In this tutorial, we'll explore how to build a Hierarchical Agent Team.
We'll implement a hierarchical structure to break down complex tasks that are difficult to handle with a single agent or single-level supervisor. In this structure, each lower-level supervisor manages worker agents specialized in their respective domains.
This hierarchical approach helps efficiently solve complex tasks that would be overwhelming for a single worker or when there are too many workers to manage directly.
This example implements ideas from the AutoGen paper using LangGraph, demonstrating how to organize two distinct teams for web research and document writing, managed through top and mid-level supervisors to oversee the entire process.
Why Choose a Hierarchical Agent Team?
In our previous Supervisor example, we looked at how a single supervisor node assigns tasks to multiple worker nodes and consolidates their results. While this approach works well for simple cases, a hierarchical structure might be necessary in the following situations:
Increased Task Complexity: A single supervisor may not be able to handle specialized knowledge required across various sub-domains simultaneously.
Growing Number of Workers: When managing many workers, having a single supervisor directly command all workers can become overwhelming.
In such scenarios, we can create a hierarchical structure where higher-level supervisors delegate tasks to lower-level sub-supervisors, and each sub-supervisor then redistributes these tasks to their specialized worker teams.
LangChain provides built-in tools that make it easy to use the Tavily search engine as a tool in your applications.
To use Tavily Search, you'll need to obtain an API key.
Click here to sign up on the Tavily website and get your Tavily Search API key.
You can alternatively set API keys in a .env file and load it.
[Note] This is not necessary if you've already set API keys in previous steps.
Building Tools
Each team consists of one or more agents, and each agent is equipped with one or more tools. Below, we'll define all the tools that will be used by various teams.
Let's first look at the research team.
ResearchTeam Tools
The ResearchTeam can use search engines and URL scrapers to find information on the web. You can freely add additional features below to enhance the ResearchTeam's performance.
Document Writing Team Tools
Next, we'll define the tools (file access tools) that the document writing team will use.
These tools allow agents to access the file system, which may not be secure. Therefore, caution is needed when using them.
Finally, let's define the code execution tool, PythonREPLTool:
Implementing Utility Functions for Multiple Agents
Here's how we create utility functions to streamline our tasks.
We'll use the functools.partial function from our previous tutorial to create agent nodes, specifically for:
Creating worker agents
Creating supervisors for sub-graphs
Here's an example of creating an agent node using the AgentFactory. Let's look at how to create a search agent:
Next is the function for creating a Team Supervisor:
Defining Agent Teams
Let's define the Research Team and Doc Writing Team.
Research Team
The research team has two worker nodes: a search agent and a research_agent responsible for web scraping. Let's create these and set up their team supervisor:
Finally, let's define a function to select the next node for routing:
Creating Research Team Graph
Creates a workflow where a supervisor coordinates web search and scraping tasks.
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Let's run the web_research_app:
Document Writing Team
Now let's create the document writing team. Here, we'll grant different file-writing tool access to each agent.
Creating Doc Writing Team Graph
Integrates document writing, note-taking, and chart generation into a unified flow.
Let's visualize the graph:
png
Now, let's run the graph and check the results:
Structuring a Super-Graph
This design implements a bottom-up planning policy. Although we've already created two graphs, we need to determine how to route tasks between them.
For this purpose, we'll define a Super-Graph to coordinate these two existing graphs and add connecting elements that define how this higher-level state is shared between different graphs. First, let's create the chief supervisor node:
Next, we'll define the state and nodes of the Super-Graph.
The Super-Graph primarily serves to route tasks between teams.
Defining the Super-Graph
Now, let's define a Super-Graph that connects the two teams.
Let's visualize the graph:
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Display the final result in Markdown format:
Report on Multi-Agent Architecture for Complex Task Execution
Outline
Introduction
Definition of multi-agent systems (MAS) and their significance in solving complex tasks.
Overview of the evolution of MAS and their applications in various fields.
Importance of collaboration among agents in achieving task objectives.
Brief mention of the structure of the report and what each section will cover.
Statement of the report's objectives and the relevance of the topic in current research.
Background
Historical context of multi-agent systems and their development.
Key concepts in MAS, including agent autonomy, communication, and cooperation.
Overview of different types of agents and their roles in MAS.
