-    return StepResult(output="🏢 Competitors: 3 major players identified")
+competitor_researcher = Agent(
+    name="CompetitorResearcher", 
+    role="Competitive Intelligence Analyst",
+    goal="Research competitor strategies",
+    instructions="Analyze competitors. Provide key competitive insights."
+)
 
-def research_customers(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    """Research customer feedback."""
-    time.sleep(0.1)  # Simulate work
-    return StepResult(output="👥 Customers: 85% satisfaction rate")
+customer_researcher = Agent(
+    name="CustomerResearcher",
+    role="Customer Research Analyst", 
+    goal="Research customer needs and behaviors",
+    instructions="Analyze customer segments. Provide customer insights."
+)
 
-# 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 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",
+    name="Parallel Research Pipeline",
     steps=[
-        parallel([research_market, research_competitors, research_customers]),
-        summarize_research
+        parallel([market_researcher, competitor_researcher, customer_researcher]),
+        aggregator
     ]
 )
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    print("=== Testing Parallel Workflow ===\n")
+    print("=== Testing Agentic Parallel Workflow ===\n")
     
-    start_time = time.time()
-    result = workflow.start("Analyze the business landscape", verbose=True)
-    elapsed = time.time() - start_time
+    # Run workflow - all researchers work in parallel, then aggregator summarizes
+    result = workflow.start("Research the AI industry", verbose=True)
     
-    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'])}")
+    print(f"\nFinal Summary:\n{result['output']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_parallel_non_agentic.py

@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+"""
+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

@@ -1,69 +1,53 @@
 """
-Workflow Repeat (Evaluator-Optimizer) Example
+Agentic Evaluator-Optimizer (Repeat) Workflow Example
 
-Demonstrates repeating a step until a condition is met.
-This is useful for iterative improvement patterns.
+Demonstrates the evaluator-optimizer pattern where an agent
+generates content and another evaluates it, repeating until approved.
 """
 
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 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()
-            }
-        )
+# 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."
+)
 
-# 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 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."
+)
 
-# Create generator instance
-generator = ContentGenerator()
+# Evaluation function to check if content is approved
+def is_approved(ctx) -> bool:
+    return "approved" in ctx.previous_result.lower()
 
-# Create workflow with repeat pattern
+# Create workflow with evaluator-optimizer pattern
 workflow = Workflow(
-    name="Content Generator",
+    name="Evaluator-Optimizer Pipeline",
     steps=[
+        generator,  # First, generate content
         repeat(
-            generator.generate,
-            until=has_enough_content,
-            max_iterations=10
+            evaluator,  # Evaluate and provide feedback
+            until=is_approved,
+            max_iterations=3
         )
     ]
 )
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    print("=== Testing Repeat (Evaluator-Optimizer) Pattern ===\n")
+    print("=== Testing Agentic Evaluator-Optimizer Workflow ===\n")
     
-    result = workflow.start("Generate comprehensive content", verbose=True)
+    # Run optimization workflow
+    result = workflow.start(
+        "Write a compelling product description for an AI assistant",
+        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}")
+    print(f"\nFinal Result:\n{result['output']}")

examples/python/workflows/workflow_repeat_non_agentic.py

@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+"""
+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

@@ -1,61 +1,65 @@
 """
-Workflow Routing Example
+Agentic Routing Workflow Example
 
-Demonstrates decision-based routing where the workflow
-takes different paths based on the output of a decision step.
+Demonstrates decision-based routing where an agent classifier
+routes to specialized handler agents based on the request type.
 """
 
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 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")
+# 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'."
+)
 
-# Route handlers
-def handle_high_priority(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    return StepResult(output="🚨 HIGH PRIORITY: Escalating to senior team immediately!")
+# 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."
+)
 
-def handle_support(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    return StepResult(output="💬 SUPPORT: Routing to help desk for assistance.")
+creative_agent = Agent(
+    name="CreativeWriter",
+    role="Creative Writer", 
+    goal="Handle creative requests",
+    instructions="You are a creative writer. Write engaging, creative content."
+)
 
-def handle_normal(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    return StepResult(output="📋 NORMAL: Added to standard processing queue.")
+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="Request Router",
+    name="Agentic Router",
     steps=[
-        classify_request,
+        classifier,
         route({
-            "high": [handle_high_priority],
-            "support": [handle_support],
-            "normal": [handle_normal],
-            "default": [handle_normal]
+            "technical": [tech_agent],
+            "creative": [creative_agent],
+            "default": [general_agent]
         })
     ]
 )
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
-    # Test different inputs
-    print("=== Testing Routing Workflow ===\n")
+    print("=== Testing Agentic Routing Workflow ===\n")
     
-    # Test 1: Urgent request
-    result = workflow.start("This is an URGENT matter!", verbose=True)
-    print(f"Result: {result['output']}\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: 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']}")
+    # 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

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+"""
+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/yaml/agents_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,117 @@
+# 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
+topic: "Research AI trends and create a comprehensive report"
+
+# 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
+roles:
+  classifier:
+    role: Request Classifier
+    backstory: |
+      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
+    backstory: |
+      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
+    backstory: |
+      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
+    backstory: |
+      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
+    backstory: |
+      You analyze market trends and competitive landscapes.
+      You provide actionable business insights.
+    goal: Analyze market trends and opportunities
+    
+  aggregator:
+    role: Synthesizer
+    backstory: |
+      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"

examples/yaml/workflows/parallel_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+# 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
+
+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"

examples/yaml/workflows/routing_workflow.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+# Routing Workflow
+# Demonstrates the route() pattern for decision-based branching
+
+name: Agentic Routing Workflow
+description: A classifier agent routes requests to specialized handler agents
+
+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 +1,28 @@
+# 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
+
+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/praisonaiagents/workflows/__init__.py

@@ -30,6 +30,8 @@ from .workflows import (
     StepOutput,
 )
 
+from .yaml_parser import YAMLWorkflowParser
+
 __all__ = [
     # Core
     "Workflow",
@@ -39,6 +41,9 @@ __all__ = [
     "StepResult",
     "WorkflowManager",
     
+    # YAML Parser
+    "YAMLWorkflowParser",
+    
     # Patterns
     "Route",
     "Parallel",

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

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ import os
 import re
 import logging
 from pathlib import Path
-from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Callable, Literal, Tuple
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional, Callable, Literal, Tuple, Union
 from dataclasses import dataclass, field
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@@ -213,6 +213,19 @@ class WorkflowStep:
     # Guardrail (like process="workflow")
     guardrail: Optional[Callable[['StepResult'], Tuple[bool, Any]]] = None  # Returns (is_valid, feedback)
     
+    # Output configuration (migrated from Task)
+    output_file: Optional[str] = None  # Save output to file
+    output_json: Optional[Any] = None  # Pydantic model for JSON output
+    output_pydantic: Optional[Any] = None  # Pydantic model for structured output
+    
+    # Image handling (migrated from Task)
+    images: Optional[List[str]] = None  # Image paths/URLs for vision tasks
+    
+    # Execution control (migrated from Task)
+    async_execution: bool = False  # Run step asynchronously
+    quality_check: bool = True  # Enable quality validation
+    rerun: bool = True  # Allow step to be rerun
+    
     # Status tracking
     status: str = "pending"  # pending, running, completed, failed, skipped
     retry_count: int = 0
@@ -245,7 +258,14 @@ class WorkflowStep:
             "next_steps": self.next_steps,
             "branch_condition": self.branch_condition,
             "loop_over": self.loop_over,
-            "loop_var": self.loop_var
+            "loop_var": self.loop_var,
+            "output_file": self.output_file,
+            "output_json": self.output_json is not None,
+            "output_pydantic": self.output_pydantic is not None,
+            "images": self.images,
+            "async_execution": self.async_execution,
+            "quality_check": self.quality_check,
+            "rerun": self.rerun
         }
 
 
@@ -264,6 +284,8 @@ class Workflow:
     memory_config: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None  # Memory configuration
     planning: bool = False  # Enable planning mode
     planning_llm: Optional[str] = None  # LLM for planning
+    reasoning: bool = False  # Enable chain-of-thought reasoning
+    verbose: bool = False  # Enable verbose output
     
     # Callbacks (like process="workflow")
     on_workflow_start: Optional[Callable[['Workflow', str], None]] = None  # (workflow, input)
@@ -325,6 +347,9 @@ class Workflow:
         # Use default LLM if not specified
         model = llm or self.default_llm or "gpt-4o-mini"
         
+        # Use workflow verbose setting if not overridden
+        verbose = verbose or self.verbose
+        
         # Add input to variables
         all_variables = {**self.variables, "input": input}
         
@@ -341,6 +366,13 @@ class Workflow:
             except Exception as e:
                 logger.error(f"on_workflow_start callback failed: {e}")
         
+        # Planning mode - create execution plan before running
+        if self.planning:
+            plan = self._create_plan(input, model, verbose)
+            if plan and verbose:
+                print(f"📋 Execution Plan: {plan}")
+            all_variables["execution_plan"] = plan
+        
         # Process steps (may include Route, Parallel, Loop, Repeat)
         i = 0
         while i < len(self.steps):
@@ -456,19 +488,57 @@ class Workflow:
                             output = str(result)
                             
                     elif step.agent:
-                        # Direct agent
-                        output = step.agent.chat(step.action or input)
+                        # Direct agent with tools
+                        # Substitute variables in action
+                        action = step.action or input
+                        for key, value in all_variables.items():
+                            action = action.replace(f"{{{{{key}}}}}", str(value))
+                        if previous_output:
+                            action = action.replace("{{previous_output}}", str(previous_output))
+                        action = action.replace("{{input}}", input)
+                        
+                        # Add reasoning prompt if enabled
+                        if self.reasoning:
+                            action = f"Think step by step and reason through this task:\n\n{action}"
+                        
+                        # Add validation feedback if retrying
+                        if validation_feedback:
+                            action = f"{action}\n\nPrevious attempt feedback: {validation_feedback}"
+                        
+                        # Handle images if present
+                        step_images = getattr(step, 'images', None)
+                        if step_images:
+                            output = step.agent.chat(action, images=step_images)
+                        else:
+                            output = step.agent.chat(action)
+                        
+                        # Handle output_pydantic if present
+                        output_pydantic = getattr(step, 'output_pydantic', None)
+                        if output_pydantic and output:
+                            try:
+                                # Try to parse output as Pydantic model
+                                if hasattr(output_pydantic, 'model_validate_json'):
+                                    parsed = output_pydantic.model_validate_json(output)
+                                    output = parsed.model_dump_json()
+                            except Exception as e:
+                                logger.debug(f"Pydantic parsing failed: {e}")
                             
                     elif step.action:
                         # Action with agent_config - create temporary agent
                         from ..agent.agent import Agent
                         config = step.agent_config or self.default_agent_config or {}
+                        
+                        # Get tools from step or config
+                        step_tools = step.tools or config.get("tools", [])
+                        
                         temp_agent = Agent(
                             name=config.get("name", step.name),
                             role=config.get("role", "Assistant"),
                             goal=config.get("goal", "Complete the task"),
                             llm=config.get("llm", model),
-                            verbose=verbose
+                            tools=step_tools if step_tools else None,
+                            verbose=verbose,
+                            reasoning=self.reasoning
                         )
                         # Substitute variables in action
                         action = step.action
@@ -476,6 +546,12 @@ class Workflow:
                             action = action.replace(f"{{{{{key}}}}}", str(value))
                         if previous_output:
                             action = action.replace("{{previous_output}}", str(previous_output))
+                        action = action.replace("{{input}}", input)
+                        
+                        # Add reasoning prompt if enabled
+                        if self.reasoning:
+                            action = f"Think step by step and reason through this task:\n\n{action}"
+                        
                         if validation_feedback:
                             action = f"{action}\n\nPrevious attempt feedback: {validation_feedback}"
                         output = temp_agent.chat(action)
@@ -526,6 +602,23 @@ class Workflow:
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.error(f"on_step_complete callback failed: {e}")
             
+            # Handle output_file - save output to file
+            if hasattr(step, 'output_file') and step.output_file and output:
+                try:
+                    import os
+                    output_path = step.output_file
+                    # Substitute variables in path
+                    for key, value in all_variables.items():
+                        output_path = output_path.replace(f"{{{{{key}}}}}", str(value))
+                    # Create directory if needed
+                    os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(output_path) if os.path.dirname(output_path) else ".", exist_ok=True)
+                    with open(output_path, "w") as f:
+                        f.write(str(output))
+                    if verbose:
+                        print(f"📁 Saved output to: {output_path}")
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Failed to save output to file: {e}")
+            
             # Store result
             results.append({
                 "step": step.name,
@@ -569,6 +662,41 @@ class Workflow:
         
         return final_result
     
+    async def astart(
+        self,
+        input: str = "",
+        llm: Optional[str] = None,
+        verbose: bool = False
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Async version of start() for async workflow execution.
+        
+        Args:
+            input: The input text/prompt for the workflow
+            llm: LLM model to use (default: gpt-4o-mini)
+            verbose: Print step outputs
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dict with 'output' (final result) and 'steps' (all step results)
+        """
+        import asyncio
+        
+        # Run the synchronous version in a thread pool
+        loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
+        result = await loop.run_in_executor(
+            None,
+            lambda: self.run(input, llm, verbose)
+        )
+        return result
+    
+    async def arun(
+        self,
+        input: str = "",
+        llm: Optional[str] = None,
+        verbose: bool = False
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Alias for astart() for backward compatibility."""
+        return await self.astart(input, llm, verbose)
+    
     def _normalize_steps(self) -> List['WorkflowStep']:
         """Convert mixed steps (Agent, function, WorkflowStep) to WorkflowStep list."""
         normalized = []
@@ -598,21 +726,89 @@ class Workflow:
         
         return normalized
     
+    def _create_plan(self, input: str, model: str, verbose: bool) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Create an execution plan for the workflow using LLM.
+        
+        Args:
+            input: The workflow input
+            model: LLM model to use
+            verbose: Print verbose output
+            
+        Returns:
+            Execution plan as string, or None if planning fails
+        """
+        try:
+            from ..agent.agent import Agent
+            
+            # Describe the steps
+            step_descriptions = []
+            for i, step in enumerate(self.steps):
+                if isinstance(step, WorkflowStep):
+                    step_descriptions.append(f"{i+1}. {step.name}: {step.description or step.action or 'Execute step'}")
+                elif hasattr(step, 'name'):
+                    role = getattr(step, 'role', 'Agent')
+                    step_descriptions.append(f"{i+1}. {step.name} ({role})")
+                elif callable(step):
+                    step_descriptions.append(f"{i+1}. {getattr(step, '__name__', 'function')}")
+                elif isinstance(step, (Route, Parallel, Loop, Repeat)):
+                    step_descriptions.append(f"{i+1}. {type(step).__name__} pattern")
+                else:
+                    step_descriptions.append(f"{i+1}. Step {i+1}")
+            
+            steps_text = "\n".join(step_descriptions)
+            
+            planning_prompt = f"""You are a workflow planner. Given the following workflow steps and input, create a brief execution plan.
+
+Workflow: {self.name}
+Description: {self.description}
+
+Steps:
+{steps_text}
+
+Input: {input}
+
+Create a brief execution plan (2-3 sentences) describing how to best accomplish this task using the available steps. Focus on the key objectives and any important considerations."""
+
+            planner = Agent(
+                name="Planner",
+                role="Workflow Planner",
+                goal="Create efficient execution plans",
+                llm=self.planning_llm or model,
+                verbose=False
+            )
+            
+            plan = planner.chat(planning_prompt)
+            return plan
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Planning failed: {e}")
+            return None
+    
     def _normalize_single_step(self, step: Any, index: int) -> 'WorkflowStep':
-        """Normalize a single step to WorkflowStep."""
+        """Normalize a single step to WorkflowStep.
+        
+        Supports:
+        - WorkflowStep objects (passed through)
+        - Agent objects (wrapped with agent reference and tools)
+        - Callable functions (wrapped as handler)
+        - Strings (used as action)
+        """
         if isinstance(step, WorkflowStep):
             return step
+        elif hasattr(step, 'chat'):
+            # It's an Agent - wrap with agent reference and preserve tools
+            agent_tools = getattr(step, 'tools', None)
+            return WorkflowStep(
+                name=getattr(step, 'name', f'agent_{index+1}'),
+                agent=step,
+                tools=agent_tools,
+                action="{{previous_output}}" if index > 0 else "{{input}}"
+            )
         elif callable(step):
             return WorkflowStep(
                 name=getattr(step, '__name__', f'step_{index+1}'),
                 handler=step
             )
-        elif hasattr(step, 'chat'):
-            return WorkflowStep(
-                name=getattr(step, 'name', f'agent_{index+1}'),
-                agent=step,
-                action="{{input}}"
-            )
         else:
             return WorkflowStep(
                 name=f'step_{index+1}',
@@ -656,7 +852,14 @@ class Workflow:
                 output = f"Error: {e}"
         elif normalized.agent:
             try:
-                output = normalized.agent.chat(normalized.action or input)
+                action = normalized.action or input
+                # Substitute variables
+                for key, value in all_variables.items():
+                    action = action.replace(f"{{{{{key}}}}}", str(value))
+                if previous_output:
+                    action = action.replace("{{previous_output}}", str(previous_output))
+                action = action.replace("{{input}}", input)
+                output = normalized.agent.chat(action)
             except Exception as e:
                 output = f"Error: {e}"
         elif normalized.action:
@@ -1031,6 +1234,13 @@ class WorkflowManager:
         loop_var_pattern = re.compile(r'loop_var:\s*(\w+)', re.IGNORECASE)
         branch_pattern = re.compile(r'```branch\s*\n(.*?)\n```', re.DOTALL)
         
