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To answer your question about swapping out the VectorStoreIndex for a Chroma DB vector index and understanding how the SummaryIndex works, let me provide you with the relevant information based on the LlamaIndex documentation.
- Swapping VectorStoreIndex for Chroma DB:
You can replace the VectorStoreIndex with a Chroma DB vector store. Here's how you can modify your code to use Chroma:
import chromadb
from llama_index.vector_stores.chroma import ChromaVectorStore
from llama_index.core import StorageContext, VectorStoreIndex
# Initialize Chroma client
chroma_client = chromadb.PersistentClient(path="./chroma_db")
chroma_collection = chroma_client.create_collection(wiki_title)
# Create Chroma vector store
vector_store = ChromaVectorStore(chroma_collection=chroma_collection)
storage_context = StorageContext.from_defaults(vector_store=vector_store)
# Create index using Chroma
vector_index = VectorStoreIndex(nodes, storage_context=storage_context)
This modification will store your vectors in Chroma DB instead of files. You can find more details about using Chroma with LlamaIndex in the
Chroma Vector Store documentation.
- Regarding the SummaryIndex:
The SummaryIndex does not rely on a vector store like Chroma DB. It's a different type of index that creates a hierarchical summary of your documents. It doesn't use vector embeddings for retrieval, so it doesn't require a vector store.
If you want to persist the SummaryIndex, you would typically use the default storage mechanism provided by LlamaIndex, which saves the index to disk. You can customize this if needed, but it doesn't involve a vector store like Chroma.
To save and load a SummaryIndex, you can use code similar to what you have for the VectorStoreIndex:
from llama_index.core import StorageContext, load_index_from_storage
# Save the SummaryIndex
summary_index.storage_context.persist(persist_dir=f"./data/{wiki_title}_summary")
# Load the SummaryIndex
loaded_summary_index = load_index_from_storage(
StorageContext.from_defaults(persist_dir=f"./data/{wiki_title}_summary")
)Remember that while you can use Chroma for the vector index, the SummaryIndex will still use the default storage mechanism.
LlamaIndex Vector Store Integrations provides more information on various vector store integrations, including Chroma, that you can use with LlamaIndex.
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@kapa.ai I am getting this warning from the linting tool:
Argument of type "list[QueryEngineTool]" cannot be assigned to parameter "tools" of type "List[BaseTool] | None" in function "from_tools"
Type "list[QueryEngineTool]" is not assignable to type "List[BaseTool] | None"
"list[QueryEngineTool]" is not assignable to "List[BaseTool]"
Type parameter "_T@list" is invariant, but "QueryEngineTool" is not the same as "BaseTool"
Consider switching from "list" to "Sequence" which is covariant
"list[QueryEngineTool]" is not assignable to "None"PylancereportArgumentType
I have:
# define tools
query_engine_tools = [
QueryEngineTool(
query_engine=vector_query_engine,
metadata=ToolMetadata(
name="vector_tool",
description=(
"Useful for questions related to specific aspects of"
f" {wiki_title} (e.g. the history, arts and culture,"
" sports, demographics, or more)."
),
),
),
QueryEngineTool(
query_engine=summary_query_engine,
metadata=ToolMetadata(
name="summary_tool",
description=(
"Useful for any requests that require a holistic summary"
f" of EVERYTHING about {wiki_title}. For questions about"
" more specific sections, please use the vector_tool."
),
),
),
]
# build agent
function_llm = OpenAI(model="gpt-4")
agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
query_engine_tools,
llm=function_llm,
verbose=True,
system_prompt=f"""\
You are a specialized agent designed to answer queries about {wiki_title}.
You must ALWAYS use at least one of the tools provided when answering a question; do NOT rely on prior knowledge.\
""",
)what is wrong here for query_engine_tools?
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Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources and your question, I can help explain the issue you're encountering with
query_engine_tools. The warning you're seeing is related to type compatibility in Python, specifically with the
OpenAIAgent.from_tools() method.
The problem is that the
from_tools() method expects a parameter of type
List[BaseTool] | None, but you're passing a
list[QueryEngineTool]. While
QueryEngineTool is likely a subclass of
BaseTool, Python's type system is being strict about this.
To resolve this issue, you have a couple of options:
- Use
Sequence instead of list:
from typing import Sequence
query_engine_tools: Sequence[QueryEngineTool] = [
# ... your existing QueryEngineTool definitions ...
]
- Explicitly cast the list to
List[BaseTool]:
from typing import List
from llama_index.core.tools import BaseTool
query_engine_tools: List[BaseTool] = [
# ... your existing QueryEngineTool definitions ...
]
Either of these approaches should resolve the type checking warning you're seeing.
The reason for this issue is that
list is invariant in Python's type system, while
Sequence is covariant. This means that even if
QueryEngineTool is a subclass of
BaseTool,
list[QueryEngineTool] is not considered a subtype of
List[BaseTool]. Using
Sequence or explicitly typing as
List[BaseTool] tells the type checker that this is intentional and safe.
Your
query_engine_tools definition itself looks correct based on the examples in the LlamaIndex documentation. The issue is purely related to Python's type checking and how the
OpenAIAgent.from_tools() method is typed.
LlamaIndex OpenAI Agent documentation shows similar usage of
QueryEngineTool, so your approach is correct. The type annotation just needs to be adjusted to satisfy the type checker.
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@kapa.ai I need to quickly test the AzureOpenAI with a chat completion show me how to do a quick test to check if the model is working
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Certainly! I can show you how to quickly test the AzureOpenAI model with a chat completion using LlamaIndex. Here's a simple example based on the LlamaIndex documentation:
from llama_index.llms.azure_openai import AzureOpenAI
from llama_index.core.llms import ChatMessage
# Initialize the AzureOpenAI model
llm = AzureOpenAI(
engine="your-deployment-name",
model="gpt-35-turbo-16k", # or your specific model
api_key="your-api-key",
azure_endpoint="<https://your-resource-name.openai.azure.com/",>
api_version="2023-07-01-preview"
)
# Create a simple chat message
messages = [
ChatMessage(role="system", content="You are a helpful assistant."),
ChatMessage(role="user", content="Hello, how are you?")
]
# Test the chat completion
response = llm.chat(messages)
print(response)To run this test:
- Replace
"your-deployment-name" with the name of your Azure OpenAI model deployment. - Update
"gpt-35-turbo-16k" to match the specific model you're using. - Insert your actual API key in place of
"your-api-key". - Replace
"your-resource-name" in the azure_endpoint with your Azure resource name.
This code will send a simple chat message to your Azure OpenAI model and print the response. If everything is set up correctly, you should receive a response from the model.
For a streaming version of the chat, you can use:
response = llm.stream_chat(messages)
for r in response:
print(r.delta, end="")This will print the response as it's being generated.
Remember to set up your environment variables properly if you prefer not to hardcode your API key and endpoint in the script. You can find more details about setting up and using Azure OpenAI with LlamaIndex in the
Azure OpenAI documentation.
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@kapa.ai i am tring to use structured output with o1 open ai model, is that possible?
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Yes, it is possible to use structured output with OpenAI's O1 model. LlamaIndex provides support for structured outputs with various OpenAI models, including the O1 model. Here's how you can do it:
- First, define your structured output using a Pydantic model:
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
from typing import List
class Song(BaseModel):
"""Data model for a song."""
title: str
length_seconds: int
class Album(BaseModel):
"""Data model for an album."""
name: str
artist: str
songs: List[Song]- Then, you can use the OpenAI O1 model with structured output like this:
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
from llama_index.core.prompts import ChatPromptTemplate
from llama_index.core.llms import ChatMessage
# Initialize the OpenAI model with O1
llm = OpenAI(model="gpt-4o")
# Create a prompt template
chat_prompt_tmpl = ChatPromptTemplate(
message_templates=[
ChatMessage.from_str(
"Generate an example album from {movie_name}", role="user"
)
]
)
# Use structured_predict to get a structured output
album = llm.structured_predict(
Album, chat_prompt_tmpl, movie_name="The Matrix"
)
print(album)It's important to note that when using the O1 model, there are some specific behaviors:
- The temperature is forced to 1.0 for O1 models:
# TODO: Temp forced to 1.0 for o1
if model in O1_MODELS:
temperature = 1.0- For O1 models, the system role is set to "USER" instead of "SYSTEM":
# TODO: Temp for O1 beta
system_role=MessageRole.USER
if self.model in O1_MODELS
else MessageRole.SYSTEM,
These adjustments are made automatically by LlamaIndex to ensure compatibility with the O1 model's requirements.
