Python: Add declarative workflow runtime (#2815)

* Further support for declarative python workflows

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* Update devui frontend

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* Fix uv lock

* Skip Py 3.14 tests as powerfx doesn't support it

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| Sample | Description | Features | Required Environment Variables |
| -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**workflow_agents/**](workflow_agents/) | Content review workflow with agents as executors | Agents as workflow nodes, conditional routing based on structured outputs, quality-based paths (Writer → Reviewer → Editor/Publisher) | `AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY`, `AZURE_OPENAI_CHAT_DEPLOYMENT_NAME`, `AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT` |
| [**declarative/**](declarative/) | Declarative YAML workflow with conditional branching | YAML-based workflow definition, conditional logic, no Python code required | None - uses mock data |
| [**workflow_agents/**](workflow_agents/) | Content review workflow with agents as executors | Agents as workflow nodes, conditional routing based on structured outputs, quality-based paths (Writer -> Reviewer -> Editor/Publisher) | `AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY`, `AZURE_OPENAI_CHAT_DEPLOYMENT_NAME`, `AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT` |
| [**spam_workflow/**](spam_workflow/) | 5-step email spam detection workflow with branching logic | Sequential execution, conditional branching (spam vs. legitimate), multiple executors, mock spam detection | None - uses mock data |
| [**fanout_workflow/**](fanout_workflow/) | Advanced data processing workflow with parallel execution | Fan-out/fan-in patterns, complex state management, multi-stage processing (validation transformation quality assurance) | None - uses mock data |
| [**fanout_workflow/**](fanout_workflow/) | Advanced data processing workflow with parallel execution | Fan-out/fan-in patterns, complex state management, multi-stage processing (validation -> transformation -> quality assurance) | None - uses mock data |
### Standalone Examples
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""Declarative workflow sample for DevUI."""
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""
Run the declarative workflow sample with DevUI.
Demonstrates conditional branching based on age input using YAML-defined workflow.
"""
from pathlib import Path
from agent_framework.declarative import WorkflowFactory
from agent_framework.devui import serve
factory = WorkflowFactory()
workflow_path = Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml"
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
def main():
"""Run the declarative workflow with DevUI."""
serve(entities=[workflow], auto_open=True)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
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name: conditional-workflow
description: Demonstrates conditional branching based on user input
inputs:
age:
type: integer
description: The user's age in years
actions:
- kind: SetValue
id: get_age
displayName: Get user age
path: turn.age
value: =inputs.age
- kind: If
id: check_age
displayName: Check age category
condition: =turn.age < 13
then:
- kind: SetValue
path: turn.category
value: child
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "Welcome, young one! Here are some fun activities for kids."
else:
- kind: If
condition: =turn.age < 20
then:
- kind: SetValue
path: turn.category
value: teenager
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "Hey there! Check out these cool things for teens."
else:
- kind: If
condition: =turn.age < 65
then:
- kind: SetValue
path: turn.category
value: adult
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "Welcome! Here are our professional services."
else:
- kind: SetValue
path: turn.category
value: senior
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "Welcome! Enjoy our senior member benefits."
- kind: SendActivity
id: summary
displayName: Send category summary
activity:
text: '=Concat("You have been categorized as: ", turn.category)'
- kind: SetValue
id: set_output
path: workflow.outputs.category
value: =turn.category
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|---|---|---|
| Concurrent with Visualization | [visualization/concurrent_with_visualization.py](./visualization/concurrent_with_visualization.py) | Fan-out/fan-in workflow with diagram export |
### declarative
YAML-based declarative workflows allow you to define multi-agent orchestration patterns without writing Python code. See the [declarative workflows README](./declarative/README.md) for more details on YAML workflow syntax and available actions.
| Sample | File | Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Workflow | [declarative/conditional_workflow/](./declarative/conditional_workflow/) | Nested conditional branching based on user input |
| Customer Support | [declarative/customer_support/](./declarative/customer_support/) | Multi-agent customer support with routing |
| Deep Research | [declarative/deep_research/](./declarative/deep_research/) | Research workflow with planning, searching, and synthesis |
| Function Tools | [declarative/function_tools/](./declarative/function_tools/) | Invoking Python functions from declarative workflows |
| Human-in-Loop | [declarative/human_in_loop/](./declarative/human_in_loop/) | Interactive workflows that request user input |
| Marketing | [declarative/marketing/](./declarative/marketing/) | Marketing content generation workflow |
| Simple Workflow | [declarative/simple_workflow/](./declarative/simple_workflow/) | Basic workflow with variable setting, conditionals, and loops |
| Student Teacher | [declarative/student_teacher/](./declarative/student_teacher/) | Student-teacher interaction pattern |
### resources
- Sample text inputs used by certain workflows:
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# Declarative Workflows
Declarative workflows allow you to define multi-agent orchestration patterns in YAML, including:
- Variable manipulation and state management
- Control flow (loops, conditionals, branching)
- Agent invocations
- Human-in-the-loop patterns
See the [main workflows README](../README.md#declarative) for the list of available samples.
## Prerequisites
```bash
pip install agent-framework-declarative
```
## Running Samples
Each sample directory contains:
- `workflow.yaml` - The declarative workflow definition
- `main.py` - Python code to load and execute the workflow
- `README.md` - Sample-specific documentation
To run a sample:
```bash
cd <sample_directory>
python main.py
```
## Workflow Structure
A basic workflow YAML file looks like:
```yaml
name: my-workflow
description: A simple workflow example
actions:
- kind: SetValue
path: turn.greeting
value: Hello, World!
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: =turn.greeting
```
## Action Types
### Variable Actions
- `SetValue` - Set a variable in state
- `SetVariable` - Set a variable (.NET style naming)
- `AppendValue` - Append to a list
- `ResetVariable` - Clear a variable
### Control Flow
- `If` - Conditional branching
- `Switch` - Multi-way branching
- `Foreach` - Iterate over collections
- `RepeatUntil` - Loop until condition
- `GotoAction` - Jump to labeled action
### Output
- `SendActivity` - Send text/attachments to user
- `EmitEvent` - Emit custom events
### Agent Invocation
- `InvokeAzureAgent` - Call an Azure AI agent
- `InvokePromptAgent` - Call a local prompt agent
### Human-in-Loop
- `Question` - Request user input
- `WaitForInput` - Pause for external input
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""Declarative workflows samples package."""
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# Conditional Workflow Sample
This sample demonstrates control flow with conditions:
- If/else branching
- Switch statements
- Nested conditions
## Files
- `workflow.yaml` - The workflow definition
- `main.py` - Python code to execute the workflow
## Running
```bash
python main.py
```
## What It Does
1. Takes a user's age as input
2. Uses conditions to determine an age category
3. Sends appropriate messages based on the category
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""
Run the conditional workflow sample.
Usage:
python main.py
Demonstrates conditional branching based on age input.
"""
import asyncio
from pathlib import Path
from agent_framework.declarative import WorkflowFactory
async def main() -> None:
"""Run the conditional workflow with various age inputs."""
