> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agno-v2-service-account.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Workflow Using Steps

> Compose a workflow from a `Steps` sequence with research, writing, and editing steps.

```python workflow_using_steps.py theme={null}
"""
Workflow Using Steps
====================

Demonstrates how to compose a workflow from a `Steps` sequence with research, writing, and editing steps.
"""

import asyncio

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.models.openai import OpenAIChat
from agno.tools.websearch import WebSearchTools
from agno.workflow.step import Step
from agno.workflow.steps import Steps
from agno.workflow.workflow import Workflow

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Create Agents
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
researcher = Agent(
    name="Research Agent",
    model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o-mini"),
    tools=[WebSearchTools()],
    instructions="Research the given topic and provide key facts and insights.",
)

writer = Agent(
    name="Writing Agent",
    model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o"),
    instructions="Write a comprehensive article based on the research provided. Make it engaging and well-structured.",
)

editor = Agent(
    name="Editor Agent",
    model=OpenAIChat(id="gpt-4o"),
    instructions="Review and edit the article for clarity, grammar, and flow. Provide a polished final version.",
)

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Define Steps
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
research_step = Step(
    name="research",
    agent=researcher,
    description="Research the topic and gather information",
)

writing_step = Step(
    name="writing",
    agent=writer,
    description="Write an article based on the research",
)

editing_step = Step(
    name="editing",
    agent=editor,
    description="Edit and polish the article",
)

article_creation_sequence = Steps(
    name="article_creation",
    description="Complete article creation workflow from research to final edit",
    steps=[research_step, writing_step, editing_step],
)

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Create Workflow
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
article_workflow = Workflow(
    name="Article Creation Workflow",
    description="Automated article creation from research to publication",
    steps=[article_creation_sequence],
)

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Run Workflow
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Sync
    article_workflow.print_response(
        input="Write an article about the benefits of renewable energy",
        markdown=True,
    )

    # Async
    asyncio.run(
        article_workflow.aprint_response(
            input="Write an article about the benefits of renewable energy",
            markdown=True,
        )
    )
```

## Run the Example

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

  <Step title="Install dependencies">
    ```bash theme={null}
    uv pip install -U agno ddgs fastapi openai
    ```
  </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 `workflow_using_steps.py`, then run:

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

Full source: [cookbook/04\_workflows/01\_basic\_workflows/01\_sequence\_of\_steps/workflow\_using\_steps.py](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno/blob/main/cookbook/04_workflows/01_basic_workflows/01_sequence_of_steps/workflow_using_steps.py)