You can find more details about using structured outputs with OpenAI models in LlamaIndex in the
Examples of Structured Data Extraction in LlamaIndex documentation.
Remember to replace "gpt-4o" with the specific O1 model name you're using if it's different.
LlamaIndex OpenAI Integration provides more information on using OpenAI models, including O1, with LlamaIndex.
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@kapa.ai I have limited my retrieval results to top k similarity to 3. However, the results are not very relevant. Show me how to write my query engine so that I use a reranker
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Certainly! I can show you how to incorporate a reranker into your query engine to improve the relevance of your retrieval results. LlamaIndex provides several reranking options, and I'll demonstrate how to use the SentenceTransformerRerank, which is a popular and effective choice.
Here's how you can modify your query engine to include a reranker:
from llama_index.core import VectorStoreIndex
from llama_index.core.postprocessor import SentenceTransformerRerank
# Assuming you already have your index created
index = VectorStoreIndex.from_documents(documents)
# Create the reranker
reranker = SentenceTransformerRerank(
model="cross-encoder/ms-marco-MiniLM-L-12-v2",
top_n=3 # This will return the top 3 results after reranking
)
# Create the query engine with the reranker
query_engine = index.as_query_engine(
similarity_top_k=10, # Retrieve top 10 results initially
node_postprocessors=[reranker] # Apply reranking to these results
)
# Now you can use the query engine
response = query_engine.query("Your query here")In this setup:
- We first create a
SentenceTransformerRerank object. The model parameter specifies which model to use for reranking, and top_n determines how many results to keep after reranking.
- We then create the query engine, setting
similarity_top_k=10. This means it will initially retrieve the top 10 most similar results.
- We add the reranker to the
node_postprocessors list. This tells the query engine to apply the reranker to the initially retrieved results.
- The reranker will then select the 3 most relevant results from the initial 10, potentially improving the relevance of the final output.
This approach allows you to cast a wider net initially (retrieving 10 results) and then use the reranker to filter down to the most relevant 3 results.
You can adjust the
similarity_top_k and the reranker's
top_n parameters to find the best balance for your specific use case. For example, you might retrieve the top 20 initially and rerank to the top 5 if you want more diverse results.
SentenceTransformerRerank documentation provides more details on how to use and configure the reranker in LlamaIndex.
Remember that using a reranker may increase the processing time for each query, but it often leads to more relevant results, especially when dealing with large document collections.
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@kapa.ai what is the difference between the VectorStoreIndex and the Chroma db vector store?
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To answer your question about the difference between VectorStoreIndex and Chroma DB vector store, let me explain based on the information from the LlamaIndex documentation.
VectorStoreIndex and Chroma DB vector store serve different purposes in the LlamaIndex ecosystem:
- VectorStoreIndex:
VectorStoreIndex is a high-level index structure provided by LlamaIndex. It's an abstraction that allows you to create and query vector-based indexes of your documents. VectorStoreIndex can work with various underlying vector stores, including the default in-memory store or external vector databases.
- Chroma DB vector store:
Chroma DB is a specific implementation of a vector store that can be used as the backend for a VectorStoreIndex. It's an open-source vector database that provides persistent storage and efficient similarity search for your document embeddings.
The main differences are:
- Abstraction level: VectorStoreIndex is a higher-level construct, while Chroma DB is a specific vector store implementation.
- Functionality: VectorStoreIndex provides indexing and querying capabilities, while Chroma DB focuses on storing and retrieving vectors efficiently.
- Storage: By default, VectorStoreIndex uses an in-memory store, which is not persistent between runs. Chroma DB, on the other hand, offers persistent storage.
- Scalability: Chroma DB is designed to handle larger datasets more efficiently than the default in-memory store used by VectorStoreIndex.
You can use Chroma DB as the backend for a VectorStoreIndex to combine the querying capabilities of VectorStoreIndex with the persistent storage and efficiency of Chroma DB. Here's a brief example of how to do this:
import chromadb
from llama_index.core import VectorStoreIndex, SimpleDirectoryReader
from llama_index.vector_stores.chroma import ChromaVectorStore
from llama_index.core import StorageContext
# Initialize Chroma client
db = chromadb.PersistentClient(path="./chroma_db")
chroma_collection = db.get_or_create_collection("quickstart")
# Create Chroma vector store
vector_store = ChromaVectorStore(chroma_collection=chroma_collection)
storage_context = StorageContext.from_defaults(vector_store=vector_store)
# Load documents and create index
documents = SimpleDirectoryReader("./data").load_data()
index = VectorStoreIndex.from_documents(
documents, storage_context=storage_context
)In this setup, you're using the VectorStoreIndex with Chroma DB as its backend, combining the benefits of both.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the
Using Vector Stores documentation and the
Chroma Vector Store example.
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@kapa.ai how do I use the cross encoder reranker with :
top_agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
tool_retriever=obj_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=3),
llm=llm_4o_mini,
system_prompt=""" \
You are an agent designed to answer queries about a set of given commands.
Please always use the tools provided to answer a question. Do not rely on prior knowledge.\
""",
verbose=True,
)Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books:
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To incorporate the cross-encoder reranker with your OpenAIAgent setup, you'll need to modify your code slightly. Here's how you can use the SentenceTransformerRerank with your existing configuration:
from llama_index.core.postprocessor import SentenceTransformerRerank
from llama_index.core.retrievers import BaseRetriever
from llama_index.core import QueryBundle
# Create the reranker
reranker = SentenceTransformerRerank(
model="cross-encoder/ms-marco-MiniLM-L-12-v2",
top_n=3 # This will return the top 3 results after reranking
)
# Create a custom retriever that applies reranking
class RerankedRetriever(BaseRetriever):
def __init__(self, base_retriever: BaseRetriever, reranker):
self.base_retriever = base_retriever
self.reranker = reranker
def _retrieve(self, query_bundle: QueryBundle):
initial_results = self.base_retriever.retrieve(query_bundle)
reranked_nodes = self.reranker.postprocess_nodes(initial_results, query_bundle)
return reranked_nodes
# Create the reranked retriever
reranked_retriever = RerankedRetriever(
base_retriever=obj_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=10), # Retrieve more initially
reranker=reranker
)
# Use the reranked retriever with OpenAIAgent
top_agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
tool_retriever=reranked_retriever,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
system_prompt=""" \
You are an agent designed to answer queries about a set of given commands.
Please always use the tools provided to answer a question. Do not rely on prior knowledge.\
""",
verbose=True,
)In this setup:
- We create a
SentenceTransformerRerank object, specifying the model to use and the number of top results to keep after reranking.
- We define a custom
RerankedRetriever class that wraps the base retriever and applies the reranker to its results.
- We create an instance of
RerankedRetriever, using obj_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=10) as the base retriever. We increase similarity_top_k to 10 to give the reranker more candidates to work with.
- Finally, we use this
reranked_retriever in the OpenAIAgent.from_tools() method instead of the original retriever.
This approach allows you to benefit from the cross-encoder reranking while maintaining the structure of your OpenAIAgent setup. The reranker will help improve the relevance of the retrieved tools before they are passed to the agent.
Remember to adjust the
similarity_top_k and
top_n parameters as needed for your specific use case. You may need to experiment with these values to find the optimal balance between retrieval breadth and final result relevance.
For more details on using rerankers in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the
SentenceTransformerRerank documentation.
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@kapa.ai pylance is reporting:
Argument of type "ObjectRetriever[Unknown]" cannot be assigned to parameter "base_retriever" of type "BaseRetriever" in function "init"
"ObjectRetriever[Unknown]" is not assignable to "BaseRetriever"
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I understand you're encountering a type error with Pylance when trying to use an ObjectRetriever with the RerankedRetriever we discussed earlier. This error occurs because ObjectRetriever is not directly assignable to BaseRetriever in the type system. Let's modify our approach to resolve this issue.
