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An [[AI Agent Software Development Framework]] is a [[software framework]] that enables the creation of [[AI agent system]]s (that support [[intelligent task automation]] and [[workflow orchestration]]).
* <B>AKA:</B> [[Agent Framework]], [[LLM Agent Framework]], [[AI Agent Toolkit]], [[AI Agent Software Framework]], [[AI Agent Development Platform]].
* <B>Context:</B>
** It can typically provide [[AI Agent Software Abstraction]] for [[AI agent software development]].
** It can typically enable [[AI Agent Software Communication]] with [[external system]]s and [[AI agent software API]]s.
** It can typically support [[AI Agent Software Orchestration]] for [[multi-step AI agent software task]]s.
** It can typically implement [[AI Agent Software Safety Mechanism]] for [[AI agent software behavior control]].
** It can typically offer [[AI Agent Software Debugging Tool]] for [[AI agent software workflow monitoring]].
** It can typically manage [[AI Agent Software Lifecycle]] through [[AI agent software creation]], [[AI agent software operation]], and [[AI agent software termination]].
** It can typically implement [[AI Agent Software Interaction Pattern]] through [[AI agent software communication protocol]]s.
** It can typically enforce [[AI Agent Software Security Control]] for [[AI agent software access management]] and [[AI agent software data protection]].
** It can typically provide [[AI Agent Software Documentation]] including [[AI agent software API reference]], [[AI agent software tutorial]], and [[AI agent software best practice guide]].
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** It can often include [[AI Agent Software Component]] such as [[AI agent software memory]], [[AI agent software planning]], and [[AI agent software reflection]].
** It can often facilitate [[AI Agent Software Testing]] through [[AI agent software simulation environment]]s.
** It can often enable [[AI Agent Software Integration]] with [[enterprise system]]s.
** It can often provide [[AI Agent Software Template]] for [[common AI agent software pattern]]s.
** It can often support [[AI Agent Software Coordination Pattern]] via [[AI agent software coordination protocol]]s.
** It can often implement [[AI Agent Software Development Tool]] for [[AI agent software design]] and [[AI agent software implementation]].
** It can often provide [[AI Agent Software Monitoring System]] for [[AI agent software runtime observation]] and [[AI agent software issue detection]].
** It can often support [[AI Agent Software Scalability]] through [[distributed AI agent software architecture]] and [[load-balancing AI agent software mechanism]]s.
** It can often include [[AI Agent Software Version Control]] for managing [[AI agent software iteration]] and [[AI agent software deployment history]].
** It can often implement [[AI Agent Software Evaluation Metric]] for measuring [[AI agent software performance]] and [[AI agent software effectiveness]].
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** It can range from being a [[Simple AI Agent Software Development Framework]] to being a [[Complex AI Agent Software Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework capability spectrum]].
** It can range from being a [[Domain-Specific AI Agent Software Development Framework]] to being a [[General-Purpose AI Agent Software Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework application domain scope]].
** It can range from being a [[Lightweight AI Agent Software Development Framework]] to being a [[Full-Featured AI Agent Software Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework complexity]].
** It can range from being a [[Single-Agent AI Agent Software Development Framework]] to being a [[Multi-Agent AI Agent Software Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework interaction capability]].
** It can range from being a [[Synchronous AI Agent Software Development Framework]] to being an [[Asynchronous AI Agent Software Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework execution model]].
** It can range from being a [[Stateless AI Agent Software Development Framework]] to being a [[Stateful AI Agent Software Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework memory management]].
** It can range from being a [[Commercial AI Agent Software Development Framework]] to being an [[Open-Source AI Agent Software Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework licensing model]].
** It can range from being a [[Specialized AI Agent Software Development Framework]] to being a [[Versatile AI Agent Software Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework application breadth]].
** It can range from being a [[3rd-Party AI Agent Development Framework]] to being an [[In-House AI Agent Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework ownership model]].
** It can range from being a [[Low-Code AI Agent Development Framework]] to being a [[Code-First AI Agent Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework programming requirement]].
** It can range from being a [[Cloud-Based AI Agent Development Framework]] to being an [[On-Premise AI Agent Development Framework]], depending on its [[AI agent software development framework deployment model]].
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** It can integrate with [[Large Language Model]] for [[AI agent software reasoning]].
