System prompt
The system prompt for agentic functions is defined in terms of templating variables, shown below.System
User prompt
The user prompt for agentic functions is defined in terms of templating variables, shown below.User
Templating variables
Initial context defining the agent’s role and the function being executed.Note:
function_name: The name of the agentic function.function_description: The doc-string provided for the agentic function.function_stub: Formatted stub of the agentic function.function_arguments_stub: Formatted stub of the arguments of the agentic function.has_arguments:Trueif the agentic function has arguments,Falseotherwise.uses_tool_calls:Trueif the agent uses tool calls,Falseotherwise.
STARTER
Core constraints defining available resources, code execution rules, and output requirements.Note:
uses_tool_calls:Trueif the agent uses tool calls,Falseotherwise.is_returning_text:Trueif the return type of the agentic function isstr/string,Falseotherwise.available_modules: A list of the names of all available modules in the REPL.has_global_resources:Trueif resources provided viascopein the decorator,Falseotherwise.global_resources_stub: Formatted stubs of all defined resources provided viascopein the decorator.
OBJECTIVES
Step-by-step process for analyzing inputs, executing code, and producing results.
WORKFLOW
Defines the two types of messages the agent receives during execution.
INTERACTIONS
Formatting rules for agent responses and code blocks.
OUTPUT
Key behavioral guidelines for handling tasks, return types, and error conditions.
NOTES
Formatted task description, expected return type, and additional tools.Note:
inputs_stub: Formatted stub of the arguments along with their values on calling the agentic function.
USER_PROMPT
Formatted expected return type for the agent’s task.
Formatted stubs for all defined resources available to the agent.