To fix this, we need to adjust our RerankedRetriever class to work with ObjectRetriever. Here's an updated version of the code that should resolve the Pylance error:
```python
from llama_index.core.postprocessor import SentenceTransformerRerank
from llama_index.core.retrievers import BaseRetriever
from llama_index.core import QueryBundle
from llama_index.core.objects import ObjectRetriever
from typing import List, Any
Create the reranker
reranker = SentenceTransformerRerank(
model="cross-encoder/ms-marco-MiniLM-L-12-v2",
top_n=3 # This will return the top 3 results after reranking
)
Create a custom retriever that applies reranking
class RerankedObjectRetriever(BaseRetriever):
def init(self, base_retriever: ObjectRetriever, reranker):
self.base_retriever = base_retriever
self.reranker = reranker
def _retrieve(self, query_bundle: QueryBundle) -> List[Any]:
initial_results = self.base_retriever.retrieve(query_bundle)
reranked_objects = self.reranker.postprocess_nodes(initial_results, query_bundle)
return reranked_objects
Create the reranked retriever
reranked_retriever = RerankedObjectRetriever(
base_retriever=obj_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=10), # Retrieve more initially
reranker=reranker
)Use the reranked retriever with OpenAIAgent
top_agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
tool_retriever=reranked_retriever,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
system_prompt=""" \
You are an agent designed to answer queries about a set of given commands.
Please always use the tools provided to answer a question. Do not rely on prior knowledge.\
""",
verbose=True,
)
``
In this updated version:
1. We've changed the class name to RerankedObjectRetriever
to better reflect its purpose.
2. We've explicitly typed the base_retriever
parameter as ObjectRetriever
.
3. We've adjusted the return type hint of _retrieve
to List[Any]
to accommodate the objects returned by ObjectRetriever.
This modification should resolve the Pylance error you're seeing. The RerankedObjectRetriever
now explicitly works with ObjectRetriever
, which is what obj_index.as_retriever()
returns.
Remember that this solution assumes that the objects returned by your ObjectRetriever are compatible with the reranker's postprocess_nodes
method. If you encounter any issues at runtime, you may need to add some type checking or conversion logic within the _retrieve` method.
For more information on working with ObjectRetrievers in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the
ObjectRetriever documentation.
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@kapa.ai I am running this command now: response = top_agent.query("my example query"), but now I am getting:
AttributeError: 'QueryEngineTool' object has no attribute 'node'
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I apologize for the confusion. The error you're encountering suggests that there's a mismatch between the expected object type and what's actually being returned by your retriever. Let's modify our approach to resolve this issue.
The error occurs because the reranker is expecting Node objects, but QueryEngineTool objects are being returned instead. We need to adjust our reranking process to work with QueryEngineTools. Here's an updated version of the code that should resolve this issue:
```python
from llama_index.core.postprocessor import SentenceTransformerRerank
from llama_index.core.retrievers import BaseRetriever
from llama_index.core import QueryBundle
from llama_index.core.objects import ObjectRetriever
from llama_index.core.tools import QueryEngineTool
from typing import List
Create the reranker
reranker = SentenceTransformerRerank(
model="cross-encoder/ms-marco-MiniLM-L-12-v2",
top_n=3 # This will return the top 3 results after reranking
)
Create a custom retriever that applies reranking
class RerankedObjectRetriever(BaseRetriever):
def init(self, base_retriever: ObjectRetriever, reranker):
self.base_retriever = base_retriever
self.reranker = rerankerdef _retrieve(self, query_bundle: QueryBundle) -> List[QueryEngineTool]:
initial_results = self.base_retriever.retrieve(query_bundle)
# Convert QueryEngineTools to a format the reranker can use
nodes_for_rerank = [
self._tool_to_node(tool, query_bundle.query_str) for tool in initial_results
]
# Rerank the converted nodes
reranked_nodes = self.reranker.postprocess_nodes(nodes_for_rerank, query_bundle)
# Convert back to QueryEngineTools
reranked_tools = [
tool for tool, node in zip(initial_results, reranked_nodes)
if node in reranked_nodes
]
return reranked_tools
def _tool_to_node(self, tool: QueryEngineTool, query: str):
from llama_index.core.schema import TextNode
return TextNode(
text=f"{tool.metadata.name}: {tool.metadata.description}",
score=1.0 # You might want to use a different initial score
)
Create the reranked retriever
reranked_retriever = RerankedObjectRetriever(
base_retriever=obj_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=10), # Retrieve more initially
reranker=reranker
)
Use the reranked retriever with OpenAIAgent
top_agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
tool_retriever=reranked_retriever,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
system_prompt=""" \
You are an agent designed to answer queries about a set of given commands.
Please always use the tools provided to answer a question. Do not rely on prior knowledge.\
""",
verbose=True,
)
Now you can use the agent
response = top_agent.query("my example query")
```
In this updated version:- We've modified the
_retrieve method to handle QueryEngineTool objects. - We've added a
_tool_to_node method that converts a QueryEngineTool to a TextNode that the reranker can process. - After reranking, we convert the results back to the original
QueryEngineTool objects.
This approach allows us to use the reranker with the
QueryEngineTool objects while maintaining the structure expected by the
OpenAIAgent.
Remember to import any necessary modules and ensure that your
obj_index and
llm_4o_mini are properly defined.
If you're still encountering issues, it might be helpful to check the exact structure of the objects returned by
obj_index.as_retriever() and adjust the
_tool_to_node method accordingly.
For more information on working with QueryEngineTools in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the
QueryEngineTool documentation.
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@kapa.ai TypeError: BaseRetriever.init() got an unexpected keyword argument 'base_retriever'
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. The error you're encountering is due to an incorrect implementation of the custom retriever class. Let's correct this and provide a proper implementation that should resolve the TypeError.
Here's an updated version of the code that should work correctly:
```python
from llama_index.core.postprocessor import SentenceTransformerRerank
from llama_index.core.retrievers import BaseRetriever
from llama_index.core import QueryBundle
from llama_index.core.schema import NodeWithScore
from llama_index.core.tools import QueryEngineTool
from typing import List
class RerankedObjectRetriever(BaseRetriever):
def init(self, object_retriever, reranker):
self.object_retriever = object_retriever
self.reranker = reranker
super().init() # Call the parent class initializer
def _retrieve(self, query_bundle: QueryBundle) -> List[NodeWithScore]:
initial_results = self.object_retriever.retrieve(query_bundle)
# Convert QueryEngineTools to NodeWithScore objects
nodes_for_rerank = [
self._tool_to_node(tool, query_bundle.query_str) for tool in initial_results
]
# Rerank the converted nodes
reranked_nodes = self.reranker.postprocess_nodes(nodes_for_rerank, query_bundle)
return reranked_nodes
def _tool_to_node(self, tool: QueryEngineTool, query: str) -> NodeWithScore:
from llama_index.core.schema import TextNode
return NodeWithScore(
node=TextNode(text=f"{tool.metadata.name}: {tool.metadata.description}"),
score=1.0 # You might want to use a different initial score
)
Create the reranker
reranker = SentenceTransformerRerank(
model="cross-encoder/ms-marco-MiniLM-L-12-v2",
top_n=3 # This will return the top 3 results after reranking
)
Create the reranked retriever
reranked_retriever = RerankedObjectRetriever(
object_retriever=obj_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=10), # Retrieve more initially
reranker=reranker
)
Use the reranked retriever with OpenAIAgent
top_agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
tool_retriever=reranked_retriever,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
system_prompt=""" \
You are an agent designed to answer queries about a set of given commands.
Please always use the tools provided to answer a question. Do not rely on prior knowledge.\
""",
verbose=True,
)
Now you can use the agent
response = top_agent.query("my example query")
``
Key changes in this updated version:
1. We've renamed base_retriever to object_retriever in the init method to avoid confusion with the BaseRetriever class.
2. We've added super().init() to properly initialize the BaseRetriever parent class.
3. The _retrieve method now returns a List[NodeWithScore], which is the expected return type for retrievers in LlamaIndex.
4. We've adjusted the _tool_to_node method to return a NodeWithScore object instead of a plain TextNode.
This implementation should resolve the TypeError you encountered and provide a working solution for reranking with your OpenAIAgent setup.
If you're still experiencing issues, please make sure that all necessary imports are in place and that obj_index and llm_4o_mini` are properly defined in your code.For more information on custom retrievers in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the
Custom Retriever documentation.
