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langchain tool calling is more stable.

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  • New Features

    • Integrated LangChain-based agent execution for improved handling of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) queries.
    • Added new dependencies: langchain and langchain-openai.
  • Refactor

    • Replaced the previous multi-agent RAG setup with a streamlined LangChain agent flow.
    • Simplified RAG pipeline tool implementation from a class-based to a function-based approach.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Enhanced error handling to provide clearer fallback messages and consistent return values.
  • Chores

    • Upgraded the openai package to the latest version.

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This update refactors the RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipeline by replacing a class-based tool and multi-agent Crew setup with a streamlined LangChain function-based tool and agent executor. It also modifies error handling in agent logic and updates dependencies to include newer versions of openai, langchain, and langchain-openai.

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File(s) Change Summary
requirements.txt Upgraded openai to 1.93.0; added langchain==0.3.26 and langchain-openai==0.3.27.
tasks/agent.py Introduced error_fallback_answer variable; adjusted error handling and return logic for fallback cases.
tasks/hivemind/agent.py Replaced Crew-based RAG agent orchestration with LangChain agent executor using a function-based tool.
tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py Refactored RAG tool from class-based to function-based LangChain tool via make_rag_tool.

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sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant AgenticHivemindFlow
    participant LangChainAgent
    participant RAGTool
    participant QueryDataSources

    User->>AgenticHivemindFlow: Initiate RAG query
    AgenticHivemindFlow->>LangChainAgent: Run agent executor
    LangChainAgent->>RAGTool: Call get_rag_answer(query)
    RAGTool->>QueryDataSources: query_data_sources(query)
    QueryDataSources-->>RAGTool: Return answer or "NONE"
    RAGTool-->>LangChainAgent: Return answer
    LangChainAgent-->>AgenticHivemindFlow: Return agent output
    AgenticHivemindFlow-->>User: Return answer
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Possibly related PRs

  • TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#15: Both PRs modify error handling for the final_answer variable in tasks/agent.py, focusing on fallback logic.
  • TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#6: Both PRs refactor the RAG pipeline tool and its integration in the agent, but use different approaches (class vs function-based).
  • TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#12: Both PRs restructure the RAG tool and agent orchestration, with this PR moving further toward a function-based tool and LangChain executor.

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A rabbit hopped through code anew,
Swapping classes for functions—what a view!
With LangChain tools and agents bright,
The Crew steps back, the flow feels light.
Error messages now know their place,
Dependencies freshen up the race.
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tasks/agent.py (1)

181-184: Simplify the return logic using the in operator.

The return logic can be simplified by using the in operator and removing the unnecessary else block.

-        if final_answer == "NONE" or final_answer == error_fallback_answer:
-            return None
-        else:
-            return final_answer
+        if final_answer in ("NONE", error_fallback_answer):
+            return None
+        return final_answer
tasks/hivemind/agent.py (1)

208-219: Enhance system instructions to maintain feature parity.

The current system instructions are too minimal compared to the removed Crew agent's detailed goal and backstory. Consider adding more context about the agent's capabilities and constraints.

