SQL Tools

What is the SQL Tools tool?

The SQL Tools tool is a built-in capability in the Agno framework that allows AI agents to run sql queries against any database. 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 SQL 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 SQL Tools

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

3. 3

   Test in chat

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

4. 4

   Export Python code

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

Python code example

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

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
from agno.tools.sql import SqlTools

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

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

Install with: pip install agno