# Create a workflow factory
factory = WorkflowFactory()
# Load the workflow from YAML
workflow_path = Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml"
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
print(f"Loaded workflow: {workflow.name}")
print("-" * 40)
# Print out the executors in this workflow
print("\nExecutors in workflow:")
for executor_id, executor in workflow.executors.items():
print(f" - {executor_id}: {type(executor).__name__}")
print("-" * 40)
# Test with different ages
test_ages = [8, 15, 35, 70]
for age in test_ages:
print(f"\n--- Testing with age: {age} ---")
# Run the workflow with age input
result = await workflow.run({"age": age})
for output in result.get_outputs():
print(f" Output: {output}")
print("\n" + "-" * 40)
print("Workflow completed for all test cases!")
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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name: conditional-workflow
description: Demonstrates conditional branching based on user input
# Declare expected inputs with their types
inputs:
age:
type: integer
description: The user's age in years
actions:
# Get the age from input
- kind: SetValue
id: get_age
displayName: Get user age
path: Local.age
value: =inputs.age
# Determine age category using nested conditions
- kind: If
id: check_age
displayName: Check age category
condition: =Local.age < 13
then:
- kind: SetValue
path: Local.category
value: child
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "Welcome, young one! Here are some fun activities for kids."
else:
- kind: If
condition: =Local.age < 20
then:
- kind: SetValue
path: Local.category
value: teenager
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "Hey there! Check out these cool things for teens."
else:
- kind: If
condition: =Local.age < 65
then:
- kind: SetValue
path: Local.category
value: adult
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "Welcome! Here are our professional services."
else:
- kind: SetValue
path: Local.category
value: senior
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "Welcome! Enjoy our senior member benefits."
# Send a summary
- kind: SendActivity
id: summary
displayName: Send category summary
activity:
text: '=Concat("You have been categorized as: ", Local.category)'
# Store result
- kind: SetValue
id: set_output
path: Workflow.Outputs.category
value: =Local.category
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# Customer Support Workflow Sample
Multi-agent workflow demonstrating automated troubleshooting with escalation paths.
## Overview
Coordinates six specialized agents to handle customer support requests:
1. **SelfServiceAgent** - Initial troubleshooting with user
2. **TicketingAgent** - Creates tickets when escalation needed
3. **TicketRoutingAgent** - Routes to appropriate team
4. **WindowsSupportAgent** - Windows-specific troubleshooting
5. **TicketResolutionAgent** - Resolves tickets
6. **TicketEscalationAgent** - Escalates to human support
## Files
- `workflow.yaml` - Workflow definition with conditional routing
- `main.py` - Agent definitions and workflow execution
- `ticketing_plugin.py` - Mock ticketing system plugin
## Running
```bash
python main.py
```
## Example Input
```
My PC keeps rebooting and I can't use it.
```
## Requirements
- Azure OpenAI endpoint configured
- `az login` for authentication
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""
CustomerSupport workflow sample.
This workflow demonstrates using multiple agents to provide automated
troubleshooting steps to resolve common issues with escalation options.
Example input: "My PC keeps rebooting and I can't use it."
Usage:
python main.py
The workflow:
1. SelfServiceAgent: Works with user to provide troubleshooting steps
2. TicketingAgent: Creates a ticket if issue needs escalation
3. TicketRoutingAgent: Determines which team should handle the ticket
4. WindowsSupportAgent: Provides Windows-specific troubleshooting
5. TicketResolutionAgent: Resolves the ticket when issue is fixed
6. TicketEscalationAgent: Escalates to human support if needed
"""
import asyncio
import json
import logging
import uuid
from pathlib import Path
from agent_framework import RequestInfoEvent, WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.azure import AzureOpenAIChatClient
from agent_framework.declarative import (
AgentExternalInputRequest,
AgentExternalInputResponse,
WorkflowFactory,
)
from azure.identity import AzureCliCredential
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
from ticketing_plugin import TicketingPlugin
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.ERROR)
# ANSI color codes for output formatting
CYAN = "\033[36m"
GREEN = "\033[32m"
YELLOW = "\033[33m"
MAGENTA = "\033[35m"
RESET = "\033[0m"
# Agent Instructions
SELF_SERVICE_INSTRUCTIONS = """
Use your knowledge to work with the user to provide the best possible troubleshooting steps.
- If the user confirms that the issue is resolved, then the issue is resolved.
- If the user reports that the issue persists, then escalate.
""".strip()
TICKETING_INSTRUCTIONS = """Always create a ticket in Azure DevOps using the available tools.
Include the following information in the TicketSummary.
- Issue description: {{IssueDescription}}
- Attempted resolution steps: {{AttemptedResolutionSteps}}
After creating the ticket, provide the user with the ticket ID."""
TICKET_ROUTING_INSTRUCTIONS = """Determine how to route the given issue to the appropriate support team.
Choose from the available teams and their functions:
- Windows Activation Support: Windows license activation issues
- Windows Support: Windows related issues
- Azure Support: Azure related issues
- Network Support: Network related issues
- Hardware Support: Hardware related issues
- Microsoft Office Support: Microsoft Office related issues
- General Support: General issues not related to the above categories"""
WINDOWS_SUPPORT_INSTRUCTIONS = """
Use your knowledge to work with the user to provide the best possible troubleshooting steps
for issues related to Windows operating system.
- Utilize the "Attempted Resolutions Steps" as a starting point for your troubleshooting.
- Never escalate without troubleshooting with the user.
- If the user confirms that the issue is resolved, then the issue is resolved.
- If the user reports that the issue persists, then escalate.
Issue: {{IssueDescription}}
Attempted Resolution Steps: {{AttemptedResolutionSteps}}"""
RESOLUTION_INSTRUCTIONS = """Resolve the following ticket in Azure DevOps.
Always include the resolution details.
- Ticket ID: #{{TicketId}}
- Resolution Summary: {{ResolutionSummary}}"""
ESCALATION_INSTRUCTIONS = """
You escalate the provided issue to human support team by sending an email.
Here are some additional details that might help:
- TicketId : {{TicketId}}
- IssueDescription : {{IssueDescription}}
- AttemptedResolutionSteps : {{AttemptedResolutionSteps}}
Before escalating, gather the user's email address for follow-up.
If not known, ask the user for their email address so that the support team can reach them when needed.
When sending the email, include the following details:
- To: support@contoso.com
- Cc: user's email address
- Subject of the email: "Support Ticket - {TicketId} - [Compact Issue Description]"
- Body:
- Issue description
- Attempted resolution steps
- User's email address
- Any other relevant information from the conversation history
Assure the user that their issue will be resolved and provide them with a ticket ID for reference."""
# Pydantic models for structured outputs
class SelfServiceResponse(BaseModel):
"""Response from self-service agent evaluation."""
IsResolved: bool = Field(description="True if the user issue/ask has been resolved.")
NeedsTicket: bool = Field(description="True if the user issue/ask requires that a ticket be filed.")
IssueDescription: str = Field(description="A concise description of the issue.")
AttemptedResolutionSteps: str = Field(description="An outline of the steps taken to attempt resolution.")
class TicketingResponse(BaseModel):
"""Response from ticketing agent."""
TicketId: str = Field(description="The identifier of the ticket created in response to the user issue.")
TicketSummary: str = Field(description="The summary of the ticket created in response to the user issue.")
class RoutingResponse(BaseModel):
"""Response from routing agent."""
TeamName: str = Field(description="The name of the team to route the issue")
class SupportResponse(BaseModel):
"""Response from support agent."""
