google__adk-docs/docs/live/get-started/index.md

Build a streaming agent

The Agent Development Kit (ADK) enables real-time, interactive experiences with your AI agents through streaming. This allows for features like live voice conversations, real-time tool use, and continuous updates from your agent.

This page provides quickstart examples to get you up and running with streaming capabilities in both Python and Java ADK.

• :fontawesome-brands-python:{ .lg .middle } Python ADK: Streaming agent

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  This example demonstrates how to set up a basic streaming interaction with an agent using Python ADK. It typically involves using the Runner.run_live() method and handling asynchronous events.

  :octicons-arrow-right-24: View Python Streaming Quickstart
  

• :fontawesome-brands-java:{ .lg .middle } Java ADK: Streaming agent

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  This example demonstrates how to set up a basic streaming interaction with an agent using Java ADK. It involves using the Runner.runLive() method, a LiveRequestQueue, and handling the Flowable<Event> stream.

  :octicons-arrow-right-24: View Java Streaming Quickstart