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@kapa.ai I want to build a custom retriever that accesses the rerankes nodes for multiple vector stores and then compiles a large list do all the nodes and yhe. Use the query bundle object to query as a query tool
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Based on the knowledge sources provided, I can help you with building a custom retriever that accesses and reranks nodes from multiple vector stores, compiles a list of nodes, and uses a query bundle object as a query tool. This aligns with the concept of creating a custom retriever in LlamaIndex. Here's how you can approach this:

  1. First, you'll need to create a custom retriever class that inherits from BaseRetriever. This is demonstrated in the Property Graph Custom Retriever example.
  1. In your custom retriever, you can initialize multiple vector store retrievers and a reranker. Here's an example of how you might structure this:
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from llama_index.core.retrievers import BaseRetriever
from llama_index.core.schema import NodeWithScore, QueryBundle
from llama_index.postprocessor.cohere_rerank import CohereRerank

class CustomMultiVectorRetriever(BaseRetriever):
    def __init__(
        self,
        vector_retrievers,
        reranker,
        top_n=5
    ):
        self.vector_retrievers = vector_retrievers
        self.reranker = reranker
        self.top_n = top_n
        super().__init__()

    def _retrieve(self, query_bundle: QueryBundle):
        all_nodes = []
        for retriever in self.vector_retrievers:
            nodes = retriever.retrieve(query_bundle)
            all_nodes.extend(nodes)
        
        reranked_nodes = self.reranker.postprocess_nodes(
            all_nodes, query_bundle=query_bundle
        )
        
        return reranked_nodes[:self.top_n]


  1. You can then use this custom retriever with multiple vector stores and a reranker. Here's an example of how you might set this up:
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from llama_index.core.retrievers import VectorIndexRetriever
from llama_index.core import VectorStoreIndex

# Assume you have multiple vector store indexes
index1 = VectorStoreIndex.from_documents(documents1)
index2 = VectorStoreIndex.from_documents(documents2)

retriever1 = VectorIndexRetriever(index=index1, similarity_top_k=10)
retriever2 = VectorIndexRetriever(index=index2, similarity_top_k=10)

reranker = CohereRerank(api_key=cohere_api_key, top_n=5)

custom_retriever = CustomMultiVectorRetriever(
    vector_retrievers=[retriever1, retriever2],
    reranker=reranker,
    top_n=5
)


  1. To use this custom retriever with a query bundle, you can simply call the retrieve method with a QueryBundle object:
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from llama_index.core import QueryBundle

query_str = "Your query here"
query_bundle = QueryBundle(query_str=query_str)
retrieved_nodes = custom_retriever.retrieve(query_bundle)


This approach allows you to access and rerank nodes from multiple vector stores, compile a list of all nodes, and use the query bundle object as a query tool.

For more detailed information on custom retrievers and reranking in LlamaIndex, you can refer to these resources:

  1. Multi-Document Agents example
  2. Property Graph Custom Retriever example
These examples provide more context and implementation details that you can adapt for your specific use case.
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@kapa.ai how do I use this custom retriever to use with absent workflow class
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I apologize, but I don't have any information in the provided knowledge sources about an "absent workflow class" in LlamaIndex. The term "absent workflow class" is not a standard concept in LlamaIndex that I'm aware of based on the given information.

To use the custom retriever we discussed earlier with other LlamaIndex components, you would typically integrate it into a query engine or another higher-level construct. However, without specific information about an "absent workflow class," I can't provide accurate guidance on how to use the custom retriever with it.

If you could provide more context about what you mean by "absent workflow class" or clarify your question, I'd be happy to help further. Alternatively, if you're looking for general ways to use a custom retriever in LlamaIndex workflows, I can provide information on that instead.
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@kapa.ai how do I use this custom retriever to use with agent workflow class
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I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. Thank you for clarifying that you meant "agent workflow class" instead of "absent workflow class." I can help you understand how to use the custom retriever with an agent workflow in LlamaIndex.

To use your custom retriever with an agent workflow class in LlamaIndex, you can follow these steps:

  1. First, create your custom retriever as we discussed earlier.
  1. Then, you can use this custom retriever with an OpenAI agent. Here's how you can do it:
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from llama_index.agent.openai import OpenAIAgent

top_agent = OpenAIAgent.from_tools(
    tool_retriever=custom_retriever,
    system_prompt="""\
You are an agent designed to answer queries about the documentation.
Please always use the tools provided to answer a question. Do not rely on prior knowledge.
""",
    llm=llm,
    verbose=True,
)


This code is based on the example from the Multi-Document Agents (V1) documentation.