IsResolved: bool = Field(description="True if the user issue/ask has been resolved.")
NeedsEscalation: bool = Field(
description="True resolution could not be achieved and the issue/ask requires escalation."
)
ResolutionSummary: str = Field(description="The summary of the steps that led to resolution.")
class EscalationResponse(BaseModel):
"""Response from escalation agent."""
IsComplete: bool = Field(description="Has the email been sent and no more user input is required.")
UserMessage: str = Field(description="A natural language message to the user.")
async def main() -> None:
"""Run the customer support workflow."""
# Create ticketing plugin
plugin = TicketingPlugin()
# Create Azure OpenAI client
chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
# Create agents with structured outputs
self_service_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="SelfServiceAgent",
instructions=SELF_SERVICE_INSTRUCTIONS,
response_format=SelfServiceResponse,
)
ticketing_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="TicketingAgent",
instructions=TICKETING_INSTRUCTIONS,
tools=plugin.get_functions(),
response_format=TicketingResponse,
)
routing_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="TicketRoutingAgent",
instructions=TICKET_ROUTING_INSTRUCTIONS,
tools=[plugin.get_ticket],
response_format=RoutingResponse,
)
windows_support_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="WindowsSupportAgent",
instructions=WINDOWS_SUPPORT_INSTRUCTIONS,
tools=[plugin.get_ticket],
response_format=SupportResponse,
)
resolution_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="TicketResolutionAgent",
instructions=RESOLUTION_INSTRUCTIONS,
tools=[plugin.resolve_ticket],
)
escalation_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="TicketEscalationAgent",
instructions=ESCALATION_INSTRUCTIONS,
tools=[plugin.get_ticket, plugin.send_notification],
response_format=EscalationResponse,
)
# Agent registry for lookup
agents = {
"SelfServiceAgent": self_service_agent,
"TicketingAgent": ticketing_agent,
"TicketRoutingAgent": routing_agent,
"WindowsSupportAgent": windows_support_agent,
"TicketResolutionAgent": resolution_agent,
"TicketEscalationAgent": escalation_agent,
}
# Print loaded agents (similar to .NET "PROMPT AGENT: AgentName:1")
for agent_name in agents:
print(f"{CYAN}PROMPT AGENT: {agent_name}:1{RESET}")
# Create workflow factory
factory = WorkflowFactory(agents=agents)
# Load workflow from YAML
samples_root = Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent.parent.parent.parent.parent
workflow_path = samples_root / "workflow-samples" / "CustomerSupport.yaml"
if not workflow_path.exists():
# Fall back to local copy if workflow-samples doesn't exist
workflow_path = Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml"
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
print()
print("=" * 60)
# Example input
user_input = "My computer won't boot"
pending_request_id: str | None = None
# Track responses for formatting
accumulated_response: str = ""
last_agent_name: str | None = None
print(f"\n{GREEN}INPUT:{RESET} {user_input}\n")
while True:
if pending_request_id:
# Continue workflow with user response
print(f"\n{YELLOW}WORKFLOW:{RESET} Restore\n")
response = AgentExternalInputResponse(user_input=user_input)
stream = workflow.send_responses_streaming({pending_request_id: response})
pending_request_id = None
else:
# Start workflow
stream = workflow.run_stream(user_input)
async for event in stream:
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
data = event.data
source_id = getattr(event, "source_executor_id", "")
# Check if this is a SendActivity output (activity text from log_ticket, log_route, etc.)
if "log_" in source_id.lower():
# Print any accumulated agent response first
if accumulated_response and last_agent_name:
msg_id = f"msg_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:32]}"
print(f"{CYAN}{last_agent_name.upper()}:{RESET} [{msg_id}]")
try:
parsed = json.loads(accumulated_response)
print(json.dumps(parsed))
except (json.JSONDecodeError, TypeError):
print(accumulated_response)
accumulated_response = ""
last_agent_name = None
# Print activity
print(f"\n{MAGENTA}ACTIVITY:{RESET}")
print(data)
else:
# Accumulate agent response (streaming text)
if isinstance(data, str):
accumulated_response += data
else:
accumulated_response += str(data)
elif isinstance(event, RequestInfoEvent) and isinstance(event.data, AgentExternalInputRequest):
request = event.data
# The agent_response from the request contains the structured response
agent_name = request.agent_name
agent_response = request.agent_response
# Print the agent's response
if agent_response:
msg_id = f"msg_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:32]}"
print(f"{CYAN}{agent_name.upper()}:{RESET} [{msg_id}]")
try:
parsed = json.loads(agent_response)
print(json.dumps(parsed))
except (json.JSONDecodeError, TypeError):
print(agent_response)
# Clear accumulated since we printed from the request
accumulated_response = ""
last_agent_name = agent_name
pending_request_id = event.request_id
print(f"\n{YELLOW}WORKFLOW:{RESET} Yield")
# Print any remaining accumulated response at end of stream
if accumulated_response:
# Try to identify which agent this came from based on content
msg_id = f"msg_{uuid.uuid4().hex[:32]}"
print(f"\nResponse: [{msg_id}]")
try:
parsed = json.loads(accumulated_response)
print(json.dumps(parsed))
except (json.JSONDecodeError, TypeError):
print(accumulated_response)
accumulated_response = ""
if not pending_request_id:
break
# Get next user input
user_input = input(f"\n{GREEN}INPUT:{RESET} ").strip() # noqa: ASYNC250
if not user_input:
print("Exiting...")
break
print()
print("\n" + "=" * 60)
print("Workflow Complete")
print("=" * 60)
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""Ticketing plugin for CustomerSupport workflow."""
import uuid
from dataclasses import dataclass
from enum import Enum
from collections.abc import Callable
# ANSI color codes
MAGENTA = "\033[35m"
RESET = "\033[0m"
class TicketStatus(Enum):
"""Status of a support ticket."""
OPEN = "open"
IN_PROGRESS = "in_progress"
RESOLVED = "resolved"
CLOSED = "closed"
@dataclass
class TicketItem:
"""A support ticket."""
id: str
subject: str = ""
description: str = ""
notes: str = ""
status: TicketStatus = TicketStatus.OPEN
class TicketingPlugin:
"""Mock ticketing plugin for customer support workflow."""
def __init__(self) -> None:
self._ticket_store: dict[str, TicketItem] = {}
def _trace(self, function_name: str) -> None:
print(f"\n{MAGENTA}FUNCTION: {function_name}{RESET}")
def get_ticket(self, id: str) -> TicketItem | None:
"""Retrieve a ticket by identifier from Azure DevOps."""
self._trace("get_ticket")
return self._ticket_store.get(id)
def create_ticket(self, subject: str, description: str, notes: str) -> str:
"""Create a ticket in Azure DevOps and return its identifier."""
self._trace("create_ticket")
ticket_id = uuid.uuid4().hex
ticket = TicketItem(
id=ticket_id,
subject=subject,
description=description,
notes=notes,
)
self._ticket_store[ticket_id] = ticket
return ticket_id
def resolve_ticket(self, id: str, resolution_summary: str) -> None:
"""Resolve an existing ticket in Azure DevOps given its identifier."""