Discussion of the theoretical frameworks that underpin MAS, such as game theory and distributed systems.
Summary of existing literature and research on MAS applications.
Methodology
Description of the design and implementation of a multi-agent architecture.
Explanation of task decomposition and agent specialization.
Overview of communication protocols and mechanisms used in MAS.
Discussion of evaluation metrics for assessing the performance of MAS.
Case studies illustrating the application of the methodology in real-world scenarios.
Applications
Exploration of various domains where MAS can be applied, such as robotics, healthcare, and smart cities.
Detailed examples of successful MAS implementations in industry and research.
Discussion of how MAS can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in complex task execution.
Analysis of the role of MAS in emerging technologies, such as AI and IoT.
Future trends and potential areas for further research in MAS applications.
Challenges
Identification of common challenges faced in the development and deployment of MAS.
Discussion of issues related to agent coordination, communication, and conflict resolution.
Examination of ethical considerations and safety concerns in MAS.
Overview of technical limitations and scalability issues.
Strategies for overcoming these challenges and improving MAS performance.
Conclusions
Summary of key findings from the report.
Reflection on the significance of multi-agent architecture in solving complex tasks.
Recommendations for future research directions in MAS.
Final thoughts on the potential impact of MAS on society and technology.
Call to action for researchers and practitioners to explore MAS further.
Detailed Content
1. Introduction
Multi-agent systems (MAS) are defined as systems composed of multiple interacting intelligent agents, capable of autonomous decision-making and task execution. The significance of MAS lies in their ability to collaboratively solve complex tasks that are beyond the capabilities of individual agents. Over the years, MAS have evolved from simple rule-based systems to sophisticated architectures that leverage advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques. The collaboration among agents is crucial, as it allows for the distribution of tasks, parallel processing, and the pooling of resources and knowledge. This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of multi-agent architecture, focusing on its methodology, applications, challenges, and future directions.
2. Background
The historical context of multi-agent systems dates back to the early days of artificial intelligence, where researchers began exploring the potential of autonomous agents. Key concepts in MAS include agent autonomy, which refers to the ability of agents to operate independently, and communication, which is essential for coordination among agents. Different types of agents, such as reactive, deliberative, and hybrid agents, play distinct roles in MAS, contributing to their overall functionality. Theoretical frameworks, including game theory and distributed systems, provide the foundation for understanding agent interactions and decision-making processes. A review of existing literature reveals a growing interest in MAS applications across various domains, highlighting their versatility and effectiveness.
3. Methodology
The design and implementation of a multi-agent architecture involve several key steps, including task decomposition, where complex tasks are broken down into manageable subtasks assigned to specialized agents. Communication protocols, such as publish-subscribe mechanisms, facilitate information exchange among agents, ensuring that they remain informed about relevant developments. Evaluation metrics, such as task completion time and resource utilization, are essential for assessing the performance of MAS. Case studies, such as the deployment of MAS in disaster response scenarios, illustrate the practical application of these methodologies, showcasing how agents can work together to achieve common goals.
4. Applications
Multi-agent systems have found applications in diverse fields, including robotics, where they enable coordinated movements of robotic swarms, and healthcare, where they assist in patient monitoring and treatment planning. Successful implementations, such as autonomous vehicles and smart grid management, demonstrate the potential of MAS to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in complex task execution. The integration of MAS with emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), opens new avenues for innovation and problem-solving. Future trends indicate a growing reliance on MAS in various sectors, driven by the need for intelligent and adaptive systems.
5. Challenges
Despite their advantages, the development and deployment of multi-agent systems face several challenges. Coordination among agents can be difficult, especially in dynamic environments where tasks and conditions change rapidly. Communication issues, such as information overload and misinterpretation, can hinder agent collaboration. Ethical considerations, including privacy and security concerns, must be addressed to ensure responsible use of MAS. Technical limitations, such as scalability and computational complexity, pose additional hurdles. Strategies for overcoming these challenges include the development of robust algorithms, improved communication protocols, and ethical guidelines for agent behavior.
