v1.6.0

- Add INativeToolCall interface for native tool call format
- Add useNativeToolCalling option to IDualAgentOptions
- Add getToolsAsJsonSchema() to convert tools to Ollama JSON Schema format
- Add parseNativeToolCalls() to convert native tool calls to proposals
- Add startTaskWithNativeTools() and continueWithNativeTools() to DriverAgent
- Update DualAgentOrchestrator to support both XML parsing and native tool calling modes

Native tool calling is more efficient for models like GPT-OSS that use Harmony format,
as it activates Ollama's built-in tool parser instead of requiring XML generation.

changelog.md

@@ -1,5 +1,54 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2026-01-20 - 1.6.0 - feat(smartagent)
+record native tool results in message history by adding optional toolName to continueWithNativeTools and passing tool identifier from DualAgent
+
+- continueWithNativeTools(message, toolName?) now accepts an optional toolName; when provided the message is stored with role 'tool' and includes a toolName property (cast to ChatMessage)
+- DualAgent constructs a toolNameForHistory as `${proposal.toolName}_${proposal.action}` and forwards it to continueWithNativeTools in both normal and error flows
+- Preserves tool-origin information in the conversation history to support native tool calling and tracking
+
+## 2026-01-20 - 1.5.4 - fix(driveragent)
+prevent duplicate thinking/output markers during token streaming and mark transitions
+
+- Add isInThinkingMode flag to track thinking vs output state
+- Emit "\n[THINKING] " only when transitioning into thinking mode (avoids repeated thinking markers)
+- Emit "\n[OUTPUT] " when transitioning out of thinking mode to mark content output
+- Reset thinking state after response completes to ensure correct markers for subsequent responses
+- Applied the same streaming marker logic to both response handling paths
+
+## 2026-01-20 - 1.5.3 - fix(driveragent)
+prefix thinking tokens with [THINKING] when forwarding streaming chunks to onToken
+
+- Wraps chunk.thinking with '[THINKING] ' before calling onToken to mark thinking tokens
+- Forwards chunk.content unchanged
+- Change applied in ts/smartagent.classes.driveragent.ts for both initial and subsequent assistant streaming responses
+- No API signature changes; only the token payloads sent to onToken are altered
+
+## 2026-01-20 - 1.5.2 - fix()
+no changes in this diff; nothing to release
+
+- No files changed; no release required
+- No code or dependency changes detected
+
+## 2026-01-20 - 1.5.1 - fix(smartagent)
+bump patch version to 1.5.1 (no changes in diff)
+
+- No code changes detected in the provided diff
+- Current package.json version is 1.5.0
+- Recommended semantic version bump: patch -> 1.5.1
+
+## 2026-01-20 - 1.5.0 - feat(driveragent)
+preserve assistant reasoning in message history and update @push.rocks/smartai dependency to ^0.13.0
+
+- Store response.reasoning in messageHistory for assistant responses (two places in driveragent)
+- Bump dependency @push.rocks/smartai from ^0.12.0 to ^0.13.0
+
+## 2026-01-20 - 1.4.2 - fix(repo)
+no changes detected in diff
+
+- No files changed in diff; no code or metadata updates were made.
+- No version bump required.
+
 ## 2026-01-20 - 1.4.1 - fix()
 no changes detected (empty diff)
 

package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@push.rocks/smartagent",
-  "version": "1.4.1",
+  "version": "1.6.0",
   "private": false,
   "description": "an agentic framework built on top of @push.rocks/smartai",
   "main": "dist_ts/index.js",
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
     "@types/node": "^25.0.2"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "@push.rocks/smartai": "^0.12.0",
+    "@push.rocks/smartai": "^0.13.1",
     "@push.rocks/smartbrowser": "^2.0.8",
     "@push.rocks/smartdeno": "^1.2.0",
     "@push.rocks/smartfs": "^1.2.0",

pnpm-lock.yaml

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ importers:
   .:
     dependencies:
       '@push.rocks/smartai':
-        specifier: ^0.12.0
-        version: 0.12.0(typescript@5.9.3)(ws@8.18.3)(zod@3.25.76)
+        specifier: ^0.13.1
+        version: 0.13.1(typescript@5.9.3)(ws@8.18.3)(zod@3.25.76)
       '@push.rocks/smartbrowser':
         specifier: ^2.0.8
         version: 2.0.8(typescript@5.9.3)
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     engines: {node: '>=6.9.0'}
 