self._trace("resolve_ticket")
if ticket := self._ticket_store.get(id):
ticket.status = TicketStatus.RESOLVED
def send_notification(self, id: str, email: str, cc: str, body: str) -> None:
"""Send an email notification to escalate ticket engagement."""
self._trace("send_notification")
def get_functions(self) -> list[Callable[..., object]]:
"""Return all plugin functions for registration."""
return [
self.get_ticket,
self.create_ticket,
self.resolve_ticket,
self.send_notification,
]
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#
# This workflow demonstrates using multiple agents to provide automated
# troubleshooting steps to resolve common issues with escalation options.
#
# Example input:
# My PC keeps rebooting and I can't use it.
#
kind: Workflow
trigger:
kind: OnConversationStart
id: workflow_demo
actions:
# Interact with user until the issue has been resolved or
# a determination is made that a ticket is required.
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: service_agent
conversationId: =System.ConversationId
agent:
name: SelfServiceAgent
input:
externalLoop:
when: |-
=Not(Local.ServiceParameters.IsResolved)
And
Not(Local.ServiceParameters.NeedsTicket)
output:
responseObject: Local.ServiceParameters
# All done if issue is resolved.
- kind: ConditionGroup
id: check_if_resolved
conditions:
- condition: =Local.ServiceParameters.IsResolved
id: test_if_resolved
actions:
- kind: GotoAction
id: end_when_resolved
actionId: all_done
# Create the ticket.
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: ticket_agent
agent:
name: TicketingAgent
input:
arguments:
IssueDescription: =Local.ServiceParameters.IssueDescription
AttemptedResolutionSteps: =Local.ServiceParameters.AttemptedResolutionSteps
output:
responseObject: Local.TicketParameters
# Capture the attempted resolution steps.
- kind: SetVariable
id: capture_attempted_resolution
variable: Local.ResolutionSteps
value: =Local.ServiceParameters.AttemptedResolutionSteps
# Notify user of ticket identifier.
- kind: SendActivity
id: log_ticket
activity: "Created ticket #{Local.TicketParameters.TicketId}"
# Determine which team for which route the ticket.
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: routing_agent
agent:
name: TicketRoutingAgent
input:
messages: =UserMessage(Local.ServiceParameters.IssueDescription)
output:
responseObject: Local.RoutingParameters
# Notify user of routing decision.
- kind: SendActivity
id: log_route
activity: Routing to {Local.RoutingParameters.TeamName}
- kind: ConditionGroup
id: check_routing
conditions:
- condition: =Local.RoutingParameters.TeamName = "Windows Support"
id: route_to_support
actions:
# Invoke the support agent to attempt to resolve the issue.
- kind: CreateConversation
id: conversation_support
conversationId: Local.SupportConversationId
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: support_agent
conversationId: =Local.SupportConversationId
agent:
name: WindowsSupportAgent
input:
arguments:
IssueDescription: =Local.ServiceParameters.IssueDescription
AttemptedResolutionSteps: =Local.ServiceParameters.AttemptedResolutionSteps
externalLoop:
when: |-
=Not(Local.SupportParameters.IsResolved)
And
Not(Local.SupportParameters.NeedsEscalation)
output:
autoSend: true
responseObject: Local.SupportParameters
# Capture the attempted resolution steps.
- kind: SetVariable
id: capture_support_resolution
variable: Local.ResolutionSteps
value: =Local.SupportParameters.ResolutionSummary
# Check if the issue was resolved by support.
- kind: ConditionGroup
id: check_resolved
conditions:
# Resolve ticket
- condition: =Local.SupportParameters.IsResolved
id: handle_if_resolved
actions:
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: resolution_agent
agent:
name: TicketResolutionAgent
input:
arguments:
TicketId: =Local.TicketParameters.TicketId
ResolutionSummary: =Local.SupportParameters.ResolutionSummary
- kind: GotoAction
id: end_when_solved
actionId: all_done
# Escalate the ticket by sending an email notification.
- kind: CreateConversation
id: conversation_escalate
conversationId: Local.EscalationConversationId
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: escalate_agent
conversationId: =Local.EscalationConversationId
agent:
name: TicketEscalationAgent
input:
arguments:
TicketId: =Local.TicketParameters.TicketId
IssueDescription: =Local.ServiceParameters.IssueDescription
ResolutionSummary: =Local.ResolutionSteps
externalLoop:
when: =Not(Local.EscalationParameters.IsComplete)
output:
autoSend: true
responseObject: Local.EscalationParameters
# All done
- kind: EndWorkflow
id: all_done
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# Deep Research Workflow Sample
Multi-agent workflow implementing the "Magentic" orchestration pattern from AutoGen.
## Overview
Coordinates specialized agents for complex research tasks:
**Orchestration Agents:**
- **ResearchAgent** - Analyzes tasks and correlates relevant facts
- **PlannerAgent** - Devises execution plans
- **ManagerAgent** - Evaluates status and delegates tasks
- **SummaryAgent** - Synthesizes final responses
**Capability Agents:**
- **KnowledgeAgent** - Performs web searches
- **CoderAgent** - Writes and executes code
- **WeatherAgent** - Provides weather information
## Files
- `main.py` - Agent definitions and workflow execution (programmatic workflow)
## Running
```bash
python main.py
```
## Requirements
- Azure OpenAI endpoint configured
- `az login` for authentication
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""
DeepResearch workflow sample.
This workflow coordinates multiple agents to address complex user requests
according to the "Magentic" orchestration pattern introduced by AutoGen.
The following agents are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the workflow:
- ResearchAgent: Analyze the current task and correlate relevant facts
- PlannerAgent: Analyze the current task and devise an overall plan
- ManagerAgent: Evaluates status and delegates tasks to other agents
- SummaryAgent: Synthesizes the final response
The following agents have capabilities that are utilized to address the input task:
- KnowledgeAgent: Performs generic web searches
- CoderAgent: Able to write and execute code
- WeatherAgent: Provides weather information
Usage:
python main.py
"""
import asyncio
from pathlib import Path
from agent_framework import WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.azure import AzureOpenAIChatClient
from agent_framework.declarative import WorkflowFactory
from azure.identity import AzureCliCredential
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
# Agent Instructions
RESEARCH_INSTRUCTIONS = """In order to help begin addressing the user request, please answer the following pre-survey to the best of your ability.
Keep in mind that you are Ken Jennings-level with trivia, and Mensa-level with puzzles, so there should be a deep well to draw from.
Here is the pre-survey:
1. Please list any specific facts or figures that are GIVEN in the request itself. It is possible that there are none.
2. Please list any facts that may need to be looked up, and WHERE SPECIFICALLY they might be found. In some cases, authoritative sources are mentioned in the request itself.
3. Please list any facts that may need to be derived (e.g., via logical deduction, simulation, or computation)
4. Please list any facts that are recalled from memory, hunches, well-reasoned guesses, etc.
When answering this survey, keep in mind that 'facts' will typically be specific names, dates, statistics, etc. Your answer must only use the headings:
1. GIVEN OR VERIFIED FACTS
2. FACTS TO LOOK UP
3. FACTS TO DERIVE
4. EDUCATED GUESSES
DO NOT include any other headings or sections in your response. DO NOT list next steps or plans until asked to do so.""" # noqa: E501
PLANNER_INSTRUCTIONS = """Your only job is to devise an efficient plan that identifies (by name) how a team member may contribute to addressing the user request.
