GitHub

What is the GitHub tool?

The GitHub tool is a built-in capability in the Agno framework that allows AI agents to interact with github repositories, issues, and prs. When added to an agent in Agno Builder, the agent can autonomously decide when to invoke this tool based on the user's request.

This tool requires a GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable. Get your API key at github.com.

How to use GitHub in Agno Builder

1. 1

   Create an agent

   Drag an Agent node onto the canvas in Agno Builder, or use one of the built-in templates.

2. 2

   Enable GitHub

   Click the agent, go to the Tools tab, and toggle on "GitHub" from the dev category.

3. 3

   Add your API key

   Enter your GITHUB_TOKEN in the tool configuration. Your key stays in your browser and is never stored on our servers.

4. 4

   Test in chat

   Open the chat panel and send a message. The agent will automatically use GitHub when relevant.

5. 5

   Export Python code

   Click File > Export Python to get clean, runnable code with the correct imports for GitHub.

Python code example

This is the code Agno Builder exports when you use GitHub:

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
from agno.tools.github import GithubTools

agent = Agent(
    name="GitHub Agent",
    model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o"),
    tools=[GithubTools()],
    instructions=["Use the github tool to help the user."],
    markdown=True,
)

agent.print_response("Help me with a github task")

Install with: pip install agno # + set GITHUB_TOKEN

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