# langchain-python-quickstart

Builds a minimal local LangChain agent in Python from the current quickstart. Use it to try an agent in a separate project directory.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 5000 installs · ★ 1314
- Author: langchain-ai
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain-skills/tree/HEAD/config/skills/langchain-python-quickstart/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-21
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/langchain-python-quickstart

## What it does

The skill checks the current LangChain Python quickstart through Docs MCP or HTTP, then builds the weather-agent example with `create_agent`. It asks for a provider and model in `provider:model` form, so the setup is not tied to one model service.

Work happens in a new directory such as `langchain-agent/` rather than the open project. The skill creates a gitignored `.env` for the provider API key. Entering that key in `.env` yourself is the right call instead of posting it in chat.

When the base install needs more, it installs the package for the selected provider. It runs the example, shows its output, and stops. LangSmith and Tavily stay out unless you ask for them.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add langchain-ai/langchain-skills --skill langchain-python-quickstart -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/langchain-python-quickstart/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/langchain-python-quickstart/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add langchain-ai/langchain-skills --skill langchain-python-quickstart -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/langchain-python-quickstart/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add langchain-ai/langchain-skills --skill langchain-python-quickstart -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/langchain-python-quickstart/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install langchain-ai/langchain-skills langchain-python-quickstart
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/langchain-python-quickstart/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add langchain-ai/langchain-skills --skill langchain-python-quickstart -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain-skills --path config/skills/langchain-python-quickstart
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/langchain-python-quickstart/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add langchain-ai/langchain-skills --skill langchain-python-quickstart -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/langchain-ai/langchain-skills/tree/HEAD/config/skills/langchain-python-quickstart/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- scaffold a local LangChain agent in Python
- select a provider and model string
- build the weather-agent example with `create_agent`
- keep a provider API key in `.env`

## Example prompts
- Create a minimal local LangChain agent in a new directory.
- Build the LangChain weather agent with `anthropic:claude-sonnet-5`.
- Run the LangChain Python quickstart and show the output.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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```text
---
name: langchain-python-quickstart
description: "Scaffold a minimal local LangChain agent in Python by following the official quickstart. Use when the user wants to quickly build or try a LangChain agent locally."
---

# LangChain Python quickstart

Follow the live docs — do not invent an alternate API from memory:

**https://docs.langchain.com/oss/python/langchain/quickstart**

Fetch that page (Docs MCP or HTTP) and implement what it shows (weather agent + `create_agent`).

## Local setup constraints

Apply these on top of the quickstart (they keep setup minimal and model-agnostic):

1. **Ask** which provider/model to use. Showcase that LangChain is model-agnostic. Suggested prompt:

   > Which model should this agent use? Pass a `provider:model` string — e.g. `openai:gpt-5.5`, `anthropic:claude-sonnet-5`, `google_genai:gemini-2.5-flash-lite`. Default if you're unsure: **`anthropic:claude-sonnet-5`**.

   Swap the quickstart's model string for their choice (or the default).

2. Create a **new** directory (e.g. `langchain-agent/`) and do all work there — do not pollute the open project.

3. Only secret: the provider API key in `.env` (gitignored). No LangSmith / Tavily unless they ask. Prefer they edit `.env` themselves — don't paste keys into chat.

4. Install the provider package needed for their model if the quickstart's base install isn't enough.

5. Run the example, show output, then stop. Point to `langchain-fundamentals` for next steps.
```
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