+        # New patterns for route, parallel, images, output_file
+        route_pattern = re.compile(r'```route\s*\n(.*?)\n```', re.DOTALL)
+        parallel_pattern = re.compile(r'```parallel\s*\n(.*?)\n```', re.DOTALL)
+        images_pattern = re.compile(r'```images\s*\n(.*?)\n```', re.DOTALL)
+        output_file_pattern = re.compile(r'output_file:\s*(.+)', re.IGNORECASE)
+        repeat_pattern = re.compile(r'```repeat\s*\n(.*?)\n```', re.DOTALL)
+        
         # Find all step headers
         matches = list(step_pattern.finditer(body))
         
@@ -1106,6 +1316,41 @@ class WorkflowManager:
             if loop_var_match:
                 loop_var = loop_var_match.group(1)
             
+            # Extract route pattern (same as branch_condition)
+            route_match = route_pattern.search(step_content)
+            if route_match and not branch_condition:
+                branch_condition = self._parse_branch_condition(route_match.group(1).strip())
+            
+            # Extract parallel pattern
+            parallel_steps = None
+            parallel_match = parallel_pattern.search(step_content)
+            if parallel_match:
+                parallel_str = parallel_match.group(1).strip()
+                # Parse as list of step names
+                parallel_steps = [s.strip().lstrip('- ').strip('"\'') for s in parallel_str.split('\n') if s.strip()]
+                # Set next_steps to parallel steps if not already set
+                if not next_steps:
+                    next_steps = parallel_steps
+            
+            # Extract images
+            images = None
+            images_match = images_pattern.search(step_content)
+            if images_match:
+                images_str = images_match.group(1).strip()
+                images = [s.strip() for s in images_str.split('\n') if s.strip()]
+            
+            # Extract output_file
+            output_file = None
+            output_file_match = output_file_pattern.search(step_content)
+            if output_file_match:
+                output_file = output_file_match.group(1).strip()
+            
+            # Extract repeat config
+            repeat_config = None
+            repeat_match = repeat_pattern.search(step_content)
+            if repeat_match:
+                repeat_config = self._parse_agent_config(repeat_match.group(1).strip())
+            
             # Get description (text before action block)
             description = step_content
             if action_match:
@@ -1119,8 +1364,14 @@ class WorkflowManager:
             description = re.sub(r'next_steps:.*', '', description)
             description = re.sub(r'loop_over:.*', '', description)
             description = re.sub(r'loop_var:.*', '', description)
+            description = re.sub(r'output_file:.*', '', description)
             description = description.strip()
             
+            # Set max_retries from repeat config
+            max_retries = 3
+            if repeat_config and 'max_iterations' in repeat_config:
+                max_retries = int(repeat_config['max_iterations'])
+            
             steps.append(WorkflowStep(
                 name=step_name,
                 description=description,
@@ -1134,7 +1385,10 @@ class WorkflowManager:
                 next_steps=next_steps,
                 branch_condition=branch_condition,
                 loop_over=loop_over,
-                loop_var=loop_var
+                loop_var=loop_var,
+                output_file=output_file,
+                images=images,
+                max_retries=max_retries
             ))
         
         return steps
@@ -1340,6 +1594,118 @@ class WorkflowManager:
         # Update previous_output for next step
         variables["previous_output"] = output
     
+    def load_yaml(
+        self,
+        file_path: Union[str, Path],
+        tool_registry: Optional[Dict[str, Callable]] = None
+    ) -> "Workflow":
+        """
+        Load a workflow from a YAML file.
+        
+        Args:
+            file_path: Path to the YAML workflow file
+            tool_registry: Optional dictionary mapping tool names to callable functions
+            
+        Returns:
+            Workflow object ready for execution
+            
+        Example:
+            ```python
+            manager = WorkflowManager()
+            workflow = manager.load_yaml("research_workflow.yaml")
+            result = workflow.start("Research AI trends")
+            ```
+        """
+        from .yaml_parser import YAMLWorkflowParser
+        
+        parser = YAMLWorkflowParser(tool_registry=tool_registry)
+        workflow = parser.parse_file(file_path)
+        
+        # Store in manager's workflow cache
+        workflow_name = workflow.name.lower().replace(' ', '_')
+        self._workflows[workflow_name] = workflow
+        
+        return workflow
+    
+    def execute_yaml(
+        self,
+        file_path: Union[str, Path],
+        input_data: Optional[str] = None,
+        variables: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+        tool_registry: Optional[Dict[str, Callable]] = None,
+        verbose: bool = False
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """
+        Load and execute a YAML workflow file.
+        
+        Args:
+            file_path: Path to the YAML workflow file
+            input_data: Initial input for the workflow
+            variables: Additional variables to merge with workflow variables
+            tool_registry: Optional dictionary mapping tool names to callable functions
+            verbose: Enable verbose output
+            
+        Returns:
+            Workflow execution results
+            
+        Example:
+            ```python
+            manager = WorkflowManager()
+            result = manager.execute_yaml(
+                "research_workflow.yaml",
+                input_data="Research AI trends",
+                variables={"topic": "Machine Learning"}
+            )
+            print(result["output"])
+            ```
+        """
+        workflow = self.load_yaml(file_path, tool_registry=tool_registry)
+        
+        # Merge additional variables
+        if variables:
+            workflow.variables.update(variables)
+        
+        # Set verbose if specified
+        if verbose:
+            workflow.verbose = verbose
+        
+        # Execute the workflow
+        return workflow.start(input_data or "")
+    
+    async def aexecute_yaml(
+        self,
+        file_path: Union[str, Path],
+        input_data: Optional[str] = None,
+        variables: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+        tool_registry: Optional[Dict[str, Callable]] = None,
+        verbose: bool = False
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """
+        Async version of execute_yaml.
+        
+        Args:
+            file_path: Path to the YAML workflow file
+            input_data: Initial input for the workflow
+            variables: Additional variables to merge with workflow variables
+            tool_registry: Optional dictionary mapping tool names to callable functions
+            verbose: Enable verbose output
+            
+        Returns:
+            Workflow execution results
+        """
+        workflow = self.load_yaml(file_path, tool_registry=tool_registry)
+        
+        # Merge additional variables
+        if variables:
+            workflow.variables.update(variables)
+        
+        # Set verbose if specified
+        if verbose:
+            workflow.verbose = verbose
+        
+        # Execute the workflow asynchronously
+        return await workflow.astart(input_data or "")
+    
     def execute(
         self,
         workflow_name: str,