6. Conclusions
In conclusion, multi-agent architecture represents a powerful approach to solving complex tasks through collaboration and autonomy. The findings of this report highlight the significance of MAS in various applications and the potential for future research to address existing challenges. As technology continues to evolve, the impact of MAS on society and industry will likely grow, necessitating further exploration and innovation in this field. Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to delve deeper into the capabilities of MAS, fostering advancements that can lead to more efficient and effective solutions to real-world problems.
References
Fourney, A., Bansal, G., Mozannar, H., Dibia, V., & Amershi, S. (2024). Magentic-One: A Generalist Multi-Agent System for Solving Complex Tasks. Microsoft Research. Retrieved from Microsoft Research
Sharifi, N. (2024). Building a Multi-Agent System to Accomplish Complex Tasks. Towards AI. Retrieved from Towards AI
Pimentel, S. (2024). Architectures for AI Agents: From Basic to Multi-Agent Systems. DragonScale AI Blog. Retrieved from DragonScale AI
from dotenv import load_dotenv
# Load API key information
load_dotenv(override=True)
import re
from typing import List
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
from langchain_community.document_loaders import WebBaseLoader
from langchain_community.tools.tavily_search import TavilySearchResults
from langchain_core.tools import tool
# Define search tool (TavilySearch)
# Create a search tool instance that returns up to 6 results
tavily_tool = TavilySearchResults(k=6)
# Define tool for scraping detailed information from web pages
@tool
def scrape_webpages(urls: List[str]) -> str:
"""Use requests and bs4 to scrape the provided web pages for detailed information."""
# Load web pages using the provided URL list
loader = WebBaseLoader(
web_path=urls,
header_template={
"User-Agent": "Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/102.0.0.0 Safari/537.36",
},
)
docs = loader.load()
def clean_text(html: str) -> str:
soup = BeautifulSoup(html, "html.parser")
text = soup.get_text(separator=" ").strip()
return re.sub(r'\s+', ' ', text) # Remove excessive whitespace
# Create a string containing titles and content of loaded documents
return "\n\n".join(
[
f'<Document name="{doc.metadata.get("title", "").strip()}">\n{clean_text(doc.page_content)}\n</Document>'
for doc in docs
]
)
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Dict, Optional, List
from typing_extensions import Annotated
# Create temporary directory and set working directory
WORKING_DIRECTORY = Path("./tmp")
# Create tmp folder if it doesn't exist
WORKING_DIRECTORY.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
# Create and save outline
@tool
def create_outline(
points: Annotated[List[str], "List of main points or sections."],
file_name: Annotated[str, "File path to save the outline."],
) -> Annotated[str, "Path of the saved outline file."]:
"""Create and save an outline."""
with (WORKING_DIRECTORY / file_name).open("w") as file:
for i, point in enumerate(points):
file.write(f"{i + 1}. {point}\n")
return f"Outline saved to {file_name}"
# Read document
@tool
def read_document(
file_name: Annotated[str, "File path to read the document."],
start: Annotated[Optional[int], "The start line. Default is 0"] = None,
end: Annotated[Optional[int], "The end line. Default is None"] = None,
) -> str:
"""Read the specified document."""
with (WORKING_DIRECTORY / file_name).open("r") as file:
lines = file.readlines()
if start is not None:
start = 0
return "\n".join(lines[start:end])
# Write and save document
@tool
def write_document(
content: Annotated[str, "Text content to be written into the document."],
file_name: Annotated[str, "File path to save the document."],
) -> Annotated[str, "Path of the saved document file."]:
"""Create and save a text document."""
with (WORKING_DIRECTORY / file_name).open("w") as file:
file.write(content)
return f"Document saved to {file_name}"
# Edit document
@tool
def edit_document(
file_name: Annotated[str, "File path of the document to be edited."],
inserts: Annotated[
Dict[int, str],
"Dictionary where key is the line number (1-indexed) and value is the text to be inserted at that line.",
],
) -> Annotated[str, "File path of the edited document."]:
"""Edit a document by inserting text at specific line numbers."""
with (WORKING_DIRECTORY / file_name).open("r") as file:
lines = file.readlines()
# Process insertions in order
sorted_inserts = sorted(inserts.items())
# Insert text at specified line numbers
for line_number, text in sorted_inserts:
if 1 <= line_number <= len(lines) + 1:
lines.insert(line_number - 1, text + "\n")
else:
return f"Error: Line number {line_number} is out of range."