** It can connect to [[Vector Database]] for [[AI agent software knowledge retrieval]].
** It can work with [[Tool Library]] for [[AI agent software action capability]].
** It can enable [[AI Agent Software Deployment Service]] for [[AI agent software production operation]]s.
** It can maintain [[AI Agent Software Security Control]] for [[AI agent software access management]] and [[AI agent software data protection]].
** It can leverage [[Cloud Computing Platform]] for [[scalable AI agent software deployment]] and [[distributed AI agent software processing]].
** It can support [[Container Technology]] for [[portable AI agent software deployment]] and [[consistent AI agent software environment]].
** It can utilize [[API Gateway]] for [[controlled AI agent software service access]] and [[AI agent software traffic management]].
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* <B>Examples:</B>
** [[AI Agent Software Development Framework Type]]s, such as:
*** [[Production AI Agent Software Development Framework]]s, such as:
**** [[Google Agent Development Kit]] for [[Google AI agent software development]] with [[Google AI agent software orchestration]] and [[Gemini model integration]].
**** [[OpenAI Agents SDK]] for [[OpenAI-based AI agent software development]] with [[OpenAI AI agent software orchestration]] and [[OpenAI AI agent software tracing]].
**** [[Anthropic MCP]] for [[Anthropic-based AI agent software development]] with [[Anthropic model context protocol]].
**** [[Microsoft Autogen]] for [[Microsoft AI agent software multi-agent orchestration]] and [[Microsoft AI agent software conversation management]].
*** [[Open-Source AI Agent Software Development Framework]]s, such as:
**** [[LangChain AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[modular AI agent software construction]] and [[AI agent software language model integration]].
**** [[LlamaIndex AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[knowledge-intensive AI agent software]] and [[AI agent software retrieval augmentation]].
**** [[CrewAI AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[collaborative AI agent software system]] and [[role-based AI agent software interaction]].
**** [[LangGraph AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[AI agent software workflow management]].
*** [[Conversational AI Agent Software Development Framework]]s, such as:
**** [[Rasa AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[task-oriented AI agent software]].
**** [[Botpress AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[customer service AI agent software]].
**** [[DialogFlow AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[voice interface AI agent software]].
*** [[Domain-Specific AI Agent Software Development Framework]]s, such as:
**** [[Trading AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[financial system AI agent software]].
**** [[Game AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[gaming application AI agent software]].
**** [[Robotics AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[control system AI agent software]].
*** [[Enterprise AI Agent Software Development Framework]]s, such as:
**** [[Process Automation AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[workflow AI agent software]].
**** [[Decision AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[business logic AI agent software]].
**** [[Integration AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[system connectivity AI agent software]].
*** [[Learning AI Agent Software Development Framework]]s, such as:
**** [[RLlib AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[reinforcement learning AI agent software]].
**** [[Stable Baselines AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[policy optimization AI agent software]].
**** [[Coach AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[deep reinforcement learning AI agent software]].
*** [[Cognitive AI Agent Software Development Framework]]s, such as:
**** [[SOAR AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[cognitive architecture AI agent software]]s.
**** [[ACT-R AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[human-like reasoning AI agent software]].
**** [[OpenCog AI Agent Software Development Framework]] for [[artificial general intelligence AI agent software]].
** [[AI Agent Software Development Framework Feature]]s, such as:
*** [[AI Agent Software Development Framework Core Feature]]s, such as:
**** [[AI Agent Software Tool Integration]] for [[external AI agent software capability access]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Workflow Engine]] for [[AI agent software step sequencing]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Memory System]] for [[AI agent software context preservation]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Error Handling]] for [[AI agent software failure recovery]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Configuration System]] for [[AI agent software behavioral customization]].
*** [[AI Agent Software Development Framework Advanced Feature]]s, such as:
**** [[AI Agent Software Evaluation System]] for [[AI agent software performance measurement]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Customization Interface]] for [[AI agent software behavior modification]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Deployment Pipeline]] for [[AI agent software production deployment]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Telemetry System]] for [[AI agent software usage analytics]].
**** [[AI Agent Software A/B Testing Framework]] for [[AI agent software variant comparison]].
*** [[AI Agent Software Development Framework Communication Feature]]s, such as:
**** [[AI Agent Software Request-Response Pattern]] for [[synchronous AI agent software communication]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Publish-Subscribe Pattern]] for [[event-based AI agent software communication]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Contract Net Pattern]] for [[AI agent software task allocation]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Blackboard Pattern]] for [[shared AI agent software knowledge management]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Federation Pattern]] for [[distributed AI agent software communication]].