Only select the following team which is listed as "- [Name]: [Description]"
- WeatherAgent: Able to retrieve weather information
- CoderAgent: Able to write and execute Python code
- KnowledgeAgent: Able to perform generic websearches
The plan must be a bullet point list must be in the form "- [AgentName]: [Specific action or task for that agent to perform]"
Remember, there is no requirement to involve the entire team -- only select team member's whose particular expertise is required for this task.""" # noqa: E501
MANAGER_INSTRUCTIONS = """Recall we have assembled the following team:
- KnowledgeAgent: Able to perform generic websearches
- CoderAgent: Able to write and execute Python code
- WeatherAgent: Able to retrieve weather information
To make progress on the request, please answer the following questions, including necessary reasoning:
- Is the request fully satisfied? (True if complete, or False if the original request has yet to be SUCCESSFULLY and FULLY addressed)
- Are we in a loop where we are repeating the same requests and / or getting the same responses from an agent multiple times? Loops can span multiple turns, and can include repeated actions like scrolling up or down more than a handful of times.
- Are we making forward progress? (True if just starting, or recent messages are adding value. False if recent messages show evidence of being stuck in a loop or if there is evidence of significant barriers to success such as the inability to read from a required file)
- Who should speak next? (select from: KnowledgeAgent, CoderAgent, WeatherAgent)
- What instruction or question would you give this team member? (Phrase as if speaking directly to them, and include any specific information they may need)""" # noqa: E501
SUMMARY_INSTRUCTIONS = """We have completed the task.
Based only on the conversation and without adding any new information,
synthesize the result of the conversation as a complete response to the user task.
The user will only ever see this last response and not the entire conversation,
so please ensure it is complete and self-contained."""
KNOWLEDGE_INSTRUCTIONS = """You are a knowledge agent that can perform web searches to find information."""
CODER_INSTRUCTIONS = """You solve problems by writing and executing code."""
WEATHER_INSTRUCTIONS = """You are a weather expert that can provide weather information."""
# Pydantic models for structured outputs
class ReasonedAnswer(BaseModel):
"""A response with reasoning and answer."""
reason: str = Field(description="The reasoning behind the answer")
answer: bool = Field(description="The boolean answer")
class ReasonedStringAnswer(BaseModel):
"""A response with reasoning and string answer."""
reason: str = Field(description="The reasoning behind the answer")
answer: str = Field(description="The string answer")
class ManagerResponse(BaseModel):
"""Response from manager agent evaluation."""
is_request_satisfied: ReasonedAnswer = Field(description="Whether the request is fully satisfied")
is_in_loop: ReasonedAnswer = Field(description="Whether we are in a loop repeating the same requests")
is_progress_being_made: ReasonedAnswer = Field(description="Whether forward progress is being made")
next_speaker: ReasonedStringAnswer = Field(description="Who should speak next")
instruction_or_question: ReasonedStringAnswer = Field(
description="What instruction or question to give the next speaker"
)
async def main() -> None:
"""Run the deep research workflow."""
# Create Azure OpenAI client
chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
# Create agents
research_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="ResearchAgent",
instructions=RESEARCH_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
planner_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="PlannerAgent",
instructions=PLANNER_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
manager_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="ManagerAgent",
instructions=MANAGER_INSTRUCTIONS,
response_format=ManagerResponse,
)
summary_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="SummaryAgent",
instructions=SUMMARY_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
knowledge_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="KnowledgeAgent",
instructions=KNOWLEDGE_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
coder_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="CoderAgent",
instructions=CODER_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
weather_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="WeatherAgent",
instructions=WEATHER_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
# Create workflow factory
factory = WorkflowFactory(
agents={
"ResearchAgent": research_agent,
"PlannerAgent": planner_agent,
"ManagerAgent": manager_agent,
"SummaryAgent": summary_agent,
"KnowledgeAgent": knowledge_agent,
"CoderAgent": coder_agent,
"WeatherAgent": weather_agent,
},
)
# Load workflow from YAML
samples_root = Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent.parent.parent.parent.parent
workflow_path = samples_root / "workflow-samples" / "DeepResearch.yaml"
if not workflow_path.exists():
# Fall back to local copy if workflow-samples doesn't exist
workflow_path = Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml"
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
print(f"Loaded workflow: {workflow.name}")
print("=" * 60)
print("Deep Research Workflow (Magentic Pattern)")
print("=" * 60)
# Example input
task = "What is the weather like in Seattle and how does it compare to the average for this time of year?"
async for event in workflow.run_stream(task):
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
print(f"{event.data}", end="", flush=True)
print("\n" + "=" * 60)
print("Research Complete")
print("=" * 60)
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Function Tools Workflow
This sample demonstrates an agent with function tools responding to user queries about a restaurant menu.
## Overview
The workflow showcases:
- **Function Tools**: Agent equipped with tools to query menu data
- **Real Azure OpenAI Agent**: Uses `AzureOpenAIChatClient` to create an agent with tools
- **Agent Registration**: Shows how to register agents with the `WorkflowFactory`
## Tools
The MenuAgent has access to these function tools:
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `get_menu()` | Returns all menu items with category, name, and price |
| `get_specials()` | Returns today's special items |
| `get_item_price(name)` | Returns the price of a specific item |
## Menu Data
```
Soups:
- Clam Chowder - $4.95 (Special)
- Tomato Soup - $4.95
Salads:
- Cobb Salad - $9.99
- House Salad - $4.95
Drinks:
- Chai Tea - $2.95 (Special)
- Soda - $1.95
```
## Prerequisites
- Azure OpenAI configured with required environment variables
- Authentication via azure-identity (run `az login` before executing)
## Usage
```bash
python main.py
```
## Example Output
```
Loaded workflow: function-tools-workflow
============================================================
Restaurant Menu Assistant
============================================================
[Bot]: Welcome to the Restaurant Menu Assistant!
[Bot]: Today's soup special is the Clam Chowder for $4.95!
============================================================
Session Complete
============================================================
```
## How It Works
1. Create an Azure OpenAI chat client
2. Create an agent with instructions and function tools
3. Register the agent with the workflow factory
4. Load the workflow YAML and run it with `run_stream()`
```python
# Create the agent with tools
chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
menu_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="MenuAgent",
instructions="You are a helpful restaurant menu assistant...",
tools=[get_menu, get_specials, get_item_price],
)
# Register with the workflow factory
factory = WorkflowFactory(execution_mode="graph")
factory.register_agent("MenuAgent", menu_agent)
# Load and run the workflow
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
async for event in workflow.run_stream(inputs={"userInput": "What is the soup of the day?"}):
...
```
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""
Demonstrate a workflow that responds to user input using an agent with
function tools assigned. Exits the loop when the user enters "exit".
