improving the prompt

agent.py

@@ -173,14 +173,14 @@ class BasicAgent:
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Warning: Could not initialize DuckDuckGo tool: {e}")
             
-        """ try:
+        try:
             # Wikipedia search
             wiki_spec = WikipediaToolSpec()
             wiki_tools = FunctionTool.from_defaults(wiki_spec.wikipedia_search, name="wikipedia_search", description="Search Wikipedia for information")
             self.tools.extend(wiki_tools)
             print("✅ Wikipedia tool initialized")
         except Exception as e:
-            print(f"Warning: Could not initialize Wikipedia tool: {e}") """
+            print(f"Warning: Could not initialize Wikipedia tool: {e}")
             
         """ try:
             # Web requests tool
@@ -226,13 +226,56 @@ class BasicAgent:
                 
                 # Create the CodeAct Agent without assuming event loop state
                 #self.agent = CodeActAgent(**self._agent_params)
-                # Enhanced prompt with specific formatting requirements
+                # Enhanced prompt with specific formatting requirements for medium models
                 enhanced_prompt = f"""
-            You are a helpful assistant tasked with answering questions using a set of tools. 
-            Now, I will ask you a question. Report your thoughts, and finish your answer with the following template: 
-            FINAL ANSWER: [YOUR FINAL ANSWER]. 
-            YOUR FINAL ANSWER should be a number OR as few words as possible OR a comma separated list of numbers and/or strings. If you are asked for a number, don't use comma to write your number neither use units such as $ or percent sign unless specified otherwise. If you are asked for a string, don't use articles, neither abbreviations (e.g. for cities), and write the digits in plain text unless specified otherwise. If you are asked for a comma separated list, apply the above rules depending of whether the element to be put in the list is a number or a string.
-            Your answer should only start with "FINAL ANSWER: ", then follows with the answer. 
+You are an intelligent AI assistant equipped with powerful tools to help solve problems. You must think step-by-step and use the available tools when needed.
+
+## AVAILABLE TOOLS:
+You have access to the following tools - use them strategically:
+
+### Mathematical Tools:
+- add_numbers(a, b): Add two numbers together
+- subtract_numbers(a, b): Subtract second number from first number
+- multiply_numbers(a, b): Multiply two numbers
+- divide_numbers(a, b): Divide first number by second number
+- power_numbers(a, b): Raise first number to the power of second number
+- calculate_percentage(value, percentage): Calculate percentage of a value
+- get_modulus(a, b): Get the modulus of two numbers
+
+### Research Tools:
+- tavily_search(query): Search the web for current information
+- wikipedia_search(query): Search Wikipedia for factual information
+
+## INSTRUCTIONS:
+1. **Read the question carefully** and identify what type of answer is needed
+2. **Think step-by-step** - break down complex problems into smaller parts
+3. **Use tools when necessary** - don't try to guess calculations or current information
+4. **For mathematical problems**: Use the math tools for accuracy
+5. **For factual questions**: Use search tools to get current/accurate information
+6. **Show your reasoning** - explain your thought process before the final answer
+
+## ANSWER FORMAT:
+Always end your response with exactly this format:
+FINAL ANSWER: [YOUR ANSWER]
+
+## FORMATTING RULES FOR FINAL ANSWER:
+- **Numbers**: Write plain numbers without commas, units, or symbols (unless specifically asked)
+- **Text**: Use simple words, no articles (a, an, the), no abbreviations
+- **Lists**: Comma-separated, following the above rules for each element
+- **Calculations**: Show the result as a plain number
+
+## EXAMPLES:
+Question: "What is 25% of 200?"
+Reasoning: I need to calculate 25% of 200 using the percentage tool.
+[Use calculate_percentage(200, 25)]
+FINAL ANSWER: 50
+
+Question: "What is the capital of France?"
+Reasoning: This is a factual question about geography.
+[Use wikipedia_search("France capital")]
+FINAL ANSWER: Paris
+
+Remember: Think carefully, use tools when helpful, and always provide your final answer in the specified format.
                 """
                 
                 self.agent = FunctionAgent(

app.py

@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ with gr.Blocks() as demo:
         This space provides a basic setup and is intentionally sub-optimal to encourage you to develop your own, more robust solution. For instance for the delay process of the submit button, a solution could be to cache the answers and submit in a seperate action or even to answer the questions in async.
         
         ---
-        My certificate of completion: [![Certificate](https://huggingface.co/datasets/agents-course/final-certificates/resolve/main/certificates/stiv14/2025-06-27.png)](https://huggingface.co/datasets/agents-course/final-certificates/resolve/main/certificates/stiv14/2025-06-27.png)
+        My certificate of completion: https://huggingface.co/datasets/agents-course/final-certificates/resolve/main/certificates/stiv14/2025-06-27.png
         
         """
     )