> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agno-v2-codex-docs-audit-20260719-0149.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction Message

> Use the introduction parameter to set an initial greeting message.

```python introduction_message.py theme={null}
"""
Introduction Message
=============================

Use the introduction parameter to set an initial greeting message.
"""

from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.models.openai import OpenAIResponses

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Create Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
agent = Agent(
    model=OpenAIResponses(id="gpt-5.2"),
    # The introduction is sent as the agent's first message in a conversation
    introduction="Hello! I'm your coding assistant. I can help you write, debug, and explain code. What would you like to work on?",
    markdown=True,
)

# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Run Agent
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
if __name__ == "__main__":
    # The introduction message is available as a property
    print("Introduction:", agent.introduction)
    print()
    agent.print_response(
        "Help me write a Python function to check if a string is a palindrome.",
        stream=True,
    )
```

## Run the Example

<Steps>
  <Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

  <Step title="Install dependencies">
    ```bash theme={null}
    uv pip install -U agno openai
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export your OpenAI API key">
    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash Mac/Linux theme={null}
      export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
      ```

      ```bash Windows theme={null}
      $Env:OPENAI_API_KEY="your_openai_api_key_here"
      ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the example">
    Save the code above as `introduction_message.py`, then run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    python introduction_message.py
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

Full source: [cookbook/02\_agents/03\_context\_management/introduction\_message.py](https://github.com/agno-agi/agno/blob/v2.7.4/cookbook/02_agents/03_context_management/introduction_message.py)