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This example demonstrates how to use session state variables directly in team instructions using template syntax. The session state values are automatically injected into the instructions, making them available to the team during execution.
1

Create a Python file

session_state_in_instructions.py
    from agno.team.team import Team

    team = Team(
        members=[],
        # Initialize the session state with a variable
        session_state={"user_name": "John"},
        instructions="Users name is {user_name}",
        markdown=True,
    )

team.print_response("What is my name?", stream=True)
2

Set up your virtual environment

uv venv --python 3.12
source .venv/bin/activate
3

Install dependencies

uv pip install -U agno openai
4

Export your OpenAI API key

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Set OpenAI Key

Set your OPENAI_API_KEY as an environment variable. You can get one from OpenAI.
export OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-***
5

Run Team

python session_state_in_instructions.py