CSV Tools

What is the CSV Tools tool?

The CSV Tools tool is a built-in capability in the Agno framework that allows AI agents to read, write, and manipulate csv files. 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 is a free tool — no API key or external account is needed. It works out of the box when you add it to any agent.

How to use CSV Tools 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 CSV Tools

   Click the agent, go to the Tools tab, and toggle on "CSV Tools" from the data category.

3. 3

   Test in chat

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

4. 4

   Export Python code

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

Python code example

This is the code Agno Builder exports when you use CSV Tools:

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
from agno.tools.csv_toolkit import CsvTools

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

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

Install with: pip install agno