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Add OpenAI Tool to AI Agent

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Quick Start

1

Set API Key

Set your OpenAI API key as an environment variable in your terminal: 

export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here
2

Create a file

Create a new file openai_airbnb.py with the following code: 

from praisonaiagents import Agent, MCP
import os

# Get API key from environment variable
openai_api_key = os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY")

search_agent = Agent(
    instructions="""You help book apartments on Airbnb.""",
    llm="gpt-4o-mini",
    tools=MCP(
        command="npx",
        args=["-y", "@openbnb/mcp-server-airbnb", "--ignore-robots-txt"],
        env={"OPENAI_API_KEY": openai_api_key}
    )
)

search_agent.start("I want to book an apartment in Paris for 2 nights. 03/28 - 03/30 for 2 adults")
3

Install Dependencies

Make sure you have Node.js installed, as the MCP server requires it: 

pip install praisonaiagents
4

Run the Agent

Execute your script:

python openai_airbnb.py

Requirements

  • Python 3.10 or higher
  • Node.js installed on your system
  • OpenAI API key (for the agent’s LLM)

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Gradio UI 

from praisonaiagents import Agent, MCP
import gradio as gr
import os

# Get API key from environment variable
openai_api_key = os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY")

def search_airbnb(query):
    agent = Agent(
        instructions="You help book apartments on Airbnb.",
        llm="gpt-4o-mini",
        tools=MCP(
            command="npx",
            args=["-y", "@openbnb/mcp-server-airbnb", "--ignore-robots-txt"],
            env={"OPENAI_API_KEY": openai_api_key}
        )
    )
    result = agent.start(query)
    return f"## Airbnb Search Results\n\n{result}"

demo = gr.Interface(
    fn=search_airbnb,
    inputs=gr.Textbox(placeholder="I want to book an apartment in Paris for 2 nights..."),
    outputs=gr.Markdown(),
    title="Airbnb Booking Assistant",
    description="Enter your booking requirements below:"
)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    demo.launch()

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Features

GPT-4o-mini

Uses OpenAI’s efficient GPT-4o-mini model for optimal performance.

MCP Integration

Seamless integration with Model Context Protocol.

Airbnb Search

Search for accommodations on Airbnb with natural language queries.

Environment Variables

Securely pass API keys using environment variables.