Youtu-agent – Open-source intelligent agent framework launched by Tencent Youtu

What is Youtu-agent？

Youtu-agent is an open-source intelligent agent framework launched by Tencent Youtu Lab, designed for building, running, and evaluating autonomous agents. The framework leverages the open-source model DeepSeek-V3 for leading performance, supports multiple model APIs and tool integrations, and provides powerful agent capabilities such as data analysis, file processing, and in-depth research. Its flexible architecture supports YAML-based configuration and automatic agent generation, simplifying the development workflow. Youtu-agent performs exceptionally well on the WebWalkerQA and GAIA benchmarks and is suitable for agent researchers, application developers, and AI enthusiasts, offering a wide range of practical use cases and detailed development documentation.

Youtu-agent Main Features

• Performance validation: Achieves strong results on WebWalkerQA and GAIA benchmarks, with accuracies of 71.47% and 72.8%, respectively.

• Open-source friendly and cost-aware: Optimized for low-cost deployment, does not rely on closed-source models, and is suitable for a wide range of applications.

• Practical use case support: Supports tasks such as CSV analysis, literature review, personal file organization, and more.

• Flexible architecture: Built on openai-agents, supports multiple model APIs (e.g., DeepSeek, gpt-oss), tool integration, and framework implementations.

• Automation and simplification: YAML-based configuration, automatic agent generation, and simplified setup reduce manual operations.

Technical Principles

• AgentConfig: Agent configuration files defined in YAML, specifying behavior, tools, environment, and other parameters required for agent operation.

• Agent: The core logic of the agent, executing tasks in the environment according to the AgentConfig. Can be a single agent (e.g., SimpleAgent) or multiple agents working together (e.g., OrchestraAgent).

• Environment: Provides the interface for agent interaction with the external world. For example, BrowserEnv allows agents to operate web pages, and ShellLocalEnv allows access to the local file system.

• Toolkits: Collections of tools the agent can use. For instance, the search tool enables web searches, and the file tool allows file operations.

• Evaluation Framework: Standardized framework for evaluating agent performance, including data management, processing, and execution.

Project Links

• Official website: https://tencent.github.io/Youtu-agent/

• GitHub repository: https://github.com/Tencent/Youtu-agent

Application Scenarios

• Data analysis and processing: Automatically read and analyze CSV files, generate reports, and help users quickly understand data for decision-making.

• File management and organization: Automatically categorize, name, and store personal files, improving file management efficiency.

• Research and academia: Search and organize relevant literature, generate literature review reports, and assist researchers in quickly understanding a field.

• Content generation: Create web content, video scripts, and other materials according to user needs, supporting content creators with ideas and scripts.

• Enterprise applications: Act as an intelligent customer service agent, automatically answering questions, providing solutions, and improving service quality.