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

@@ -0,0 +1,641 @@
+"""
+YAML Workflow Parser for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+Parses YAML workflow files into Workflow objects with support for:
+- Agent definitions with planning, reasoning, tools
+- Workflow patterns: route(), parallel(), loop(), repeat()
+- Variables and template substitution
+- Callbacks and guardrails
+- Memory configuration
+"""
+
+import yaml
+from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, List, Optional, Union
+from pathlib import Path
+
+from ..agent.agent import Agent
+from .workflows import Workflow, WorkflowStep, route, parallel, loop, repeat
+
+
+class YAMLWorkflowParser:
+    """
+    Parser for YAML workflow files.
+    
+    Converts YAML workflow definitions into Workflow objects that can be executed.
+    
+    Example YAML format:
+    ```yaml
+    name: My Workflow
+    description: A multi-agent workflow
+    
+    workflow:
+      planning: true
+      reasoning: true
+      verbose: true
+      memory_config:
+        provider: chroma
+        persist: true
+    
+    variables:
+      topic: AI trends
+    
+    agents:
+      researcher:
+        name: Researcher
+        role: Research Analyst
+        goal: Research topics
+        instructions: "Provide research findings"
+        tools:
+          - tavily_search
+    
+    steps:
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: "Research {{topic}}"
+      - name: routing
+        route:
+          technical: [tech_agent]
+          default: [general_agent]
+    
+    callbacks:
+      on_step_complete: log_step
+    ```
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(self, tool_registry: Optional[Dict[str, Callable]] = None):
+        """
+        Initialize the YAML workflow parser.
+        
+        Args:
+            tool_registry: Optional dictionary mapping tool names to callable functions
+        """
+        self.tool_registry = tool_registry or {}
+        self._agents: Dict[str, Agent] = {}
+        self._callbacks: Dict[str, Callable] = {}
+    
+    def parse_file(self, file_path: Union[str, Path]) -> Workflow:
+        """
+        Parse a YAML workflow file.
+        
+        Args:
+            file_path: Path to the YAML file
+            
+        Returns:
+            Workflow object ready for execution
+        """
+        file_path = Path(file_path)
+        if not file_path.exists():
+            raise FileNotFoundError(f"Workflow file not found: {file_path}")
+        
+        with open(file_path, 'r') as f:
+            yaml_content = f.read()
+        
+        return self.parse_string(yaml_content)
+    
+    def parse_string(self, yaml_content: str) -> Workflow:
+        """
+        Parse a YAML workflow string.
+        
+        Args:
+            yaml_content: YAML content as string
+            
+        Returns:
+            Workflow object ready for execution
+        """
+        data = yaml.safe_load(yaml_content)
+        return self._parse_workflow_data(data)
+    
+    def _parse_workflow_data(self, data: Dict[str, Any]) -> Workflow:
+        """
+        Parse workflow data dictionary into a Workflow object.
+        
+        Args:
+            data: Parsed YAML data dictionary
+            
+        Returns:
+            Workflow object
+        """
+        # Extract workflow metadata
+        name = data.get('name', 'Unnamed Workflow')
+        description = data.get('description', '')
+        
+        # Extract framework and process (for feature parity with agents.yaml)
+        framework = data.get('framework', 'praisonai')
+        process = data.get('process', 'sequential')
+        manager_llm = data.get('manager_llm')
+        
+        # Parse workflow configuration
+        workflow_config = data.get('workflow', {})
+        planning = workflow_config.get('planning', False)
+        planning_llm = workflow_config.get('planning_llm')
+        reasoning = workflow_config.get('reasoning', False)
+        verbose = workflow_config.get('verbose', False)
+        memory_config = workflow_config.get('memory_config')
+        
+        # Parse variables
+        variables = data.get('variables', {})
+        
+        # Parse agents - support both 'agents' and 'roles' keys for backward compatibility
+        agents_data = data.get('agents', {})
+        if not agents_data and 'roles' in data:
+            # Convert roles format to agents format
+            agents_data = self._convert_roles_to_agents(data['roles'])
+        self._agents = self._parse_agents(agents_data)
+        
+        # Parse callbacks
+        callbacks_data = data.get('callbacks', {})
+        self._parse_callbacks(callbacks_data)
+        
+        # Parse steps
+        steps_data = data.get('steps', [])
+        steps = self._parse_steps(steps_data)
+        
+        # Create workflow
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            name=name,
+            steps=steps,
+            variables=variables,
+            planning=planning,
+            planning_llm=planning_llm,
+            reasoning=reasoning,
+            verbose=verbose,
+            memory_config=memory_config,
+            on_workflow_start=self._callbacks.get('on_workflow_start'),
+            on_step_complete=self._callbacks.get('on_step_complete'),
+            on_workflow_complete=self._callbacks.get('on_workflow_complete'),
+        )
+        
+        # Store additional attributes for feature parity with agents.yaml
+        workflow.description = description
+        workflow.framework = framework
+        workflow.process = process
+        workflow.manager_llm = manager_llm
+        
+        return workflow
+    
+    def _convert_roles_to_agents(self, roles: Dict[str, Dict]) -> Dict[str, Dict]:
+        """
+        Convert agents.yaml 'roles' format to workflow 'agents' format.
+        
+        This enables backward compatibility with the existing agents.yaml format.
+        
+        Mapping:
+        - backstory -> instructions
+        - role -> role
+        - goal -> goal
+        - tools -> tools
+        - llm -> llm
+        - tasks -> (used to auto-generate steps if no steps defined)
+        
+        Args:
+            roles: The roles section from agents.yaml
+            
+        Returns:
+            Converted agents dictionary in workflow format
+        """
+        agents = {}
+        for role_id, role_config in roles.items():
+            agent = {
+                'name': role_config.get('role', role_id),
+                'role': role_config.get('role', role_id),
+                'goal': role_config.get('goal', ''),
+                'instructions': role_config.get('backstory', ''),
+            }
+            
+            # Copy optional fields
+            if 'llm' in role_config:
+                llm_config = role_config['llm']
+                if isinstance(llm_config, dict):
+                    agent['llm'] = llm_config.get('model', 'gpt-4o-mini')
+                else:
+                    agent['llm'] = llm_config
+            
+            if 'tools' in role_config:
+                agent['tools'] = [t for t in role_config['tools'] if t]
+            
+            if 'verbose' in role_config:
+                agent['verbose'] = role_config['verbose']
+            
+            if 'max_iter' in role_config:
+                agent['max_iter'] = role_config['max_iter']
+            
+            if 'planning' in role_config:
+                agent['planning'] = role_config['planning']
+            
+            if 'reasoning' in role_config:
+                agent['reasoning'] = role_config['reasoning']
+            
+            agents[role_id] = agent
+        
+        return agents
+    
+    def _parse_agents(self, agents_data: Dict[str, Dict]) -> Dict[str, Agent]:
+        """
+        Parse agent definitions from YAML.
+        
+        Args:
+            agents_data: Dictionary of agent definitions
+            
+        Returns:
+            Dictionary mapping agent names to Agent objects
+        """
+        agents = {}
+        
+        for agent_id, agent_config in agents_data.items():
+            agent = self._create_agent(agent_id, agent_config)
+            agents[agent_id] = agent
+        
+        return agents
+    
+    def _create_agent(self, agent_id: str, config: Dict[str, Any]) -> Agent:
+        """
+        Create an Agent from configuration.
+        
+        Args:
+            agent_id: Identifier for the agent
+            config: Agent configuration dictionary
+            
+        Returns:
+            Agent object
+        """
+        # Extract agent parameters
+        name = config.get('name', agent_id)
+        role = config.get('role', 'Assistant')
+        goal = config.get('goal', '')
+        instructions = config.get('instructions', '')
+        backstory = config.get('backstory', '')
+        
+        # LLM configuration
+        llm = config.get('llm')
+        
+        # Tools
+        tools_config = config.get('tools', [])
+        tools = self._resolve_tools(tools_config)
+        
+        # Advanced parameters (feature parity with agents.yaml)
+        planning = config.get('planning', False)
+        reasoning = config.get('reasoning', False)
+        verbose = config.get('verbose', False)
+        allow_delegation = config.get('allow_delegation', False)
+        max_iter = config.get('max_iter')
+        cache = config.get('cache', True)
+        
+        # Additional agents.yaml fields
+        function_calling_llm = config.get('function_calling_llm')
+        max_rpm = config.get('max_rpm')
+        max_execution_time = config.get('max_execution_time')
+        reflect_llm = config.get('reflect_llm')
+        min_reflect = config.get('min_reflect')
+        max_reflect = config.get('max_reflect')
+        system_template = config.get('system_template')
+        prompt_template = config.get('prompt_template')
+        response_template = config.get('response_template')
+        
+        # Create agent
+        agent = Agent(
+            name=name,
+            role=role,
+            goal=goal,
+            instructions=instructions,
+            backstory=backstory,
+            llm=llm,
+            tools=tools if tools else None,
+            verbose=verbose,
+        )
+        
+        # Store additional attributes for later use
+        agent._yaml_planning = planning
+        agent._yaml_reasoning = reasoning
+        agent._yaml_allow_delegation = allow_delegation
+        agent._yaml_max_iter = max_iter
+        agent._yaml_cache = cache
+        
+        # Store additional agents.yaml fields for feature parity
+        agent._yaml_function_calling_llm = function_calling_llm
+        agent._yaml_max_rpm = max_rpm
+        agent._yaml_max_execution_time = max_execution_time
+        agent._yaml_reflect_llm = reflect_llm
+        agent._yaml_min_reflect = min_reflect
+        agent._yaml_max_reflect = max_reflect
+        agent._yaml_system_template = system_template
+        agent._yaml_prompt_template = prompt_template
+        agent._yaml_response_template = response_template
+        
+        return agent
+    
+    def _resolve_tools(self, tools_config: List[str]) -> List[Callable]:
+        """
+        Resolve tool names to callable functions.
+        
+        Args:
+            tools_config: List of tool names
+            
+        Returns:
+            List of callable tool functions
+        """
+        tools = []
+        for tool_name in tools_config:
+            if tool_name in self.tool_registry:
+                tools.append(self.tool_registry[tool_name])
+            # If tool not in registry, skip it (will be resolved later or is a string reference)
+        return tools
+    
+    def _parse_callbacks(self, callbacks_data: Dict[str, str]) -> None:
+        """
+        Parse callback definitions.
+        
+        Args:
+            callbacks_data: Dictionary of callback name to function name
+        """
+        # For now, store callback names - they can be resolved later
+        # In a full implementation, these would be resolved to actual functions
+        for callback_name, func_name in callbacks_data.items():
+            # Store as None for now - actual resolution happens at runtime
+            self._callbacks[callback_name] = None
+    
+    def _parse_steps(self, steps_data: List[Dict]) -> List:
+        """
+        Parse workflow steps from YAML.
+        
+        Args:
+            steps_data: List of step definitions
+            
+        Returns:
+            List of workflow steps (Agent, WorkflowStep, or pattern objects)
+        """
+        steps = []
+        
+        for step_data in steps_data:
+            step = self._parse_single_step(step_data)
+            if step is not None:
+                steps.append(step)
+        
+        return steps
+    
+    def _parse_single_step(self, step_data: Dict) -> Any:
+        """
+        Parse a single step definition.
+        
+        Args:
+            step_data: Step definition dictionary
+            
+        Returns:
+            Step object (Agent, WorkflowStep, or pattern)
+        """
+        # Check for pattern types
+        if 'route' in step_data:
+            return self._parse_route_step(step_data)
+        elif 'parallel' in step_data:
+            return self._parse_parallel_step(step_data)
+        elif 'loop' in step_data:
+            return self._parse_loop_step(step_data)
+        elif 'repeat' in step_data:
+            return self._parse_repeat_step(step_data)
+        elif 'agent' in step_data:
+            return self._parse_agent_step(step_data)
+        else:
+            # Generic step
+            return self._parse_generic_step(step_data)
+    
+    def _parse_agent_step(self, step_data: Dict) -> Agent:
+        """
+        Parse an agent step.
+        
+        Args:
+            step_data: Step definition with 'agent' key
+            
+        Returns:
+            Agent object
+        """
+        agent_id = step_data['agent']
+        
+        if agent_id in self._agents:
+            agent = self._agents[agent_id]
+            
+            # Store step name if provided
+            step_name = step_data.get('name')
+            if step_name:
+                agent._yaml_step_name = step_name
+            
+            # If there's an action, we need to handle it
+            action = step_data.get('action')
+            if action:
+                # Store action as task for the agent
+                agent._yaml_action = action
+            
+            # Handle guardrail
+            guardrail = step_data.get('guardrail')
+            if guardrail:
+                agent._yaml_guardrail = guardrail
+            
+            # Handle max_retries
+            max_retries = step_data.get('max_retries')
+            if max_retries:
+                agent._yaml_max_retries = max_retries
+            
+            # Handle expected_output (feature parity with agents.yaml tasks)
+            expected_output = step_data.get('expected_output')
+            if expected_output:
+                agent._yaml_expected_output = expected_output
+            
+            # Handle context/dependencies (feature parity with agents.yaml tasks)
+            context = step_data.get('context')
+            if context:
+                agent._yaml_context = context
+            
+            # Handle output_file
+            output_file = step_data.get('output_file')
+            if output_file:
+                agent._yaml_output_file = output_file
+            
+            # Handle output_json (structured output)
+            output_json = step_data.get('output_json')
+            if output_json:
+                agent._yaml_output_json = output_json
+            
+            # Handle output_pydantic
+            output_pydantic = step_data.get('output_pydantic')
+            if output_pydantic:
+                agent._yaml_output_pydantic = output_pydantic
+            
+            # Handle create_directory
+            create_directory = step_data.get('create_directory')
+            if create_directory is not None:
+                agent._yaml_create_directory = create_directory
+            
+            # Handle callback
+            callback = step_data.get('callback')
+            if callback:
+                agent._yaml_callback = callback
+            
+            # Handle async_execution
+            async_execution = step_data.get('async_execution')
+            if async_execution is not None:
+                agent._yaml_async_execution = async_execution
+            
+            return agent
+        else:
+            raise ValueError(f"Agent '{agent_id}' not defined in agents section")
+    
+    def _parse_route_step(self, step_data: Dict) -> Dict:
+        """
+        Parse a route pattern step.
+        
+        Args:
+            step_data: Step definition with 'route' key
+            
+        Returns:
+            Route pattern object
+        """
+        route_config = step_data['route']
+        
+        # Build routes dictionary with resolved agents
+        routes = {}
+        for route_key, agent_ids in route_config.items():
+            if isinstance(agent_ids, list):
+                routes[route_key] = [self._agents[aid] for aid in agent_ids if aid in self._agents]
+            else:
+                if agent_ids in self._agents:
+                    routes[route_key] = [self._agents[agent_ids]]
+        
+        return route(routes)
+    
+    def _parse_parallel_step(self, step_data: Dict) -> Dict:
+        """
+        Parse a parallel pattern step.
+        
+        Args:
+            step_data: Step definition with 'parallel' key
+            
+        Returns:
+            Parallel pattern object
+        """
+        parallel_config = step_data['parallel']
+        
+        # Build list of parallel steps
+        parallel_steps = []
+        for item in parallel_config:
+            if 'agent' in item:
+                agent_id = item['agent']
+                if agent_id in self._agents:
+                    agent = self._agents[agent_id]
+                    # Store action if present
+                    if 'action' in item:
+                        agent._yaml_action = item['action']
+                    parallel_steps.append(agent)
+        
+        return parallel(parallel_steps)
+    
+    def _parse_loop_step(self, step_data: Dict) -> Dict:
+        """
+        Parse a loop pattern step.
+        
+        Args:
+            step_data: Step definition with 'loop' key
+            
+        Returns:
+            Loop pattern object
+        """
+        loop_config = step_data['loop']
+        agent_id = step_data.get('agent')
+        
+        if agent_id and agent_id in self._agents:
+            agent = self._agents[agent_id]
+            
+            # Store action if present
+            if 'action' in step_data:
+                agent._yaml_action = step_data['action']
+            
+            # Get loop parameters
+            over = loop_config.get('over')
+            from_csv = loop_config.get('from_csv')
+            
+            return loop(agent, over=over, from_csv=from_csv)
+        
+        raise ValueError("Loop step requires an agent")
+    
+    def _parse_repeat_step(self, step_data: Dict) -> Dict:
+        """
+        Parse a repeat pattern step.
+        
+        Args:
+            step_data: Step definition with 'repeat' key
+            
+        Returns:
+            Repeat pattern object
+        """
+        repeat_config = step_data['repeat']
+        agent_id = step_data.get('agent')
+        
+        if agent_id and agent_id in self._agents:
+            agent = self._agents[agent_id]
+            
+            # Store action if present
+            if 'action' in step_data:
+                agent._yaml_action = step_data['action']
+            
+            # Get repeat parameters
+            until = repeat_config.get('until')
+            max_iterations = repeat_config.get('max_iterations', 5)
+            
+            # Create condition function from 'until' string
+            if isinstance(until, str):
+                condition = self._create_condition_from_string(until)
+            else:
+                condition = until
+            
+            return repeat(agent, until=condition, max_iterations=max_iterations)
+        
+        raise ValueError("Repeat step requires an agent")
+    
+    def _create_condition_from_string(self, condition_str: str) -> Callable:
+        """
+        Create a condition function from a string.
+        
+        Args:
+            condition_str: Condition string (e.g., "approved", "comprehensive")
+            
+        Returns:
+            Callable condition function
+        """
+        def condition(ctx) -> bool:
+            result = str(ctx.previous_result).lower()
+            return condition_str.lower() in result
+        return condition
+    
+    def _parse_generic_step(self, step_data: Dict) -> WorkflowStep:
+        """
+        Parse a generic workflow step.
+        
+        Args:
+            step_data: Step definition dictionary
+            
+        Returns:
+            WorkflowStep object
+        """
+        name = step_data.get('name', 'step')
+        action = step_data.get('action', '')
+        
+        return WorkflowStep(
+            name=name,
+            action=action,
+        )
+    
+    def register_tool(self, name: str, tool: Callable) -> None:
+        """
+        Register a tool for use in workflows.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Tool name as referenced in YAML
+            tool: Callable tool function
+        """
+        self.tool_registry[name] = tool
+    
+    def register_callback(self, name: str, callback: Callable) -> None:
+        """
+        Register a callback function.
+        
+        Args:
+            name: Callback name as referenced in YAML
+            callback: Callable callback function
+        """
+        self._callbacks[name] = callback

src/praisonai-agents/pyproject.toml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 [project]
 name = "praisonaiagents"
-version = "0.1.0"
+version = "0.1.4"
 description = "Praison AI agents for completing complex tasks with Self Reflection Agents"
 requires-python = ">=3.10"
 authors = [

src/praisonai-agents/tests/test_workflow_patterns.py

@@ -1017,6 +1017,767 @@ class TestDocumentationExamples:
         assert attempts[0] == 2  # First attempt + 1 retry
 