+  '@babel/runtime@7.28.6':
+    resolution: {integrity: sha512-05WQkdpL9COIMz4LjTxGpPNCdlpyimKppYNoJ5Di5EUObifl8t4tuLuUBBZEpoLYOmfvIWrsp9fCl0HoPRVTdA==}
+    engines: {node: '>=6.9.0'}
+
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+
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@@ -837,8 +844,8 @@ packages:
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+  '@push.rocks/smartai@0.13.1':
+    resolution: {integrity: sha512-V9J6a+rjBkFpdFnC6OBm8CbEtqCfJnEsUmNKfRUOiTa+VIVtD4OOceraZah6kGHWltUhZ1XV4eLWwFf4+YO3NA==}
 
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@@ -4331,6 +4338,8 @@ snapshots:
 
   '@babel/runtime@7.28.4': {}
 
+  '@babel/runtime@7.28.6': {}
+
   '@borewit/text-codec@0.1.1': {}
 
   '@cloudflare/workers-types@4.20251202.0': {}
@@ -4395,6 +4404,11 @@ snapshots:
       tslib: 2.8.1
     optional: true
 
+  '@emnapi/runtime@1.8.1':
+    dependencies:
+      tslib: 2.8.1
+    optional: true
+
   '@emnapi/wasi-threads@1.1.0':
     dependencies:
       tslib: 2.8.1
@@ -4682,7 +4696,7 @@ snapshots:
 
   '@img/sharp-wasm32@0.34.5':
     dependencies:
-      '@emnapi/runtime': 1.7.1
+      '@emnapi/runtime': 1.8.1
     optional: true
 
   '@img/sharp-win32-arm64@0.34.5':
@@ -5158,7 +5172,7 @@ snapshots:
       '@push.rocks/smartlog': 3.1.10
       '@push.rocks/smartpath': 6.0.0
 
-  '@push.rocks/smartai@0.12.0(typescript@5.9.3)(ws@8.18.3)(zod@3.25.76)':
+  '@push.rocks/smartai@0.13.1(typescript@5.9.3)(ws@8.18.3)(zod@3.25.76)':
     dependencies:
       '@anthropic-ai/sdk': 0.71.2(zod@3.25.76)
       '@mistralai/mistralai': 1.12.0
@@ -7588,7 +7602,7 @@ snapshots:
 
   json-schema-to-ts@3.1.1:
     dependencies:
-      '@babel/runtime': 7.28.4
+      '@babel/runtime': 7.28.6
       ts-algebra: 2.0.0
 
   jsonfile@6.2.0:

ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts

@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@
  */
 export const commitinfo = {
   name: '@push.rocks/smartagent',
-  version: '1.4.1',
+  version: '1.6.0',
   description: 'an agentic framework built on top of @push.rocks/smartai'
 }

ts/smartagent.classes.driveragent.ts

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ export class DriverAgent {
   private messageHistory: plugins.smartai.ChatMessage[] = [];
   private tools: Map<string, BaseToolWrapper> = new Map();
   private onToken?: (token: string) => void;
+  private isInThinkingMode = false;  // Track thinking/content state for markers
 
   constructor(
     provider: plugins.smartai.MultiModalModel,
@@ -121,10 +122,11 @@ export class DriverAgent {
       });
     }
 
-    // Add assistant response to history (store images if provided)
+    // Add assistant response to history (store images if provided, preserve reasoning for GPT-OSS)
     const historyMessage: plugins.smartai.ChatMessage = {
       role: 'assistant',
       content: response.message,
+      reasoning: response.reasoning,
     };
     this.messageHistory.push(historyMessage);
 