*** [[AI Agent Software Development Framework Coordination Feature]]s, such as:
**** [[AI Agent Software Master-Worker Pattern]] for [[AI agent software task distribution]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Peer-to-Peer Pattern]] for [[decentralized AI agent software coordination]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Hierarchy Pattern]] for [[AI agent software organizational structure]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Market-Based Pattern]] for [[resource-based AI agent software allocation]].
**** [[AI Agent Software Coalition Formation Pattern]] for [[dynamic AI agent software team creation]].
** [[AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]]s, such as:
*** [[Enterprise AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]]s, such as:
**** [[Financial Institution AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]] for [[automated trading AI agent software]].
**** [[Healthcare Organization AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]] for [[patient care AI agent software]].
**** [[Manufacturing Company AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]] for [[production optimization AI agent software]].
*** [[Academic AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]]s, such as:
**** [[Research Laboratory AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]] for [[experimental AI agent software]].
**** [[University AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]] for [[educational AI agent software]].
*** [[Government AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]]s, such as:
**** [[Defense Agency AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]] for [[security AI agent software]].
**** [[Regulatory Body AI Agent Software Development Framework Implementation]] for [[compliance AI agent software]].
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* <B>Counter-Examples:</B>
** [[Standard Web Framework]], which lacks [[specialized AI agent software capabilities]] and [[LLM integration for AI agent software]].
** [[Generic AI Library]], which provides [[machine learning function]]s but not [[AI agent software orchestration]].
** [[UI Development Framework]], which focuses on [[interface creation]] rather than [[autonomous AI agent software behavior]].
** [[LLM API Wrapper]], which provides [[model access]] without [[comprehensive AI agent software architecture]].
** [[Chatbot Framework]], which typically implements [[fixed conversation flow]]s rather than [[autonomous AI agent software reasoning]].
** [[Data Processing Framework]], which handles [[data transformation]] without [[AI agent software intelligence]].
** [[Traditional Software Development Kit]], which lacks [[AI agent software orchestration]] and [[AI model integration for AI agent software]].
** [[IoT Development Framework]], which focuses on [[device connectivity]] rather than [[intelligent AI agent software behavior]].
** [[Game Engine]], which enables [[interactive experience creation]] without [[autonomous AI agent software decision-making]].
* <B>See:</B> [[AI Agent]], [[Software Framework]], [[LLM Application]], [[Agent Orchestration]], [[Autonomous System]], [[Developer Toolkit]], [[Multi-Agent Architecture]], [[Agent Communication Protocol]], [[Agent Development Platform]], [[AI Software System]], [[AI Engineering Framework]], [[AI Development Ecosystem]].

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== References ==

=== 2024-12-01 ===
* Perplexity.ai
** [[Question]]: What are [[AI Agent Framework|AI Agent Frameworks]] and how do they support [[AI System Development|AI system development]]? Please explain their [[AI Framework Feature|key features]], including [[AI Agent Lifecycle Management|lifecycle management]] and [[AI Framework Deployment|deployment capabilities]]. Also provide examples of different [[AI Framework Type|framework types]] and discuss their [[AI Framework Application|applications]] in areas like [[Robotics System|robotics]], [[Game AI System|gaming]], and [[Trading AI System|trading systems]]. Explain what [[AI Development Tool|development tools]] and [[AI System Monitoring|monitoring capabilities]] they typically offer.
** [[Answer]]: [[AI Agent Framework|AI Agent Frameworks]] are comprehensive [[Software Development Ecosystem|ecosystems]] that enable the development of [[Autonomous AI System|autonomous intelligent systems]] capable of [[AI Agent Perception|perceiving]], [[AI Agent Reasoning|reasoning]], and [[AI Agent Action|acting]] in various [[AI Agent Environment|environments]].
*** [[AI Framework Component|Core Components]] and [[AI Framework Feature|Features]]:
**** [[Fundamental AI Framework Element|Fundamental Elements]]:
***** [[AI Perception System|Perception system]] for processing [[Environmental Data Processing|environmental data]].
***** [[AI Reasoning Engine|Reasoning engines]] for [[AI Data Analysis|analysis]] and [[AI Decision Making|decision-making]].