         SYSTEM_INSTRUCTIONS = """\
-        You are a helpful assistant.
+        You are an intelligent Q&A assistant capable of giving concise answers to questions.
+        You decide when to rely on your internal knowledge and when to retrieve real-time data using the available tools.
+        For queries that are not specific to community data, answer using your own knowledge.
+        Your responses should be clear, well-structured, and not exceed 250 words.
         """
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tasks/agent.py (1)
Learnt from: amindadgar
PR: TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#18
File: tasks/hivemind/agent.py:107-119
Timestamp: 2025-03-26T07:55:18.832Z
Learning: The team has decided to defer error handling for `AnswerValidator` calls in the `check_answer_validity` method, as they consider this error case unlikely to occur in practice. They plan to address it later if needed.
tasks/hivemind/agent.py (2)
Learnt from: amindadgar
PR: TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#2
File: tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py:27-31
Timestamp: 2025-02-26T15:41:54.631Z
Learning: In the agents-workflow project, "HivemindWorkflow" and "AgenticHivemindTemporalWorkflow" are two distinct workflows. The QueryDataSources class in tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py is designed to interact with "HivemindWorkflow", which is separate from "AgenticHivemindTemporalWorkflow" defined in tasks/agent.py.
Learnt from: amindadgar
PR: TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#12
File: tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py:68-73
Timestamp: 2025-03-15T13:24:31.131Z
Learning: The RAGPipelineTool class in tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py has a design with class-level attributes (community_id and enable_answer_skipping) set in the setup_tools classmethod, which could cause concurrency issues if multiple instances run in parallel with different parameters. This has been acknowledged as a future improvement point to be addressed later.
tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py (4)
Learnt from: amindadgar
PR: TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#12
File: tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py:68-73
Timestamp: 2025-03-15T13:24:31.131Z
Learning: The RAGPipelineTool class in tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py has a design with class-level attributes (community_id and enable_answer_skipping) set in the setup_tools classmethod, which could cause concurrency issues if multiple instances run in parallel with different parameters. This has been acknowledged as a future improvement point to be addressed later.
Learnt from: amindadgar
PR: TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#6
File: tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py:73-79
Timestamp: 2025-03-04T09:11:26.359Z
Learning: In the TogetherCrew/agents-workflow project, the `QueryDataSourcesTool` class uses a class method `setup_tools` that returns the class itself rather than an instance, as it's designed to be instantiated later in the code after configuration is set. This pattern is common in LangChain and similar frameworks.
Learnt from: amindadgar
PR: TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#6
File: tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py:73-79
Timestamp: 2025-03-04T09:11:26.359Z
Learning: In the TogetherCrew/agents-workflow project, the `QueryDataSourcesTool` class uses a class method `setup_tools` that returns the class itself rather than an instance, as it's designed to be instantiated later in the code after configuration is set.
Learnt from: amindadgar
PR: TogetherCrew/agents-workflow#2
File: tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py:27-31
Timestamp: 2025-02-26T15:41:54.631Z
Learning: In the agents-workflow project, "HivemindWorkflow" and "AgenticHivemindTemporalWorkflow" are two distinct workflows. The QueryDataSources class in tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py is designed to interact with "HivemindWorkflow", which is separate from "AgenticHivemindTemporalWorkflow" defined in tasks/agent.py.
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tasks/agent.py (1)
tasks/mongo_persistence.py (1)
  • update_workflow_step (91-138)
tasks/hivemind/agent.py (2)
tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py (1)
  • make_rag_tool (65-103)
tasks/mongo_persistence.py (1)
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tasks/agent.py

[refactor] 181-184: Unnecessary "else" after "return", remove the "else" and de-indent the code inside it

(R1705)


[refactor] 181-181: Consider merging these comparisons with 'in' by using 'final_answer in ('NONE', error_fallback_answer)'. Use a set instead if elements are hashable.

(R1714)

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tasks/hivemind/agent.py

208-210: f-string without any placeholders

Remove extraneous f prefix

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tasks/hivemind/agent.py

[error] 208-208: f-string is missing placeholders

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tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py

[error] 12-12: module level import not at top of file

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requirements.txt (1)

8-11: Dependencies Verified: No Known Security Issues

  • Checked PyPI summaries for openai 1.93.0, langchain 0.3.26, and langchain-openai 0.3.27 – all official packages.
  • Queried GitHub Security Advisories for openai; no vulnerabilities found in the specified range.

These upgrades align with the LangChain refactoring and carry no known security risks. Proceed with merging, ensuring your integration tests pass against these versions.

tasks/agent.py (1)

137-151: Good improvement to centralize the error fallback message.

Extracting the error message to a variable improves maintainability and consistency.

tasks/hivemind/query_data_sources.py (1)

65-103: Excellent refactoring that resolves the concurrency issue!

This function-based approach using closures effectively addresses the concurrency concerns with the previous class-level attributes design. Each tool instance now has its own captured parameters, eliminating potential race conditions when multiple instances run in parallel.

@amindadgar amindadgar merged commit 7d19dc6 into main Jun 30, 2025
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