@@ -189,10 +191,11 @@ export class DriverAgent {
       });
     }
 
-    // Add assistant response to history
+    // Add assistant response to history (preserve reasoning for GPT-OSS)
     this.messageHistory.push({
       role: 'assistant',
       content: response.message,
+      reasoning: response.reasoning,
     });
 
     return {
@@ -375,33 +378,33 @@ export class DriverAgent {
 ## Your Role
 You analyze tasks, break them down into steps, and use tools to accomplish goals.
 
-## Tool Usage Format
-When you need to use a tool, output a tool call proposal in this format:
+## CRITICAL: Tool Usage Format
+To use a tool, you MUST literally write out the XML tags in your response. The system parses your output looking for these exact tags. Do NOT just describe or mention the tool call - you must OUTPUT the actual XML.
 
+CORRECT (the XML is in the output):
 <tool_call>
-  <tool>tool_name</tool>
-  <action>action_name</action>
-  <params>
-    {"param1": "value1", "param2": "value2"}
-  </params>
-  <reasoning>Brief explanation of why this action is needed</reasoning>
+  <tool>json</tool>
+  <action>validate</action>
+  <params>{"jsonString": "{\\"key\\":\\"value\\"}"}</params>
 </tool_call>
 
+WRONG (just describing, no actual XML):
+"I will call json.validate now" or "Let me use the tool"
+
 ## Guidelines
 1. Think step by step about what needs to be done
-2. Use only the tools that are available to you
-3. Provide clear reasoning for each tool call
-4. If a tool call is rejected, adapt your approach based on the feedback
-5. When the task is complete, indicate this clearly:
+2. When you need a tool, OUTPUT the <tool_call> XML tags - do not just mention them
+3. Only propose ONE tool call at a time
+4. Wait for the result before proposing the next action
+5. When the task is complete, OUTPUT:
 
 <task_complete>
-  Brief summary of what was accomplished
+Your final result here
 </task_complete>
 
 ## Important
-- Only propose ONE tool call at a time
-- Wait for the result before proposing the next action
-- If you encounter an error, analyze it and try an alternative approach
+- The <tool_call> and <task_complete> tags MUST appear literally in your response
+- If you just say "I'll call the tool" without the actual XML, it will NOT work
 - If you need clarification, ask using <needs_clarification>your question</needs_clarification>`;
   }
 