***** [[AI Action Interface|Action interfaces]] for implementing [[AI Agent Decision|decisions]].
***** [[AI Learning System|Learning systems]] for [[Continuous AI Improvement|continuous improvement]].
***** [[AI Memory Management|Memory management]] for [[Context Retention|context retention]].
***** [[AI Communication Protocol|Communication protocols]] for [[Agent Interaction|agent interaction]].
**** [[AI Development Capability|Development Capabilities]]:
***** [[Rapid AI Prototyping|Rapid prototyping tools]] for [[Quick Agent Development|quick agent development]].
***** [[AI System Scalability|Scalability features]] for [[Multi Agent System|multi-agent systems]].
***** [[AI Development Pattern|Built-in best practices]] and [[AI Design Pattern|patterns]].
***** [[AI System Interoperability|Interoperability]] with various [[AI Model|AI models]] and [[AI Tool|tools]].
*** [[Popular AI Framework|Popular Frameworks]]:
**** [[AutoGen Framework|AutoGen]]:
***** Specializes in [[Multi Agent Workflow|multi-agent workflows]].
***** Enables [[Human AI Collaboration|human-AI collaboration]].
***** Supports [[Real Time Data Processing|real-time processing]].
**** [[LangChain Framework|LangChain]]:
***** Focuses on [[Language Model Integration|language model integration]].
***** Provides [[Natural Language Processing|NLP capabilities]].
***** Enables [[AI Assistant Development|AI assistant creation]].
**** [[Chatbase Framework|Chatbase]]:
***** Specializes in [[Custom Chatbot Development|custom chatbot development]].
***** Offers [[AI Training Interface|intuitive training interfaces]].
***** Supports [[Knowledge Base Integration|knowledge base integration]].
*** [[AI Framework Application|Industry Applications]]:
**** [[Robotics AI Application|Robotics and Automation]]:
***** Powers [[Autonomous Vehicle System|self-driving cars]] and [[Industrial Robot System|industrial robots]].
***** Enables [[Environment Navigation|environmental navigation]].
***** Manages [[Safety Protocol|safety protocols]].
**** [[Financial Trading AI|Financial Trading]]:
***** Performs [[Market Condition Analysis|market analysis]].
***** Executes [[Automated Trading|automated trades]].
***** Manages [[Portfolio Risk Management|portfolio risks]].
***** Processes [[Market Sentiment Analysis|market sentiment]].
**** [[Game AI Application|Gaming Applications]]:
***** Controls [[NPC Behavior System|computer characters]].
***** Creates [[Dynamic Gameplay System|dynamic scenarios]].
***** Adapts to [[Player Action Response|player actions]].
*** [[AI Development Tool|Development Tools]] and [[AI Monitoring System|Monitoring]]:
**** [[AI Development Support|Development Support]]:
***** Provides [[Pre Built AI Model|pre-built models]].
***** Enables [[External Tool Integration|tool integration]].
***** Supports [[Custom Tool Development|custom development]].
**** [[AI Monitoring Capability|Monitoring Capabilities]]:
***** Tracks [[Real Time Performance Monitoring|real-time performance]].
***** Observes [[AI Behavior Analysis|agent behavior]].
***** Identifies [[System Issue Detection|system issues]].
***** Analyzes [[Performance Metric|performance metrics]].
*** [[AI Lifecycle Management|Lifecycle Management]]:
**** [[AI Deployment Feature|Deployment Features]]:
***** Supports [[Cloud Service Integration|cloud integration]].
***** Manages [[Production Environment|production environments]].
***** Enables [[Agent Scaling|agent scaling]].
***** Tracks [[API Usage Analytics|API usage]].
** Citations:
 [1] https://www.projectpro.io/article/ai-agent-frameworks/1068
 [2] https://smythos.com/ai-agents/ai-agents-and-tool-usage/ai-agent-applications/
 [3] https://www.rapidinnovation.io/post/top-15-use-cases-of-ai-agents-in-business
 [4] https://www.opensesame.dev/blog/model-evaluation-metrics
 [5] https://www.chatbase.co/blog/ai-agent-frameworks
 [6] https://getstream.io/blog/multiagent-ai-frameworks/

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