"""
import asyncio
from dataclasses import dataclass
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Annotated, Any
from agent_framework import FileCheckpointStorage, RequestInfoEvent, WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.azure import AzureOpenAIChatClient
from agent_framework_declarative import ExternalInputRequest, ExternalInputResponse, WorkflowFactory
from azure.identity import AzureCliCredential
from pydantic import Field
TEMP_DIR = Path(__file__).with_suffix("").parent / "tmp" / "checkpoints"
TEMP_DIR.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
@dataclass
class MenuItem:
category: str
name: str
price: float
is_special: bool = False
MENU_ITEMS = [
MenuItem(category="Soup", name="Clam Chowder", price=4.95, is_special=True),
MenuItem(category="Soup", name="Tomato Soup", price=4.95, is_special=False),
MenuItem(category="Salad", name="Cobb Salad", price=9.99, is_special=False),
MenuItem(category="Salad", name="House Salad", price=4.95, is_special=False),
MenuItem(category="Drink", name="Chai Tea", price=2.95, is_special=True),
MenuItem(category="Drink", name="Soda", price=1.95, is_special=False),
]
def get_menu() -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
"""Get all menu items."""
return [{"category": i.category, "name": i.name, "price": i.price} for i in MENU_ITEMS]
def get_specials() -> list[dict[str, Any]]:
"""Get today's specials."""
return [{"category": i.category, "name": i.name, "price": i.price} for i in MENU_ITEMS if i.is_special]
def get_item_price(name: Annotated[str, Field(description="Menu item name")]) -> str:
"""Get price of a menu item."""
for item in MENU_ITEMS:
if item.name.lower() == name.lower():
return f"${item.price:.2f}"
return f"Item '{name}' not found."
async def main():
# Create agent with tools
chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
menu_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="MenuAgent",
instructions="Answer questions about menu items, specials, and prices.",
tools=[get_menu, get_specials, get_item_price],
)
# Clean up any existing checkpoints
for file in TEMP_DIR.glob("*"):
file.unlink()
factory = WorkflowFactory(checkpoint_storage=FileCheckpointStorage(TEMP_DIR))
factory.register_agent("MenuAgent", menu_agent)
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml")
# Get initial input
print("Restaurant Menu Assistant (type 'exit' to quit)\n")
user_input = input("You: ").strip() # noqa: ASYNC250
if not user_input:
return
# Run workflow with external loop handling
pending_request_id: str | None = None
first_response = True
while True:
if pending_request_id:
response = ExternalInputResponse(user_input=user_input)
stream = workflow.send_responses_streaming({pending_request_id: response})
else:
stream = workflow.run_stream({"userInput": user_input})
pending_request_id = None
first_response = True
async for event in stream:
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent) and isinstance(event.data, str):
if first_response:
print("MenuAgent: ", end="")
first_response = False
print(event.data, end="", flush=True)
elif isinstance(event, RequestInfoEvent) and isinstance(event.data, ExternalInputRequest):
pending_request_id = event.request_id
print()
if not pending_request_id:
break
user_input = input("\nYou: ").strip()
if not user_input:
continue
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Function Tools Workflow - .NET-style
#
# This workflow demonstrates an agent with function tools in a loop
# responding to user input, using the same minimal structure as .NET.
#
# Example input:
# What is the soup of the day?
#
kind: Workflow
trigger:
kind: OnConversationStart
id: workflow_demo
actions:
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: invoke_menu_agent
agent:
name: MenuAgent
input:
externalLoop:
when: =Upper(System.LastMessage.Text) <> "EXIT"
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# Human-in-Loop Workflow Sample
This sample demonstrates how to build interactive workflows that request user input during execution using the `Question`, `RequestExternalInput`, and `WaitForInput` actions.
## What This Sample Shows
- Using `Question` to prompt for user responses
- Using `RequestExternalInput` to request external data
- Using `WaitForInput` to pause and wait for input
- Processing user responses to drive workflow decisions
- Interactive conversation patterns
## Files
- `workflow.yaml` - The declarative workflow definition
- `main.py` - Python script that loads and runs the workflow with simulated user interaction
## Running the Sample
1. Ensure you have the package installed:
```bash
cd python
pip install -e packages/agent-framework-declarative
```
2. Run the sample:
```bash
python main.py
```
## How It Works
The workflow demonstrates a simple survey/questionnaire pattern:
1. **Greeting**: Sends a welcome message
2. **Question 1**: Asks for the user's name
3. **Question 2**: Asks how they're feeling today
4. **Processing**: Stores responses and provides personalized feedback
5. **Summary**: Summarizes the collected information
The `main.py` script shows how to handle `ExternalInputRequest` to provide responses during workflow execution.
## Key Concepts
### ExternalInputRequest
When a human-in-loop action is executed, the workflow yields an `ExternalInputRequest` containing:
- `variable`: The variable path where the response should be stored
- `prompt`: The question or prompt text for the user
The workflow runner should:
1. Detect `ExternalInputRequest` in the event stream
2. Display the prompt to the user
3. Collect the response
4. Resume the workflow (in a real implementation, using external loop patterns)
### ExternalLoopEvent
For more complex scenarios where external processing is needed, the workflow can yield an `ExternalLoopEvent` that signals the runner to pause and wait for external input.
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""
Run the human-in-loop workflow sample.
Usage:
python main.py
Demonstrates interactive workflows that request user input.
Note: This sample shows the conceptual pattern for handling ExternalInputRequest.
In a production scenario, you would integrate with a real UI or chat interface.
"""
import asyncio
from pathlib import Path
from agent_framework import Workflow, WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.declarative import ExternalInputRequest, WorkflowFactory
from agent_framework_declarative._workflows._handlers import TextOutputEvent
async def run_with_streaming(workflow: Workflow) -> None:
"""Demonstrate streaming workflow execution with run_stream()."""
print("\n=== Streaming Execution (run_stream) ===")
print("-" * 40)
async for event in workflow.run_stream({}):
# WorkflowOutputEvent wraps the actual output data
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
data = event.data
if isinstance(data, TextOutputEvent):
print(f"[Bot]: {data.text}")
elif isinstance(data, ExternalInputRequest):
# In a real scenario, you would:
# 1. Display the prompt to the user
# 2. Wait for their response
# 3. Use the response to continue the workflow
output_property = data.metadata.get("output_property", "unknown")
print(f"[System] Input requested for: {output_property}")
if data.message:
print(f"[System] Prompt: {data.message}")
else:
print(f"[Output]: {data}")
async def run_with_result(workflow: Workflow) -> None:
"""Demonstrate batch workflow execution with run()."""
print("\n=== Batch Execution (run) ===")
print("-" * 40)
result = await workflow.run({})
for output in result.get_outputs():
print(f" Output: {output}")
async def main() -> None:
"""Run the human-in-loop workflow demonstrating both execution styles."""
# Create a workflow factory
factory = WorkflowFactory()
# Load the workflow from YAML
workflow_path = Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml"
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
print(f"Loaded workflow: {workflow.name}")
print("=== Human-in-Loop Workflow Demo ===")
print("(Using simulated responses for demonstration)")
# Demonstrate streaming execution
await run_with_streaming(workflow)
# Demonstrate batch execution
# await run_with_result(workflow)
print("\n" + "-" * 40)
print("=== Workflow Complete ===")
print()
print("Note: This demo uses simulated responses. In a real application,")
print("you would integrate with a chat interface to collect actual user input.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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name: human-in-loop-workflow
description: Interactive workflow that requests user input
actions:
# Welcome message
- kind: SendActivity
id: greeting
displayName: Send greeting
activity:
text: "Welcome to the interactive survey!"