# Save edited document to file
with (WORKING_DIRECTORY / file_name).open("w") as file:
file.writelines(lines)
return f"Document edited and saved to {file_name}"
from langchain_experimental.tools import PythonREPLTool
# PythonREPL tool
python_repl_tool = PythonREPLTool()
from langgraph.graph import START, END
from langchain_core.messages import HumanMessage
from langchain_openai.chat_models import ChatOpenAI
# Agent Factory Class
class AgentFactory:
def __init__(self, model_name):
self.llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model_name, temperature=0)
def create_agent_node(self, agent, name: str):
# Node creation function
def agent_node(state):
result = agent.invoke(state)
return {
"messages": [
HumanMessage(content=result["messages"][-1].content, name=name)
]
}
return agent_node
# Initialize LLM
MODEL_NAME = "gpt-4o-mini"
llm = ChatOpenAI(model=MODEL_NAME, temperature=0)
# Create Agent Factory instance
agent_factory = AgentFactory(MODEL_NAME)
from langchain_core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate, MessagesPlaceholder
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
from pydantic import BaseModel
from typing import Literal
def create_team_supervisor(model_name, system_prompt, members) -> str:
# Define list of options for next worker
options_for_next = ["FINISH"] + members
# Define response model for worker selection
class RouteResponse(BaseModel):
next: Literal[*options_for_next]
# Create ChatPromptTemplate
prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages(
[
("system", system_prompt),
MessagesPlaceholder(variable_name="messages"),
(
"system",
"Given the conversation above, who should act next? "
"Or should we FINISH? Select one of: {options}",
),
]
).partial(options=str(options_for_next))
# Initialize LLM
llm = ChatOpenAI(model=model_name, temperature=0)
# Combine prompt and LLM to create chain
supervisor_chain = prompt | llm.with_structured_output(RouteResponse)
return supervisor_chain
import operator
from typing import List, TypedDict
from typing_extensions import Annotated
from langchain_core.messages import BaseMessage, HumanMessage
from langchain_openai.chat_models import ChatOpenAI
from langgraph.prebuilt import create_react_agent
# Define state
class ResearchState(TypedDict):
messages: Annotated[List[BaseMessage], operator.add] # Messages
team_members: List[str] # List of member agents
next: str # Instructions for Supervisor agent to select next worker
# Initialize LLM
llm = ChatOpenAI(model=MODEL_NAME, temperature=0)
# Create search node
search_agent = create_react_agent(llm, tools=[tavily_tool])
search_node = agent_factory.create_agent_node(search_agent, name="Searcher")
# Create web scraping node
web_scraping_agent = create_react_agent(llm, tools=[scrape_webpages])
web_scraping_node = agent_factory.create_agent_node(
web_scraping_agent, name="WebScraper"
)
# Create Supervisor agent
supervisor_agent = create_team_supervisor(
MODEL_NAME,
"You are a supervisor tasked with managing a conversation between the"
" following workers: Search, WebScraper. Given the following user request,"
" respond with the worker to act next. Each worker will perform a"
" task and respond with their results and status. When finished,"
" respond with FINISH.",
["Searcher", "WebScraper"],
)
def get_next_node(x):
return x["next"]
from langchain_opentutorial.graphs import visualize_graph
from langgraph.graph import StateGraph
from langgraph.checkpoint.memory import MemorySaver
# Create graph
web_research_graph = StateGraph(ResearchState)
# Add nodes
web_research_graph.add_node("Searcher", search_node)
web_research_graph.add_node("WebScraper", web_scraping_node)
web_research_graph.add_node("Supervisor", supervisor_agent)
# Add edges
web_research_graph.add_edge("Searcher", "Supervisor")
web_research_graph.add_edge("WebScraper", "Supervisor")
# Define conditional edges: move to next node based on Supervisor's decision
web_research_graph.add_conditional_edges(
"Supervisor",
get_next_node,
{"Searcher": "Searcher", "WebScraper": "WebScraper", "FINISH": END},
)
# Set entry point
web_research_graph.set_entry_point("Supervisor")
# Compile graph
web_research_app = web_research_graph.compile(checkpointer=MemorySaver())
# Visualize graph
visualize_graph(web_research_app, xray=True)
from langchain_core.runnables import RunnableConfig
from langchain_opentutorial.messages import random_uuid, invoke_graph
def run_graph(app, message: str, recursive_limit: int = 50):
# Set configuration
config = RunnableConfig(
recursion_limit=recursive_limit, configurable={"thread_id": random_uuid()}
)
# Prepare input
inputs = {
"messages": [HumanMessage(content=message)],
}
# Execute graph and display output
invoke_graph(app, inputs, config)
