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+# AGENTS.md
+
+## Project Overview
+
+Pipecat is an open-source Python framework for building real-time voice and multimodal conversational AI agents. The codebase is organized around a pipeline architecture where data flows through connected services (STT → LLM → TTS).
+
+## Development Environment Setup
+
+### Prerequisites
+- **Minimum Python Version:** 3.10
+- **Recommended Python Version:** 3.12
+- **Package Manager:** uv (recommended) or pip
+
+### Setup Commands
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/pipecat-ai/pipecat.git
+cd pipecat
+
+# Install dependencies with uv (recommended)
+uv sync --group dev --all-extras \
+  --no-extra gstreamer \
+  --no-extra krisp \
+  --no-extra local \
+  --no-extra ultravox
+
+# Or with pip
+pip install -e ".[dev]"
+
+# Install pre-commit hooks
+uv run pre-commit install
+
+# Set up environment variables
+cp env.example .env
+```
+
+## Build and Test Commands
+
+### Running Tests
+```bash
+# Run all tests
+uv run pytest
+
+# Run specific test file
+uv run pytest tests/test_name.py
+
+# Run tests with coverage
+uv run pytest --cov=pipecat --cov-report=html
+```
+
+### Code Quality
+```bash
+# Format code (required before commits)
+uv run ruff format
+
+# Lint code
+uv run ruff check
+
+# Type checking
+uv run mypy src/pipecat
+
+# Run pre-commit checks manually
+uv run pre-commit run --all-files
+```
+
+### Documentation
+```bash
+# Build API documentation
+cd docs/api
+./build-docs.sh
+
+# Build docs manually
+sphinx-build -b html . _build/html -W --keep-going
+```
+
+## Code Style Guidelines
+
+### Python Standards
+- **Formatting:** Strict PEP 8 via Ruff
+- **Docstrings:** Google-style format
+- **Type Hints:** Required for all public APIs
+- **Import Organization:** Automated via Ruff
+
+### Docstring Conventions
+- **Classes:** Describe purpose + `__init__` with complete `Args:` section
+- **Dataclasses:** Use `Parameters:` section, no `__init__` docstring
+- **Methods:** Include `Args:` and `Returns:` sections
+- **Properties:** Must have `Returns:` section
+- **Examples:** Use `Examples:` section with `::` syntax
+
+### File Organization
+```
+src/pipecat/           # Main package
+├── processors/        # Frame processors
+├── services/          # AI service integrations
+├── transports/        # Communication layers
+├── frames/            # Data frame definitions
+└── pipeline/          # Pipeline orchestration
+
+examples/foundational/ # Step-by-step tutorials
+tests/                 # Test suite
+```
+
+## Testing Instructions
+
+### Test Structure
+- **Unit Tests:** Test individual components in isolation
+- **Integration Tests:** Test service interactions
+- **Example Tests:** Validate foundational examples work
+
+### Adding Tests
+```bash
+# Test naming convention
+test_<component>_<functionality>.py
+
+# Run specific test pattern
+uv run pytest -k "test_pipeline"
+
+# Run with debugging
+uv run pytest -s -vv tests/test_name.py::test_function
+```
+
+### Pre-commit Requirements
+All commits must pass:
+- Ruff formatting
+- Ruff linting
+- Type checking
+- Basic test suite
+
+## Dependency Management
+
+### Using uv (Recommended)
+```bash
+# Add runtime dependency
+uv add package-name
+
+# Add optional dependency
+uv add --optional service package-name
+
+# Add development dependency
+uv add --group dev package-name
+
+# Update lockfile
+uv lock
+
+# Sync dependencies
+uv sync
+```
+
+### Important Notes
+- **Always commit both `pyproject.toml` and `uv.lock` together**
+- **Never manually edit `uv.lock`** - it's auto-generated
+- **Use extras for optional service dependencies** (e.g., `[openai]`, `[cartesia]`)
+
+## Project Structure Guidelines
+
+### Service Integration
+When adding new AI services:
+1. Create service class in `src/pipecat/services/<provider>/`
+2. Follow existing patterns (e.g., STTService, LLMService)
+3. Add to appropriate extras in `pyproject.toml`
+4. Include tests in `tests/`
+5. Add documentation examples
+
+### Frame Processing
+For custom processors:
+1. Inherit from `FrameProcessor`
+2. Implement `process_frame()` method. ALWAYS explicitly call `await super().process_frame(frame, direction)` at the top of this method.
+3. Handle frame direction (FrameDirection.UPSTREAM/DOWNSTREAM)
+4. Add proper type hints and docstrings
+
+### Transport Implementation
+For new transport layers:
+1. Inherit from `BaseTransport`
+2. Implement required abstract methods
+3. Handle connection lifecycle
+4. Support both input and output streams
+
+## Security Considerations
+
+### API Keys
+- **Never commit API keys** to the repository
+- **Use environment variables** for all secrets
+- **Reference `env.example`** for required variables
+- **Use `.env` files** for local development
+
+### Input Validation
+- **Validate all external inputs** (audio, text, API responses)
+- **Sanitize user data** before processing
+- **Handle rate limiting** for external services
+- **Implement proper timeout handling**
+
+## Performance Guidelines
+
+### Memory Management
+- **Clean up resources** in transport disconnection handlers
+- **Use async context managers** for service connections
+- **Implement proper frame lifecycle** management
+
+### Latency Optimization
+- **Choose appropriate STT services** for latency requirements
+- **Use streaming TTS** when possible
+- **Implement connection pooling** for HTTP services
+- **Consider WebRTC** for real-time applications
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+### Error Handling
+```python
+@transport.event_handler("on_error")
+async def on_error(transport, error):
+    logger.error(f"Transport error: {error}")
+
+    # Shutdown the pipeline
+    await task.queue_frame(EndFrame())
+```
+
+### Service Configuration
+```python
+# Use environment variables for configuration
+service = OpenAILLMService(
+    api_key=os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY", ""),
+    model="gpt-4o",
+    params={"temperature": 0.7}
+)
+```
+
+### Pipeline Assembly
+```python
+pipeline = Pipeline([
+    transport.input(),
+    stt_service,
+    context_aggregator.user(),
+    llm_service,
+    tts_service,
+    transport.output(),
+    context_aggregator.assistant(),
+])
+```
+
+## Commit and PR Guidelines
+
+### Commit Message Format
+```
+<type>(<scope>): <description>
+
+[optional body]
+
+[optional footer]
+```
+
+Types: `feat`, `fix`, `docs`, `style`, `refactor`, `test`, `chore`
+
+### PR Requirements
+- **All tests must pass**
+- **Code must be properly formatted** (Ruff)
+- **Include appropriate tests** for new functionality
+- **Update documentation** if needed
+- **Reference related issues** in description
+
+### Review Process
+1. Automated checks must pass
+2. Manual code review by maintainers
+3. Documentation review for user-facing changes
+4. Integration testing for service additions
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+- **Import errors:** Run `uv sync` to ensure dependencies are installed
+- **Test failures:** Check environment variables in `.env`
+- **Format errors:** Run `uv run ruff format` before committing
+- **Type errors:** Ensure all public methods have type hints
+
+### Development Tips
+- **Use foundational examples** as starting points for testing
+- **Check existing services** for integration patterns
+- **Run tests frequently** during development
+- **Use IDE integration** for Ruff formatting
+
+### Getting Help
+- **Documentation:** [docs.pipecat.ai](https://docs.pipecat.ai)
+- **Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/pipecat-ai/pipecat/issues)