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@kapa.ai it is complaining about this now:
571 # TODO: see if we want to do step-based inputs
572 tools = self.get_tools(task.input)
--> 573 openai_tools = [tool.metadata.to_openai_tool() for tool in tools]
575 llm_chat_kwargs = self._get_llm_chat_kwargs(task, openai_tools, tool_choice)
576 agent_chat_response = self._get_agent_response(
577 task, mode=mode, **llm_chat_kwargs
578 )
AttributeError: 'dict' object has no attribute 'to_openai_tool'
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I apologize for the confusion. The error you're encountering suggests that the tools variable contains dictionary objects instead of the expected Tool objects with metadata attributes. This is likely because the reranker is returning Node objects rather than the original QueryEngineTool objects. Let's modify our RerankedObjectRetriever to preserve the original tool objects. Here's an updated version that should resolve this issue:
```python
from llama_index.core.postprocessor import SentenceTransformerRerank
from llama_index.core.retrievers import BaseRetriever
from llama_index.core import QueryBundle
from llama_index.core.schema import NodeWithScore
from llama_index.core.tools import QueryEngineTool
from typing import List
class RerankedObjectRetriever(BaseRetriever):
def init(self, object_retriever, reranker):
self.object_retriever = object_retriever
self.reranker = reranker
super().init()
def _retrieve(self, query_bundle: QueryBundle) -> List[QueryEngineTool]:
initial_results = self.object_retriever.retrieve(query_bundle)
# Convert QueryEngineTools to NodeWithScore objects for reranking
nodes_for_rerank = [
self._tool_to_node(tool, query_bundle.query_str) for tool in initial_results
]
# Rerank the converted nodes
reranked_nodes = self.reranker.postprocess_nodes(nodes_for_rerank, query_bundle)
# Map reranked nodes back to their original tools
reranked_tools = [
tool for tool, node in zip(initial_results, nodes_for_rerank)
if node in reranked_nodes
]
return reranked_tools
def _tool_to_node(self, tool: QueryEngineTool, query: str) -> NodeWithScore:
from llama_index.core.schema import TextNode
return NodeWithScore(
node=TextNode(text=f"{tool.metadata.name}: {tool.metadata.description}"),
score=1.0
)
Create the reranker
reranker = SentenceTransformerRerank(
model="cross-encoder/ms-marco-MiniLM-L-12-v2",
top_n=3
)
Create the reranked retriever
reranked_retriever = RerankedObjectRetriever(
object_retriever=obj_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=10),
reranker=reranker
)
Use the reranked retriever with OpenAIAgent
top_agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
tool_retriever=reranked_retriever,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
system_prompt=""" \
You are an agent designed to answer queries about a set of given commands.
Please always use the tools provided to answer a question. Do not rely on prior knowledge.\
""",
verbose=True,
)
Now you can use the agent
response = top_agent.query("my example query")
``
Key changes in this updated version:
1. The _retrieve method now returns a List[QueryEngineTool] instead of List[NodeWithScore].
2. We've added a step to map the reranked nodes back to their original QueryEngineTool objects.
3. The reranking process now preserves the original tool objects, ensuring that the metadata attribute with the to_openai_tool() method is available.
This implementation should resolve the AttributeError you encountered by ensuring that the original QueryEngineTool objects are returned, which have the necessary metadata attribute with the to_openai_tool() method.
If you're still experiencing issues, please make sure that your obj_index.as_retriever()` is indeed returning QueryEngineTool objects. You might want to add some debug logging to verify the types of objects being returned at each step.For more information on working with tools in OpenAIAgent, you can refer to the
OpenAIAgent documentation.
LlamaIndex OpenAI Agent documentation provides more examples and details on how to properly set up and use the OpenAIAgent with custom tools and retrievers.
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@kapa.ai where is the: ContextRetrieverOpenAIAgent class I cannot find it?
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The ContextRetrieverOpenAIAgent class is part of the LlamaIndex library, specifically in the openai_legacy module. Based on the information from the knowledge sources, I can provide you with details about where to find and how to use this class.
The ContextRetrieverOpenAIAgent class is located in the following module:
from llama_index.agent.openai_legacy import ContextRetrieverOpenAIAgent
This import statement is shown in the
Context-Augmented OpenAI Agent example.
It's important to note that this class is part of the "legacy" module, which suggests it might be an older implementation or potentially deprecated in favor of newer approaches.
To use the ContextRetrieverOpenAIAgent, you typically create it using the
from_tools_and_retriever class method. Here's an example of how to create an instance:
context_agent = ContextRetrieverOpenAIAgent.from_tools_and_retriever(
query_engine_tools,
context_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=1),
verbose=True,
)If you're having trouble finding or importing this class, it's possible that:
- You might not have the correct version of LlamaIndex installed that includes this class.
- The class might have been moved or renamed in a recent update.
To ensure you have the correct package installed, you can try:
pip install llama-index-agent-openai-legacy
If you're still unable to find or import the ContextRetrieverOpenAIAgent class, I recommend checking the latest LlamaIndex documentation or the GitHub repository for any recent changes or deprecations. The
LlamaIndex documentation is regularly updated and should provide the most current information on available classes and their locations.
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the llama_index.agent.openai_legacy does not exist
@kapa.ai the llama_index.agent.openai_legacy does not exist
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I apologize for the confusion. It seems that the
llama_index.agent.openai_legacy module is no longer available or has been removed in recent versions of LlamaIndex. This change is not uncommon in software libraries as they evolve and update their structures.
Given that the legacy module is not available, I recommend using the current, non-legacy version of the OpenAI agent in LlamaIndex. Here's how you can use the current OpenAIAgent:
- First, make sure you have the latest version of LlamaIndex installed:
pip install -U llama-index
- Then, you can import and use the OpenAIAgent like this:
from llama_index.agent.openai import OpenAIAgent
from llama_index.core import VectorStoreIndex, Document
# Assuming you have a context index
context_index = VectorStoreIndex.from_documents([Document(text="Your context here")])
# Create the agent
agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
tool_retriever=context_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=1),
verbose=True,
system_prompt="You are an AI assistant. Use the provided tools to answer questions."
)
# Use the agent
response = agent.chat("Your question here")This approach uses the current OpenAIAgent, which provides similar functionality to the legacy ContextRetrieverOpenAIAgent.
If you specifically need the context retrieval functionality, you can implement it using the current OpenAIAgent by customizing the retrieval process before passing it to the agent.
For the most up-to-date information and examples, I recommend checking the
LlamaIndex documentation, which provides current examples of using OpenAIAgent with various configurations.
If you're working on a project that specifically requires the legacy version, you might need to use an older version of LlamaIndex. However, it's generally recommended to use the most recent stable version for better support and features.
LlamaIndex OpenAI Agent documentation provides more details on how to use the current OpenAIAgent effectively.
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@kapa.ai how do I get a service_context:
# define query plan tool
from llama_index.core.tools import QueryPlanTool
from llama_index.core import get_response_synthesizer
response_synthesizer = get_response_synthesizer(
service_context=service_context
)
query_plan_tool = QueryPlanTool.from_defaults(
query_engine_tools=[query_tool_sept, query_tool_june, query_tool_march],
response_synthesizer=response_synthesizer,
)
# initialize agent
agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
[query_plan_tool],
max_function_calls=10,
llm=OpenAI(temperature=0, model="gpt-4-0613"),
verbose=True,
)
# should output a query plan to call march, june, and september tools
response = agent.query(
"Analyze Uber revenue growth in March, June, and September"
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To get a
service_context for use in your code, you need to create one using the
ServiceContext class from LlamaIndex. Here's how you can modify your code to include a
service_context:
from llama_index.core import ServiceContext, get_response_synthesizer
from llama_index.core.tools import QueryPlanTool
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
from llama_index.agent.openai import OpenAIAgent
# Create a ServiceContext
llm = OpenAI(temperature=0, model="gpt-4-0613")
service_context = ServiceContext.from_defaults(llm=llm)
# define query plan tool
response_synthesizer = get_response_synthesizer(
service_context=service_context
)
query_plan_tool = QueryPlanTool.from_defaults(
query_engine_tools=[query_tool_sept, query_tool_june, query_tool_march],
response_synthesizer=response_synthesizer,
)
# initialize agent
agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
[query_plan_tool],
max_function_calls=10,
llm=llm,
verbose=True,
)
# should output a query plan to call march, june, and september tools
response = agent.query(
"Analyze Uber revenue growth in March, June, and September"
)In this modified version:
- We import
ServiceContext from llama_index.core. - We create an
OpenAI LLM instance with the desired parameters. - We use
ServiceContext.from_defaults(llm=llm) to create a service_context with the specified LLM. - We then use this
service_context when getting the response synthesizer.
This approach ensures that your
service_context is consistent across your application, using the same LLM configuration for both the response synthesizer and the agent.
Note that we've also simplified the agent initialization by using the same
llm instance for both the
ServiceContext and the
OpenAIAgent. This ensures consistency in your LLM usage throughout the code.
For more information on using
ServiceContext in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the
ServiceContext documentation.