 
+# =============================================================================
+# Test: Agent Integration in Workflows
+# =============================================================================
+
+class TestAgentWorkflows:
+    """Test Agent objects as workflow steps."""
+    
+    def test_agent_normalization(self):
+        """Test that Agent objects are properly normalized to WorkflowStep."""
+        # Create a mock agent
+        class MockAgent:
+            def __init__(self, name, tools=None):
+                self.name = name
+                self.tools = tools or []
+            
+            def chat(self, message):
+                return f"Response from {self.name}: {message}"
+        
+        agent = MockAgent("TestAgent", tools=["tool1", "tool2"])
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[agent])
+        
+        # Normalize and check
+        normalized = workflow._normalize_single_step(agent, 0)
+        assert normalized.name == "TestAgent"
+        assert normalized.agent == agent
+        assert normalized.tools == ["tool1", "tool2"]
+    
+    def test_workflow_with_mock_agent(self):
+        """Test workflow execution with mock agent."""
+        class MockAgent:
+            def __init__(self, name):
+                self.name = name
+            
+            def chat(self, message):
+                return f"Processed: {message}"
+        
+        agent = MockAgent("Processor")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[agent])
+        result = workflow.start("Hello World")
+        
+        assert "Processed:" in result["output"]
+        assert "Hello World" in result["output"]
+    
+    def test_sequential_mock_agents(self):
+        """Test sequential execution of multiple mock agents."""
+        class MockAgent:
+            def __init__(self, name, prefix):
+                self.name = name
+                self.prefix = prefix
+            
+            def chat(self, message):
+                return f"{self.prefix}: {message}"
+        
+        agent1 = MockAgent("Agent1", "First")
+        agent2 = MockAgent("Agent2", "Second")
+        agent3 = MockAgent("Agent3", "Third")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[agent1, agent2, agent3])
+        result = workflow.start("Input")
+        
+        # Final output should be from agent3
+        assert "Third:" in result["output"]
+        assert len(result["steps"]) == 3
+    
+    def test_parallel_mock_agents(self):
+        """Test parallel execution of mock agents."""
+        class MockAgent:
+            def __init__(self, name, output):
+                self.name = name
+                self.output = output
+            
+            def chat(self, message):
+                return self.output
+        
+        agent1 = MockAgent("Agent1", "Result A")
+        agent2 = MockAgent("Agent2", "Result B")
+        agent3 = MockAgent("Agent3", "Result C")
+        
+        def aggregator(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+            outputs = ctx.variables.get("parallel_outputs", [])
+            return StepResult(output=f"Combined: {len(outputs)} results")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[
+            parallel([agent1, agent2, agent3]),
+            aggregator
+        ])
+        
+        result = workflow.start("Test")
+        assert "Combined: 3 results" in result["output"]
+    
+    def test_route_to_mock_agents(self):
+        """Test routing to different mock agents."""
+        class MockAgent:
+            def __init__(self, name, output):
+                self.name = name
+                self.output = output
+            
+            def chat(self, message):
+                return self.output
+        
+        tech_agent = MockAgent("TechAgent", "Technical response")
+        creative_agent = MockAgent("CreativeAgent", "Creative response")
+        
+        def classifier(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+            if "tech" in ctx.input.lower():
+                return StepResult(output="category: technical")
+            return StepResult(output="category: creative")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[
+            classifier,
+            route({
+                "technical": [tech_agent],
+                "creative": [creative_agent]
+            })
+        ])
+        
+        # Test technical route
+        result = workflow.start("tech question")
+        assert "Technical response" in result["output"]
+        
+        # Test creative route
+        result = workflow.start("creative request")
+        assert "Creative response" in result["output"]
+    
+    def test_loop_with_mock_agent(self):
+        """Test loop pattern with mock agent."""
+        class MockAgent:
+            def __init__(self, name):
+                self.name = name
+            
+            def chat(self, message):
+                return f"Processed: {message}"
+        
+        processor = MockAgent("Processor")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            steps=[loop(processor, over="items")],
+            variables={"items": ["A", "B", "C"]}
+        )
+        
+        result = workflow.start("Process items")
+        outputs = result["variables"].get("loop_outputs", [])
+        assert len(outputs) == 3
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Test: Workflow Configuration
+# =============================================================================
+
+class TestWorkflowConfiguration:
+    """Test workflow configuration options."""
+    
+    def test_workflow_verbose_setting(self):
+        """Test that workflow verbose setting is used."""
+        def step1(ctx): return StepResult(output="Done")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[step1], verbose=True)
+        assert workflow.verbose == True
+    
+    def test_workflow_reasoning_setting(self):
+        """Test that workflow reasoning setting is stored."""
+        def step1(ctx): return StepResult(output="Done")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[step1], reasoning=True)
+        assert workflow.reasoning == True
+    
+    def test_workflow_planning_setting(self):
+        """Test that workflow planning setting is stored."""
+        def step1(ctx): return StepResult(output="Done")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[step1], planning=True, planning_llm="gpt-4o")
+        assert workflow.planning == True
+        assert workflow.planning_llm == "gpt-4o"
+    
+    def test_workflow_default_llm(self):
+        """Test default LLM setting."""
+        def step1(ctx): return StepResult(output="Done")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[step1], default_llm="gpt-4o-mini")
+        assert workflow.default_llm == "gpt-4o-mini"
+    
+    def test_workflow_default_agent_config(self):
+        """Test default agent config."""
+        def step1(ctx): return StepResult(output="Done")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            steps=[step1],
+            default_agent_config={
+                "name": "DefaultAgent",
+                "role": "Assistant",
+                "tools": ["tool1"]
+            }
+        )
+        assert workflow.default_agent_config["name"] == "DefaultAgent"
+        assert workflow.default_agent_config["tools"] == ["tool1"]
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Test: WorkflowStep with Tools
+# =============================================================================
+
+class TestWorkflowStepTools:
+    """Test WorkflowStep with tools configuration."""
+    
+    def test_step_with_tools(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with tools parameter."""
+        def my_tool(): return "tool result"
+        
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="step_with_tools",
+            action="Do something",
+            tools=[my_tool]
+        )
+        
+        assert step.tools == [my_tool]
+    
+    def test_step_with_agent_config_tools(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with tools in agent_config."""
+        def my_tool(): return "tool result"
+        
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="step_with_config",
+            action="Do something",
+            agent_config={
+                "name": "Agent",
+                "role": "Helper",
+                "tools": [my_tool]
+            }
+        )
+        
+        assert step.agent_config["tools"] == [my_tool]
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Test: Migrated Features (output_file, images, async, etc.)
+# =============================================================================
+
+class TestMigratedFeatures:
+    """Test features migrated from process='workflow'."""
+    
+    def test_step_output_file(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with output_file parameter."""
+        import tempfile
+        import os
+        
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            output_path = os.path.join(tmpdir, "output.txt")
+            
+            def generate_content(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
+                return StepResult(output="Generated content for file")
+            
+            workflow = Workflow(steps=[
+                WorkflowStep(
+                    name="generator",
+                    handler=generate_content,
+                    output_file=output_path
+                )
+            ])
+            
+            result = workflow.start("Generate content")
+            
+            # Check file was created
+            assert os.path.exists(output_path)
+            with open(output_path) as f:
+                content = f.read()
+            assert "Generated content" in content
+    
+    def test_step_images_parameter(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with images parameter."""
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="vision_step",
+            action="Analyze this image",
+            images=["image1.jpg", "image2.png"]
+        )
+        
+        assert step.images == ["image1.jpg", "image2.png"]
+    
+    def test_step_output_pydantic_parameter(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with output_pydantic parameter."""
+        from pydantic import BaseModel
+        
+        class OutputModel(BaseModel):
+            title: str
+            content: str
+        
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="structured_step",
+            action="Generate structured output",
+            output_pydantic=OutputModel
+        )
+        
+        assert step.output_pydantic == OutputModel
+    
+    def test_step_async_execution_parameter(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with async_execution parameter."""
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="async_step",
+            action="Run async",
+            async_execution=True
+        )
+        
+        assert step.async_execution == True
+    
+    def test_step_quality_check_parameter(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with quality_check parameter."""
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="quality_step",
+            action="Check quality",
+            quality_check=False
+        )
+        
+        assert step.quality_check == False
+    
+    def test_step_rerun_parameter(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with rerun parameter."""
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="rerun_step",
+            action="Can rerun",
+            rerun=False
+        )
+        
+        assert step.rerun == False
+    
+    def test_workflow_astart_method_exists(self):
+        """Test that Workflow has astart method."""
+        def step1(ctx): return StepResult(output="Done")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[step1])
+        
+        assert hasattr(workflow, 'astart')
+        assert callable(workflow.astart)
+    
+    def test_workflow_arun_method_exists(self):
+        """Test that Workflow has arun method."""
+        def step1(ctx): return StepResult(output="Done")
+        
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[step1])
+        
+        assert hasattr(workflow, 'arun')
+        assert callable(workflow.arun)
+    
+    def test_step_to_dict_includes_new_fields(self):
+        """Test that to_dict includes all new fields."""
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="test_step",
+            action="Test action",
+            output_file="output.txt",
+            images=["img.jpg"],
+            async_execution=True,
+            quality_check=False,
+            rerun=False
+        )
+        
+        d = step.to_dict()
+        
+        assert d["output_file"] == "output.txt"
+        assert d["images"] == ["img.jpg"]
+        assert d["async_execution"] == True
+        assert d["quality_check"] == False
+        assert d["rerun"] == False
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Test: Planning and Reasoning Modes
+# =============================================================================
+
+class TestPlanningAndReasoning:
+    """Test planning and reasoning modes in workflows."""
+    
+    def test_workflow_planning_parameter_exists(self):
+        """Test that Workflow accepts planning parameter."""
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            steps=[lambda ctx: StepResult(output="test")],
+            planning=True,
+            planning_llm="gpt-4o"
+        )
+        assert workflow.planning == True
+        assert workflow.planning_llm == "gpt-4o"
+    
+    def test_workflow_reasoning_parameter_exists(self):
+        """Test that Workflow accepts reasoning parameter."""
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            steps=[lambda ctx: StepResult(output="test")],
+            reasoning=True
+        )
+        assert workflow.reasoning == True
+    
+    def test_workflow_memory_config_parameter_exists(self):
+        """Test that Workflow accepts memory_config parameter."""
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            steps=[lambda ctx: StepResult(output="test")],
+            memory_config={"provider": "rag", "persist": True}
+        )
+        assert workflow.memory_config == {"provider": "rag", "persist": True}
+    
+    def test_workflow_verbose_parameter_exists(self):
+        """Test that Workflow accepts verbose parameter."""
+        workflow = Workflow(
+            steps=[lambda ctx: StepResult(output="test")],
+            verbose=True
+        )
+        assert workflow.verbose == True
+
+
+class TestToolsPerStep:
+    """Test tools per step functionality."""
+    
+    def test_step_with_tools_list(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with tools list."""
+        def my_tool():
+            return "tool result"
+        
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="test",
+            action="Do something",
+            tools=[my_tool]
+        )
+        
+        assert step.tools == [my_tool]
+    
+    def test_step_with_agent_config_tools(self):
+        """Test WorkflowStep with tools in agent_config."""
+        def my_tool():
+            return "tool result"
+        
+        step = WorkflowStep(
+            name="test",
+            action="Do something",
+            agent_config={
+                "name": "TestAgent",
+                "role": "Tester",
+                "tools": [my_tool]
+            }
+        )
+        
+        assert step.agent_config["tools"] == [my_tool]
+    
+    def test_agent_with_tools_in_workflow(self):
+        """Test Agent with tools is properly handled in workflow."""
+        class MockAgent:
+            def __init__(self, name, tools=None):
+                self.name = name
+                self.tools = tools or []
+            
+            def chat(self, message):
+                return f"Response with {len(self.tools)} tools"
+        
+        def mock_tool():
+            return "tool result"
+        
+        agent = MockAgent("TestAgent", tools=[mock_tool])
+        workflow = Workflow(steps=[agent])
+        
+        # Normalize and verify tools are preserved
+        normalized = workflow._normalize_single_step(agent, 0)
+        assert normalized.tools == [mock_tool]
+        
+        # Execute and verify
+        result = workflow.start("test")
+        assert "1 tools" in result["output"]
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Test: WorkflowManager with Patterns in MD Files
+# =============================================================================
+
+class TestWorkflowManagerPatterns:
+    """Test WorkflowManager parsing of pattern syntax in markdown files."""
+    
+    def test_parse_route_pattern_in_md(self):
+        """Test parsing route pattern from markdown."""
+        import tempfile
+        import os
+        from praisonaiagents.workflows import WorkflowManager
+        
+        md_content = """---
+name: Route Test
+description: Test routing pattern
+---
+
+## Step 1: Classifier
+Classify the input.
+
+```action
+Classify this input as technical or creative
+```
+
+```route
+technical: [Tech Handler]
+creative: [Creative Handler]
+default: [General Handler]
+```
+
+## Step 2: Tech Handler
+Handle technical requests.
+
+```action
+Process technical request
+```
+
+## Step 3: Creative Handler
+Handle creative requests.
+
+```action
+Process creative request
+```
+
+## Step 4: General Handler
+Handle general requests.
+
+```action
+Process general request
+```
+"""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            workflows_dir = os.path.join(tmpdir, ".praison", "workflows")
+            os.makedirs(workflows_dir)
+            
+            with open(os.path.join(workflows_dir, "route_test.md"), "w") as f:
+                f.write(md_content)
+            
+            manager = WorkflowManager(workspace_path=tmpdir)
+            workflows = manager.list_workflows()
+            
+            assert len(workflows) == 1
+            workflow = workflows[0]
+            assert workflow.name == "Route Test"
+            
+            # Check that route pattern is parsed
+            step1 = workflow.steps[0]
+            assert step1.name == "Classifier"
+            assert step1.branch_condition is not None
+            assert "technical" in step1.branch_condition
+    
+    def test_parse_parallel_pattern_in_md(self):
+        """Test parsing parallel pattern from markdown."""
+        import tempfile
+        import os
+        from praisonaiagents.workflows import WorkflowManager
+        
+        md_content = """---
+name: Parallel Test
+description: Test parallel pattern
+---
+
+## Step 1: Research
+Research in parallel.
+
+```parallel
+- Market Research
+- Competitor Analysis
+- Customer Survey
+```
+
+```action
+Research the topic
+```
+
+## Step 2: Market Research
+Research the market.
+
+```action
+Analyze market trends
+```
+
+## Step 3: Competitor Analysis
+Analyze competitors.
+
+```action
+Analyze competitors
+```
+
+## Step 4: Customer Survey
+Survey customers.
+
+```action
+Survey customers
+```
+"""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            workflows_dir = os.path.join(tmpdir, ".praison", "workflows")
+            os.makedirs(workflows_dir)
+            
+            with open(os.path.join(workflows_dir, "parallel_test.md"), "w") as f:
+                f.write(md_content)
+            
+            manager = WorkflowManager(workspace_path=tmpdir)
+            workflows = manager.list_workflows()
+            
+            assert len(workflows) == 1
+            workflow = workflows[0]
+            assert workflow.name == "Parallel Test"
+            
+            # Check that parallel steps are parsed
+            step1 = workflow.steps[0]
+            assert step1.name == "Research"
+            assert hasattr(step1, 'parallel_steps') or step1.next_steps is not None
+    
+    def test_parse_loop_pattern_in_md(self):
+        """Test parsing loop pattern from markdown."""
+        import tempfile
+        import os
+        from praisonaiagents.workflows import WorkflowManager
+        
+        md_content = """---
+name: Loop Test
+description: Test loop pattern
+variables:
+  items: ["item1", "item2", "item3"]
+---
+
+## Step 1: Process Items
+Process each item in the list.
+
+loop_over: items
+loop_var: current_item
+
+```action
+Process {{current_item}}
+```
+"""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            workflows_dir = os.path.join(tmpdir, ".praison", "workflows")
+            os.makedirs(workflows_dir)
+            
+            with open(os.path.join(workflows_dir, "loop_test.md"), "w") as f:
+                f.write(md_content)
+            
+            manager = WorkflowManager(workspace_path=tmpdir)
+            workflows = manager.list_workflows()
+            
+            assert len(workflows) == 1
+            workflow = workflows[0]
+            
+            step1 = workflow.steps[0]
+            assert step1.name == "Process Items"
+            assert step1.loop_over == "items"
+            assert step1.loop_var == "current_item"
+    
+    def test_parse_repeat_pattern_in_md(self):
+        """Test parsing repeat pattern from markdown."""
+        import tempfile
+        import os
+        from praisonaiagents.workflows import WorkflowManager
+        
+        md_content = """---
+name: Repeat Test
+description: Test repeat pattern
+---
+
+## Step 1: Generate
+Generate content repeatedly.
+
+```repeat
+max_iterations: 5
+until: count >= 10
+```
+
+```action
+Generate more content
+```
+"""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            workflows_dir = os.path.join(tmpdir, ".praison", "workflows")
+            os.makedirs(workflows_dir)
+            
+            with open(os.path.join(workflows_dir, "repeat_test.md"), "w") as f:
+                f.write(md_content)
+            
+            manager = WorkflowManager(workspace_path=tmpdir)
+            workflows = manager.list_workflows()
+            
+            assert len(workflows) == 1
+            workflow = workflows[0]
+            
+            step1 = workflow.steps[0]
+            assert step1.name == "Generate"
+            # Check repeat config is parsed
+            assert hasattr(step1, 'max_retries') or hasattr(step1, 'repeat_config')
+    
+    def test_parse_output_file_in_md(self):
+        """Test parsing output_file from markdown."""
+        import tempfile
+        import os
+        from praisonaiagents.workflows import WorkflowManager
+        
+        md_content = """---
+name: Output Test
+description: Test output file
+---
+
+## Step 1: Generate Report
+Generate a report and save to file.
+
+output_file: output/report.txt
+
+```action
+Generate the report
+```
+"""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            workflows_dir = os.path.join(tmpdir, ".praison", "workflows")
+            os.makedirs(workflows_dir)
+            
+            with open(os.path.join(workflows_dir, "output_test.md"), "w") as f:
+                f.write(md_content)
+            
+            manager = WorkflowManager(workspace_path=tmpdir)
+            workflows = manager.list_workflows()
+            
+            assert len(workflows) == 1
+            workflow = workflows[0]
+            
+            step1 = workflow.steps[0]
+            assert step1.name == "Generate Report"
+            assert step1.output_file == "output/report.txt"
+    
+    def test_parse_images_in_md(self):
+        """Test parsing images from markdown."""
+        import tempfile
+        import os
+        from praisonaiagents.workflows import WorkflowManager
+        
+        md_content = """---
+name: Vision Test
+description: Test image handling
+---
+
+## Step 1: Analyze Image
+Analyze the provided image.
+
+```images
+image1.jpg
+image2.png
+```
+
+```action
+Analyze these images
+```
+"""
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            workflows_dir = os.path.join(tmpdir, ".praison", "workflows")
+            os.makedirs(workflows_dir)
+            
+            with open(os.path.join(workflows_dir, "vision_test.md"), "w") as f:
+                f.write(md_content)
+            
+            manager = WorkflowManager(workspace_path=tmpdir)
+            workflows = manager.list_workflows()
+            
+            assert len(workflows) == 1
+            workflow = workflows[0]
+            
+            step1 = workflow.steps[0]
+            assert step1.name == "Analyze Image"
+            assert step1.images is not None
+            assert "image1.jpg" in step1.images
+
+
 # =============================================================================
 # Run Tests
 # =============================================================================