In this setup:
  • tool_retriever=custom_retriever specifies that your custom retriever should be used to fetch tools (or in this case, relevant document chunks) for the agent.
  • The system_prompt instructs the agent on its role and how to use the provided tools.
  • llm is the language model you're using (you'll need to define this separately).
  • verbose=True enables detailed logging of the agent's actions.
  1. Once you've set up the agent with your custom retriever, you can use it to answer queries:
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response = top_agent.chat("Your question here")
print(str(response))


This will use your custom retriever to fetch relevant information, which the agent will then use to formulate its response.
Remember that the exact implementation might vary depending on your specific use case and the version of LlamaIndex you're using. Always refer to the most recent LlamaIndex documentation for the most up-to-date information.

For more detailed information on using custom retrievers with agents in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the Multi-Document Agents (V1) example in the LlamaIndex documentation.
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No @kapa.ai I am talking about agent workflows
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I apologize for the misunderstanding. You're specifically asking about agent workflows in LlamaIndex. However, after carefully reviewing the provided knowledge sources, I don't have any specific information about "agent workflows" as a distinct concept or class in LlamaIndex.

The knowledge sources mainly discuss various types of agents, custom retrievers, and query engines, but they don't mention a specific "agent workflow" class or concept.

To provide you with the most accurate information, I would need more context about what you mean by "agent workflows" in relation to LlamaIndex. Are you referring to a specific feature or class that you've encountered in LlamaIndex documentation or usage?

If you could provide more details or clarify what you're looking for regarding agent workflows in LlamaIndex, I'd be happy to help further. Alternatively, if you have a specific task or goal in mind involving agents in LlamaIndex, I could try to guide you based on the information available about agents and retrievers in the knowledge sources.
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@kapa.ai the one with agent workflow step run
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Thank you for providing more context. Now I understand that you're referring to the agent workflow step execution. Based on the knowledge sources provided, I can explain how to use your custom retriever with an agent workflow that involves running steps.

In LlamaIndex, there are two main classes that handle agent workflow steps: CustomSimpleAgentWorker and QueryPipelineAgentWorker. Both of these classes have run_step and arun_step (asynchronous) methods. Here's how you can integrate your custom retriever with these:

  1. For CustomSimpleAgentWorker:
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from llama_index.core.agent import CustomSimpleAgentWorker

class MyCustomAgentWorker(CustomSimpleAgentWorker):
    def __init__(self, custom_retriever, *args, **kwargs):
        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
        self.custom_retriever = custom_retriever

    def run_step(self, step, task, **kwargs):
        # Use your custom retriever here
        retrieved_data = self.custom_retriever.retrieve(step.input)
        