@@ -440,4 +443,299 @@ Your complete output here
   public reset(): void {
     this.messageHistory = [];
   }
+
+  // ================================
+  // Native Tool Calling Support
+  // ================================
+
+  /**
+   * Start a task with native tool calling support
+   * Uses Ollama's native tool calling API instead of XML parsing
+   * @param task The task description
+   * @param images Optional base64-encoded images for vision tasks
+   * @returns Response with content, reasoning, and any tool calls
+   */
+  public async startTaskWithNativeTools(
+    task: string,
+    images?: string[]
+  ): Promise<{ message: interfaces.IAgentMessage; toolCalls?: interfaces.INativeToolCall[] }> {
+    // Reset message history
+    this.messageHistory = [];
+
+    // Build simple user message (no XML instructions needed for native tool calling)
+    const userMessage = `TASK: ${task}\n\nComplete this task using the available tools. When done, provide your final output.`;
+
+    // Add to history
+    this.messageHistory.push({
+      role: 'user',
+      content: userMessage,
+    });
+
+    // Build system message for native tool calling
+    const fullSystemMessage = this.getNativeToolsSystemMessage();
+
+    // Get tools in JSON schema format
+    const tools = this.getToolsAsJsonSchema();
+
+    // Check if provider supports native tool calling (Ollama)
+    const provider = this.provider as any;
+    if (typeof provider.collectStreamResponse !== 'function') {
+      throw new Error('Provider does not support native tool calling. Use startTask() instead.');
+    }
+
+    // Use collectStreamResponse for streaming support with tools
+    const response = await provider.collectStreamResponse(
+      {
+        systemMessage: fullSystemMessage,
+        userMessage: userMessage,
+        messageHistory: [],
+        images: images,
+        tools: tools.length > 0 ? tools : undefined,
+      },
+      // Pass onToken callback through onChunk for streaming with thinking markers
+      this.onToken ? (chunk: any) => {
+        if (chunk.thinking && this.onToken) {
+          // Add marker only when transitioning INTO thinking mode
+          if (!this.isInThinkingMode) {
+            this.onToken('\n[THINKING] ');
+            this.isInThinkingMode = true;
+          }
+          this.onToken(chunk.thinking);
+        }
+        if (chunk.content && this.onToken) {
+          // Add marker when transitioning OUT of thinking mode
+          if (this.isInThinkingMode) {
+            this.onToken('\n[OUTPUT] ');
+            this.isInThinkingMode = false;
+          }
+          this.onToken(chunk.content);
+        }
+      } : undefined
+    );
+
+    // Reset thinking state after response completes
+    this.isInThinkingMode = false;
+
+    // Add assistant response to history
+    const historyMessage: plugins.smartai.ChatMessage = {
+      role: 'assistant',
+      content: response.message || '',
+      reasoning: response.thinking || response.reasoning,
+    };
+    this.messageHistory.push(historyMessage);
+
+    // Convert Ollama tool calls to our format
+    let toolCalls: interfaces.INativeToolCall[] | undefined;
+    if (response.toolCalls && response.toolCalls.length > 0) {
+      toolCalls = response.toolCalls.map((tc: any) => ({
+        function: {
+          name: tc.function.name,
+          arguments: tc.function.arguments,
+          index: tc.function.index,
+        },
+      }));
+    }
+
+    return {
+      message: {
+        role: 'assistant',
+        content: response.message || '',
+      },
+      toolCalls,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Continue conversation with native tool calling support
+   * @param message The message to continue with (e.g., tool result)
+   * @param toolName Optional tool name - when provided, message is added as role: 'tool' instead of 'user'
+   * @returns Response with content, reasoning, and any tool calls
+   */
+  public async continueWithNativeTools(
+    message: string,
+    toolName?: string
+  ): Promise<{ message: interfaces.IAgentMessage; toolCalls?: interfaces.INativeToolCall[] }> {
+    // Add the new message to history
+    if (toolName) {
+      // Tool result - must use role: 'tool' for native tool calling
+      // The 'tool' role is supported by providers but not in the ChatMessage type
+      this.messageHistory.push({
+        role: 'tool',
+        content: message,
+        toolName: toolName,
+      } as unknown as plugins.smartai.ChatMessage);
+    } else {
+      // Regular user message
+      this.messageHistory.push({
+        role: 'user',
+        content: message,
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Build system message
+    const fullSystemMessage = this.getNativeToolsSystemMessage();
+
+    // Get tools in JSON schema format
+    const tools = this.getToolsAsJsonSchema();
+
+    // Get response from provider with history windowing
+    let historyForChat: plugins.smartai.ChatMessage[];
+    const fullHistory = this.messageHistory.slice(0, -1);
+
+    if (this.maxHistoryMessages > 0 && fullHistory.length > this.maxHistoryMessages) {
+      historyForChat = [
+        fullHistory[0],
+        ...fullHistory.slice(-(this.maxHistoryMessages - 1)),
