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# Access Dependencies in Team Tool

> Access dependencies passed to the team from inside a tool, giving team members shared dynamic context like team metrics and the current time.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Python file">
    ```python access_dependencies_in_tool.py theme={null}
    from datetime import datetime

    from agno.agent import Agent
    from agno.models.openai import OpenAIResponses
    from agno.run import RunContext
    from agno.team import Team


    def get_current_context() -> dict:
        """Get current contextual information like time, weather, etc."""
        return {
            "current_time": datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S"),
            "timezone": "PST",
            "day_of_week": datetime.now().strftime("%A"),
        }

    def analyze_team_performance(team_id: str, run_context: RunContext) -> str:
        """
        Analyze team performance using available data sources.

        This tool analyzes team metrics and provides insights.
        Call this tool with the team_id you want to analyze.

        Args:
            team_id: The team ID to analyze (e.g., 'engineering_team', 'sales_team')
            run_context: The run context containing dependencies (automatically provided)

        Returns:
            Detailed team performance analysis and insights
        """
        dependencies = run_context.dependencies
        if not dependencies:
            return "No data sources available for analysis."

        print(f"--> Team tool received data sources: {list(dependencies.keys())}")

        results = [f"=== TEAM PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS FOR {team_id.upper()} ==="]

        if "team_metrics" in dependencies:
            metrics_data = dependencies["team_metrics"]
            results.append(f"Team Metrics: {metrics_data}")

            if metrics_data.get("productivity_score"):
                score = metrics_data["productivity_score"]
                if score >= 8:
                    results.append(f"Performance Analysis: Excellent performance with {score}/10 productivity score")
                elif score >= 6:
                    results.append(f"Performance Analysis: Good performance with {score}/10 productivity score")
                else:
                    results.append(f"Performance Analysis: Needs improvement with {score}/10 productivity score")

        if "current_context" in dependencies:
            context_data = dependencies["current_context"]
            results.append(f"Current Context: {context_data}")
            results.append(f"Time-based Analysis: Team analysis performed on {context_data['day_of_week']} at {context_data['current_time']}")

        print(f"--> Team tool returned results: {results}")

        return "\n\n".join(results)

    data_analyst = Agent(
        model=OpenAIResponses(id="gpt-5.2"),
        name="Data Analyst",
        description="Specialist in analyzing team metrics and performance data",
        instructions=[
            "You are a data analysis expert focusing on team performance metrics.",
            "Interpret quantitative data and identify trends.",
            "Provide data-driven insights and recommendations.",
        ],
    )

    team_lead = Agent(
        model=OpenAIResponses(id="gpt-5.2"),
        name="Team Lead",
        description="Experienced team leader who provides strategic insights",
        instructions=[
            "You are an experienced team leader and management expert.",
            "Focus on leadership insights and team dynamics.",
            "Provide strategic recommendations for team improvement.",
            "Collaborate with the data analyst to get comprehensive insights.",
        ],
    )

    performance_team = Team(
        model=OpenAIResponses(id="gpt-5.2"),
        members=[data_analyst, team_lead],
        tools=[analyze_team_performance],
        name="Team Performance Analysis Team",
        description="A team specialized in analyzing team performance using integrated data sources.",
        instructions=[
            "You are a team performance analysis unit with access to team metrics and analysis tools.",
            "When asked to analyze any team, use the analyze_team_performance tool first.",
            "This tool has access to team metrics and current context through integrated data sources.",
            "Data Analyst: Focus on the quantitative metrics and trends.",
            "Team Lead: Provide strategic insights and management recommendations.",
            "Work together to provide comprehensive team performance insights.",
        ],
    )

    print("=== Team Tool Dependencies Access Example ===\n")

    response = performance_team.run(
        input="Please analyze the 'engineering_team' performance and provide comprehensive insights about their productivity and recommendations for improvement.",
        dependencies={
            "team_metrics": {
                "team_name": "Engineering Team Alpha",
                "team_size": 8,
                "productivity_score": 7.5,
                "sprint_velocity": 85,
                "bug_resolution_rate": 92,
                "code_review_turnaround": "2.3 days",
                "areas": ["Backend Development", "Frontend Development", "DevOps"],
            },
            "current_context": get_current_context,
        },
        session_id="test_team_tool_dependencies",
    )

    print(f"\nTeam Response: {response.content}")
    ```
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Install dependencies">
    ```bash theme={null}
    uv pip install -U agno openai
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export your OpenAI API key">
    ```bash theme={null}
    export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run Team">
    ```bash theme={null}
    python access_dependencies_in_tool.py
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>