adk-python/contributing/samples/output_schema_with_tools

Output Schema with Tools Sample Agent

This sample demonstrates how to use structured output (output_schema) alongside other tools in an ADK agent. Previously, this combination was not allowed, but now it's supported through a special processor that handles the interaction.

How it Works

The agent combines:

• Tools: search_wikipedia and get_current_year for gathering information
• Structured Output: PersonInfo schema to ensure consistent response format

When both output_schema and tools are specified:

1. ADK automatically adds a special set_model_response tool
2. The model can use the regular tools for information gathering
3. For the final response, the model uses set_model_response with structured data
4. ADK extracts and validates the structured response

Expected Response Format

The agent will return information in this structured format for user query

Tell me about Albert Einstein.

{
  "name": "Albert Einstein",
  "age": 76,
  "occupation": "Theoretical Physicist",
  "location": "Princeton, New Jersey, USA",
  "biography": "German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity..."
}

Key Features Demonstrated

1. Tool Usage: Agent can search Wikipedia and get current year
2. Structured Output: Response follows strict PersonInfo schema
3. Validation: ADK validates the response matches the schema
4. Flexibility: Works with any combination of tools and output schemas