src/praisonai-agents/uv.lock

@@ -2422,7 +2422,7 @@ wheels = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "praisonaiagents"
-version = "0.1.0"
+version = "0.1.4"
 source = { editable = "." }
 dependencies = [
     { name = "aiohttp" },

src/praisonai/README.md

@@ -40,7 +40,17 @@ PraisonAI is a production-ready Multi-AI Agents framework with self-reflection,
 | 🔄 Self Reflection AI Agents | [Example](examples/python/concepts/self-reflection-details.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/selfreflection) |
 | 🧠 Reasoning AI Agents | [Example](examples/python/concepts/reasoning-extraction.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/reasoning) |
 | 👁️ Multi Modal AI Agents | [Example](examples/python/general/multimodal.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/multimodal) |
-| 🎭 AI Agent Workflow (Context Passing, Per-Step Agents) | [Example](examples/python/stateful/workflow-state-example.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| **🔄 Workflows** | | |
+| ↳ Simple Workflow | [Example](examples/python/workflows/simple_workflow.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Workflow with Agents | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_with_agents.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Agentic Routing (`route()`) | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_routing.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/routing) |
+| ↳ Parallel Execution (`parallel()`) | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_parallel.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/parallelisation) |
+| ↳ Loop over List/CSV (`loop()`) | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_csv.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/repetitive) |
+| ↳ Evaluator-Optimizer (`repeat()`) | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_repeat.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/evaluator-optimiser) |
+| ↳ Conditional Steps | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_conditional.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Workflow Branching | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_branching.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Workflow Early Stop | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_early_stop.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
+| ↳ Workflow Checkpoints | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_checkpoints.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
 | 📚 Add Custom Knowledge | [Example](examples/python/concepts/knowledge-agents.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/knowledge) |
 | 🧠 Memory (Short & Long Term) | [Example](examples/python/general/memory_example.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/concepts/memory) |
 | 📄 Chat with PDF Agents | [Example](examples/python/concepts/chat-with-pdf.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/chat-with-pdf) |
@@ -103,20 +113,6 @@ PraisonAI is a production-ready Multi-AI Agents framework with self-reflection,
 | @ @Mentions in Prompts | [Example](#mentions-in-prompts) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/cli/mentions) |
 | 💾 Auto-Save Sessions | [Example](#session-management-python) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/cli/session) |
 | 📜 History in Context | [Example](#session-management-python) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/cli/session) |
-| ⏸️ Workflow Checkpoints | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_checkpoints.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/cli/session) |
-| 🔀 Workflow Branching | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_branching.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🔁 Workflow Loops | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_loops.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 📞 Task Callbacks | [Example](examples/python/workflows/task_callbacks.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🛑 Workflow Early Stop | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_early_stop.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| ⚡ Simple Workflow | [Example](examples/python/workflows/simple_workflow.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🤖 Workflow with Agents | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_with_agents.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🔄 Conditional Steps | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_conditional.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🎭 Mixed Steps | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_mixed_steps.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflows) |
-| 🔀 Agentic Routing | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_routing.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-routing) |
-| ⚡ Parallel Execution | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_parallel.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-parallel) |
-| 🔁 Loop over List | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_list.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-loop) |
-| 📄 Loop over CSV | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_loop_csv.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-loop) |
-| 🔄 Evaluator-Optimizer | [Example](examples/python/workflows/workflow_repeat.py) | [📖](https://docs.praison.ai/features/workflow-repeat) |
 
 ## Supported Providers
 
@@ -410,174 +406,203 @@ memories = auto.process_interaction(
 # Extracts: name="John", preference="Python for backend"
 ```
 
-### 8. Workflows
+### 8. Agentic Workflows
 
-Create reusable multi-step workflows with context passing and per-step agents:
+Create powerful multi-agent workflows with the `Workflow` class:
 
 ```python
-from praisonaiagents import Agent
-from praisonaiagents.memory import WorkflowManager, Workflow, WorkflowStep
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 
-# Simple execution with default agent
-agent = Agent(name="Assistant", llm="gpt-4o-mini")
-manager = WorkflowManager()
-
-result = manager.execute(
-    "deploy",
-    default_agent=agent,
-    variables={"environment": "production"}
+# Create agents
+researcher = Agent(
+    name="Researcher",
+    role="Research Analyst",
+    goal="Research topics thoroughly",
+    instructions="Provide concise, factual information."
 )
 
-# Advanced: Per-step agent configuration
-workflow = Workflow(
-    name="research_pipeline",
-    default_llm="gpt-4o-mini",
-    steps=[
-        WorkflowStep(
-            name="research",
-            action="Research {{topic}}",
-            agent_config={"role": "Researcher", "goal": "Find information"},
-            tools=["tavily_search"]
-        ),
-        WorkflowStep(
-            name="write",
-            action="Write report based on {{previous_output}}",
-            agent_config={"role": "Writer", "goal": "Write content"},
-            context_from=["research"]  # Only include research output
-        )
-    ]
+writer = Agent(
+    name="Writer",
+    role="Content Writer", 
+    goal="Write engaging content",
+    instructions="Write clear, engaging content based on research."
 )
 
-# Async execution
-import asyncio
-result = asyncio.run(manager.aexecute("deploy", default_llm="gpt-4o-mini"))
+# Create workflow with agents as steps
+workflow = Workflow(steps=[researcher, writer])
+
+# Run workflow - agents process sequentially
+result = workflow.start("What are the benefits of AI agents?")
+print(result["output"])
 ```
 
 **Key Features:**
-- **Context Passing**: Use `{{previous_output}}` and `{{step_name_output}}` variables
-- **Per-Step Agents**: Configure different agents with roles, goals, tools for each step
-- **Async Execution**: Use `aexecute()` for async workflows
-- **Planning Mode**: Enable at workflow level with `planning=True`
-- **Branching**: Use `next_steps` and `branch_condition` for conditional routing
-- **Loops**: Use `loop_over` and `loop_var` to iterate over data
-
-### Choosing the Right Workflow System
-
-| Use Case | Recommended |
-|----------|-------------|
-| Simple function pipelines | `Workflow` class ⭐ |
-| Agent-only pipelines | `Workflow` class |
-| CSV batch processing | `process="workflow"` |
-| Complex task routing | `process="workflow"` |
-| Markdown templates | `WorkflowManager` |
-| Early stop / conditional | `Workflow` class |
-
-### Simple Workflow (Recommended)
-
-The easiest way to create workflows - just pass functions as steps:
-
-```python
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
-
-# Define simple handler functions
-def validate(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    if not ctx.input:
-        return StepResult(output="No input", stop_workflow=True)
-    return StepResult(output=f"Valid: {ctx.input}")
-
-def process(ctx: WorkflowContext) -> StepResult:
-    return StepResult(output=f"Processed: {ctx.previous_result}")
-
-# Create and run workflow
-workflow = Workflow(steps=[validate, process])
-result = workflow.start("Hello World", verbose=True)
-print(result["output"])  # "Processed: Valid: Hello World"
-```
-
-**Key Features:**
-- **Just pass functions** - No complex configuration needed
-- **Early stop** - Return `stop_workflow=True` to stop the workflow
-- **Context passing** - Access `ctx.input`, `ctx.previous_result`, `ctx.variables`
-- **Verbose mode** - See step-by-step progress
-
-### Workflow Branching & Loops
-
-```python
-from praisonaiagents import WorkflowStep
-
-# Branching step
-decision_step = WorkflowStep(
-    name="decide",
-    action="Evaluate if task is complete",
-    next_steps=["success_step", "retry_step"],
-    branch_condition={"success": ["success_step"], "failure": ["retry_step"]}
-)
-
-# Loop step
-loop_step = WorkflowStep(
-    name="process_items",
-    action="Process {{item}}",
-    loop_over="items",  # Variable containing list
-    loop_var="item"     # Current item variable name
-)
-```
+- **Agent-first** - Pass `Agent` objects directly as workflow steps
+- **Pattern helpers** - Use `route()`, `parallel()`, `loop()`, `repeat()`
+- **Planning mode** - Enable with `planning=True`
+- **Callbacks** - Monitor with `on_step_complete`, `on_workflow_complete`
+- **Async execution** - Use `workflow.astart()` for async
 
 ### Workflow Patterns (route, parallel, loop, repeat)
 
 ```python
-from praisonaiagents import Workflow, WorkflowContext, StepResult
-# Or use Pipeline (alias for Workflow)
-from praisonaiagents import Pipeline
+from praisonaiagents import Agent, Workflow
 from praisonaiagents.workflows import route, parallel, loop, repeat
 
-# 1. ROUTING - Decision-based branching
+# 1. ROUTING - Classifier agent routes to specialized agents
+classifier = Agent(name="Classifier", instructions="Respond with 'technical' or 'creative'")
+tech_agent = Agent(name="TechExpert", role="Technical Expert")
+creative_agent = Agent(name="Creative", role="Creative Writer")
+
 workflow = Workflow(steps=[
-    classify_request,  # Returns "approve" or "reject"
+    classifier,
     route({
-        "approve": [approve_handler],
-        "reject": [reject_handler],
-        "default": [fallback_handler]
+        "technical": [tech_agent],
+        "creative": [creative_agent]
     })
 ])
 
-# 2. PARALLEL - Concurrent execution
+# 2. PARALLEL - Multiple agents work concurrently
+market_agent = Agent(name="Market", role="Market Researcher")
+competitor_agent = Agent(name="Competitor", role="Competitor Analyst")
+aggregator = Agent(name="Aggregator", role="Synthesizer")
+
 workflow = Workflow(steps=[
-    parallel([research_market, research_competitors, research_customers]),
-    summarize_results  # Gets all parallel outputs
+    parallel([market_agent, competitor_agent]),
+    aggregator
 ])
 
-# 3. LOOP - Iterate over list or CSV
+# 3. LOOP - Agent processes each item
+processor = Agent(name="Processor", role="Item Processor")
+summarizer = Agent(name="Summarizer", role="Summarizer")
+
 workflow = Workflow(
-    steps=[loop(process_item, over="items")],
-    variables={"items": ["a", "b", "c"]}
+    steps=[loop(processor, over="items"), summarizer],
+    variables={"items": ["AI", "ML", "NLP"]}
 )
-# Or from CSV file:
-workflow = Workflow(steps=[loop(process_row, from_csv="data.csv")])
 
 # 4. REPEAT - Evaluator-Optimizer pattern
+generator = Agent(name="Generator", role="Content Generator")
+evaluator = Agent(name="Evaluator", instructions="Say 'APPROVED' if good")
+
 workflow = Workflow(steps=[
-    repeat(
-        generator,
-        until=lambda ctx: "done" in ctx.previous_result,
-        max_iterations=5
-    )
+    generator,
+    repeat(evaluator, until=lambda ctx: "approved" in ctx.previous_result.lower(), max_iterations=3)
 ])
 
-# 5. CALLBACKS - Monitor workflow execution
+# 5. CALLBACKS
 workflow = Workflow(
-    steps=[step1, step2],
-    on_workflow_start=lambda w, i: print(f"Starting: {i}"),
-    on_step_complete=lambda name, r: print(f"{name}: {r.output[:50]}"),
-    on_workflow_complete=lambda w, r: print(f"Done: {r['status']}")
+    steps=[researcher, writer],
+    on_step_complete=lambda name, r: print(f"✅ {name} done")
 )
 
-# 6. GUARDRAILS - Validate and retry
-def validate(result):
-    return ("error" not in result.output, "Fix the error")
+# 6. WITH PLANNING & REASONING
+workflow = Workflow(
+    steps=[researcher, writer],
+    planning=True,
+    reasoning=True
+)
 
-workflow = Workflow(steps=[
-    WorkflowStep(name="gen", handler=generator, guardrail=validate, max_retries=3)
-])
+# 7. ASYNC EXECUTION
+result = asyncio.run(workflow.astart("input"))
+
+# 8. STATUS TRACKING
+workflow.status  # "not_started" | "running" | "completed"
+workflow.step_statuses  # {"step1": "completed", "step2": "skipped"}
+```
+
+### YAML Workflow Template
+
+```yaml
+# .praison/workflows/research.yaml
+name: Research Workflow
+description: Research and write content with all patterns
+
+agents:
+  researcher:
+    role: Research Expert
+    goal: Find accurate information
+    tools: [tavily_search, web_scraper]
+  writer:
+    role: Content Writer
+    goal: Write engaging content
+  editor:
+    role: Editor
+    goal: Polish content
+
+steps:
+  # Sequential
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: Research {{topic}}
+    output_variable: research_data
+
+  # Routing
+  - name: classifier
+    action: Classify content type
+    route:
+      technical: [tech_handler]
+      creative: [creative_handler]
+      default: [general_handler]
+
+  # Parallel
+  - name: parallel_research
+    parallel:
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: Research market
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: Research competitors
+
+  # Loop
+  - agent: writer
+    action: Write about {{item}}
+    loop_over: topics
+    loop_var: item
+
+  # Repeat (evaluator-optimizer)
+  - agent: editor
+    action: Review and improve
+    repeat:
+      until: "quality > 8"
+      max_iterations: 3
+
+  # Output to file
+  - agent: writer
+    action: Write final report
+    output_file: output/{{topic}}_report.md
+
+variables:
+  topic: AI trends
+  topics: [ML, NLP, Vision]
+
+workflow:
+  planning: true
+  planning_llm: gpt-4o
+  memory_config:
+    provider: chroma
+    persist: true
+```
+
+### Loading YAML Workflows
+
+```python
+from praisonaiagents.workflows import YAMLWorkflowParser, WorkflowManager
+
+# Option 1: Parse YAML string
+parser = YAMLWorkflowParser()
+workflow = parser.parse_string(yaml_content)
+result = workflow.start("Research AI trends")
+
+# Option 2: Load from file with WorkflowManager
+manager = WorkflowManager()
+workflow = manager.load_yaml("research_workflow.yaml")
+result = workflow.start("Research AI trends")
+
+# Option 3: Execute YAML directly
+result = manager.execute_yaml(
+    "research_workflow.yaml",
+    input_data="Research AI trends",
+    variables={"topic": "Machine Learning"}
+)
 ```
 
 ### 9. Hooks
@@ -596,6 +621,75 @@ hooks.register("pre_write_code", lambda ctx: print(f"Writing {ctx['file']}"))
 result = hooks.execute("pre_write_code", {"file": "main.py"})
 ```
 