return app.get_state(config).values
output = run_graph(
web_research_app,
"Please summarize the main news from https://finance.yahoo.com/ and include the sources (URLs).",
)
# Print final result
print(output["messages"][-1].content)
Here are the main news highlights from Yahoo Finance:
1. **Trump Delays Tariffs on Canada and Mexico**: President Trump has agreed to delay the implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as both countries committed to sending more resources to their borders. However, tariffs on China are still set to take effect soon. [Source](https://finance.yahoo.com)
2. **Impact of Tariffs on Big Tech**: Analysts warn that Trump's 10% tariffs on China could significantly impact major technology companies. [Source](https://finance.yahoo.com)
3. **Palantir's Revenue Forecast**: Palantir Technologies saw a surge in its stock price following an optimistic revenue forecast driven by strong demand for AI solutions. [Source](https://finance.yahoo.com)
4. **Market Reactions**: Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose after the announcement of the tariff delays. [Source](https://finance.yahoo.com)
5. **Target Faces Lawsuit**: Target is being sued for allegedly defrauding shareholders regarding its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. [Source](https://finance.yahoo.com)
6. **Salesforce Job Cuts**: Salesforce is reportedly cutting 1,000 jobs while simultaneously hiring for roles related to AI. [Source](https://finance.yahoo.com)
7. **Market Forecast for February**: Historical trends suggest that February may be a rocky month for equities, despite a strong January performance. [Source](https://finance.yahoo.com)
For more detailed information, you can visit [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com).
import operator
from typing import List, TypedDict, Annotated
from pathlib import Path
# Create temporary directory and set working directory
WORKING_DIRECTORY = Path("./tmp")
WORKING_DIRECTORY.mkdir(exist_ok=True) # Create tmp folder if it doesn't exist
# Define state
class DocWritingState(TypedDict):
messages: Annotated[List[BaseMessage], operator.add]
team_members: str
next: str
current_files: str # Currently working files
# State preprocessing node: Helps each agent better recognize current working directory state
def preprocess(state):
# Initialize list of written files
written_files = []
try:
# Search all files in working directory and convert to relative paths
written_files = [
f.relative_to(WORKING_DIRECTORY) for f in WORKING_DIRECTORY.rglob("*")
]
except Exception:
pass
# Add "No files written." to state if no files exist
if not written_files:
return {**state, "current_files": "No files written."}
# Add list of written files to state
return {
**state,
"current_files": "\nBelow are files your team has written to the directory:\n"
+ "\n".join([f" - {f}" for f in written_files]),
}
# Initialize LLM
llm = ChatOpenAI(model=MODEL_NAME)
# Create document writing agent
doc_writer_agent = create_react_agent(
llm,
tools=[write_document, edit_document, read_document],
state_modifier="You are a arxiv researcher. Your mission is to write arxiv style paper on given topic/resources.",
)
context_aware_doc_writer_agent = preprocess | doc_writer_agent
doc_writing_node = agent_factory.create_agent_node(
context_aware_doc_writer_agent, name="DocWriter"
)
# Create note taking node
note_taking_agent = create_react_agent(
llm,
tools=[create_outline, read_document],
state_modifier="You are an expert in creating outlines for research papers. Your mission is to create an outline for a given topic/resources or documents.",
)
context_aware_note_taking_agent = preprocess | note_taking_agent
note_taking_node = agent_factory.create_agent_node(
context_aware_note_taking_agent, name="NoteTaker"
)
# Create chart generating agent
chart_generating_agent = create_react_agent(
llm, tools=[read_document, python_repl_tool]
)
context_aware_chart_generating_agent = preprocess | chart_generating_agent
chart_generating_node = agent_factory.create_agent_node(
context_aware_chart_generating_agent, name="ChartGenerator"
)
# Create document writing team supervisor
doc_writing_supervisor = create_team_supervisor(
MODEL_NAME,
"You are a supervisor tasked with managing a conversation between the"
" following workers: ['DocWriter', 'NoteTaker', 'ChartGenerator']. Given the following user request,"
" respond with the worker to act next. Each worker will perform a"
" task and respond with their results and status. When finished,"
" respond with FINISH.",
["DocWriter", "NoteTaker", "ChartGenerator"],
)
output = run_graph(
authoring_app,
"Please do an in-depth analysis of the Transformer architecture and create a table of contents."