+      ];
+    } else {
+      historyForChat = fullHistory;
+    }
+
+    // Check if provider supports native tool calling
+    const provider = this.provider as any;
+    if (typeof provider.collectStreamResponse !== 'function') {
+      throw new Error('Provider does not support native tool calling. Use continueWithMessage() instead.');
+    }
+
+    // Use collectStreamResponse for streaming support with tools
+    const response = await provider.collectStreamResponse(
+      {
+        systemMessage: fullSystemMessage,
+        userMessage: message,
+        messageHistory: historyForChat,
+        tools: tools.length > 0 ? tools : undefined,
+      },
+      // Pass onToken callback through onChunk for streaming with thinking markers
+      this.onToken ? (chunk: any) => {
+        if (chunk.thinking && this.onToken) {
+          // Add marker only when transitioning INTO thinking mode
+          if (!this.isInThinkingMode) {
+            this.onToken('\n[THINKING] ');
+            this.isInThinkingMode = true;
+          }
+          this.onToken(chunk.thinking);
+        }
+        if (chunk.content && this.onToken) {
+          // Add marker when transitioning OUT of thinking mode
+          if (this.isInThinkingMode) {
+            this.onToken('\n[OUTPUT] ');
+            this.isInThinkingMode = false;
+          }
+          this.onToken(chunk.content);
+        }
+      } : undefined
+    );
+
+    // Reset thinking state after response completes
+    this.isInThinkingMode = false;
+
+    // Add assistant response to history
+    this.messageHistory.push({
+      role: 'assistant',
+      content: response.message || '',
+      reasoning: response.thinking || response.reasoning,
+    });
+
+    // Convert Ollama tool calls to our format
+    let toolCalls: interfaces.INativeToolCall[] | undefined;
+    if (response.toolCalls && response.toolCalls.length > 0) {
+      toolCalls = response.toolCalls.map((tc: any) => ({
+        function: {
+          name: tc.function.name,
+          arguments: tc.function.arguments,
+          index: tc.function.index,
+        },
+      }));
+    }
+
+    return {
+      message: {
+        role: 'assistant',
+        content: response.message || '',
+      },
+      toolCalls,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get system message for native tool calling mode
+   * Simplified prompt that lets the model use tools naturally
+   */
+  private getNativeToolsSystemMessage(): string {
+    return `You are an AI assistant that executes tasks by using available tools.
+
+## Your Role
+You analyze tasks, break them down into steps, and use tools to accomplish goals.
+
+## Guidelines
+1. Think step by step about what needs to be done
+2. Use the available tools to complete the task
+3. Process tool results and continue until the task is complete
+4. When the task is complete, provide a final summary
+
+## Important
+- Use tools when needed to gather information or perform actions
+- If you need clarification, ask the user
+- Always verify your work before marking the task complete`;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Convert registered tools to Ollama JSON Schema format for native tool calling
+   * Each tool action becomes a separate function with name format: "toolName_actionName"
+   * @returns Array of IOllamaTool compatible tool definitions
+   */
+  public getToolsAsJsonSchema(): plugins.smartai.IOllamaTool[] {
+    const tools: plugins.smartai.IOllamaTool[] = [];
+
+    for (const tool of this.tools.values()) {
+      for (const action of tool.actions) {
+        // Build the tool definition in Ollama format
+        const toolDef: plugins.smartai.IOllamaTool = {
+          type: 'function',
+          function: {
+            name: `${tool.name}_${action.name}`,  // e.g., "json_validate"
+            description: `[${tool.name}] ${action.description}`,
+            parameters: action.parameters as plugins.smartai.IOllamaTool['function']['parameters'],
+          },
+        };
+        tools.push(toolDef);
+      }
+    }
+
+    return tools;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Parse native tool calls from provider response into IToolCallProposal format
+   * @param toolCalls Array of native tool calls from the provider
+   * @returns Array of IToolCallProposal ready for execution
+   */
+  public parseNativeToolCalls(
+    toolCalls: interfaces.INativeToolCall[]
+  ): interfaces.IToolCallProposal[] {
+    return toolCalls.map(tc => {
+      // Split "json_validate" -> toolName="json", action="validate"
+      const fullName = tc.function.name;
+      const underscoreIndex = fullName.indexOf('_');
+
+      let toolName: string;
+      let action: string;
+
+      if (underscoreIndex > 0) {
+        toolName = fullName.substring(0, underscoreIndex);
+        action = fullName.substring(underscoreIndex + 1);
+      } else {
+        // Fallback: treat entire name as tool name with empty action
+        toolName = fullName;
+        action = '';
+      }
+
+      return {
+        proposalId: this.generateProposalId(),
+        toolName,
+        action,
+        params: tc.function.arguments,
+      };
+    });
+  }
 }