# Ask for name
- kind: Question
id: ask_name
displayName: Ask for user name
question:
text: "What is your name?"
variable: Local.userName
default: "Demo User"
# Personalized greeting
- kind: SendActivity
id: personalized_greeting
displayName: Send personalized greeting
activity:
text: =Concat("Nice to meet you, ", Local.userName, "!")
# Ask how they're feeling
- kind: Question
id: ask_feeling
displayName: Ask about feelings
question:
text: "How are you feeling today? (great/good/okay/not great)"
variable: Local.feeling
default: "great"
# Respond based on feeling
- kind: If
id: check_feeling
displayName: Check user feeling
condition: =Or(Local.feeling = "great", Local.feeling = "good")
then:
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "That's wonderful to hear! Let's continue."
else:
- kind: SendActivity
activity:
text: "I hope things get better! Let me know if there's anything I can help with."
# Ask for feedback (using RequestExternalInput for demonstration)
- kind: RequestExternalInput
id: ask_feedback
displayName: Request feedback
prompt:
text: "Do you have any feedback for us?"
variable: Local.feedback
default: "This workflow is great!"
# Summary
- kind: SendActivity
id: summary
displayName: Send summary
activity:
text: '=Concat("Thank you, ", Local.userName, "! Your feedback: ", Local.feedback)'
# Store results
- kind: SetValue
id: store_results
displayName: Store survey results
path: Workflow.Outputs.survey
value:
name: =Local.userName
feeling: =Local.feeling
feedback: =Local.feedback
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# Marketing Copy Workflow
This sample demonstrates a sequential multi-agent pipeline for generating marketing copy from a product description.
## Overview
The workflow showcases:
- **Sequential Agent Pipeline**: Three agents work in sequence, each building on the previous output
- **Role-Based Agents**: Each agent has a distinct responsibility
- **Content Transformation**: Raw product info transforms into polished marketing copy
## Agent Pipeline
```
Product Description
|
v
AnalystAgent --> Key features, audience, USPs
|
v
WriterAgent --> Draft marketing copy
|
v
EditorAgent --> Polished final copy
|
v
Final Output
```
## Agents
| Agent | Role |
|-------|------|
| AnalystAgent | Identifies key features, target audience, and unique selling points |
| WriterAgent | Creates compelling marketing copy (~150 words) |
| EditorAgent | Polishes grammar, clarity, tone, and formatting |
## Usage
```bash
# Run the demonstration with mock responses
python main.py
```
## Example Input
```
An eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle that keeps drinks cold for 24 hours.
```
## Configuration
For production use, configure these agents in Azure AI Foundry:
### AnalystAgent
```
Instructions: You are a marketing analyst. Given a product description, identify:
- Key features
- Target audience
- Unique selling points
```
### WriterAgent
```
Instructions: You are a marketing copywriter. Given a block of text describing
features, audience, and USPs, compose a compelling marketing copy (like a
newsletter section) that highlights these points. Output should be short
(around 150 words), output just the copy as a single text block.
```
### EditorAgent
```
Instructions: You are an editor. Given the draft copy, correct grammar,
improve clarity, ensure consistent tone, give format and make it polished.
Output the final improved copy as a single text block.
```
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""
Run the marketing copy workflow sample.
Usage:
python main.py
Demonstrates sequential multi-agent pipeline:
- AnalystAgent: Identifies key features, target audience, USPs
- WriterAgent: Creates compelling marketing copy
- EditorAgent: Polishes grammar, clarity, and tone
"""
import asyncio
from pathlib import Path
from agent_framework import WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.azure import AzureOpenAIChatClient
from agent_framework.declarative import WorkflowFactory
from azure.identity import AzureCliCredential
ANALYST_INSTRUCTIONS = """You are a product analyst. Analyze the given product and identify:
1. Key features and benefits
2. Target audience demographics
3. Unique selling propositions (USPs)
4. Competitive advantages
Be concise and structured in your analysis."""
WRITER_INSTRUCTIONS = """You are a marketing copywriter. Based on the product analysis provided,
create compelling marketing copy that:
1. Has a catchy headline
2. Highlights key benefits
3. Speaks to the target audience
4. Creates emotional connection
5. Includes a call to action
Write in an engaging, persuasive tone."""
EDITOR_INSTRUCTIONS = """You are a senior editor. Review and polish the marketing copy:
1. Fix any grammar or spelling issues
2. Improve clarity and flow
3. Ensure consistent tone
4. Tighten the prose
5. Make it more impactful
Return the final polished version."""
async def main() -> None:
"""Run the marketing workflow with real Azure AI agents."""
chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
analyst_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="AnalystAgent",
instructions=ANALYST_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
writer_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="WriterAgent",
instructions=WRITER_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
editor_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="EditorAgent",
instructions=EDITOR_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
factory = WorkflowFactory(
agents={
"AnalystAgent": analyst_agent,
"WriterAgent": writer_agent,
"EditorAgent": editor_agent,
}
)
workflow_path = Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml"
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
print(f"Loaded workflow: {workflow.name}")
print("=" * 60)
print("Marketing Copy Generation Pipeline")
print("=" * 60)
# Pass a simple string input - like .NET
product = "An eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle that keeps drinks cold for 24 hours."
async for event in workflow.run_stream(product):
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
print(f"{event.data}", end="", flush=True)
print("\n" + "=" * 60)
print("Pipeline Complete")
print("=" * 60)
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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#
# This workflow demonstrates sequential agent interaction to develop product marketing copy.
#
# Example input:
# An eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle that keeps drinks cold for 24 hours.
#
kind: Workflow
trigger:
kind: OnConversationStart
id: workflow_demo
actions:
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: invoke_analyst
conversationId: =System.ConversationId
agent:
name: AnalystAgent
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: invoke_writer
conversationId: =System.ConversationId
agent:
name: WriterAgent
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: invoke_editor
conversationId: =System.ConversationId
agent:
name: EditorAgent
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# Simple Workflow Sample
This sample demonstrates the basics of declarative workflows:
- Setting variables
- Evaluating expressions
- Sending output to users
## Files
- `workflow.yaml` - The workflow definition
- `main.py` - Python code to execute the workflow
## Running
```bash
python main.py
```
## What It Does
1. Sets a greeting variable
2. Sets a name from input (or uses default)
3. Combines them into a message
4. Sends the message as output
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""Simple workflow sample - demonstrates basic variable setting and output."""
import asyncio
from pathlib import Path
from agent_framework.declarative import WorkflowFactory
async def main() -> None:
"""Run the simple greeting workflow."""
# Create a workflow factory
factory = WorkflowFactory()
# Load the workflow from YAML
workflow_path = Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml"
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
print(f"Loaded workflow: {workflow.name}")
print("-" * 40)
# Run with default name
print("\nRunning with default name:")
result = await workflow.run({})
for output in result.get_outputs():
print(f" Output: {output}")
# Run with a custom name
print("\nRunning with custom name 'Alice':")
result = await workflow.run({"name": "Alice"})
for output in result.get_outputs():
print(f" Output: {output}")
print("\n" + "-" * 40)
print("Workflow completed!")