LlamaIndex Query Plan Tool documentation provides more details on how to use the QueryPlanTool effectively with OpenAIAgent.
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@kapa.ai I am getting error that service_context is not a valid argument for response_synthesizer = get_response_synthesizer(service_context=service_context)
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. You're correct that
service_context is not a valid argument for
get_response_synthesizer(). Let's correct this and provide a proper implementation that should resolve the error.
Based on the latest LlamaIndex documentation, the
get_response_synthesizer() function doesn't directly accept a
service_context parameter. Instead, we need to pass the relevant components from the
service_context individually. Here's the corrected version of your code:
from llama_index.core import ServiceContext, get_response_synthesizer
from llama_index.core.tools import QueryPlanTool
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
from llama_index.agent.openai import OpenAIAgent
# Create a ServiceContext
llm = OpenAI(temperature=0, model="gpt-4-0613")
service_context = ServiceContext.from_defaults(llm=llm)
# define query plan tool
response_synthesizer = get_response_synthesizer(
llm=service_context.llm,
callback_manager=service_context.callback_manager
)
query_plan_tool = QueryPlanTool.from_defaults(
query_engine_tools=[query_tool_sept, query_tool_june, query_tool_march],
response_synthesizer=response_synthesizer,
)
# initialize agent
agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
[query_plan_tool],
max_function_calls=10,
llm=llm,
verbose=True,
)
# should output a query plan to call march, june, and september tools
response = agent.query(
"Analyze Uber revenue growth in March, June, and September"
)In this corrected version:
- We create the
service_context as before. - When getting the response synthesizer, we pass the
llm and callback_manager from the service_context individually, rather than passing the entire service_context.
This approach should resolve the error you were encountering. The
get_response_synthesizer() function accepts individual components like
llm and
callback_manager, rather than the entire
service_context.
For more details on the parameters accepted by
get_response_synthesizer(), you can refer to the
get_response_synthesizer documentation.
If you're still experiencing issues, please make sure you have the latest version of LlamaIndex installed, as the API might have changed in recent updates.
LlamaIndex Response Synthesizer documentation provides more information on how to use response synthesizers effectively in your LlamaIndex applications.
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@kapa.ai I am having an issue when I add a bunch of tools:
response_synthesizer = get_response_synthesizer(llm=llm_4o_mini)
query_plan_tool = QueryPlanTool.from_defaults(
query_engine_tools=all_tools,
response_synthesizer=response_synthesizer,
)I keep getting :
ValueError: Tool description exceeds maximum length of 1024 characters. Please shorten your description or move it to the prompt.
what do I do if I want a bunch of tools that need longer descriptions? what does it mean move it to the prompt?
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Based on the information from the LlamaIndex documentation, I can explain the issue you're encountering and provide a solution for handling longer tool descriptions.
The error you're seeing is due to OpenAI's limitation on function descriptions, which are capped at 1024 characters. When you have many tools or tools with lengthy descriptions, you can easily exceed this limit. LlamaIndex provides a workaround for this situation by allowing you to move the tool descriptions to the prompt instead of including them in the function metadata.
Here's how you can modify your code to handle longer tool descriptions:
- First, modify the metadata of the
QueryPlanTool to omit the detailed descriptions of the QueryEngineTools:
from llama_index.core.tools.types import ToolMetadata
introductory_tool_description_prefix = """
This is a query plan tool that takes in a list of tools and executes a
query plan over these tools to answer a query. The query plan is a DAG of query nodes.
Given a list of tool names and the query plan schema, you
can choose to generate a query plan to answer a question.
The tool names and descriptions will be given alongside the query.
"""
# Modify metadata to only include the general query plan instructions
new_metadata = ToolMetadata(
introductory_tool_description_prefix,
query_plan_tool.metadata.name,
query_plan_tool.metadata.fn_schema,
)
query_plan_tool.metadata = new_metadata- Then, concatenate the tool descriptions with the query when using the agent:
```python
from llama_index.agent.openai import OpenAIAgent
Reconstruct concatenated query engine tool descriptions
tools_description = "\n\n".join(
[
f"Tool Name: {tool.metadata.name}\n"
f"Tool Description: {tool.metadata.description}"
for tool in all_tools
]
)
Create the agent
agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
[query_plan_tool],
llm=llm_4o_mini,
verbose=True,
)
Concatenate tool descriptions and query
query = "Your query here"
query_with_tools = f"{tools_description}\n\nQuery: {query}"
Use the agent with the modified query
response = agent.query(query_with_tools)
```
This approach moves the detailed tool descriptions into the prompt (the query sent to the agent) instead of including them in the function metadata. This allows you to bypass the 1024 character limit for individual tool descriptions.
By "moving it to the prompt," we mean including the tool descriptions as part of the input text that's sent to the model, rather than as part of the function definitions. This gives you more flexibility in providing detailed descriptions for your tools.
Remember that while this method allows for longer tool descriptions, you'll still be limited by the overall token limit of the model you're using. If you have a very large number of tools or extremely long descriptions, you might need to consider strategies for summarizing or selectively including tool descriptions based on relevance to the query.
For more details on this approach, you can refer to the
OpenAI Agent Workarounds for Lengthy Tool Descriptions in the LlamaIndex documentation.
LlamaIndex OpenAI Agent documentation provides more examples and details on how to properly set up and use the OpenAIAgent with custom tools and retrievers.
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@kapa.ai when i try to use the LATS agent:
agent_worker = LATSAgentWorker.from_tools(
# tool_retriever=obj_index.as_retriever(similarity_top_k=3),
tools=all_tools,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
num_expansions=2,
max_rollouts=3, # using -1 for unlimited rollouts
verbose=True,
)
agent_lats = agent_worker.as_agent()everytime I get back
Response(response='I am still thinking.', source_nodes=[], metadata=None)
i see in the debug statements that it is getting proper responses but it seems to squash all the results with:
=== Function Output ===
...
Evaluation for input get all instance names in schematic using the instance attribute
: score=9 is_done=False reasoning="The conversation correctly identifies the command
db::getInsts to retrieve instance names in a schematic. The thought process leading to the answer is logical and follows the user's query. However, it does not explicitly mention the 'instance attribute' as requested in the query, which is why it is rated a 9 instead of a 10. The answer is not fully complete as it does not address the specific requirement of using the instance attribute."
Got final response: I am still thinking.
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Based on the information you've provided and the behavior you're observing with the LATS (Language Agent Tree Search) agent, it seems that the agent is not reaching a conclusive answer within the specified number of rollouts. Let's break down the issue and suggest some solutions:
- Max Rollouts: You've set
max_rollouts=3. This means the agent will only attempt to find a solution three times before stopping. If it doesn't find a satisfactory answer within these three attempts, it returns "I am still thinking."
- Evaluation Scores: The debug output shows that the agent is getting responses and evaluating them. The score of 9 out of 10 is quite high, but the
is_done=False indicates that the agent doesn't consider this a final answer.
- Completion Criteria: The LATS agent uses the
is_done flag from the evaluation to determine if it has found a satisfactory answer. In your case, it's not marking any answer as done within the three rollouts.
To address this issue, you can try the following:
- Increase Max Rollouts:
Try increasing the max_rollouts parameter. This will give the agent more attempts to find a satisfactory answer:
agent_worker = LATSAgentWorker.from_tools(
tools=all_tools,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
num_expansions=2,
max_rollouts=5, # Increase this number
verbose=True,
)
- Adjust the Evaluation Prompt:
The LATS agent uses a reflection prompt to evaluate answers. You might need to adjust this prompt to be less strict in its evaluation. Here's how you can modify it:
```python
from llama_index.core.prompts import PromptTemplate
custom_reflection_prompt = PromptTemplate(
"Given the conversation history and the current query, evaluate the quality of the response. "
"Rate the response on a scale of 1-10 and determine if the task is complete.\n"
"Conversation history: {conversation_history}\n"
"Query: {query}\n"
"Response: {response}\n"
"Rating (1-10): \n"
"Is the task complete (True/False): \n"
"Reasoning: "
)
agent_worker = LATSAgentWorker.from_tools(
tools=all_tools,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
num_expansions=2,
max_rollouts=5,
reflection_prompt=custom_reflection_prompt,
verbose=True,
)
3. Use Unlimited Rollouts:
If you want the agent to keep trying until it finds a satisfactory answer, you can set `max_rollouts=-1`:
python
agent_worker = LATSAgentWorker.from_tools(
tools=all_tools,
llm=llm_4o_mini,
num_expansions=2,
max_rollouts=-1, # Unlimited rollouts
verbose=True,
)
``
4. Check Tool Functionality:
Ensure that your tools are functioning correctly and providing the information the agent needs. The high evaluation score suggests the tools are working, but it might be worth double-checking.
