#how to set up client tools to create function calls in my python code?
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To set up client tools for creating function calls in your Python code using ElevenLabs, you can follow these steps:
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Install the ElevenLabs Python Package: First, you need to install the
elevenlabspackage in your project. You can do this using pip:pip install elevenlabsIf you want to use the default implementation of audio input/output, you will also need the
pyaudioextra:pip install "elevenlabs[pyaudio]"Note that the
pyaudiopackage might require additional system dependencies. For Debian-based systems, you can install these with:sudo apt install portaudio19 -
Import Necessary Dependencies: In your Python script, import the required modules:
import os import signal from elevenlabs.client import ElevenLabs from elevenlabs.conversational_ai.conversation import Conversation from elevenlabs.conversational_ai.default_audio_interface import DefaultAudioInterface -
Load Environment Variables: Load your agent ID and API key from environment variables:
agent_id = os.getenv("AGENT_ID") api_key = os.getenv("ELEVENLABS_API_KEY") -
Create the ElevenLabs Client Instance: Initialize the client with your API key:
client = ElevenLabs(api_key=api_key) -
Initialize the Conversation Instance: Set up the conversation with the necessary parameters:
conversation = Conversation( client, agent_id, requires_auth=bool(api_key), audio_interface=DefaultAudioInterface(), callback_agent_response=lambda response: print(f"Agent: {response}"), callback_agent_response_correction=lambda original, corrected: print(f"Agent: {original} -> {corrected}"), callback_user_transcript=lambda transcript: print(f"User: {transcript}") ) -
Start the Conversation: Begin the session and handle clean shutdowns:
conversation.start_session() signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, lambda sig, frame: conversation.end_session()) conversation_id = conversation.wait_for_session_end() print(f"Conversation ID: {conversation_id}")
By following these steps, you can set up your Python environment to create function calls using the ElevenLabs client tools.
To set up client tools for function calls in your Python code, you need to ensure the following steps are in place:
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Define the Endpoint: Create an endpoint in your Python application that will handle the tool call. For example:
from fastapi import FastAPI, Body, HTTPException from fastapi.responses import JSONResponse from typing import Dict app = FastAPI() @app.post("/tool_endpoint/", status_code=200) def tool_function(body: Dict[str, str] = Body(...)): try: # Extract data from the request body transcript = body.get("transcript") user_id = body.get("user_id") unit_id = body.get("unit_id") unit_name = body.get("unit_name") except: raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Bad Request") # Process the data (example function call) response = process_data(transcript, user_id, unit_id, unit_name) # Return the response return JSONResponse(content={"response": response, "user_id": user_id, "unit_id": unit_id}) def process_data(transcript, user_id, unit_id, unit_name): # Example processing logic return f"Processed data for {unit_name} with transcript: {transcript}" -
Test the Endpoint: Use a tool like Postman or
curlto test the endpoint. Send a POST request with a JSON body, for example:{ "user_id": "user1", "unit_id": "a0L4K000008UDoJUAW", "unit_name": "NEST3G07", "transcript": "Hello, how can I help you?" }Ensure the endpoint responds correctly with the expected output.
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Secure the Endpoint: Make sure the endpoint is served over HTTPS. If your endpoint redirects to an insecure HTTP address, the tool call will fail. Use a valid HTTPS URL for your endpoint.
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Integrate with the Conversational AI: Configure the tool in the Conversational AI platform to call your endpoint. Ensure the tool is set up with the correct URL and matches the expected request format.
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Handle Errors Gracefully: Add error handling in your code to manage unexpected inputs or failures. For example:
try: # Your logic here except Exception as e: return JSONResponse(content={"error": str(e)}, status_code=500) -
Debugging: If the tool call fails, check the logs on both the Conversational AI platform and your server. Ensure the endpoint URL is correct, and no required headers or parameters are missing.
By following these steps, you can set up a client tool to create function calls in your Python code. Let me know if you need further clarification!