+### 10. Extended agents.yaml with Workflow Patterns
+
+You can now use advanced workflow patterns directly in agents.yaml by setting `process: workflow`:
+
+```yaml
+# agents.yaml with workflow patterns
+framework: praisonai
+process: workflow  # Enables workflow mode
+topic: "Research AI trends"
+
+workflow:
+  planning: true
+  reasoning: true
+  verbose: true
+
+variables:
+  topic: AI trends
+
+roles:
+  classifier:
+    role: Request Classifier
+    backstory: "Classify requests into categories"
+    goal: Classify requests
+    
+  researcher:
+    role: Research Analyst
+    backstory: "Expert researcher"
+    goal: Research topics
+    tools:
+      - tavily_search
+
+steps:
+  # Sequential step
+  - agent: classifier
+    action: "Classify: {{topic}}"
+    
+  # Route pattern - decision-based branching
+  - name: routing
+    route:
+      technical: [tech_expert]
+      default: [researcher]
+      
+  # Parallel pattern - concurrent execution
+  - name: parallel_research
+    parallel:
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: "Research market trends"
+      - agent: researcher
+        action: "Research competitors"
+        
+  # Loop pattern - iterate over items
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: "Analyze {{item}}"
+    loop:
+      over: topics
+      
+  # Repeat pattern - evaluator-optimizer
+  - agent: aggregator
+    action: "Synthesize findings"
+    repeat:
+      until: "comprehensive"
+      max_iterations: 3
+```
+
+Run with the same simple command:
+```bash
+praisonai agents.yaml
+```
+
 ## Using No Code
 
 ### Auto Mode:
@@ -723,6 +817,12 @@ praisonai workflow run deploy --workflow-var environment=staging --workflow-var
 # Execute with planning mode (AI creates sub-steps for each workflow step)
 praisonai workflow run "Research Blog" --planning --verbose
 
+# Execute with reasoning mode (chain-of-thought)
+praisonai workflow run "Analysis" --reasoning --verbose
+
+# Execute with memory enabled
+praisonai workflow run "Research" --memory
+
 # Show workflow details
 praisonai workflow show deploy
 
@@ -734,8 +834,23 @@ praisonai "What is AI?" --workflow "Research,Summarize" --save
 
 # Inline workflow with step actions
 praisonai "GPT-5" --workflow "Research:Search for info,Write:Write blog" --tools tavily
+
+# Workflow CLI help
+praisonai workflow help
 ```
 
+**Workflow CLI Options:**
+| Flag | Description |
+|------|-------------|
+| `--workflow-var key=value` | Set workflow variable (can be repeated) |
+| `--llm <model>` | LLM model (e.g., openai/gpt-4o-mini) |
+| `--tools <tools>` | Tools (comma-separated, e.g., tavily) |
+| `--planning` | Enable planning mode |
+| `--reasoning` | Enable reasoning mode |
+| `--memory` | Enable memory |
+| `--verbose` | Enable verbose output |
+| `--save` | Save output to file |
+
 ### Hooks CLI:
 ```bash
 # List configured hooks

src/praisonai/praisonai.rb

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ class Praisonai < Formula
   
     desc "AI tools for various AI applications"
     homepage "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI"
-    url "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v2.3.22.tar.gz"
-    sha256 `curl -sL https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v2.3.22.tar.gz | shasum -a 256`.split.first
+    url "https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v2.3.26.tar.gz"
+    sha256 `curl -sL https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/archive/refs/tags/v2.3.26.tar.gz | shasum -a 256`.split.first
     license "MIT"
   
     depends_on "[email protected]"

src/praisonai/praisonai/agents_generator.py

@@ -318,7 +318,16 @@ class AgentsGenerator:
                 print(f"File not found: {self.agent_file}")
                 return
 
-        topic = config['topic']
+        # Check if this is a workflow-mode YAML (process: workflow or has steps section)
+        process_type = config.get('process', 'sequential')
+        has_steps = 'steps' in config
+        has_workflow_config = 'workflow' in config
+        
+        if process_type == 'workflow' or (has_steps and has_workflow_config):
+            # Route to YAMLWorkflowParser for advanced workflow patterns
+            return self._run_yaml_workflow(config)
+
+        topic = config.get('topic', '')
         tools_dict = {}
         
         # Only try to use praisonai_tools if it's available and needed
@@ -406,6 +415,53 @@ class AgentsGenerator:
                 agentops.init(os.environ.get("AGENTOPS_API_KEY"), default_tags=["crewai"])
             return self._run_crewai(config, topic, tools_dict)
 
+    def _run_yaml_workflow(self, config):
+        """
+        Run a YAML workflow using the YAMLWorkflowParser.
+        
+        This method handles agents.yaml files that have:
+        - process: workflow
+        - steps section with workflow patterns (route, parallel, loop, repeat)
+        
+        Args:
+            config (dict): The parsed YAML configuration
+            
+        Returns:
+            str: Result of the workflow execution
+        """
+        if not PRAISONAI_AVAILABLE:
+            raise ImportError("PraisonAI is not installed. Please install it with 'pip install praisonaiagents'")
+        
+        try:
+            from praisonaiagents.workflows import YAMLWorkflowParser
+        except ImportError:
+            raise ImportError("YAMLWorkflowParser not available. Please update praisonaiagents.")
+        
+        # Ensure name is present (YAMLWorkflowParser handles roles->agents conversion)
+        if 'name' not in config:
+            config['name'] = config.get('topic', 'Workflow')
+        
+        # Convert config back to YAML string for parser
+        # Note: YAMLWorkflowParser handles 'roles' to 'agents' conversion internally
+        import yaml as yaml_module
+        yaml_content = yaml_module.dump(config, default_flow_style=False)
+        
+        # Parse and execute
+        parser = YAMLWorkflowParser()
+        workflow = parser.parse_string(yaml_content)
+        
+        # Get input from topic or variables
+        input_data = config.get('topic', '')
+        
+        # Execute workflow
+        self.logger.info(f"Running workflow: {workflow.name}")
+        result = workflow.start(input_data)
+        
+        if result.get("status") == "completed":
+            return result.get("output", "Workflow completed successfully")
+        else:
+            return f"Workflow failed: {result.get('error', 'Unknown error')}"
+
     def _run_autogen(self, config, topic, tools_dict):
         """
         Run agents using the AutoGen framework.

src/praisonai/praisonai/auto.py

@@ -335,4 +335,225 @@ The final role you create should satisfy the provided task: """ + self.topic + "
 
     
 # generator = AutoGenerator(framework="crewai", topic="Create a movie script about Cat in Mars")
-# print(generator.generate())
+# print(generator.generate())
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Workflow Auto-Generation (Feature Parity)
+# =============================================================================
+
+class WorkflowStepDetails(BaseModel):
+    """Details for a workflow step."""
+    agent: str
+    action: str
+    expected_output: Optional[str] = None
+
+class WorkflowRouteDetails(BaseModel):
+    """Details for a route step."""
+    name: str
+    route: Dict[str, List[str]]
+
+class WorkflowParallelDetails(BaseModel):
+    """Details for a parallel step."""
+    name: str
+    parallel: List[WorkflowStepDetails]
+
+class WorkflowAgentDetails(BaseModel):
+    """Details for a workflow agent."""
+    name: str
+    role: str
+    goal: str
+    instructions: str
+    tools: Optional[List[str]] = None
+
+class WorkflowStructure(BaseModel):
+    """Structure for auto-generated workflow."""
+    name: str
+    description: str
+    agents: Dict[str, WorkflowAgentDetails]
+    steps: List[Dict]  # Can be agent steps, route, parallel, etc.
+
+
+class WorkflowAutoGenerator:
+    """
+    Auto-generates workflow.yaml files from a topic description.
+    
+    Uses lazy loading to avoid performance impact when not used.
+    
+    Usage:
+        generator = WorkflowAutoGenerator(topic="Research AI trends and write a report")
+        path = generator.generate()
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(self, topic: str = "Research and write about AI", 
+                 workflow_file: str = "workflow.yaml",
+                 config_list: Optional[List[Dict]] = None):
+        """
+        Initialize the WorkflowAutoGenerator.
+        
+        Args:
+            topic: The task/topic for the workflow
+            workflow_file: Output file name
+            config_list: Optional LLM configuration
+        """
+        # Support multiple environment variable patterns
+        model_name = os.environ.get("MODEL_NAME") or os.environ.get("OPENAI_MODEL_NAME", "gpt-4o-mini")
+        base_url = (
+            os.environ.get("OPENAI_BASE_URL") or 
+            os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_BASE") or
+            os.environ.get("OLLAMA_API_BASE", "https://api.openai.com/v1")
+        )
+        
+        self.config_list = config_list or [
+            {
+                'model': model_name,
+                'base_url': base_url,
+                'api_key': os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY")
+            }
+        ]
+        self.topic = topic
+        self.workflow_file = workflow_file
+        self._client = None  # Lazy loading
+    
+    @property
+    def client(self):
+        """Lazy load the OpenAI client to avoid performance impact."""
+        if self._client is None:
+            self._client = instructor.patch(
+                OpenAI(
+                    base_url=self.config_list[0]['base_url'],
+                    api_key=self.config_list[0]['api_key'],
+                ),
+                mode=instructor.Mode.JSON,
+            )
+        return self._client
+    
+    def generate(self, pattern: str = "sequential") -> str:
+        """
+        Generate a workflow YAML file.
+        
+        Args:
+            pattern: Workflow pattern - "sequential", "routing", "parallel", "loop"
+            
+        Returns:
+            Path to the generated workflow file
+        """
+        response = self.client.chat.completions.create(
+            model=self.config_list[0]['model'],
+            response_model=WorkflowStructure,
+            max_retries=5,
+            messages=[
+                {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant that designs workflow structures."},
+                {"role": "user", "content": self._get_prompt(pattern)}
+            ]
+        )
+        
+        json_data = json.loads(response.model_dump_json())
+        return self._save_workflow(json_data, pattern)
+    
+    def _get_prompt(self, pattern: str) -> str:
+        """Generate the prompt based on the workflow pattern."""
+        base_prompt = f"""Generate a workflow structure for: "{self.topic}"
+
+The workflow should use the "{pattern}" pattern.
+Create 2-4 agents with clear roles and instructions.
+Each step should have a clear action.
+
+"""
+        
+        if pattern == "routing":
+            base_prompt += """
+Include a classifier agent that routes to different specialized agents.
+The route step should have at least 2 routes plus a default.
+
+Example structure:
+{
+  "name": "Routing Workflow",
+  "description": "Routes requests to specialized agents",
+  "agents": {
+    "classifier": {"name": "Classifier", "role": "Request Classifier", "goal": "Classify requests", "instructions": "Respond with ONLY: technical, creative, or general"},
+    "tech_agent": {"name": "TechExpert", "role": "Technical Expert", "goal": "Handle technical questions", "instructions": "Provide technical answers"}
+  },
+  "steps": [
+    {"agent": "classifier", "action": "Classify: {{input}}"},
+    {"name": "routing", "route": {"technical": ["tech_agent"], "default": ["tech_agent"]}}
+  ]
+}
+"""
+        elif pattern == "parallel":
+            base_prompt += """
+Include multiple agents that work in parallel, then an aggregator.
+
+Example structure:
+{
+  "name": "Parallel Workflow",
+  "description": "Multiple agents work concurrently",
+  "agents": {
+    "researcher1": {"name": "Researcher1", "role": "Market Analyst", "goal": "Research market", "instructions": "Provide market insights"},
+    "researcher2": {"name": "Researcher2", "role": "Competitor Analyst", "goal": "Research competitors", "instructions": "Provide competitor insights"},
+    "aggregator": {"name": "Aggregator", "role": "Synthesizer", "goal": "Combine findings", "instructions": "Synthesize all research"}
+  },
+  "steps": [
+    {"name": "parallel_research", "parallel": [
+      {"agent": "researcher1", "action": "Research market for {{input}}"},
+      {"agent": "researcher2", "action": "Research competitors for {{input}}"}
+    ]},
+    {"agent": "aggregator", "action": "Combine all findings"}
+  ]
+}
+"""
+        else:  # sequential
+            base_prompt += """
+Create a sequential workflow where agents work one after another.
+
+Example structure:
+{
+  "name": "Sequential Workflow",
+  "description": "Agents work in sequence",
+  "agents": {
+    "researcher": {"name": "Researcher", "role": "Research Analyst", "goal": "Research topics", "instructions": "Provide research findings"},
+    "writer": {"name": "Writer", "role": "Content Writer", "goal": "Write content", "instructions": "Write clear content"}
+  },
+  "steps": [
+    {"agent": "researcher", "action": "Research: {{input}}"},
+    {"agent": "writer", "action": "Write based on: {{previous_output}}"}
+  ]
+}
+"""
+        
+        base_prompt += f"\nGenerate a workflow for: {self.topic}"
+        return base_prompt
+    
+    def _save_workflow(self, data: Dict, pattern: str) -> str:
+        """Save the workflow to a YAML file."""
+        # Build the workflow YAML structure
+        workflow_yaml = {
+            'name': data.get('name', 'Auto-Generated Workflow'),
+            'description': data.get('description', ''),
+            'framework': 'praisonai',
+            'workflow': {
+                'verbose': True,
+                'planning': False,
+                'reasoning': False
+            },
+            'agents': {},
+            'steps': data.get('steps', [])
+        }
+        
+        # Convert agents
+        for agent_id, agent_data in data.get('agents', {}).items():
+            workflow_yaml['agents'][agent_id] = {
+                'name': agent_data.get('name', agent_id),
+                'role': agent_data.get('role', 'Assistant'),
+                'goal': agent_data.get('goal', ''),
+                'instructions': agent_data.get('instructions', '')
+            }
+            if agent_data.get('tools'):
+                workflow_yaml['agents'][agent_id]['tools'] = agent_data['tools']
+        
+        # Write to file
+        full_path = os.path.abspath(self.workflow_file)
+        with open(full_path, 'w') as f:
+            yaml.dump(workflow_yaml, f, default_flow_style=False, sort_keys=False)
+        
+        return full_path

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/__init__.py

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Features:
 - todo: Todo list management
 - router: Smart model selection
 - flow_display: Visual workflow tracking
+- workflow: YAML workflow management
 """
 
 # Type hints available for IDE support
@@ -39,6 +40,7 @@ __all__ = [
     'TodoHandler',
     'RouterHandler',
     'FlowDisplayHandler',
+    'WorkflowHandler',
 ]
 
 def __getattr__(name):
@@ -85,4 +87,7 @@ def __getattr__(name):
     elif name == 'FlowDisplayHandler':
         from .flow_display import FlowDisplayHandler
         return FlowDisplayHandler
+    elif name == 'WorkflowHandler':
+        from .workflow import WorkflowHandler
+        return WorkflowHandler
     raise AttributeError(f"module {__name__!r} has no attribute {name!r}")

