Python: Add context_providers and description to workflow.as_agent()#4651
Merged
Conversation
github-actions
Bot
changed the title
workflow.as_agent()workflow.as_agent()
Contributor
Python Test Coverage Report •
Python Unit Test Overview
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contributor
There was a problem hiding this comment.
Pull request overview
Expands the Python Workflow.as_agent() convenience API to support more WorkflowAgent/BaseAgent configuration so callers don’t need to instantiate WorkflowAgent directly (addresses #4650).
Changes:
- Extend
Workflow.as_agent()to acceptdescription,context_providers, and passthrough**kwargstoWorkflowAgent/BaseAgent. - Add a unit test ensuring
descriptionandcontext_providersare forwarded correctly.
Reviewed changes
Copilot reviewed 2 out of 2 changed files in this pull request and generated 1 comment.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| python/packages/core/agent_framework/_workflows/_workflow.py | Extends Workflow.as_agent() signature and forwards new options into WorkflowAgent. |
| python/packages/core/tests/workflow/test_workflow_agent.py | Adds coverage for forwarding description and context_providers through Workflow.as_agent(). |
You can also share your feedback on Copilot code review. Take the survey.
Contributor
There was a problem hiding this comment.
Pull request overview
Copilot reviewed 2 out of 2 changed files in this pull request and generated 1 comment.
You can also share your feedback on Copilot code review. Take the survey.
Contributor
|
@cecheta, friendly reminder — this issue is waiting on your response. Please share any updates when you get a chance. (This is an automated message.) |
Member
Author
|
Pull request is awaiting review |
TaoChenOSU
approved these changes
Apr 14, 2026
giles17
approved these changes
Apr 14, 2026
github-merge-queue
Bot
removed this pull request from the merge queue due to no response for status checks
github-merge-queue
Bot
removed this pull request from the merge queue due to no response for status checks
github-merge-queue
Bot
removed this pull request from the merge queue due to failed status checks
github-merge-queue
Bot
removed this pull request from the merge queue due to failed status checks
github-merge-queue
Bot
removed this pull request from the merge queue due to failed status checks
This file contains hidden or bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
Sign up for free
to join this conversation on GitHub.
Already have an account?
Sign in to comment
Add this suggestion to a batch that can be applied as a single commit.This suggestion is invalid because no changes were made to the code.Suggestions cannot be applied while the pull request is closed.Suggestions cannot be applied while viewing a subset of changes.Only one suggestion per line can be applied in a batch.Add this suggestion to a batch that can be applied as a single commit.Applying suggestions on deleted lines is not supported.You must change the existing code in this line in order to create a valid suggestion.Outdated suggestions cannot be applied.This suggestion has been applied or marked resolved.Suggestions cannot be applied from pending reviews.Suggestions cannot be applied on multi-line comments.Suggestions cannot be applied while the pull request is queued to merge.Suggestion cannot be applied right now. Please check back later.
Motivation and Context
Closes #4650 #4652
Description
Allow passing more options to
workflow.as_agent(), including context providers and description.Agent name and description now default to the workflow's.
Contribution Checklist