"Then write at least 5 sentences for each section. "
"If charts are needed for detailed explanations, please create them. "
"Save the final results. ",
)
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π Node: Supervisor π
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next:
DocWriter
==================================================
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π Node: agent in [DocWriter] π
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================================== Ai Message ==================================
Tool Calls:
write_document (call_Gzcvkmtplu3XA7U4O17i5u5F)
Call ID: call_Gzcvkmtplu3XA7U4O17i5u5F
Args:
content: # In-Depth Analysis of the Transformer Architecture
## Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Transformer's Architecture
3.1. Multi-Head Attention
3.2. Position-wise Feed-Forward Networks
3.3. Positional Encoding
4. Training the Transformer
4.1. Loss Functions
4.2. Optimization Techniques
5. Applications of Transformer Architecture
5.1. Natural Language Processing
5.2. Computer Vision
5.3. Speech Recognition
6. Conclusion
## 1. Introduction
The Transformer architecture has revolutionized the field of machine learning, particularly in natural language processing (NLP). Introduced in the paper "Attention is All You Need" by Vaswani et al., the Transformer model is unique in its reliance on self-attention mechanisms instead of recurrent or convolutional layers. This allows for better parallelization during training and greater capability to handle long-range dependencies in data. The architecture has paved the way for state-of-the-art models like BERT, GPT, and T5. This paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the architecture, its components, and its various applications.
## 2. Background
Before the advent of the Transformer model, traditional neural networks utilized recurrent architectures to process sequential data. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks were the go-to choices for tasks involving sequences due to their ability to maintain hidden states across time steps. However, these methods faced challenges such as long training times and difficulties in handling long-range dependencies. With the introduction of self-attention mechanisms in the Transformer, these challenges became less pronounced, leading to significant improvements in performance and efficiency. Understanding the limitations of previous architectures sets the stage for appreciating the innovations brought forth by the Transformer.
## 3. Transformer's Architecture
The Transformer architecture consists of an encoder-decoder structure, where both components are built from identical layers. Each encoder layer contains two main sub-layers: a multi-head self-attention mechanism and a position-wise feed-forward network. The decoder, similarly, has these two sub-layers but includes an additional multi-head attention over the encoder output, allowing it to attend to the input sequence while generating the output. Importantly, residual connections and layer normalization are used around each sub-layer to facilitate training stability and speed up convergence. The unique architecture enables highly efficient parallelization, a crucial factor in its rapid adoption in large-scale applications.
### 3.1. Multi-Head Attention
The multi-head attention mechanism is one of the core innovations of the Transformer architecture. It allows the model to jointly attend to information from different representation subspaces at different positions. By projecting the input into multiple heads independently, the model can learn a range of attention patterns and selectively focus on relevant parts of the input. Each head computes attention scores using queries, keys, and values, and the results are concatenated and linearly transformed into the output. This mechanism enhances the modelβs ability to capture relationships and dependencies, significantly improving performance on various tasks.
### 3.2. Position-wise Feed-Forward Networks
Position-wise feed-forward networks (FFNs) are essential components of the Transformer model that enhance its representational capacity. Each position in the sequence is processed independently through a feed-forward neural network where the same weights are applied across all positions. Usually, this involves a two-layer network with a ReLU activation function, allowing the model to capture intricate patterns in the input data. The use of FFNs contributes to the overall expressiveness of the model, facilitating complex transformations of the input representations at each layer. This enables the Transformer to learn high-level abstractions in the data, improving its performance on tasks such as translation and summarization.
