> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# File Generation Tools

> File Generation Tool Example This cookbook shows how to use the FileGenerationTool to generate various file types (JSON, CSV, PDF, TXT, DOCX, HTML).

File Generation Tool Example This cookbook shows how to use the FileGenerationTool to generate various file types (JSON, CSV, PDF, TXT, DOCX, HTML). The tool can generate files from agent responses and make them available for download or further processing.

```python file_generation_tools.py theme={null}
"""
File Generation Tool Example
This cookbook shows how to use the FileGenerationTool to generate various file types (JSON, CSV, PDF, TXT, DOCX, HTML).
The tool can generate files from agent responses and make them available for download or further processing.

By default, files are returned as in-memory artifacts only (save_files=False).
Set save_files=True to also persist files to disk.
"""

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.db.sqlite import SqliteDb
from agno.models.openai import OpenAIResponses
from agno.tools.file_generation import FileGenerationTools

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Create Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

# save_files=True persists generated files to output_directory (defaults to cwd if not set)
agent = Agent(
    model=OpenAIResponses(id="gpt-5.4"),
    db=SqliteDb(db_file="tmp/test.db"),
    tools=[FileGenerationTools(output_directory="tmp", save_files=True)],
    description="You are a helpful assistant that can generate files in various formats.",
    instructions=[
        "When asked to create files, use the appropriate file generation tools.",
        "Always provide meaningful content and appropriate filenames.",
        "Explain what you've created and how it can be used.",
    ],
    markdown=True,
)


def example_json_generation():
    """Example: Generate a JSON file"""
    print("=== JSON File Generation Example ===")
    response = agent.run(
        "Create a JSON file containing information about 3 fictional employees with name, position, department, and salary."
    )
    print(response.content)
    if response.files:
        for file in response.files:
            print(f"Generated file: {file.filename} ({file.size} bytes)")
            if file.url:
                print(f"File location: {file.url}")
    print()


def example_csv_generation():
    """Example: Generate a CSV file"""
    print("=== CSV File Generation Example ===")
    response = agent.run(
        "Create a CSV file with sales data for the last 6 months. Include columns for month, product, units_sold, and revenue."
    )
    print(response.content)
    if response.files:
        for file in response.files:
            print(f"Generated file: {file.filename} ({file.size} bytes)")
            if file.url:
                print(f"File location: {file.url}")
    print()


def example_pdf_generation():
    """Example: Generate a PDF file"""
    print("=== PDF File Generation Example ===")
    response = agent.run(
        "Create a PDF report about renewable energy trends in 2024. Include sections on solar, wind, and hydroelectric power."
    )
    print(response.content)
    if response.files:
        for file in response.files:
            print(f"Generated file: {file.filename} ({file.size} bytes)")
            if file.url:
                print(f"File location: {file.url}")
    print()


def example_text_generation():
    """Example: Generate a text file"""
    print("=== Text File Generation Example ===")
    response = agent.run(
        "Create a text file with a list of best practices for remote work productivity."
    )
    print(response.content)
    if response.files:
        for file in response.files:
            print(f"Generated file: {file.filename} ({file.size} bytes)")
            if file.url:
                print(f"File location: {file.url}")
    print()


def example_docx_generation():
    """Example: Generate a DOCX file"""
    print("=== DOCX File Generation Example ===")
    response = agent.run(
        "Create a DOCX report about customer onboarding best practices. Include sections for welcome email, product tour, and success check-ins."
    )
    print(response.content)
    if response.files:
        for file in response.files:
            print(f"Generated file: {file.filename} ({file.size} bytes)")
            if file.url:
                print(f"File location: {file.url}")
    print()


def example_html_generation():
    """Example: Generate an HTML file"""
    print("=== HTML File Generation Example ===")
    response = agent.run(
        "Create an HTML landing page for a coffee shop. Include a heading, a short intro, and a list of three signature drinks."
    )
    print(response.content)
    if response.files:
        for file in response.files:
            print(f"Generated file: {file.filename} ({file.size} bytes)")
            if file.url:
                print(f"File location: {file.url}")
    print()


# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Run Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

if __name__ == "__main__":
    print("File Generation Tool Cookbook Example")
    print("=" * 50)

    example_pdf_generation()
```

## Run the Example

<Steps>
  <Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

  <Step title="Install dependencies">
    ```bash theme={null}
    uv pip install -U agno openai python-docx reportlab sqlalchemy
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export your OpenAI API key">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash Mac/Linux theme={null}
      export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
      ```

      ```bash Windows theme={null}
      $Env:OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
      ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the example">
    Save the code above as `file_generation_tools.py`, then run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    python file_generation_tools.py
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

Full source: [cookbook/91\_tools/file\_generation\_tools.py](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno/blob/main/cookbook/91_tools/file_generation_tools.py)