        # Process the retrieved data and incorporate it into your step execution
        # ...

        # Then call the parent method to execute the step
        return super().run_step(step, task, **kwargs)


  1. For QueryPipelineAgentWorker:
```python
from llama_index.core.agent import QueryPipelineAgentWorker

class MyCustomPipelineWorker(QueryPipelineAgentWorker):
def init(self, custom_retriever, args, **kwargs): super().init(args, kwargs) self.custom_retriever = custom_retriever def run_step(self, step, task, kwargs):
# Use your custom retriever here
retrieved_data = self.custom_retriever.retrieve(step.input)

# Process the retrieved data and incorporate it into your pipeline
# ...

Then call the parent method to execute the step

return super().run_step(step, task, **kwargs)
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In both cases, you're overriding the `run_step` method to incorporate your custom retriever. You can do something similar for the `arun_step` method if you need asynchronous execution.

To use these custom workers:
python

Assuming you've already created your custom_retriever


For CustomSimpleAgentWorker

custom_worker = MyCustomAgentWorker(custom_retriever, ...)

For QueryPipelineAgentWorker

custom_pipeline_worker = MyCustomPipelineWorker(custom_retriever, ...)

Then you can use these workers in your agent workflow

The exact usage will depend on how you've set up your workflow

`` Remember that the exact implementation details may vary depending on your specific use case and the version of LlamaIndex you're using. For more detailed information on the run_step method and its usage in agent workflows, you can refer to the following documentation: 1. [CustomSimpleAgentWorker.run_step](<https://docs.llamaindex.ai/en/latest/api_reference/agent/#llama_index.core.agent.CustomSimpleAgentWorker.run_step>) 2. [QueryPipelineAgentWorker.run_step](<https://docs.llamaindex.ai/en/latest/api_reference/agent/#llama_index.core.agent.QueryPipelineAgentWorker.run_step>) These resources provide more context on how the run_step` method is implemented and can be customized in LlamaIndex agent workflows.
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@kapa.ai what is StepDecomposeQueryTransform
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StepDecomposeQueryTransform is a query transformation technique in LlamaIndex that breaks down complex queries into simpler, sequential subquestions. This approach is particularly useful for handling multi-step queries and improving the retrieval process. Here's a more detailed explanation based on the provided knowledge sources:

  1. Purpose:
    StepDecomposeQueryTransform is designed to transform an initial, complex query into a series of simpler subquestions. This allows for a more focused and step-by-step approach to answering complex queries.
  1. Functionality:
    • It takes an initial query and decomposes it into smaller, more manageable subquestions.
    • These subquestions are then executed sequentially against the index.
    • The responses from each subquestion are used to inform and generate subsequent questions until the final answer is obtained.
  1. Usage:
    You can use StepDecomposeQueryTransform as part of a multi-step query engine. Here's an example of how to set it up:
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   from llama_index.core.indices.query.query_transform.base import (
       StepDecomposeQueryTransform,
   )
   from llama_index.core.query_engine import MultiStepQueryEngine

   step_decompose_transform = StepDecomposeQueryTransform(llm=gpt4, verbose=True)

   query_engine = index.as_query_engine()
   query_engine = MultiStepQueryEngine(
       query_engine=query_engine,
       query_transform=step_decompose_transform,
       index_summary="Used to answer questions about the author"
   )
   


  1. Example:
    Given a complex query like "Who was in the first batch of the accelerator program the author started?", StepDecomposeQueryTransform might break it down into subquestions such as:
    1. "Who is the author of the accelerator program?"
    2. "Who was in the first batch of the accelerator program started by [author name]?"
  1. Benefits:
    • Improves handling of complex queries that require multiple steps or pieces of information.
    • Allows for more precise and relevant information retrieval.
    • Can lead to more accurate and comprehensive answers, especially for queries that involve multiple related concepts.
For more detailed information and examples of using StepDecomposeQueryTransform, you can refer to the following resources:

  1. Query Transformations documentation
  2. Multi-Step Query example
These resources provide more context and code examples for implementing and using StepDecomposeQueryTransform in LlamaIndex.
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@kapa.ai in this example:

Run a query

result = await w.run(query="How was Llama2 trained?", index=index)
async for chunk in result.async_response_gen():
print(chunk, end="", flush=True)

Why does print need flush?
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The flush=True parameter in the print() function is used in this example to ensure that the output is immediately written to the console or output stream without buffering. This is particularly important in the context of asynchronous programming and streaming responses. Let me explain why:

  1. Asynchronous Response: The code you've shared is using an asynchronous generator (async for) to iterate over chunks of the response. This means the response is being streamed in parts rather than all at once.
  1. Real-time Output: By using flush=True, each chunk of the response is immediately displayed as soon as it's received, rather than waiting for the buffer to fill or for the entire response to complete.
  1. User Experience: For long-running queries or large responses, this provides a better user experience as they can see the output being generated in real-time, rather than waiting for the entire process to complete before seeing any results.
  1. Buffer Behavior: By default, Python's print function might buffer its output, especially when printing to files or when the output is being redirected. Using flush=True overrides this behavior.
  1. Streaming Consistency: It ensures that each chunk is displayed immediately, maintaining the streaming nature of the response.
The use of flush=True is a common practice when dealing with streaming or real-time data in Python, especially in asynchronous contexts like the one shown in this LlamaIndex example.

For more information on asynchronous programming in LlamaIndex, you can refer to the Asynchronous programming documentation.
LlamaIndex RAG Workflow documentation provides more context on running queries asynchronously in LlamaIndex, which is relevant to the example you've shared.
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@kapa.ai I have a retriever with multiple collections in it, is there a way to add a filter on the retriever command so I filter on specific collection of meta data?
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Yes, you can add filters to your retriever to filter on specific collections or metadata when working with multiple collections in LlamaIndex. This is typically done using metadata filters. Here's how you can approach this:

  1. Using MetadataFilters:
    LlamaIndex provides a MetadataFilters class that allows you to specify filters based on metadata fields. You can use this to filter on specific collections or other metadata attributes.
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   from llama_index.core.vector_stores import MetadataFilters, ExactMatchFilter

   # Create a filter for a specific collection
   filters = MetadataFilters(
       filters=[ExactMatchFilter(key="collection_name", value="your_collection_name")]
   )

   # Use the filter with your retriever
   results = retriever.retrieve("your query", filters=filters)
   


  1. Using vector_store_kwargs:
    Some vector stores allow you to pass custom filter arguments directly. For example, with Qdrant:
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   retriever = index.as_retriever(
       vector_store_kwargs={"filter": {"collection_name": "your_collection_name"}}
   )
   results = retriever.retrieve("your query")
   


  1. Custom Retriever:
    If you need more complex filtering logic, you can create a custom retriever that implements the filtering based on your specific requirements.
Here are some relevant examples from the LlamaIndex documentation:

  1. Qdrant metadata filter example shows how to use multiple exact match metadata filters:
```python
filters = MetadataFilters(
filters=[
MetadataFilter(key="theme", value="Mafia"),
MetadataFilter(key="year", value=1972),
]
)
retriever = index.as_retriever(filters=filters)
retrieved_nodes = retriever.retrieve("What is inception about?")
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2. [DuckDB metadata filter example](<https://docs.llamaindex.ai/en/latest/examples/vector_stores/DuckDBDemo/#metadata-filter-example>) demonstrates how to use metadata filters with DuckDB:

   
python
filters = MetadataFilters(filters=[ExactMatchFilter(key="theme", value="Mafia")])
retriever = index.as_retriever(filters=filters)
retriever.retrieve("What is inception about?")
```

Remember that the exact implementation might vary depending on the vector store you're using and the specific version of LlamaIndex. Always refer to the most recent documentation for your particular setup.

For more detailed information on using metadata filters with retrievers in LlamaIndex, you can check the Vector Stores documentation.
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@kapa.ai need to use acomplete with a structured pydantic output
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To use acomplete with a structured Pydantic output in LlamaIndex, you can leverage the as_structured_llm method along with a Pydantic model. Here's how you can do it:

  1. First, define your Pydantic model:
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from pydantic import BaseModel

class YourStructuredOutput(BaseModel):
    field1: str
    field2: int
    # Add more fields as needed


  1. Then, create a structured LLM using as_structured_llm:
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from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI

llm = OpenAI(model="gpt-3.5-turbo")
structured_llm = llm.as_structured_llm(YourStructuredOutput)


  1. Now you can use acomplete with your structured LLM:
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import asyncio

async def get_structured_output():
    response = await structured_llm.acomplete("Your prompt here")
    return response.raw  # This will be an instance of YourStructuredOutput

# Run the async function
result = asyncio.run(get_structured_output())
print(result)


This approach allows you to use the asynchronous acomplete method while ensuring that the output is structured according to your Pydantic model.

For more detailed information and examples, you can refer to the following resources:

  1. OpenAI Pydantic Program example
  2. Structured Outputs documentation
These resources provide more context and code examples for implementing structured outputs with LLMs in LlamaIndex, including asynchronous usage.
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To use acomplete with a structured Pydantic output in LlamaIndex, you can leverage the as_structured_llm method along with a Pydantic model. Here's how you can do it:

  1. First, define your Pydantic model:
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from pydantic import BaseModel

class YourStructuredOutput(BaseModel):
    field1: str
    field2: int
    # Add more fields as needed


  1. Then, create a structured LLM using as_structured_llm:
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from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI

llm = OpenAI(model="gpt-3.5-turbo")
structured_llm = llm.as_structured_llm(YourStructuredOutput)


  1. Now you can use acomplete with your structured LLM:
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import asyncio

async def get_structured_output():
    response = await structured_llm.acomplete("Your prompt here")
    return response.raw  # This will be an instance of YourStructuredOutput

# Run the async function
result = asyncio.run(get_structured_output())
print(result)


This approach allows you to use the asynchronous acomplete method while ensuring that the output is structured according to your Pydantic model.

For more detailed information and examples, you can refer to the following resources:

  1. OpenAI Pydantic Program example
  2. Structured Outputs documentation
These resources provide more context and code examples for implementing structured outputs with LLMs in LlamaIndex, including asynchronous usage.
Remember that the exact implementation might vary depending on the specific version of LlamaIndex you're using. Always refer to the most recent documentation for the most up-to-date information.
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Remember that the exact implementation might vary depending on the specific version of LlamaIndex you're using. Always refer to the most recent documentation for the most up-to-date information.
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