### 3.3. Positional Encoding
Positional encoding is a critical aspect of the Transformer architecture, compensating for the lack of inherent sequential order in the input data. Since the self-attention mechanism treats all input tokens equally, positional encodings are added to the input embeddings to provide information about token positions. This encoding can be learned or, more commonly, computed using sinusoidal functions. The sinusoidal approach allows the model to leverage the periodic nature of the encoding, enabling effective learning of relative positions among tokens. By integrating positional encodings, the Transformer retains the capacity to understand order and sequence, crucial for tasks involving sequential data.
## 4. Training the Transformer
Training the Transformer architecture presents unique challenges and considerations. Unlike traditional architectures, the Transformer employs parallelization, allowing for faster training times. Success during training often relies on efficient loss functions that guide the learning process, with the commonly used cross-entropy loss being particularly effective for NLP tasks. Additionally, optimization techniques like learning rate schedules and transformers-specific optimizers such as Adam have been designed to improve convergence and handling of variances across multiple heads. Moreover, techniques such as dropout and early stopping help prevent overfitting and improve generalization during training.
### 4.1. Loss Functions
The choice of loss function is paramount to the success of training the Transformer architecture. Cross-entropy loss is the standard choice for tasks involving classification and sequence generation, as it measures the performance of a classification model whose output is a probability value between 0 and 1. In the context of NLP, this often entails measuring how well the model predicts the next word in a sentence given the previous context. Recently, alternatives such as label smoothing have also been introduced to enhance model performance by mitigating overconfidence in predictions. The selection and implementation of loss functions directly influence model performance, shaping how it learns from data throughout training.
### 4.2. Optimization Techniques
Optimization techniques used in training the Transformer architecture are pivotal to achieving high performance efficiently. Adam, a popular gradient-based optimization algorithm, has shown impressive results due to its adaptive learning rate capabilities. Additionally, techniques like learning rate warmup have become commonplace to stabilize training rates in the early stages. Regularization methods such as dropout and layer normalization further assist in managing overfitting and promote better convergence properties. The correct deployment of these optimization strategies is essential to harness the full potential of the Transformer model, especially when training on large datasets.
## 5. Applications of Transformer Architecture
The Transformer architecture's flexibility and power have led to its deployment across a wide array of applications. In natural language processing, models like BERT and GPT leverage its capabilities for tasks such as sentiment analysis, text generation, and translation. Beyond NLP, the architecture's ability to capture important features has been successfully applied in computer vision, where models like Vision Transformers (ViTs) utilize the architecture to achieve state-of-the-art performance. Further, the architecture's advantages have extended into speech recognition, enhancing models designed to translate spoken language into written text. The breadth of applications underscores the transformative impact of the Transformer architecture across various fields.
### 5.1. Natural Language Processing
Natural language processing (NLP) has experienced a paradigm shift with the introduction of the Transformer architecture. Tasks such as machine translation, summarization, and sentiment classification have benefitted significantly from the self-attention mechanism and the modelβs ability to process long-range dependencies. Models like BERT have redefined state-of-the-art performance benchmarks, tackling various NLP tasks efficiently by leveraging unsupervised learning on vast text corpora. Additionally, the flexibility of the Transformer architecture allows seamless adaptation to various NLP tasks, making it the foundation for many subsequent models and techniques. The advancements achieved in NLP as a result of the Transformer architecture continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in understanding and generating human language.
### 5.2. Computer Vision
The Transformer architecture has also made significant inroads into the field of computer vision. Traditional convolutional neural networks (CNNs) dominated image classification tasks, but Vision Transformers (ViTs) have emerged as formidable competitors. By treating image patches as sequences, ViTs apply the Transformerβs self-attention mechanism to capture spatial relationships and patterns across the entire image. This approach has led to state-of-the-art results on image classification benchmarks, demonstrating the model's ability to generalize well from limited labeled data. As research in vision transformers continues to evolve, further innovations and enhancements promise to reshape the landscape of image analysis and understanding.
### 5.3. Speech Recognition
Speech recognition technologies have similarly benefited from the application of Transformer architectures. The ability of Transformers to effectively process sequential data has rendered them invaluable in translating spoken language into written text. Hybrid models that combine traditional temporal convolutional networks with Transformer components have shown marked improvements in accuracy. Additionally, the self-attention mechanism allows these models to focus on relevant segments of audio input, crucial for decoding nuanced speech patterns. As attention-based mechanisms gain traction in this domain, the performance of speech recognition systems is expected to improve dramatically, expanding their applicability.