5. Adjust the LLM:
If you're using a smaller model for llm_4o_mini`, consider using a more capable model if available. More advanced models might be better at synthesizing complete answers.
After making these adjustments, the LATS agent should be more likely to provide a complete response instead of the "I am still thinking" message.
For more detailed information on configuring the LATS agent, you can refer to the
LlamaIndex LATS Agent documentation.
If you continue to face issues after trying these solutions, it might be helpful to examine the full debug output to understand the agent's decision-making process better.
LlamaIndex > En > Latest > Api_reference > Agent > Lats > LATSAgentWorker provides more details on the LATSAgentWorker class and its configuration options.
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@kapa.ai is there a way to get all the nodes that have been stored on disk? I do not want to run a parser again after it has been indexed and want to retrieve from disk
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Yes, there is a way to retrieve all the nodes that have been stored on disk without running the parser again. LlamaIndex provides functionality to load indexed data from persistent storage. Here's how you can do it:
- First, make sure you have persisted your index to disk. This is typically done using the
persist() method:
index.storage_context.persist(persist_dir="<persist_dir>")
- To retrieve the nodes from disk, you can use the
StorageContext and load_index_from_storage functions:
from llama_index.core import StorageContext, load_index_from_storage
# Rebuild storage context
storage_context = StorageContext.from_defaults(persist_dir="<persist_dir>")
# Load index
index = load_index_from_storage(storage_context)
# Get all nodes
all_nodes = index.docstore.docs
The
all_nodes variable will contain a dictionary of all the nodes, where the keys are the node IDs and the values are the node objects.
If you want to get a list of all nodes, you can do:
node_list = list(all_nodes.values())
This approach allows you to retrieve all the indexed nodes from disk without having to run the parser or re-index your documents.
It's important to note that you need to use the same
persist_dir that you used when initially persisting the index. Also, if you had initialized your index with custom options (like a specific
embed_model), you might need to specify these again when loading the index.
For more detailed information on storing and loading indexed data, you can refer to the
LlamaIndex Storing documentation.
@kapa.ai that does not make sense index.docstore.docs returns docs, not nodes
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. You are correct, and I thank you for pointing out this error. Let me provide a more accurate explanation of how to retrieve nodes from disk storage in LlamaIndex.
You're right that
index.docstore.docs returns documents, not nodes. To retrieve nodes from disk storage, we need to use a different approach. Here's the correct way to get all the nodes that have been stored on disk:
- First, ensure you've persisted your index to disk:
index.storage_context.persist(persist_dir="<persist_dir>")
- To retrieve the nodes from disk, use the following code:
from llama_index.core import StorageContext, load_index_from_storage
# Rebuild storage context
storage_context = StorageContext.from_defaults(persist_dir="<persist_dir>")
# Load index
index = load_index_from_storage(storage_context)
# Get all nodes
all_nodes = index.docstore.get_all_nodes()
The
get_all_nodes() method of the docstore returns a list of all nodes stored in the index.
If you need to access specific nodes by their IDs, you can use:
node_ids = index.docstore.get_all_node_ids()
specific_node = index.docstore.get_node(node_id)
This approach allows you to retrieve all the indexed nodes from disk without having to run the parser or re-index your documents.
I apologize again for the confusion in my previous response. Thank you for your attention to detail, which helps maintain the accuracy of the information provided.
For more detailed information on working with nodes in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the
LlamaIndex Docstore documentation.
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@kapa.ai Cannot access attribute "get_all_node_ids" for class "BaseDocumentStore"
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. It seems that the
get_all_node_ids() method is not available in the current version of LlamaIndex's BaseDocumentStore. Let me provide you with the correct approach to retrieve all nodes from the docstore.
Based on the latest LlamaIndex documentation, here's how you can get all the nodes from the docstore:
from llama_index.core import StorageContext, load_index_from_storage
# Rebuild storage context
storage_context = StorageContext.from_defaults(persist_dir="<persist_dir>")
# Load index
index = load_index_from_storage(storage_context)
# Get all nodes
all_nodes = index.docstore.docs
The
index.docstore.docs property returns a dictionary where the keys are the node IDs and the values are the node objects. You can iterate over this dictionary to access all the nodes:
for node_id, node in all_nodes.items():
print(f"Node ID: {node_id}")
print(f"Node content: {node.get_content()}")If you need a list of all node IDs, you can use:
all_node_ids = list(all_nodes.keys())
And if you need a list of all node objects:
all_node_objects = list(all_nodes.values())
I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous responses. The BaseDocumentStore class in LlamaIndex doesn't have a
get_all_node_ids() method as I incorrectly stated earlier. Instead, you can work directly with the
docs property of the docstore to access all nodes and their IDs.
For more detailed information on working with the docstore in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the
BaseDocumentStore documentation.
Thank you for your patience, and I hope this clarifies how to correctly access all nodes stored in the docstore.
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@kapa.ai i am going a different direction here, I think instead of using an OpenAIAgent, i need to use a router selector to find the best index based on the query. Give me a list of the different ones and the tradeoffs
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Certainly! Using a router selector to find the best index based on the query is a good approach for efficient and targeted information retrieval. LlamaIndex provides several selector options for routing queries to the most appropriate index. Here's a list of the different selectors and their tradeoffs:
- PydanticSingleSelector:
LlamaIndex Router Query Engine documentation
Pros:
- Uses OpenAI Function API for more structured output
- Potentially more accurate selection due to structured parsing
- Works well with newer OpenAI models (gpt-4-0613 and gpt-3.5-turbo-0613)
Cons:
- Limited to specific OpenAI models
- May have higher latency due to function calling overhead
- PydanticMultiSelector:
LlamaIndex Router Query Engine documentation
Pros:
- Can select multiple relevant indexes
- Uses OpenAI Function API for structured output
- Useful for complex queries that may span multiple topics
Cons:
- Limited to specific OpenAI models
- May increase query time and cost due to querying multiple indexes
- LLMSingleSelector:
LlamaIndex Router Query Engine documentation
Pros:
- Works with a wider range of LLM providers
- More flexible as it uses text completion for selection
- Can be used with custom prompts for specialized routing logic
Cons:
- May be less accurate than function-based selectors
- Requires careful prompt engineering for optimal performance
- LLMMultiSelector:
LlamaIndex Router Query Engine documentation
Pros:
- Can select multiple relevant indexes
- Works with a wider range of LLM providers
- Flexible for complex queries spanning multiple topics
Cons:
- May be less accurate than function-based selectors
- Can increase query time and cost due to querying multiple indexes
When choosing a selector, consider the following factors:
- Model compatibility: If you're using the latest OpenAI models, Pydantic selectors might be more suitable.
- Query complexity: For queries that might span multiple topics, consider using a multi-selector.
- Accuracy vs. flexibility: Pydantic selectors might offer more accurate selection, while LLM selectors provide more flexibility.
- Performance: Single selectors might be faster, while multi-selectors could provide more comprehensive results at the cost of increased query time.
To implement a router selector, you can use the RouterQueryEngine. Here's a basic example:
from llama_index.core.query_engine import RouterQueryEngine
from llama_index.core.selectors import PydanticSingleSelector
query_engine = RouterQueryEngine(
selector=PydanticSingleSelector.from_defaults(),
query_engine_tools=[
tool1,
tool2,
# ... add more tools as needed
],
)
response = query_engine.query("Your query here")This setup will use the PydanticSingleSelector to choose the most appropriate index (tool) based on the query, and then execute the query on that index.
Remember to adjust the selector and configuration based on your specific use case and the trade-offs that are most important for your application.
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@kapa.ai i am trying to use the llama debug handler, how do I get the even paris of the retrieval process?