ts/smartagent.classes.dualagent.ts

@@ -242,12 +242,18 @@ export class DualAgentOrchestrator {
       throw new Error('Orchestrator not started. Call start() first.');
     }
 
+    // Use native tool calling if enabled
+    const useNativeTools = this.options.useNativeToolCalling === true;
+
     this.conversationHistory = [];
     let iterations = 0;
     let consecutiveRejections = 0;
     let completed = false;
     let finalResult: string | null = null;
 
+    // Track pending native tool calls
+    let pendingNativeToolCalls: interfaces.INativeToolCall[] | undefined;
+
     // Extract images from options
     const images = options?.images;
 
@@ -258,7 +264,17 @@ export class DualAgentOrchestrator {
     });
 
     // Start the driver with the task and optional images
-    let driverResponse = await this.driver.startTask(task, images);
+    let driverResponse: interfaces.IAgentMessage;
+
+    if (useNativeTools) {
+      // Native tool calling mode
+      const result = await this.driver.startTaskWithNativeTools(task, images);
+      driverResponse = result.message;
+      pendingNativeToolCalls = result.toolCalls;
+    } else {
+      // XML parsing mode
+      driverResponse = await this.driver.startTask(task, images);
+    }
     this.conversationHistory.push(driverResponse);
 
     // Emit task started event
@@ -281,10 +297,16 @@ export class DualAgentOrchestrator {
         maxIterations: this.options.maxIterations,
       });
 
-      // Check if task is complete
-      if (this.driver.isTaskComplete(driverResponse.content)) {
+      // Check if task is complete (for native mode, no pending tool calls and has content)
+      const isComplete = useNativeTools
+        ? (!pendingNativeToolCalls || pendingNativeToolCalls.length === 0) && driverResponse.content.length > 0
+        : this.driver.isTaskComplete(driverResponse.content);
+
+      if (isComplete) {
         completed = true;
-        finalResult = this.driver.extractTaskResult(driverResponse.content) || driverResponse.content;
+        finalResult = useNativeTools
+          ? driverResponse.content
+          : (this.driver.extractTaskResult(driverResponse.content) || driverResponse.content);
 
         // Emit task completed event
         this.emitProgress({
@@ -315,13 +337,34 @@ export class DualAgentOrchestrator {
         };
       }
 
-      // Parse tool call proposals
-      const proposals = this.driver.parseToolCallProposals(driverResponse.content);
+      // Parse tool call proposals - native mode uses pendingNativeToolCalls, XML mode parses content
+      let proposals: interfaces.IToolCallProposal[];
+
+      if (useNativeTools && pendingNativeToolCalls && pendingNativeToolCalls.length > 0) {
+        // Native tool calling mode - convert native tool calls to proposals
+        proposals = this.driver.parseNativeToolCalls(pendingNativeToolCalls);
+        pendingNativeToolCalls = undefined; // Clear after processing
+      } else if (!useNativeTools) {
+        // XML parsing mode
+        proposals = this.driver.parseToolCallProposals(driverResponse.content);
+      } else {
+        proposals = [];
+      }
 
       if (proposals.length === 0) {
-        // No tool calls found - remind the model of the exact XML format
-        driverResponse = await this.driver.continueWithMessage(
-          `No valid tool call was found in your response. To use a tool, you MUST output the exact XML format:
+        if (useNativeTools) {
+          // Native mode: no tool calls and no content means we should continue
+          const result = await this.driver.continueWithNativeTools(
+            'Please continue with the task. Use the available tools or provide your final output.'
+          );
+          driverResponse = result.message;
+          pendingNativeToolCalls = result.toolCalls;
+          this.conversationHistory.push(driverResponse);
+          continue;
+        } else {
+          // XML mode: remind the model of the exact XML format
+          driverResponse = await this.driver.continueWithMessage(
+            `No valid tool call was found in your response. To use a tool, you MUST output the exact XML format:
 