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/features/workflow.py

@@ -0,0 +1,575 @@
+"""
+Workflow Handler for CLI.
+
+Provides YAML workflow management commands.
+Usage: praisonai workflow run research.yaml
+       praisonai workflow validate research.yaml
+       praisonai workflow list
+       praisonai workflow create --template routing
+"""
+
+import os
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any, Dict, List, Optional
+from .base import CommandHandler
+
+
+class WorkflowHandler(CommandHandler):
+    """
+    Handler for workflow command.
+    
+    Manages YAML workflow files - run, validate, list, and create from templates.
+    
+    Example:
+        praisonai workflow run research.yaml --var topic="AI"
+        praisonai workflow validate research.yaml
+        praisonai workflow list
+        praisonai workflow create --template routing --output my_workflow.yaml
+    """
+    
+    # Workflow templates
+    TEMPLATES = {
+        "simple": """# Simple Sequential Workflow
+name: Simple Workflow
+description: A simple sequential workflow
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+agents:
+  researcher:
+    name: Researcher
+    role: Research Analyst
+    goal: Research topics
+    instructions: "Provide concise, factual information."
+
+  writer:
+    name: Writer
+    role: Content Writer
+    goal: Write content
+    instructions: "Write clear, engaging content."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: researcher
+    action: "Research: {{input}}"
+    
+  - agent: writer
+    action: "Write summary based on: {{previous_output}}"
+""",
+        "routing": """# Routing Workflow
+name: Routing Workflow
+description: Classifier routes to specialized agents
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+agents:
+  classifier:
+    name: Classifier
+    role: Request Classifier
+    goal: Classify requests
+    instructions: "Respond with ONLY 'technical', 'creative', or 'general'."
+
+  tech_agent:
+    name: TechExpert
+    role: Technical Expert
+    goal: Handle technical questions
+    instructions: "Provide technical answers."
+
+  creative_agent:
+    name: Creative
+    role: Creative Writer
+    goal: Handle creative requests
+    instructions: "Write creative content."
+
+  general_agent:
+    name: General
+    role: General Assistant
+    goal: Handle general requests
+    instructions: "Provide helpful responses."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: classifier
+    action: "Classify: {{input}}"
+    
+  - name: routing
+    route:
+      technical: [tech_agent]
+      creative: [creative_agent]
+      default: [general_agent]
+""",
+        "parallel": """# Parallel Workflow
+name: Parallel Research Workflow
+description: Multiple agents work concurrently
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+agents:
+  researcher1:
+    name: MarketResearcher
+    role: Market Analyst
+    goal: Research market trends
+    instructions: "Provide market insights."
+
+  researcher2:
+    name: CompetitorResearcher
+    role: Competitor Analyst
+    goal: Research competitors
+    instructions: "Provide competitor insights."
+
+  aggregator:
+    name: Aggregator
+    role: Synthesizer
+    goal: Combine findings
+    instructions: "Synthesize all research."
+
+steps:
+  - name: parallel_research
+    parallel:
+      - agent: researcher1
+        action: "Research market for: {{input}}"
+      - agent: researcher2
+        action: "Research competitors for: {{input}}"
+        
+  - agent: aggregator
+    action: "Combine all findings"
+""",
+        "loop": """# Loop Workflow
+name: Loop Processing Workflow
+description: Process multiple items in a loop
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+variables:
+  items:
+    - Item 1
+    - Item 2
+    - Item 3
+
+agents:
+  processor:
+    name: Processor
+    role: Item Processor
+    goal: Process each item
+    instructions: "Process the given item thoroughly."
+
+  summarizer:
+    name: Summarizer
+    role: Summarizer
+    goal: Summarize results
+    instructions: "Summarize all processed items."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: processor
+    action: "Process: {{item}}"
+    loop:
+      over: items
+      
+  - agent: summarizer
+    action: "Summarize all processed items"
+""",
+        "evaluator-optimizer": """# Evaluator-Optimizer Workflow
+name: Evaluator Optimizer Workflow
+description: Generate and improve until approved
+
+workflow:
+  verbose: true
+
+agents:
+  generator:
+    name: Generator
+    role: Content Generator
+    goal: Generate content
+    instructions: "Generate content. Improve based on feedback if provided."
+
+  evaluator:
+    name: Evaluator
+    role: Evaluator
+    goal: Evaluate content
+    instructions: "If good, respond 'APPROVED'. Otherwise provide feedback."
+
+steps:
+  - agent: generator
+    action: "Generate content for: {{input}}"
+    
+  - agent: evaluator
+    action: "Evaluate: {{previous_output}}"
+    repeat:
+      until: "approved"
+      max_iterations: 3
+"""
+    }
+    
+    def __init__(self, verbose: bool = False):
+        super().__init__(verbose)
+        self._manager = None
+        self._parser = None
+    
+    @property
+    def feature_name(self) -> str:
+        return "workflow"
+    
+    def get_actions(self) -> List[str]:
+        return ["run", "validate", "list", "create", "auto", "help"]
+    
+    def get_help_text(self) -> str:
+        return """
+Workflow Commands:
+  praisonai workflow run <file.yaml>           - Run a YAML workflow
+  praisonai workflow run <file.yaml> --var key=value  - Run with variables
+  praisonai workflow validate <file.yaml>      - Validate a YAML workflow
+  praisonai workflow list                      - List workflows in .praison/workflows/
+  praisonai workflow create --template <name>  - Create from template
+  praisonai workflow auto "topic" --pattern <pattern>  - Auto-generate workflow
+  
+Templates: simple, routing, parallel, loop, evaluator-optimizer
+Patterns: sequential, routing, parallel
+
+Example:
+  praisonai workflow run research.yaml --var topic="AI trends"
+  praisonai workflow create --template routing --output my_workflow.yaml
+  praisonai workflow auto "Research AI trends" --pattern parallel
+"""
+    
+    def _get_manager(self):
+        """Get WorkflowManager lazily."""
+        if self._manager is None:
+            try:
+                from praisonaiagents.workflows import WorkflowManager
+                self._manager = WorkflowManager()
+            except ImportError:
+                self.print_status(
+                    "Workflows require praisonaiagents. Install with: pip install praisonaiagents",
+                    "error"
+                )
+                return None
+        return self._manager
+    
+    def _get_parser(self):
+        """Get YAMLWorkflowParser lazily."""
+        if self._parser is None:
+            try:
+                from praisonaiagents.workflows import YAMLWorkflowParser
+                self._parser = YAMLWorkflowParser()
+            except ImportError:
+                self.print_status(
+                    "Workflows require praisonaiagents. Install with: pip install praisonaiagents",
+                    "error"
+                )
+                return None
+        return self._parser
+    
+    def _parse_variables(self, args: List[str]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Parse --var key=value arguments."""
+        variables = {}
+        i = 0
+        while i < len(args):
+            if args[i] == "--var" and i + 1 < len(args):
+                var_str = args[i + 1]
+                if "=" in var_str:
+                    key, value = var_str.split("=", 1)
+                    variables[key.strip()] = value.strip()
+                i += 2
+            else:
+                i += 1
+        return variables
+    
+    def _get_file_from_args(self, args: List[str]) -> Optional[str]:
+        """Get the file path from arguments."""
+        for arg in args:
+            if arg.endswith(('.yaml', '.yml')) and not arg.startswith('--'):
+                return arg
+        return None
+    
+    def action_run(self, args: List[str], **kwargs) -> Any:
+        """
+        Run a YAML workflow file.
+        
+        Args:
+            args: [file.yaml, --var, key=value, ...]
+            
+        Returns:
+            Workflow execution result
+        """
+        file_path = self._get_file_from_args(args)
+        if not file_path:
+            self.print_status("Usage: praisonai workflow run <file.yaml>", "error")
+            return None
+        
+        if not os.path.exists(file_path):
+            self.print_status(f"File not found: {file_path}", "error")
+            return None
+        
+        manager = self._get_manager()
+        if not manager:
+            return None
+        
+        # Parse variables
+        variables = self._parse_variables(args)
+        
+        # Get input if provided
+        input_data = kwargs.get('input', '')
+        
+        # Check for --verbose flag
+        verbose = '--verbose' in args or '-v' in args
+        
+        self.print_status(f"Running workflow: {file_path}", "info")
+        if variables:
+            self.print_status(f"Variables: {variables}", "info")
+        
+        try:
+            result = manager.execute_yaml(
+                file_path,
+                input_data=input_data,
+                variables=variables,
+                verbose=verbose
+            )
+            
+            self.print_status("Workflow completed!", "success")
+            
+            # Print output
+            if result.get('output'):
+                from rich import print as rprint
+                rprint("\n[bold]Output:[/bold]")
+                rprint(result['output'])
+            
+            return result
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.print_status(f"Workflow failed: {e}", "error")
+            return None
+    
+    def action_validate(self, args: List[str], **kwargs) -> bool:
+        """
+        Validate a YAML workflow file.
+        
+        Args:
+            args: [file.yaml]
+            
+        Returns:
+            True if valid, False otherwise
+        """
+        file_path = self._get_file_from_args(args)
+        if not file_path:
+            self.print_status("Usage: praisonai workflow validate <file.yaml>", "error")
+            return False
+        
+        if not os.path.exists(file_path):
+            self.print_status(f"File not found: {file_path}", "error")
+            return False
+        
+        parser = self._get_parser()
+        if not parser:
+            return False
+        
+        self.print_status(f"Validating: {file_path}", "info")
+        
+        try:
+            workflow = parser.parse_file(file_path)
+            
+            # Print validation results
+            from rich import print as rprint
+            from rich.table import Table
+            
+            table = Table(title="Workflow Validation")
+            table.add_column("Property", style="cyan")
+            table.add_column("Value", style="green")
+            
+            table.add_row("Name", workflow.name)
+            table.add_row("Description", getattr(workflow, 'description', 'N/A'))
+            table.add_row("Steps", str(len(workflow.steps)))
+            table.add_row("Variables", str(len(workflow.variables)))
+            table.add_row("Planning", str(workflow.planning))
+            table.add_row("Reasoning", str(workflow.reasoning))
+            
+            rprint(table)
+            self.print_status("✓ Workflow is valid!", "success")
+            return True
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.print_status(f"✗ Validation failed: {e}", "error")
+            return False
+    
+    def action_list(self, args: List[str], **kwargs) -> List[str]:
+        """
+        List available workflows in .praison/workflows/ directory.
+        
+        Returns:
+            List of workflow file names
+        """
+        workflows_dir = Path(".praison/workflows")
+        
+        if not workflows_dir.exists():
+            self.print_status("No .praison/workflows/ directory found", "warning")
+            self.print_status("Create one with: mkdir -p .praison/workflows", "info")
+            return []
+        
+        # Find all YAML files
+        yaml_files = list(workflows_dir.glob("*.yaml")) + list(workflows_dir.glob("*.yml"))
+        
+        if not yaml_files:
+            self.print_status("No workflow files found in .praison/workflows/", "warning")
+            return []
+        
+        from rich import print as rprint
+        from rich.table import Table
+        
+        table = Table(title="Available Workflows")
+        table.add_column("File", style="cyan")
+        table.add_column("Name", style="green")
+        table.add_column("Steps", style="yellow")
+        
+        parser = self._get_parser()
+        workflow_names = []
+        
+        for yaml_file in yaml_files:
+            try:
+                if parser:
+                    workflow = parser.parse_file(yaml_file)
+                    table.add_row(
+                        yaml_file.name,
+                        workflow.name,
+                        str(len(workflow.steps))
+                    )
+                else:
+                    table.add_row(yaml_file.name, "N/A", "N/A")
+                workflow_names.append(yaml_file.name)
+            except Exception as e:
+                table.add_row(yaml_file.name, f"Error: {e}", "N/A")
+        
+        rprint(table)
+        return workflow_names
+    
+    def action_create(self, args: List[str], **kwargs) -> Optional[str]:
+        """
+        Create a workflow from a template.
+        
+        Args:
+            args: [--template, <name>, --output, <file.yaml>]
+            
+        Returns:
+            Path to created file
+        """
+        # Parse arguments
+        template_name = None
+        output_file = None
+        
+        i = 0
+        while i < len(args):
+            if args[i] == "--template" and i + 1 < len(args):
+                template_name = args[i + 1]
+                i += 2
+            elif args[i] == "--output" and i + 1 < len(args):
+                output_file = args[i + 1]
+                i += 2
+            else:
+                i += 1
+        
+        if not template_name:
+            self.print_status("Usage: praisonai workflow create --template <name>", "error")
+            self.print_status(f"Available templates: {', '.join(self.TEMPLATES.keys())}", "info")
+            return None
+        
+        if template_name not in self.TEMPLATES:
+            self.print_status(f"Unknown template: {template_name}", "error")
+            self.print_status(f"Available templates: {', '.join(self.TEMPLATES.keys())}", "info")
+            return None
+        
+        # Default output file
+        if not output_file:
+            output_file = f"{template_name}_workflow.yaml"
+        
+        # Check if file exists
+        if os.path.exists(output_file):
+            self.print_status(f"File already exists: {output_file}", "error")
+            return None
+        
+        # Write template
+        template_content = self.TEMPLATES[template_name]
+        
+        with open(output_file, 'w') as f:
+            f.write(template_content)
+        
+        self.print_status(f"✓ Created workflow: {output_file}", "success")
+        self.print_status(f"Run with: praisonai workflow run {output_file}", "info")
+        
+        return output_file
+    
+    def action_auto(self, args: List[str], **kwargs) -> Optional[str]:
+        """
+        Auto-generate a workflow from a topic description.
+        
+        Args:
+            args: ["topic description", --pattern, <pattern>, --output, <file.yaml>]
+            
+        Returns:
+            Path to created file
+        """
+        # Parse arguments
+        topic = None
+        pattern = "sequential"
+        output_file = None
+        
+        i = 0
+        while i < len(args):
+            if args[i] == "--pattern" and i + 1 < len(args):
+                pattern = args[i + 1]
+                i += 2
+            elif args[i] == "--output" and i + 1 < len(args):
+                output_file = args[i + 1]
+                i += 2
+            elif not args[i].startswith("--") and topic is None:
+                topic = args[i]
+                i += 1
+            else:
+                i += 1
+        
+        if not topic:
+            self.print_status('Usage: praisonai workflow auto "topic" --pattern <pattern>', "error")
+            self.print_status("Patterns: sequential, routing, parallel", "info")
+            return None
+        
+        # Validate pattern
+        valid_patterns = ["sequential", "routing", "parallel", "loop"]
+        if pattern not in valid_patterns:
+            self.print_status(f"Unknown pattern: {pattern}", "error")
+            self.print_status(f"Valid patterns: {', '.join(valid_patterns)}", "info")
+            return None
+        
+        # Default output file
+        if not output_file:
+            # Create safe filename from topic
+            safe_name = "".join(c if c.isalnum() else "_" for c in topic[:30]).lower()
+            output_file = f"{safe_name}_workflow.yaml"
+        
+        # Check if file exists
+        if os.path.exists(output_file):
+            self.print_status(f"File already exists: {output_file}", "error")
+            return None
+        
+        self.print_status(f"Generating {pattern} workflow for: {topic}", "info")
+        
+        try:
+            # Lazy import to avoid performance impact
+            from praisonai.auto import WorkflowAutoGenerator
+            
+            generator = WorkflowAutoGenerator(
+                topic=topic,
+                workflow_file=output_file
+            )
+            
+            result_path = generator.generate(pattern=pattern)
+            
+            self.print_status(f"✓ Created workflow: {result_path}", "success")
+            self.print_status(f"Run with: praisonai workflow run {output_file}", "info")
+            
+            return result_path
+            
+        except ImportError as e:
+            self.print_status(f"Auto-generation requires instructor: pip install instructor", "error")
+            return None
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.print_status(f"Generation failed: {e}", "error")
+            return None

src/praisonai/praisonai/cli/main.py

@@ -1485,6 +1485,12 @@ class PraisonAI:
                     return
                 workflow_name = action_args[0]
                 
