Compatibility Issue: Tool-Calling Agent and Components with Build Tools and Predefined Argument Schemas

[edwinjosechittilappilly]

Bug Description

When using components with predefined build tools and argument schemas as tools (e.g., SERP API or Retriever), errors are encountered. The components fail to integrate seamlessly with tool-calling agents.

When using components with predefined build tools and argument schemas as tools (e.g., SERP API or Retriever), errors are encountered. The components fail to integrate seamlessly with tool-calling agents.

Tell Us What You See!

Error Messages:

1.	SERP API Tool:

ToolException: Error in SerpAPI search: cannot access local variable 'wrapper' where it is not associated with a value

2.	Retriever as a Tool:

‘RetrieverToolComponent’ object has no attribute ‘set_event_manager’

Reproduction

Steps to Reproduce the Behavior:

1.	Attempt to use a component like SERP API or Retriever as a tool.
2.	Call the agent using these components.
3.	Observe the error output.

Expected behavior

The components should integrate and function normally with the tool-calling agent, creating the desired tools without errors.

Possible Edits

To resolve this issue:
• Aggregate the component-as-tools functionality and ensure that build_tools logic aligns with the logic used for components as tools.
• Ensure consistent compatibility between tool-calling agents and components with predefined schemas.

Who can help?

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Operating System

Mac OS

Langflow Version

1.1

Python Version

3.12

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[edwinjosechittilappilly]

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