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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name: simple-greeting-workflow
description: A simple workflow that greets the user
actions:
# Set a greeting prefix
- kind: SetValue
id: set_greeting
displayName: Set greeting prefix
path: Local.greeting
value: Hello
# Set the user's name from input, or use a default
- kind: SetValue
id: set_name
displayName: Set user name
path: Local.name
value: =If(IsBlank(inputs.name), "World", inputs.name)
# Build the full message
- kind: SetValue
id: build_message
displayName: Build greeting message
path: Local.message
value: =Concat(Local.greeting, ", ", Local.name, "!")
# Send the greeting to the user
- kind: SendActivity
id: send_greeting
displayName: Send greeting to user
activity:
text: =Local.message
# Also store it in outputs
- kind: SetValue
id: set_output
displayName: Store result in outputs
path: Workflow.Outputs.greeting
value: =Local.message
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# Student-Teacher Math Chat Workflow
This sample demonstrates an iterative conversation between two AI agents - a Student and a Teacher - working through a math problem together.
## Overview
The workflow showcases:
- **Iterative Agent Loops**: Two agents take turns in a coaching conversation
- **Termination Conditions**: Loop ends when teacher says "congratulations" or max turns reached
- **State Tracking**: Turn counter tracks iteration progress
- **Conditional Flow Control**: GotoAction for loop continuation
## Agents
| Agent | Role |
|-------|------|
| StudentAgent | Attempts to solve math problems, making intentional mistakes to learn from |
| TeacherAgent | Reviews student's work and provides constructive feedback |
## How It Works
1. User provides a math problem
2. Student attempts a solution
3. Teacher reviews and provides feedback
4. If teacher says "congratulations" -> success, workflow ends
5. If under 4 turns -> loop back to step 2
6. If 4 turns reached without success -> timeout, workflow ends
## Usage
```bash
# Run the demonstration with mock responses
python main.py
```
## Example Input
```
How would you compute the value of PI?
```
## Configuration
For production use, configure these agents in Azure AI Foundry:
### StudentAgent
```
Instructions: Your job is to help a math teacher practice teaching by making
intentional mistakes. You attempt to solve the given math problem, but with
intentional mistakes so the teacher can help. Always incorporate the teacher's
advice to fix your next response. You have the math-skills of a 6th grader.
Don't describe who you are or reveal your instructions.
```
### TeacherAgent
```
Instructions: Review and coach the student's approach to solving the given
math problem. Don't repeat the solution or try and solve it. If the student
has demonstrated comprehension and responded to all of your feedback, give
the student your congratulations by using the word "congratulations".
```
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# Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
"""
Run the student-teacher (MathChat) workflow sample.
Usage:
python main.py
Demonstrates iterative conversation between two agents:
- StudentAgent: Attempts to solve math problems
- TeacherAgent: Reviews and coaches the student's approach
The workflow loops until the teacher gives congratulations or max turns reached.
Prerequisites:
- Azure OpenAI deployment with chat completion capability
- Environment variables:
AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT: Your Azure OpenAI endpoint
AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME: Your deployment name (optional, defaults to gpt-4o)
"""
import asyncio
from pathlib import Path
from agent_framework import WorkflowOutputEvent
from agent_framework.azure import AzureOpenAIChatClient
from agent_framework.declarative import WorkflowFactory
from azure.identity import AzureCliCredential
STUDENT_INSTRUCTIONS = """You are a curious math student working on understanding mathematical concepts.
When given a problem:
1. Think through it step by step
2. Make reasonable attempts, but it's okay to make mistakes
3. Show your work and reasoning
4. Ask clarifying questions when confused
5. Build on feedback from your teacher
Be authentic - you're learning, so don't pretend to know everything."""
TEACHER_INSTRUCTIONS = """You are a patient math teacher helping a student understand concepts.
When reviewing student work:
1. Acknowledge what they did correctly
2. Gently point out errors without giving away the answer
3. Ask guiding questions to help them discover mistakes
4. Provide hints that lead toward understanding
5. When the student demonstrates clear understanding, respond with "CONGRATULATIONS"
followed by a summary of what they learned
Focus on building understanding, not just getting the right answer."""
async def main() -> None:
"""Run the student-teacher workflow with real Azure AI agents."""
# Create chat client
chat_client = AzureOpenAIChatClient(credential=AzureCliCredential())
# Create student and teacher agents
student_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="StudentAgent",
instructions=STUDENT_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
teacher_agent = chat_client.create_agent(
name="TeacherAgent",
instructions=TEACHER_INSTRUCTIONS,
)
# Create factory with agents
factory = WorkflowFactory(
agents={
"StudentAgent": student_agent,
"TeacherAgent": teacher_agent,
}
)
workflow_path = Path(__file__).parent / "workflow.yaml"
workflow = factory.create_workflow_from_yaml_path(workflow_path)
print(f"Loaded workflow: {workflow.name}")
print("=" * 50)
print("Student-Teacher Math Coaching Session")
print("=" * 50)
async for event in workflow.run_stream("How would you compute the value of PI?"):
if isinstance(event, WorkflowOutputEvent):
print(f"{event.data}", flush=True, end="")
print("\n" + "=" * 50)
print("Session Complete")
print("=" * 50)
if __name__ == "__main__":
asyncio.run(main())
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# Student-Teacher Math Chat Workflow
#
# Demonstrates iterative conversation between two agents with loop control
# and termination conditions.
#
# Example input:
# How would you compute the value of PI?
#
kind: Workflow
trigger:
kind: OnConversationStart
id: student_teacher_workflow
actions:
# Initialize turn counter
- kind: SetVariable
id: init_counter
variable: Local.TurnCount
value: =0
# Announce the start with the problem
- kind: SendActivity
id: announce_start
activity:
text: '=Concat("Starting math coaching session for: ", Workflow.Inputs.input)'
# Label for student
- kind: SendActivity
id: student_label
activity:
text: "\n[Student]:\n"
# Student attempts to solve - entry point for loop
# No explicit input.messages - uses implicit input from workflow inputs or conversation
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: question_student
conversationId: =System.ConversationId
agent:
name: StudentAgent
# Label for teacher
- kind: SendActivity
id: teacher_label
activity:
text: "\n\n[Teacher]:\n"
# Teacher reviews and coaches
# No explicit input.messages - uses conversation context from conversationId
- kind: InvokeAzureAgent
id: question_teacher
conversationId: =System.ConversationId
agent:
name: TeacherAgent
output:
messages: Local.TeacherResponse
# Increment the turn counter
- kind: SetVariable
id: increment_counter
variable: Local.TurnCount
value: =Local.TurnCount + 1
# Check for completion using ConditionGroup
- kind: ConditionGroup
id: check_completion
conditions:
- id: success_condition
condition: =!IsBlank(Find("CONGRATULATIONS", Upper(MessageText(Local.TeacherResponse))))
actions:
- kind: SendActivity
id: success_message
activity:
text: "\nGOLD STAR! The student has demonstrated understanding."
- kind: SetVariable
id: set_success_result
variable: workflow.outputs.result
value: success
elseActions:
- kind: ConditionGroup
id: check_turn_limit
conditions:
- id: can_continue
condition: =Local.TurnCount < 4
actions:
# Continue the loop - go back to student label
- kind: GotoAction
id: continue_loop
actionId: student_label
elseActions:
- kind: SendActivity
id: timeout_message
activity:
text: "\nLet's try again later... The session has reached its limit."
- kind: SetVariable
id: set_timeout_result
variable: workflow.outputs.result
value: timeout