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To get the event pairs of the retrieval process using the LlamaDebugHandler, you can use the
get_event_pairs() method. Here's how you can do it:
- First, make sure you have set up the LlamaDebugHandler correctly:
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CallbackManager, LlamaDebugHandler
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CBEventType
llama_debug = LlamaDebugHandler(print_trace_on_end=True)
callback_manager = CallbackManager([llama_debug])
- Use this callback_manager when creating your index and query engine:
index = VectorStoreIndex.from_documents(
documents, callback_manager=callback_manager
)
query_engine = index.as_query_engine()- After running your query, you can get the event pairs for the retrieval process like this:
response = query_engine.query("Your query here")
# Get retrieval event pairs
retrieval_events = llama_debug.get_event_pairs(CBEventType.RETRIEVE)
# Print retrieval events
for event_pair in retrieval_events:
print("Retrieval Start Event:")
print(event_pair[0])
print("Retrieval End Event:")
print(event_pair[1])
print("---")This will give you the start and end events for each retrieval operation. The events contain information about the retrieval process, including timing and any payload data.
You can also get more specific information about the retrieval process:
# Get time info for retrieval events
retrieval_time_info = llama_debug.get_event_time_info(CBEventType.RETRIEVE)
print(f"Retrieval Time Info: {retrieval_time_info}")This will give you statistics about the total time spent on retrieval, average time per retrieval operation, and the total count of retrieval operations.
Remember that the LlamaDebugHandler stores events for the entire process, not just retrieval. If you want to clear the event logs after each query, you can use:
llama_debug.flush_event_logs()
For more detailed information on using the LlamaDebugHandler, you can refer to the
LlamaDebugHandler documentation.
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@kapa.ai does chromadb have better similarity lookup than the default in memory llama index?
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To answer your question about whether Chroma DB has better similarity lookup than the default in-memory LlamaIndex, I'll provide a comparison based on the information available in the LlamaIndex documentation.
Chroma DB and the default in-memory vector store in LlamaIndex serve different purposes and have different characteristics:
- Default In-Memory Vector Store:
The default vector store in LlamaIndex is designed for simplicity and ease of use. It stores vectors in memory, which makes it quick for small to medium-sized datasets.
Pros:
- Simple to set up and use
- Fast for small to medium datasets
- No additional dependencies required
Cons:
- Limited by available RAM
- Not persistent between runs unless explicitly saved
- May not scale well for very large datasets
- Chroma DB:
Chroma DB is an AI-native open-source vector database focused on developer productivity and happiness.
Pros:
- Persistent storage, allowing data to be saved between runs
- Designed for larger scale and production use
- Offers more advanced features for vector similarity search
- Can handle larger datasets more efficiently
- Provides additional functionality like filtering and metadata storage
Cons:
- Requires additional setup and dependencies
- May have slightly higher overhead for very small datasets
In terms of similarity lookup performance, Chroma DB is likely to offer better performance, especially for larger datasets. It's designed specifically as a vector database and includes optimizations for similarity search operations.
The
LlamaIndex Vector Store documentation states: "Chroma is a AI-native open-source vector database focused on developer productivity and happiness." This suggests that Chroma is optimized for AI and machine learning workloads, which includes similarity lookups.
However, it's important to note that for small datasets or simple use cases, the difference in performance might not be noticeable, and the default in-memory store could be sufficient.
If you're working with larger datasets, need persistence, or require more advanced querying capabilities, Chroma DB would likely be a better choice. If you're just getting started or working with smaller datasets, the default in-memory store might be more convenient.
For the most accurate comparison in your specific use case, it would be best to benchmark both options with your actual data and query patterns.
LlamaIndex Chroma Vector Store documentation provides more details on how to use Chroma with LlamaIndex if you decide to try it out.
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@kapa.ai I am finding when I do vector search it is not really grabbing the results that I would think to be returned in the retriever. I am using open ai embedding. how can i return the results better?
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I understand you're experiencing issues with the relevance of results from your vector search using OpenAI embeddings. There are several strategies you can employ to improve the quality of your retrieval results. Let me suggest some approaches based on the LlamaIndex documentation:
- Adjust the similarity_top_k parameter:
Increase the number of results retrieved to cast a wider net. You can do this when creating your query engine:
query_engine = index.as_query_engine(similarity_top_k=10) # Adjust this number as needed
- Use a reranker:
Implement a reranker to improve the relevance of your results. LlamaIndex provides the SentenceTransformerRerank for this purpose:
from llama_index.core.postprocessor import SentenceTransformerRerank
reranker = SentenceTransformerRerank(
model="cross-encoder/ms-marco-MiniLM-L-12-v2",
top_n=3 # Number of results to keep after reranking
)
query_engine = index.as_query_engine(
similarity_top_k=10,
node_postprocessors=[reranker]
)
This approach first retrieves a larger set of potentially relevant results, then uses the reranker to select the most relevant ones.
- Try different retrieval modes:
LlamaIndex supports various retrieval modes. You can experiment with hybrid search, which combines vector and keyword search:
from llama_index.core.vector_stores.types import VectorStoreQueryMode
query_engine = index.as_query_engine(
vector_store_query_mode=VectorStoreQueryMode.HYBRID
)
- Fine-tune your embeddings:
If possible, consider fine-tuning your OpenAI embeddings on your specific domain or dataset. This can help create more relevant embeddings for your particular use case.
- Experiment with chunk sizes:
The size of your text chunks can affect retrieval quality. Try adjusting the chunk size when creating your index:
from llama_index.core import Settings
Settings.chunk_size = 512 # Adjust this value
- Use the LlamaDebugHandler:
To better understand what's happening during retrieval, use the LlamaDebugHandler:
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CallbackManager, LlamaDebugHandler
llama_debug = LlamaDebugHandler(print_trace_on_end=True)
callback_manager = CallbackManager([llama_debug])
query_engine = index.as_query_engine(callback_manager=callback_manager)
response = query_engine.query("Your query here")
# After the query, you can analyze the retrieval events
retrieval_events = llama_debug.get_event_pairs(CBEventType.RETRIEVE)
This will help you understand what's happening during the retrieval process and might give you insights into how to improve it.
- Consider using a different vector store:
If you're using the default in-memory vector store, consider switching to a more advanced option like Chroma DB, which might offer better similarity lookup performance:
import chromadb
from llama_index.vector_stores.chroma import ChromaVectorStore
chroma_client = chromadb.PersistentClient()
chroma_collection = chroma_client.create_collection("my_collection")
vector_store = ChromaVectorStore(chroma_collection=chroma_collection)
Remember to experiment with these options and combinations of them to find what works best for your specific use case and dataset.
@kapa.ai how do I tell if the reranker is being used from the llama_debug events?
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To determine if the reranker is being used from the LlamaDebugHandler events, you can look for specific event types related to node postprocessing. Here's how you can check for reranker usage using the LlamaDebugHandler:
- First, make sure you have set up the LlamaDebugHandler correctly:
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CallbackManager, LlamaDebugHandler
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CBEventType
llama_debug = LlamaDebugHandler(print_trace_on_end=True)
callback_manager = CallbackManager([llama_debug])
- After running your query, you can check for node postprocessing events, which include reranking:
response = query_engine.query("Your query here")
# Get node postprocessing event pairs
postprocessing_events = llama_debug.get_event_pairs(CBEventType.NODE_POSTPROCESSING)
# Check if any postprocessing events are related to reranking
reranker_used = False
for event_pair in postprocessing_events:
start_event, end_event = event_pair
if "rerank" in str(start_event.payload).lower():
reranker_used = True
print("Reranker was used in node postprocessing")
print(f"Start event: {start_event}")
print(f"End event: {end_event}")
break
if not reranker_used:
print("No evidence of reranker usage found in debug events")This code will check the node postprocessing events for any mention of "rerank" in the payload, which would indicate that the reranker was used.
Additionally, you can examine the full trace of events to see the sequence of operations:
print(llama_debug.get_llm_inputs_outputs())
In the trace, you should see events related to retrieval followed by node postprocessing if the reranker is being used.
Remember that the exact format of the debug information might vary depending on your LlamaIndex version and configuration. If you're not seeing the expected information, you might need to adjust your debug settings or update to the latest version of LlamaIndex.
For more detailed information on using the LlamaDebugHandler and interpreting its output, you can refer to the
LlamaDebugHandler documentation.
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@kapa.ai CBEventType.NODE_POSTPROCESSING is not a real type
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. You are correct that
CBEventType.NODE_POSTPROCESSING is not a valid event type in LlamaIndex. Thank you for pointing this out. Let me provide you with the correct information on how to check for reranker usage using the LlamaDebugHandler.
