Cant create text file by using write_to_file command

[TheRealVidex]

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Which Operating System are you using?

Windows

GPT-3 or GPT-4?

GPT-3.5

Steps to reproduce 🕹

Im running on stable v0.2.1, just implemented my APIS, using Redis in Docker and set the ai to be an ebook writer.

Current behavior 😯

autoGPT is not able to write to a file. this is the error message in the terminal: SYSTEM: Command write_to_file returned: Error: 'WindowsPath' object has no attribute 'is_relative_to'

Expected behavior 🤔

file.txt is being created

Your prompt 📝

# ai_goals:
- look for the best ideas for profitable ebooks to sell
- generate your own ebook with the goal of attracting a lot of people to buy it
- make it ready to sell
- save everything
ai_name: EBookAGI
ai_role: an AI designed to autonomously look for the best selling ideas for ebooks,
  writes them and make them ready to sell

Your Logs 📒

<SYSTEM:  Command message_agent returned: Sure, here's an outline for "The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living": I. Introduction - Definition of sustainable living - Importance of sustainable living - Benefits of sustainable living II. Sustainable Living Practices - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Energy Conservation - Water Conservation - Sustainable Transportation - Sustainable Food Choices - Sustainable Clothing Choices - Sustainable Housing III. Sustainable Living in Action - Case studies of sustainable living - Success stories of sustainable living - Challenges of sustainable living IV. Sustainable Living Resources - Sustainable living organizations - Sustainable living websites - Sustainable living books - Sustainable living apps V. Conclusion - Recap of sustainable living practices - Call to action for sustainable living - Final thoughts on sustainable living I hope this outline helps you in creating your ebook on sustainable living. Let me know if you need any further assistance.
 THOUGHTS:  Now that I have an outline for the ebook, I need to start writing the content. I can use the Write to File command to create a new file for the ebook and start writing the content based on the outline. I should also consider using the GPT Agent to help me generate ideas for the content and ensure that it is comprehensive and well-written.
REASONING:  The Write to File command will allow me to create a new file for the ebook and start writing the content based on the outline. This will help me stay organized and ensure that I cover all the necessary topics. The GPT Agent can also help me generate ideas for the content and ensure that it is comprehensive and well-written.
PLAN:
-  Use the Write to File command to create a new file for the ebook and start writing the content based on the outline
-  Use the GPT Agent to help me generate ideas for the content and ensure that it is comprehensive and well-written
CRITICISM:  I need to make sure that the content I write is accurate and reliable. I should also be careful not to rely too heavily on the GPT Agent and consider other sources of information as well.
SPEAK:  I will use the Write to File command to create a new file for the ebook and start writing the content based on the outline. I will also use the GPT Agent to help me generate ideas for the content and ensure that it is comprehensive and well-written.
Attempting to fix JSON by finding outermost brackets
Apparently json was fixed.
NEXT ACTION:  COMMAND = write_to_file ARGUMENTS = {'file': 'ultimate_guide_to_sustainable_living.txt', 'text': 'The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living\n\nI. Introduction\n- Definition of sustainable living\n- Importance of sustainable living\n- Benefits of sustainable living\n\nII. Sustainable Living Practices\n- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle\n- Energy Conservation\n- Water Conservation\n- Sustainable Transportation\n- Sustainable Food Choices\n- Sustainable Clothing Choices\n- Sustainable Housing\n\nIII. Sustainable Living in Action\n- Case studies of sustainable living\n- Success stories of sustainable living\n- Challenges of sustainable living\n\nIV. Sustainable Living Resources\n- Sustainable living organizations\n- Sustainable living websites\n- Sustainable living books\n- Sustainable living apps\n\nV. Conclusion\n- Recap of sustainable living practices\n- Call to action for sustainable living\n- Final thoughts on sustainable living\n'}
Enter 'y' to authorise command, 'y -N' to run N continuous commands, 'n' to exit program, or enter feedback for ...
Input:y
-=-=-=-=-=-=-= COMMAND AUTHORISED BY USER -=-=-=-=-=-=-=
SYSTEM:  Command write_to_file returned: Error: 'WindowsPath' object has no attribute 'is_relative_to'
 THOUGHTS:  Now that I have an outline for the ebook, I need to start writing the content. I can use the Write to File command to create a new file for the ebook and start writing the content based on the outline. I should also consider using the GPT Agent to help me generate ideas for the content and ensure that it is comprehensive and well-written.
REASONING:  The Write to File command will allow me to create a new file for the ebook and start writing the content based on the outline. This will help me stay organized and ensure that I cover all the necessary topics. The GPT Agent can also help me generate ideas for the content and ensure that it is comprehensive and well-written.
PLAN:
-  Use the Write to File command to create a new file for the ebook and start writing the content based on the outline
-  Use the GPT Agent to help me generate ideas for the content and ensure that it is comprehensive and well-written
CRITICISM:  I need to make sure that the content I write is accurate and reliable. I should also be careful not to rely too heavily on the GPT Agent and consider other sources of information as well.
SPEAK:  I will use the Write to File command to create a new file for the ebook and start writing the content based on the outline. I will also use the GPT Agent to help me generate ideas for the content and ensure that it is comprehensive and well-written.
Attempting to fix JSON by finding outermost brackets
Apparently json was fixed.
NEXT ACTION:  COMMAND = write_to_file ARGUMENTS = {'file': 'ultimate_guide_to_sustainable_living.txt', 'text': 'The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living\n\nI. Introduction\n- Definition of sustainable living\n- Importance of sustainable living\n- Benefits of sustainable living\n\nII. Sustainable Living Practices\n- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle\n- Energy Conservation\n- Water Conservation\n- Sustainable Transportation\n- Sustainable Food Choices\n- Sustainable Clothing Choices\n- Sustainable Housing\n\nIII. Sustainable Living in Action\n- Case studies of sustainable living\n- Success stories of sustainable living\n- Challenges of sustainable living\n\nIV. Sustainable Living Resources\n- Sustainable living organizations\n- Sustainable living websites\n- Sustainable living books\n- Sustainable living apps\n\nV. Conclusion\n- Recap of sustainable living practices\n- Call to action for sustainable living\n- Final thoughts on sustainable living\n'}
Enter 'y' to authorise command, 'y -N' to run N continuous commands, 'n' to exit program, or enter feedback for ...
Input:y
-=-=-=-=-=-=-= COMMAND AUTHORISED BY USER -=-=-=-=-=-=-=
SYSTEM:  Command write_to_file returned: Error: 'WindowsPath' object has no attribute 'is_relative_to'>

[orkblutt]

You have to update to python >= 3.9 to be able to use is_relative_to method from libpath. It is used in autogpt/workspace.py to check if the agent is not trying to write outside its working directory. If no way to update python you can comment the line 42 to 45 in the working.py file (not very safe and you need to stash your work on each pull...)

[orkblutt]

https://docs.python.org/3/library/pathlib.html (search for is_relative_to)

[TheRealVidex]

Aight, got it. Thank you!

[harimakenjikun]

Can you explain to me how you solved the problem? thank you

[orkblutt]

Update your Python version to a version up to 3.9