## 6. Conclusion
In conclusion, the Transformer architecture represents a groundbreaking leap in deep learning paradigms, providing a robust and efficient framework for handling various tasks across multiple domains. Its self-attention mechanism, combined with components conducive to parallelization, allows for significant performance improvements over previous architectures. As research continues to explore the potential of Transformers, new architectures and enhancements build upon the principles established by the original model. The wide array of applications, ranging from natural language processing to computer vision and speech recognition, underscores its versatility and significance in the contemporary machine learning landscape. The future of deep learning remains bright, with the Transformer architecture at the forefront of innovation and development.
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4. Training Strategies for Transformers
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- 2.2 Position-wise Feed-Forward Networks
- 2.3 Positional Encoding
3. The Encoder-Decoder Structure
4. Training Strategies for Transformers
5. Applications of Transformer Architecture
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from langchain_core.messages import BaseMessage
from langchain_openai.chat_models import ChatOpenAI
# Create ChatOpenAI instance as the base LLM
llm = ChatOpenAI(model=MODEL_NAME)
# Create team supervisor node
supervisor_node = create_team_supervisor(
MODEL_NAME,
"You are a supervisor tasked with managing a conversation between the"
" following teams: ['ResearchTeam', 'PaperWritingTeam']. Given the following user request,"
" respond with the worker to act next. Each worker will perform a"
" task and respond with their results and status. When finished,"
" respond with FINISH.",
["ResearchTeam", "PaperWritingTeam"],
)
from typing import TypedDict, List, Annotated
import operator
# Define state
class State(TypedDict):
messages: Annotated[List[BaseMessage], operator.add]
# Routing decision
next: str
# Node for returning the last message
def get_last_message(state: State) -> str:
last_message = state["messages"][-1]
if isinstance(last_message, str):
return {"messages": [HumanMessage(content=last_message)]}
else:
return {"messages": [last_message.content]}
# Node for consolidating responses
def join_graph(response: dict):
# Extract the last message and return as a message list
return {"messages": [response["messages"][-1]]}
# Define graph
super_graph = StateGraph(State)
# Define nodes
super_graph.add_node("ResearchTeam", get_last_message | web_research_app | join_graph)
super_graph.add_node("PaperWritingTeam", get_last_message | authoring_app | join_graph)
super_graph.add_node("Supervisor", supervisor_node)
# Define edges
super_graph.add_edge("ResearchTeam", "Supervisor")
super_graph.add_edge("PaperWritingTeam", "Supervisor")
# Add conditional edges: Move to next node based on Supervisor's decision
super_graph.add_conditional_edges(
"Supervisor",
get_next_node,
{
"PaperWritingTeam": "PaperWritingTeam",
"ResearchTeam": "ResearchTeam",
"FINISH": END,
},
)
# Set Supervisor node as the entry point
super_graph.set_entry_point("Supervisor")
# Compile graph
super_graph = super_graph.compile(checkpointer=MemorySaver())
output = run_graph(
super_graph,
"""Topic: How to perform complex tasks using multi-agent architecture
Detailed guidelines:
- Generate a report in Arxiv paper format on the topic.
- Create a comprehensive outline that covers all major aspects of the topic, such as introduction, background, methodology, applications, challenges, and conclusions.
- For each section of the outline, write at least 5 detailed sentences that explain the key concepts, theories, and practical applications involved.
- Ensure that for sections where applicable, you create and add charts or diagrams that help clarify complex ideas, such as relationships between agents, tasks, and processes.
- Provide detailed explanations on how multi-agent architecture can be used to solve real-world complex tasks, and include relevant examples and case studies where possible.
- Cite academic papers, articles, and other reliable sources in APA format throughout the content.
- Ensure each section is written in full (not just the outline) and the final document contains substantial content in line with the requested guidelines.
- Save the final result as a .md file with all the content fully populated, including the references section in APA format at the end.
""",
recursive_limit=150,
)
# Check the filename generated by the execution in the directory, and update the `md_file` variable below accordingly.
from IPython.display import Markdown
md_file = (
"tmp/multi_agent_architecture_report.md" # Update the filename here if necessary.
)
with open(md_file, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
display(Markdown(f.read()))