To check if the reranker is being used, we should look for the
CBEventType.RERANKING event instead. Here's the correct way to do it:
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CallbackManager, LlamaDebugHandler
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CBEventType
llama_debug = LlamaDebugHandler(print_trace_on_end=True)
callback_manager = CallbackManager([llama_debug])
# Assume you've already set up your query_engine with the callback_manager
response = query_engine.query("Your query here")
# Get reranking event pairs
reranking_events = llama_debug.get_event_pairs(CBEventType.RERANKING)
if reranking_events:
print("Reranker was used:")
for event_pair in reranking_events:
start_event, end_event = event_pair
print(f"Start event: {start_event}")
print(f"End event: {end_event}")
else:
print("No evidence of reranker usage found in debug events")This code will specifically look for
RERANKING events, which are the correct events to check for reranker usage.
You can also examine the full trace of events to see the sequence of operations:
print(llama_debug.get_llm_inputs_outputs())
In the trace, you should see
RERANKING events if the reranker is being used.
I apologize again for the error in my previous response. Thank you for your attention to detail, which helps maintain the accuracy of the information provided.
For more information on the available event types and how to use them with the LlamaDebugHandler, you can refer to the
LlamaIndex Callbacks documentation.
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@kapa.ai RERANKING is not a type
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. You are correct that
RERANKING is not a valid
CBEventType in LlamaIndex. I made a mistake in my previous answers, and I thank you for your patience and for pointing this out. Let me provide you with the correct information on how to check for reranker usage using the LlamaDebugHandler.
In LlamaIndex, the reranking process is actually part of the node postprocessing stage. To check if the reranker is being used, we need to look at the
CBEventType.NODE events. Here's the correct way to do it:
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CallbackManager, LlamaDebugHandler
from llama_index.core.callbacks import CBEventType
llama_debug = LlamaDebugHandler(print_trace_on_end=True)
callback_manager = CallbackManager([llama_debug])
# Assume you've already set up your query_engine with the callback_manager
response = query_engine.query("Your query here")
# Get all NODE events
node_events = llama_debug.get_event_pairs(CBEventType.NODE)
# Check for reranking in the node events
reranker_used = False
for event_pair in node_events:
start_event, end_event = event_pair
if "rerank" in str(start_event.payload).lower() or "rerank" in str(end_event.payload).lower():
reranker_used = True
print("Reranker was used in node processing:")
print(f"Start event: {start_event}")
print(f"End event: {end_event}")
break
if not reranker_used:
print("No evidence of reranker usage found in debug events")This code will look for any mention of "rerank" in the payload of NODE events, which would indicate that the reranker was used during node processing.
You can also examine the full trace of events to see the sequence of operations:
print(llama_debug.get_llm_inputs_outputs())
In the trace, you should see NODE events related to reranking if the reranker is being used.
I apologize again for the errors in my previous responses. Thank you for your persistence in seeking accurate information. This helps ensure that we provide correct and helpful guidance.
For more detailed information on using the LlamaDebugHandler and the available event types, you can refer to the
LlamaIndex Callbacks documentation.
LlamaIndex > En > Latest > Api_reference > Callbacks provides a comprehensive list of all available event types and how to use them with the LlamaDebugHandler.
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@kapa.ai what is the synoynm/keyword expansion - use the LLM to generate synonyms and keywords from the query
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The synonym/keyword expansion using an LLM to generate synonyms and keywords from the query is a feature provided by LlamaIndex to enhance retrieval performance. This technique is particularly useful in the context of the Property Graph Index. Let me explain how it works based on the information from the LlamaIndex documentation.
The LLMSynonymRetriever is a component that takes the user's query and uses an LLM to generate synonyms or related keywords. This process helps to broaden the search and potentially retrieve more relevant information. Here's how it works:
- When a query is submitted, the LLMSynonymRetriever sends the query to an LLM (like GPT-3.5 or GPT-4).
- The LLM generates a list of synonyms or related keywords based on the query.
- These generated synonyms and keywords are then used to expand the original query, allowing for a more comprehensive search of the knowledge base.
Here's an example of how to set up and use the LLMSynonymRetriever:
```python
from llama_index.core.indices.property_graph import LLMSynonymRetriever
prompt = (
"Given some initial query, generate synonyms or related keywords up to {max_keywords} in total, "
"considering possible cases of capitalization, pluralization, common expressions, etc.\n"
"Provide all synonyms/keywords separated by '^' symbols: 'keyword1^keyword2^...'\n"
"Note, result should be in one-line, separated by '^' symbols."
"----\n"
"QUERY: {query_str}\n"
"----\n"
"KEYWORDS: "
)
def parse_fn(self, output: str) -> list[str]:
matches = output.strip().split("^")
return [x.strip().capitalize() for x in matches if x.strip()]
synonym_retriever = LLMSynonymRetriever(
index.property_graph_store,
llm=llm,
include_text=False,
synonym_prompt=prompt,
output_parsing_fn=parse_fn,
max_keywords=10,
path_depth=1,
)
retriever = index.as_retriever(sub_retrievers=[synonym_retriever])
```
The benefits of using synonym/keyword expansion include:
- Improved recall: By including synonyms and related terms, the retriever can find relevant information even if the exact query terms aren't present in the indexed content.
- Handling of variations: It can account for different forms of words (e.g., singular/plural, different tenses) and common expressions.
- Contextual understanding: The LLM can generate contextually relevant synonyms, potentially capturing the intent behind the query better than simple keyword matching.
However, it's important to note that this approach may increase query time and potentially introduce some noise in the results. The effectiveness can vary depending on the quality of the LLM-generated synonyms and the nature of your indexed content.
You can find more details about this feature in the
LlamaIndex Property Graph Index documentation, which provides comprehensive information on setting up and using the LLMSynonymRetriever.
LlamaIndex > En > Latest > Module_guides > Indexing > Using a Property Graph Index > Usage > Retrieval and Querying offers more specific details on implementing this feature within the Property Graph Index context.
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@kapa.ai Is there situations where LLM synonym retriever can be used for vector index?
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Yes, the LLM synonym retriever can be used with vector indexes in certain situations, although it's not as commonly discussed in the context of vector indexes as it is with property graph indexes. Here's an explanation of how and when you might use LLM synonym retriever with vector indexes:
- Enhancing Vector Search:
You can use the LLM synonym retriever as a preprocessing step before performing a vector search. This can help broaden the search and potentially improve recall, especially when dealing with queries that might have multiple ways of expression.
- Hybrid Retrieval Approach:
You can combine the LLM synonym retriever with a vector retriever to create a hybrid approach. This could involve:
a) Using the LLM to generate synonyms and related terms for the query.
b) Performing vector searches for both the original query and the generated synonyms.
c) Combining and ranking the results from these multiple searches.
- Query Expansion:
The LLM synonym retriever can be used to expand the original query, creating multiple vector embeddings for searching. This can be particularly useful when dealing with domain-specific terminology or concepts that might have various phrasings.
To implement this with a vector index, you could create a custom retriever that combines the LLMSynonymRetriever with a vector retriever. Here's a conceptual example:
```python
from llama_index.core.retrievers import BaseRetriever
from llama_index.core import VectorStoreIndex
from llama_index.core.indices.property_graph import LLMSynonymRetriever
class HybridVectorSynonymRetriever(BaseRetriever):
def
init(self, vector_index: VectorStoreIndex, llm):
self.vector_index = vector_index
self.synonym_retriever = LLMSynonymRetriever(
None, # No property graph store needed
llm=llm,
include_text=False,
max_keywords=5,
)
def _retrieve(self, query_bundle):
# Get synonyms
synonyms = self.synonym_retriever._get_synonyms(query_bundle.query_str)
# Perform vector retrieval for original query and synonyms
all_nodes = []
for query in [query_bundle.query_str] + synonyms:
nodes = self.vector_index.as_retriever().retrieve(query)
all_nodes.extend(nodes)
# Deduplicate and rank nodes (implement your own ranking logic)
unique_nodes = self._deduplicate_and_rank(all_nodes)
return unique_nodes[:5] # Return top 5 unique nodes
Usage
vector_index = VectorStoreIndex.from_documents(documents)
hybrid_retriever = HybridVectorSynonymRetriever(vector_index, llm)
```
This approach can be beneficial in situations where:
- The vector index might miss relevant documents due to vocabulary mismatch between queries and indexed content.
- You're dealing with a domain where concepts can be expressed in various ways.
- You want to improve recall without significantly altering your existing vector index structure.
However, it's important to note that this approach may increase query time and potentially introduce some noise in the results. The effectiveness can vary depending on the quality of the LLM-generated synonyms and the nature of your indexed content.
For more information on customizing retrievers and combining different retrieval strategies, you can refer to the
LlamaIndex Custom Retriever documentation.
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