An LLM agent framework is a software platform that creates and manages LLM-based agents that autonomously interact with their environment to fulfill tasks.
Intro to LLM agents
LLM agents are advanced AI systems built to handle complex tasks requiring sequential reasoning, planning, and memory retention. Whereas basic LLMs are designed to just retrieve information, an LLM agent can think ahead, remember past conversations, and adjust its responses based on the context or style required.
For instance, if a company user queries your LLM about the impact of a new data privacy law on your business, a basic LLM’s response might cite current and relevant laws and cases using data retrieval methods, like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). But this facts-only approach would lack deeper understanding and prevent your LLM from making practical suggestions.
An LLM agent, on the other hand, would break the user’s task into smaller, more manageable subtasks. It would first retrieve up-to-date laws, then analyze how similar cases were historically handled, and possibly forecast future trends based on this data.
To make all this happen, the LLM agent follows a structured workflow, maintains memory of the task’s context, and uses specialized tools like legal databases or case law summaries. Thus, an LLM agent’s advantage over a basic LLM is its ability to plan, reason through complex problems, and adapt its actions to achieve a specific outcome.
What is an LLM agent framework?
An LLM agent framework is a structured system that facilitates the operation of an LLM agent and enable it to interact with users, systems, and external data sources to complete designated tasks. You could look at the framework as a set of tools, interfaces, and protocols that guide how the LLM processes information, makes decisions, and delivers outputs.
The framework manages tasks, context, and tool integration (more on this below), allowing the model to perform actions beyond simple text generation. For example, it can ensure that your LLM can automate business processes, assist with research, provide real-time insights, or integrate with external APIs to perform specialized tasks.
Using an LLM agent framework leads to more efficient and reliable performance by defining the roles, workflows, and parameters within which the LLM operates. Precise definitions allow your developers to tailor the model’s behavior to meet specific operational requirements – and make your LLM more useful across a wide range of generative AI use cases.
What does an LLM agent framework consist of?
An LLM agent framework is made up of multiple components that work together, for better task execution and decision-making. It’s a structured way for your LLM to interact with users, systems, and external data sources. Here are some examples of framework components:
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Language model
At the core of any LLM agent framework is the large language model itself, which processes natural language input (via LLM text-to-SQL conversions, when needed) and generates responses. Your LLM is essentially the reasoning engine, capable of understanding complex queries and generating contextually appropriate responses.
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Task management
A task manager governs how tasks are created, monitored, and completed. It ensures that your LLM can handle multiple requests, prioritize them, and follow structured workflows – while still maintaining coherence and consistency across the tasks.
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Context management
A context manager allows the LLM agent framework to maintain an understanding of the ongoing conversation, and related tasks, through to completion. It ensures that the agent can retain relevant information and continue tasks without losing track of key details.
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Tool integration
An LLM agent framework often includes connections with external tools, APIs, or databases, enabling the LLM agent to perform specialized actions like retrieving real-time data or executing code.
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Security and governance
An LLM agent framework generally includes mechanisms that ensure data privacy and enforce ethical constraints to prevent irresponsible or inappropriate responses.
LLM agent framework workflows
An LLM agent framework guides an enterprise LLM in performing specific tasks with structured workflows, context management, and tool integration. It breaks down complex operations into steps, allowing the model to handle tasks more intelligently and efficiently. Here’s how it works:
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The LLM receives a user query or task request and processes it, using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and text-to-SQL capabilities.
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The framework oversees the dialogue and manages its context, ensuring that the LLM agent understands the task and accounts for any prior interactions on a similar subject.
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The LLM agent framework coordinates complex workflows, like accessing data or interacting with external systems.
For example, consider a RAG chatbot scenario where a user asks, "What is the status of my order?" In this case, the LLM agent would interpret the request and, via the framework, access the company’s Order Management System (OMS). Interacting with the OMS API, the agent retrieves the order’s status and communicates it back to the user. Throughout this process, the framework’s task manager tracks the request, while the context manager ensures that further interactions (like follow-up questions) are contextually relevant.
The structure of the LLM agent framework enables LLMs to transcend simple Q&A – turning these models into dynamic, task-oriented agents that can both interact with systems and provide immediate solutions.
GenAI Data Fusion enbeds an LLM agent framework
GenAI Data Fusion, the RAG tools developed by K2view, has an embedded LLM agent framework enhanced with advanced prompt engineering techniques. Ideal for workloads that require personalized interactions, GenAI Data Fusion leverages chain-of-thought prompting in its LLM agent framework to produce more accurate responses to complex queries, without AI hallucinations.
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Split-second data access, with Micro-Database™ technology.
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Advanced data protection, dynamically masking sensitive information.
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Inflight recommendations, and data service access requests handling.
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Multi-source data retrieval, via API, CDC, messaging, or streaming.
With a sophisticated LLM agent framework, GenAI Data Fusion allows for highly accurate and relevant responses.
Discover K2View AI Data Fusion, the RAG tools with a built-in LLM agent framework.
