can we use gemini tools with google realtime model?

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WARNINGlivekit.plugins.googleMultiple kinds of tools are not supported in Gemini. Only the first tool will be used.

Hey there! That warning, "Multiple kinds of tools are not supported in Gemini. Only the first tool will be used," pops up because the LiveKit Google plugin for Gemini currently supports just one type of tool per session. So, if you provide multiple tools, only the first one gets used, and you’ll see this warning. No worries though! To fix this, just set up the Gemini model to use only one tool at a time. Here’s a quick example:

from google.genai import types

llm = google.LLM(
    model="gemini-2.0-flash-001",
    gemini_tools=[types.GoogleSearch()],  # Use only one tool
)

Here are the tools you can use: •

GoogleSearch()

•

GoogleSearchRetrieval()

•

ToolCodeExecution()

•

UrlContext()

•

GoogleMaps()

This is just how Gemini’s API works right now, but it might change in future updates. If you have any questions or need a hand with this, just let me know—I’m here to help! Sources: livekit-plugins/livekit-plugins-google/livekit/plugins/google/beta/realtime...

how to log response of google search

Hey there! If you want to log the response from Google Search in LiveKit using Gemini tools, here’s a simple way to do it: 1. Import the Modules You Need: Make sure you’ve got the right imports for Google Gemini tools and LiveKit’s LLM. 2. Set Up the LLM: When you initialize the Gemini LLM, don’t forget to enable the Google Search tool. 3. Generate a Response: Use the

generate

method to get a response that includes Google Search results. 4. Log the Search Response: Grab the search results from the function call output and log them. Here’s a quick example to get you started:

from livekit.plugins import google
from google.genai import types

# Initialize the Gemini LLM with Google Search tool
llm = google.LLM(
    model="gemini-2.0-flash-exp",
    api_key="your-api-key",  # or set GOOGLE_API_KEY environment variable
    gemini_tools=[types.GoogleSearch()],  # Enable Google Search tool
)

# Create an AgentSession
session = AgentSession(llm=llm)

# Generate a response that uses Google Search
response = session.generate(
    "What is the latest news about AI?"
)

# Check each message for function call outputs
for message in response.messages:
    if message.type == "function_call_output":
        function_call_output = message
        # Log the search response
        print(f"Search Response: {function_call_output.output}")

Just make sure your API key is set up correctly, either through the

api_key

parameter or your environment variables. If you run into any issues or want to chat more about it, I’m here to help!

i am using with gemini realtime model

Hey there! If you want to log the Google Search response while using the Gemini Realtime Model in LiveKit, here’s a simple way to do it: 1. First, enable Google Search in your Gemini Tools: Just add the Google Search tool to your Gemini setup by using the

_gemini_tools

parameter when you initialize the RealtimeModel. Here’s a quick example:

from livekit.plugins import google
from google.genai import types

session = AgentSession(
    llm=google.beta.realtime.RealtimeModel(
        model="gemini-2.0-flash-exp",
        _gemini_tools=[types.GoogleSearch()],
    ),
    # Other configurations like TTS, STT, etc.
)

1. Next, add some logging in your agent: Keep an eye on the responses the model generates and log what you need. Here’s a handy snippet:

async def on_session_started(session: AgentSession):
    # Create a callback to log responses
    async def on_response(response: llm.Response):
        # Log the response text
        print("Gemini Response:", response.text)
        # You can add more logic here to log or analyze the response

    # Register the callback
    session.register_callback(llm.Event.RESPONSE_GENERATED, on_response)

Just make sure your authentication is all set up properly (like your

GOOGLE_API_KEY

or

GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS

). If anything’s unclear or you want me to walk you through it, just let me know—I’m here to help!

provide a full working example

Here’s a complete, ready-to-use example showing how to log Google Search responses using the Gemini Realtime Model in LiveKit:

from os import getenv
from typing import Optional
import asyncio

from google.genai import types
from livekit import AgentSession
from livekit.plugins import google

# Initialize the RealtimeModel with Google Search tool
realtime_model = google.beta.realtime.RealtimeModel(
    model="gemini-2.0-flash-exp",
    voice="Puck",
    temperature=0.8,
    instructions="You are a helpful assistant",
    _gemini_tools=[types.GoogleSearch()],
)

# Initialize the AgentSession (add other components like TTS, STT, etc. as needed)
async def main():
    # Set up authentication
    GOOGLE_API_KEY = getenv("GOOGLE_API_KEY")
    
    # Create the AgentSession
    session = AgentSession(
        llm=realtime_model,
        # Add other components (TTS, STT, etc.) here
    )
    
    try:
        # Example query
        response_event = await session.generate_reply(
            instructions="Search for the latest developments in AI."
        )
        
        # Log the response
        if response_event.response:
            print("Google Search Response:")
            print(response_event.response.text)
            
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Oops, something went wrong during the search: {e}")
    finally:
        await session.aclose()

# Run the async example
asyncio.run(main())

Key Points: • Authentication: Make sure your

GOOGLE_API_KEY

environment variable is set before running this code. • Google Search Tool: The

_gemini_tools=[types.GoogleSearch()]

parameter is what enables the Google Search integration. • Response Logging: The response text from your search query gets printed right to the console. • Error Handling: There’s simple error handling included to catch and let you know if anything goes wrong. Requirements: • You’ll need the

livekit-agents[google]

package installed. • Don’t forget to set your

GOOGLE_API_KEY

environment variable. • Make sure all the necessary Python dependencies are installed. If you have any questions or want me to walk you through anything else, just let me know—I’m here to help!

the tool output can also be accessed via conversation_item_added?

Hey there! You can definitely access tool outputs from the Gemini Realtime Model through the

conversation_item_added

event in LiveKit. Whenever a tool runs and generates some output, it gets added as an item in the conversation history, which then triggers the

conversation_item_added

event. Here’s a little example to help you get started:

from livekit.agents import ConversationItemAddedEvent

@session.on("conversation_item_added")
def on_conversation_item_added(event: ConversationItemAddedEvent):
    if event.item.role == "assistant" and event.item.tool_call_id:
        # Handle tool output
        print("Tool output:", event.item.text_content)

This handler will catch the tool output as soon as it’s added to the conversation. If you have any questions or want me to walk you through it, just let me know—I’m happy to help!