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developing-genkit-python

Develop AI-powered applications using Genkit in Python. Use when the user asks about Genkit, AI agents, flows, or tools in Python, or when encountering Genkit errors, import issues, or API problems.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill developing-genkit-python
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads developing-genkit-python automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

Security audits

Independent scans of the skill's instructions and bundled files.

Gen Agent Trust Hub PassSAFE ·This skill provides documentation and examples for developing Python applications with Genkit. It includes standard developer practices such as environment variable persistence in shell profiles and the installation of well-known third-party tools. It also outlines an evaluation framework that presents a surface for indirect prompt injection from external datasets.
Socket PassNo alerts
Snyk PassLOW ·Risk: LOW · No issues

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Genkit Python

Prerequisites

  • Runtime: Python 3.14+, uv for deps (install).
  • CLI: genkit --version — install via npm install -g genkit-cli if missing.

New projects: Setup (bootstrap + env). Patterns and code samples: Examples.

Hello World

from genkit import Genkit
from genkit.plugins.google_genai import GoogleAI

ai = Genkit(
    plugins=[GoogleAI()],
    model='googleai/gemini-flash-latest',
)

async def main():
    response = await ai.generate(prompt='Tell me a joke about Python.')
    print(response.text)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    ai.run_main(main())

Critical: Do Not Trust Internal Knowledge

The Python SDK changes often — verify imports and APIs against the references here or upstream docs. On any error, read Common Errors first.

Development Workflow

  1. Default provider: Google AI (GoogleAI()), GEMINI_API_KEY in the environment.
  2. Model IDs: always prefixed, e.g. googleai/gemini-flash-latest (always-on-latest Flash alias; same pattern as other skills).
  3. Entrypoint: ai.run_main(main()) for Genkit-driven apps (not asyncio.run() for long-lived servers started with genkit start — see Common Errors).
  4. After generating code, follow Dev Workflow for genkit start and the Dev UI.
  5. On errors: step 1 is always Common Errors.

References

  • Examples: Structured output, streaming, flows, tools, embeddings.
  • Setup: New project bootstrap and plugins.
  • Common Errors: Read first when something breaks.
  • FastAPI: HTTP, genkit_fastapi_handler, parallel flows.
  • Dotprompt: .prompt files and helpers.
  • Evals: Evaluators and datasets.
  • Dev Workflow: genkit start, Dev UI, checklist.

FAQ

What does the developing-genkit-python skill do?

Develop AI-powered applications using Genkit in Python. Use when the user asks about Genkit, AI agents, flows, or tools in Python, or when encountering Genkit errors, import issues, or API problems.

How do I install developing-genkit-python?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/firebase/agent-skills --skill developing-genkit-python in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/developing-genkit-python/ (personal) or .claude/skills/developing-genkit-python/ (project).

Which AI agents can use developing-genkit-python?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is developing-genkit-python safe to install?

Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.

Who maintains developing-genkit-python?

It is published by firebase in firebase/agent-skills, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 33,597 recorded installs.

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