smolagents
by Hugging Face
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Hugging Face Python agent library where agents can express actions as executable code.
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Overview
Typical uses include Development of tool-using agents; Construction of retrieval-augmented applications. Documented capabilities: CodeAgent writes tool actions as Python code; Sandbox execution integrations for code actions; Model-agnostic tools and Hugging Face Hub sharing.
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Key features
- CodeAgent writes tool actions as Python code
- Sandbox execution integrations for code actions
- Model-agnostic tools and Hugging Face Hub sharing
Use cases
- Development of tool-using agents
- Construction of retrieval-augmented applications
Pricing
The open-source software can be run on your own infrastructure. Compute, storage and any external model API usage are separate costs; a managed service is not included.
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- 2026-11-03
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- github.com ↗
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- Automation agents
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- Open source Free allowance: Yes Subscription required: No
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Capability: CodeAgent writes tool actions as Python code Verified 2026-11-03 github.com ↗
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Frequently asked questions
Where does smolagents fit in a workflow?
Hugging Face Python agent library where agents can express actions as executable code. CodeAgent writes tool actions as Python code.
What costs and limits should I compare before choosing smolagents?
The open-source software can be run on your own infrastructure. Compute, storage and any external model API usage are separate costs; a managed service is not included.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-03.
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