+                # Check if it's a YAML file
+                if workflow_name.endswith(('.yaml', '.yml')) and os.path.exists(workflow_name):
+                    # Use new YAML workflow parser
+                    self._run_yaml_workflow(workflow_name, action_args, variables, args)
+                    return
+                
                 # Use global flags (--llm, --tools, --planning, --memory, --save, --verbose)
                 workflow_llm = getattr(args, 'llm', None) if args else None
                 workflow_tools_str = getattr(args, 'tools', None) if args else None
@@ -1607,22 +1613,50 @@ class PraisonAI:
                 print(f"[green]✅ Workflow created: {workflow_name}[/green]")
                 print(f"[cyan]Edit the workflow in .praison/workflows/{workflow_name}.md[/cyan]")
                 
+            elif action == 'validate':
+                # Validate a YAML workflow file
+                if not action_args:
+                    print("[red]ERROR: YAML file required. Usage: praisonai workflow validate <file.yaml>[/red]")
+                    return
+                yaml_file = action_args[0]
+                if not yaml_file.endswith(('.yaml', '.yml')):
+                    print("[red]ERROR: File must be a YAML file (.yaml or .yml)[/red]")
+                    return
+                self._validate_yaml_workflow(yaml_file)
+                
+            elif action == 'template':
+                # Create from template
+                template_name = action_args[0] if action_args else None
+                output_file = None
+                for i, arg in enumerate(action_args):
+                    if arg == '--output' and i + 1 < len(action_args):
+                        output_file = action_args[i + 1]
+                self._create_workflow_from_template(template_name, output_file)
+                
             elif action == 'help' or action == '--help':
                 print("[bold]Workflow Commands:[/bold]")
                 print("  praisonai workflow list                  - List available workflows")
                 print("  praisonai workflow run <name>            - Execute a workflow")
+                print("  praisonai workflow run <file.yaml>       - Execute a YAML workflow")
                 print("  praisonai workflow show <name>           - Show workflow details")
                 print("  praisonai workflow create <name>         - Create a new workflow")
+                print("  praisonai workflow validate <file.yaml>  - Validate a YAML workflow")
+                print("  praisonai workflow template <name>       - Create from template")
+                print("\n[bold]Templates:[/bold]")
+                print("  simple, routing, parallel, loop, evaluator-optimizer")
                 print("\n[bold]Options (uses global flags):[/bold]")
                 print("  --workflow-var key=value                 - Set workflow variable (can be repeated)")
+                print("  --var key=value                          - Set variable for YAML workflows")
                 print("  --llm <model>                            - LLM model (e.g., openai/gpt-4o-mini)")
                 print("  --tools <tools>                          - Tools (comma-separated, e.g., tavily)")
                 print("  --planning                               - Enable planning mode")
                 print("  --memory                                 - Enable memory")
                 print("  --verbose                                - Enable verbose output")
                 print("  --save                                   - Save output to file")
-                print("\n[bold]Example:[/bold]")
+                print("\n[bold]Examples:[/bold]")
                 print("  praisonai workflow run 'Research Blog' --tools tavily --save")
+                print("  praisonai workflow run research.yaml --var topic='AI trends'")
+                print("  praisonai workflow template routing --output my_workflow.yaml")
             else:
                 print(f"[red]Unknown workflow action: {action}[/red]")
                 print("Use 'praisonai workflow help' for available commands")
@@ -1633,6 +1667,178 @@ class PraisonAI:
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"[red]ERROR: Workflow command failed: {e}[/red]")
 
+    def _run_yaml_workflow(self, yaml_file: str, action_args: list, variables: dict = None, args=None):
+        """
+        Run a YAML workflow file using the new YAMLWorkflowParser.
+        
+        Args:
+            yaml_file: Path to the YAML workflow file
+            action_args: Additional arguments
+            variables: Workflow variables
+            args: Parsed command line arguments
+        """
+        try:
+            from praisonaiagents.workflows import WorkflowManager
+            from rich import print
+            from rich.table import Table
+            from rich.console import Console
+            
+            console = Console()
+            manager = WorkflowManager()
+            
+            # Parse --var arguments from action_args
+            parsed_vars = variables or {}
+            i = 0
+            while i < len(action_args):
+                if action_args[i] == "--var" and i + 1 < len(action_args):
+                    var_str = action_args[i + 1]
+                    if "=" in var_str:
+                        key, value = var_str.split("=", 1)
+                        parsed_vars[key.strip()] = value.strip()
+                    i += 2
+                else:
+                    i += 1
+            
+            # Get verbose flag
+            verbose = '--verbose' in action_args or '-v' in action_args or (getattr(args, 'verbose', False) if args else False)
+            
+            print(f"[bold cyan]Running YAML workflow: {yaml_file}[/bold cyan]")
+            if parsed_vars:
+                print(f"[cyan]Variables: {parsed_vars}[/cyan]")
+            
+            # Load and execute the YAML workflow
+            workflow = manager.load_yaml(yaml_file)
+            
+            # Show workflow info
+            table = Table(title=f"Workflow: {workflow.name}")
+            table.add_column("Property", style="cyan")
+            table.add_column("Value", style="green")
+            table.add_row("Steps", str(len(workflow.steps)))
+            table.add_row("Planning", str(workflow.planning))
+            table.add_row("Reasoning", str(workflow.reasoning))
+            console.print(table)
+            
+            # Merge variables
+            if parsed_vars:
+                workflow.variables.update(parsed_vars)
+            
+            # Set verbose
+            if verbose:
+                workflow.verbose = True
+            
+            # Execute
+            print("\n[bold]Executing workflow...[/bold]\n")
+            result = workflow.start("")
+            
+            if result.get("status") == "completed":
+                print("\n[green]✅ Workflow completed successfully![/green]")
+                
+                # Show output
+                if result.get("output"):
+                    print("\n[bold]Output:[/bold]")
+                    output = result["output"]
+                    if len(output) > 2000:
+                        print(output[:2000] + "...")
+                    else:
+                        print(output)
+            else:
+                print(f"\n[red]❌ Workflow failed: {result.get('error', 'Unknown error')}[/red]")
+                
+        except FileNotFoundError:
+            print(f"[red]ERROR: YAML file not found: {yaml_file}[/red]")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[red]ERROR: YAML workflow failed: {e}[/red]")
+            import traceback
+            traceback.print_exc()
+
+    def _validate_yaml_workflow(self, yaml_file: str):
+        """
+        Validate a YAML workflow file.
+        
+        Args:
+            yaml_file: Path to the YAML workflow file
+        """
+        try:
+            from praisonaiagents.workflows import YAMLWorkflowParser
+            from rich import print
+            from rich.table import Table
+            from rich.console import Console
+            
+            console = Console()
+            
+            if not os.path.exists(yaml_file):
+                print(f"[red]ERROR: File not found: {yaml_file}[/red]")
+                return
+            
+            print(f"[cyan]Validating: {yaml_file}[/cyan]")
+            
+            parser = YAMLWorkflowParser()
+            workflow = parser.parse_file(yaml_file)
+            
+            # Show validation results
+            table = Table(title="Workflow Validation")
+            table.add_column("Property", style="cyan")
+            table.add_column("Value", style="green")
+            
+            table.add_row("Name", workflow.name)
+            table.add_row("Description", getattr(workflow, 'description', 'N/A'))
+            table.add_row("Steps", str(len(workflow.steps)))
+            table.add_row("Variables", str(len(workflow.variables)))
+            table.add_row("Planning", str(workflow.planning))
+            table.add_row("Reasoning", str(workflow.reasoning))
+            
+            console.print(table)
+            print("[green]✓ Workflow is valid![/green]")
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[red]✗ Validation failed: {e}[/red]")
+
+    def _create_workflow_from_template(self, template_name: str = None, output_file: str = None):
+        """
+        Create a workflow from a template.
+        
+        Uses templates from WorkflowHandler to avoid duplication.
+        
+        Args:
+            template_name: Name of the template
+            output_file: Output file path
+        """
+        from rich import print
+        
+        # Use templates from WorkflowHandler to avoid duplication
+        try:
+            from .features.workflow import WorkflowHandler
+            templates = WorkflowHandler.TEMPLATES
+        except ImportError:
+            print("[red]ERROR: WorkflowHandler not available.[/red]")
+            return
+        
+        if not template_name:
+            print("[red]ERROR: Template name required.[/red]")
+            print(f"[cyan]Available templates: {', '.join(templates.keys())}[/cyan]")
+            return
+        
+        if template_name not in templates:
+            print(f"[red]ERROR: Unknown template: {template_name}[/red]")
+            print(f"[cyan]Available templates: {', '.join(templates.keys())}[/cyan]")
+            return
+        
+        # Default output file
+        if not output_file:
+            output_file = f"{template_name}_workflow.yaml"
+        
+        # Check if file exists
+        if os.path.exists(output_file):
+            print(f"[red]ERROR: File already exists: {output_file}[/red]")
+            return
+        
+        # Write template
+        with open(output_file, 'w') as f:
+            f.write(templates[template_name])
+        
+        print(f"[green]✓ Created workflow: {output_file}[/green]")
+        print(f"[cyan]Run with: praisonai workflow run {output_file}[/cyan]")
+
     def handle_hooks_command(self, action: str):
         """
         Handle hooks subcommand actions.

src/praisonai/praisonai/deploy.py

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ class CloudDeployer:
             file.write("FROM python:3.11-slim\n")
             file.write("WORKDIR /app\n")
             file.write("COPY . .\n")
-            file.write("RUN pip install flask praisonai==2.3.22 gunicorn markdown\n")
+            file.write("RUN pip install flask praisonai==2.3.26 gunicorn markdown\n")
             file.write("EXPOSE 8080\n")
             file.write('CMD ["gunicorn", "-b", "0.0.0.0:8080", "api:app"]\n')
             

src/praisonai/praisonai/version.py

@@ -1 +1 @@
-__version__ = "2.3.22"
+__version__ = "2.3.26"

src/praisonai/pyproject.toml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ dependencies = [
     "rich>=13.7",
     "markdown>=3.5",
     "pyparsing>=3.0.0",
-    "praisonaiagents>=0.1.0",
+    "praisonaiagents>=0.1.4",
     "python-dotenv>=0.19.0",
     "instructor>=1.3.3",
     "PyYAML>=6.0",

src/praisonai/tests/test_runner.py

@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ def run_tests(pattern=None, verbose=False, coverage=False):
         # Run only fast, non-integration tests
         cmd.extend(["tests/unit/", "-m", "not slow"])
     elif pattern == "all":
-        cmd.append("tests/")
+        cmd.extend(["tests/", "-m", "not real"])  # Exclude real tests that require API keys
     elif pattern == "frameworks":
         # Run both AutoGen and CrewAI integration tests (mock)
         cmd.extend(["tests/integration/autogen/", "tests/integration/crewai/"])

src/praisonai/tests/unit/test_cli_features.py

@@ -270,9 +270,10 @@ class TestSessionHandler:
         from praisonai.cli.features.session import SessionHandler
         handler = SessionHandler()
         actions = handler.get_actions()
-        assert "start" in actions
         assert "list" in actions
+        assert "show" in actions
         assert "resume" in actions
+        assert "delete" in actions
 
 
 class TestToolsHandler:

src/praisonai/tests/unit/test_workflow_cli.py

@@ -0,0 +1,112 @@
+"""
+Unit tests for Workflow CLI commands.
+
+Tests the WorkflowHandler CLI feature for YAML workflow management.
+"""
+
+import os
+import tempfile
+
+
+class TestWorkflowHandler:
+    """Tests for WorkflowHandler CLI feature."""
+    
+    def test_workflow_handler_import(self):
+        """Test that WorkflowHandler can be imported."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features import WorkflowHandler
+        assert WorkflowHandler is not None
+    
+    def test_workflow_handler_initialization(self):
+        """Test WorkflowHandler initialization."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.workflow import WorkflowHandler
+        handler = WorkflowHandler(verbose=True)
+        assert handler.feature_name == "workflow"
+    
+    def test_workflow_get_actions(self):
+        """Test getting available actions."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.workflow import WorkflowHandler
+        handler = WorkflowHandler()
+        actions = handler.get_actions()
+        assert "run" in actions
+        assert "validate" in actions
+        assert "list" in actions
+        assert "create" in actions
+    
+    def test_workflow_templates_exist(self):
+        """Test that workflow templates are defined."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.workflow import WorkflowHandler
+        handler = WorkflowHandler()
+        assert "simple" in handler.TEMPLATES
+        assert "routing" in handler.TEMPLATES
+        assert "parallel" in handler.TEMPLATES
+        assert "loop" in handler.TEMPLATES
+        assert "evaluator-optimizer" in handler.TEMPLATES
+    
+    def test_workflow_create_template(self):
+        """Test creating a workflow from template."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.workflow import WorkflowHandler
+        handler = WorkflowHandler()
+        
+        with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as tmpdir:
+            output_file = os.path.join(tmpdir, "test_workflow.yaml")
+            result = handler.action_create(
+                ["--template", "simple", "--output", output_file]
+            )
+            
+            assert result == output_file
+            assert os.path.exists(output_file)
+            
+            # Check content
+            with open(output_file, 'r') as f:
+                content = f.read()
+            assert "name: Simple Workflow" in content
+            assert "agents:" in content
+            assert "steps:" in content
+    
+    def test_workflow_validate(self):
+        """Test validating a YAML workflow."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.workflow import WorkflowHandler
+        handler = WorkflowHandler()
+        
+        yaml_content = """
+name: Test Workflow
+agents:
+  agent1:
+    name: Agent1
+    role: Worker
+    goal: Work
+    instructions: "Do work"
+
+steps:
+  - agent: agent1
+    action: "Work"
+"""
+        with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(mode='w', suffix='.yaml', delete=False) as f:
+            f.write(yaml_content)
+            temp_path = f.name
+        
+        try:
+            result = handler.action_validate([temp_path])
+            assert result == True
+        finally:
+            os.unlink(temp_path)
+    
+    def test_workflow_validate_invalid_file(self):
+        """Test validating a non-existent file."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.workflow import WorkflowHandler
+        handler = WorkflowHandler()
+        
+        result = handler.action_validate(["nonexistent.yaml"])
+        assert result == False
+    
+    def test_workflow_help_text(self):
+        """Test help text contains expected commands."""
+        from praisonai.cli.features.workflow import WorkflowHandler
+        handler = WorkflowHandler()
+        help_text = handler.get_help_text()
+        
+        assert "run" in help_text
+        assert "validate" in help_text
+        assert "list" in help_text
+        assert "create" in help_text
+        assert "template" in help_text

src/praisonai/uv.lock

@@ -4197,7 +4197,7 @@ requires-dist = [
     { name = "praisonai-tools", marker = "extra == 'autogen'", specifier = ">=0.0.22" },
     { name = "praisonai-tools", marker = "extra == 'autogen-v4'", specifier = ">=0.0.22" },
     { name = "praisonai-tools", marker = "extra == 'crewai'", specifier = ">=0.0.22" },
-    { name = "praisonaiagents", specifier = ">=0.1.0" },
+    { name = "praisonaiagents", specifier = ">=0.1.4" },
     { name = "pyautogen", marker = "extra == 'autogen'", specifier = "==0.2.29" },
     { name = "pydantic", marker = "extra == 'chat'", specifier = "<=2.10.1" },
     { name = "pydantic", marker = "extra == 'code'", specifier = "<=2.10.1" },
@@ -4252,7 +4252,7 @@ wheels = [
 
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-version = "0.1.0"
+version = "0.1.4"
 source = { registry = "https://pypi.org/simple" }
 dependencies = [
     { name = "aiohttp" },
@@ -4261,9 +4261,9 @@ dependencies = [
     { name = "pydantic" },
     { name = "rich" },
 ]
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