 <tool_call>
   <tool>tool_name</tool>
@@ -340,9 +383,10 @@ Or to complete the task:
 <task_complete>your final JSON output here</task_complete>
 
 Please output the exact XML format above.`
-        );
-        this.conversationHistory.push(driverResponse);
-        continue;
+          );
+          this.conversationHistory.push(driverResponse);
+          continue;
+        }
       }
 
       // Process the first proposal (one at a time)
@@ -449,13 +493,31 @@ Please output the exact XML format above.`
             toolResult: result,
           });
 
-          driverResponse = await this.driver.continueWithMessage(resultMessage);
+          // Continue with appropriate method based on mode
+          if (useNativeTools) {
+            const toolNameForHistory = `${proposal.toolName}_${proposal.action}`;
+            const continueResult = await this.driver.continueWithNativeTools(resultMessage, toolNameForHistory);
+            driverResponse = continueResult.message;
+            pendingNativeToolCalls = continueResult.toolCalls;
+          } else {
+            driverResponse = await this.driver.continueWithMessage(resultMessage);
+          }
           this.conversationHistory.push(driverResponse);
         } catch (error) {
           const errorMessage = `Tool execution failed: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`;
-          driverResponse = await this.driver.continueWithMessage(
-            `TOOL ERROR: ${errorMessage}\n\nPlease try a different approach.`
-          );
+          if (useNativeTools) {
+            const toolNameForHistory = `${proposal.toolName}_${proposal.action}`;
+            const continueResult = await this.driver.continueWithNativeTools(
+              `TOOL ERROR: ${errorMessage}\n\nPlease try a different approach.`,
+              toolNameForHistory
+            );
+            driverResponse = continueResult.message;
+            pendingNativeToolCalls = continueResult.toolCalls;
+          } else {
+            driverResponse = await this.driver.continueWithMessage(
+              `TOOL ERROR: ${errorMessage}\n\nPlease try a different approach.`
+            );
+          }
           this.conversationHistory.push(driverResponse);
         }
       } else {
@@ -492,7 +554,14 @@ Please output the exact XML format above.`
           guardianDecision: decision,
         });
 
-        driverResponse = await this.driver.continueWithMessage(feedback);
+        // Continue with appropriate method based on mode
+        if (useNativeTools) {
+          const continueResult = await this.driver.continueWithNativeTools(feedback);
+          driverResponse = continueResult.message;
+          pendingNativeToolCalls = continueResult.toolCalls;
+        } else {
+          driverResponse = await this.driver.continueWithMessage(feedback);
+        }
         this.conversationHistory.push(driverResponse);
       }
     }

ts/smartagent.interfaces.ts

@@ -48,6 +48,12 @@ export interface IDualAgentOptions extends plugins.smartai.ISmartAiOptions {
   logPrefix?: string;
   /** Callback fired for each token during LLM generation (streaming mode) */
   onToken?: (token: string, source: 'driver' | 'guardian') => void;
+  /**
+   * Enable native tool calling mode (default: false)
+   * When enabled, uses Ollama's native tool calling API instead of XML parsing
+   * This is more efficient for models that support it (e.g., GPT-OSS with Harmony format)
+   */
+  useNativeToolCalling?: boolean;
 }
 
 // ================================
@@ -83,6 +89,18 @@ export interface IToolAction {
   parameters: Record<string, unknown>;
 }
 
+/**
+ * Native tool call from provider (matches Ollama's tool calling format)
+ * Format: function name is "toolName_actionName" (e.g., "json_validate")
+ */
+export interface INativeToolCall {
+  function: {
+    name: string;  // Format: "toolName_actionName"
+    arguments: Record<string, unknown>;
+    index?: number;
+  };
+}
+
 /**
  * Proposed tool call from the Driver
  */