fix : errors related to API based LLMs

README.md

@@ -159,9 +159,9 @@ Set the desired provider in the `config.ini`. See below for a list of API provid
 ```sh
 [MAIN]
 is_local = False
-provider_name = openai
-provider_model = gpt-4o
-provider_server_address = 127.0.0.1:5000
+provider_name = google
+provider_model = gemini-2.0-flash
+provider_server_address = 127.0.0.1:5000 # doesn't matter
 ```
 Warning: Make sure there is not trailing space in the config.
 
@@ -179,6 +179,8 @@ Example: export `TOGETHER_API_KEY="xxxxx"`
 | togetherAI | No    | Use together AI API (non-private)                         |
 | google | No    | Use google gemini API (non-private)                         |
 
+*We advice against using gpt-4o or other closedAI models*, performance are poor for web browsing and task planning.
+
 Next step: [Start services and run AgenticSeek](#Start-services-and-Run)
 
 *See the **Known issues** section if you are having issues*

sources/agents/planner_agent.py

@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ class PlannerAgent(Agent):
                 return []
             agents_tasks = self.parse_agent_tasks(answer)
             if agents_tasks == []:
-                prompt = f"Failed to parse the tasks. Please make a plan within ```json. Do not ask for clarification.\n"
+                prompt = f"Failed to parse the tasks. Please write down your task followed by a json plan within ```json. Do not ask for clarification.\n"
                 pretty_print("Failed to make plan. Retrying...", color="warning")
                 continue
             self.show_plan(agents_tasks, answer)

sources/llm_provider.py

@@ -72,6 +72,8 @@ class Provider:
         except ModuleNotFoundError as e:
             raise ModuleNotFoundError(f"{str(e)}\nA import related to provider {self.provider_name} was not found. Is it installed ?")
         except Exception as e:
+            if "try again later" in str(e).lower():
+                return f"{self.provider_name} server is overloaded. Please try again later."
             if "refused" in str(e):
                 return f"Server {self.server_ip} seem offline. Unable to answer."
             raise Exception(f"Provider {self.provider_name} failed: {str(e)}") from e
@@ -214,7 +216,7 @@ class Provider:
         """
         base_url = self.server_ip
         if self.is_local:
-            raise Exception("Google Gemini is not available for local use.")
+            raise Exception("Google Gemini is not available for local use. Change config.ini")
 
         client = OpenAI(api_key=self.api_key, base_url="https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/")
         try:
@@ -237,6 +239,8 @@ class Provider:
         """
         from together import Together
         client = Together(api_key=self.api_key)
+        if self.is_local:
+            raise Exception("Together AI is not available for local use. Change config.ini")
 
         try:
             response = client.chat.completions.create(
@@ -257,6 +261,8 @@ class Provider:
         Use deepseek api to generate text.
         """
         client = OpenAI(api_key=self.api_key, base_url="https://api.deepseek.com")
+        if self.is_local:
+            raise Exception("Deepseek (API) is not available for local use. Change config.ini")
         try:
             response = client.chat.completions.create(
                 model="deepseek-chat",

sources/tools/tools.py

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ For example:
 print("Hello world")
 ```
 This is then executed by the tool with its own class implementation of execute().
-A tool is not just for code tool but also API, internet, etc..
+A tool is not just for code tool but also API, internet search, MCP, etc..
 """
 
 import sys

tests/test_browser_agent_parsing.py

@@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ class TestBrowserAgentParsing(unittest.TestCase):
         # Test various link formats
         test_text = """
         Check this out: https://thriveonai.com/15-ai-startups-in-japan-to-take-note-of, and www.google.com!
-        Also try https://test.org/about?page=1, hey this one as well bro https://weatherstack.com/documentation.
+        Also try https://test.org/about?page=1, hey this one as well bro https://weatherstack.com/documentation/.
         """
         expected = [
             "https://thriveonai.com/15-ai-startups-in-japan-to-take-note-of",
             "www.google.com",
             "https://test.org/about?page=1",
-            "https://weatherstack.com/documentation"
+            "https://weatherstack.com/documentation",
         ]
         result = self.agent.extract_links(test_text)
         self.assertEqual(result, expected)