Building a Research Agent with PydanticAI and External Search Tools

Overview

Discover how to create a research agent using PydanticAI framework, incorporating external search capabilities and learning essential setup steps for building effective LLM-powered search tools.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Research Agents
Overview of research agents
Importance of AI in research assistance
Examples of research agents in use
• Introduction to PydanticAI
What is PydanticAI
Key features and capabilities
Setting up PydanticAI
• Essential Pydantic Concepts
Understanding Pydantic models
Validation and serialization
Integrating Pydantic with Python applications
• Building the Core of a Research Agent
Setting up the project environment
Designing the agent architecture
Implementing core functionalities using PydanticAI
• Integrating External Search Tools
Overview of external search tools and APIs
Criteria for selecting search tools
Connecting PydanticAI with external resources
• Developing LLM-Powered Search Capabilities
Introduction to large language models (LLMs)
Using LLMs for search enhancement
Building context-aware search queries
• Hands-on: Creating a Basic Research Agent
Step-by-step agent development
Implementing Pydantic models and validation
Deploying and testing the basic agent
• Advanced Features and Optimization
Enhancing the agent with additional capabilities
Performance optimization techniques
Ensuring accuracy and reliability
• Deployment and Maintenance
Best practices for deploying research agents
Monitoring and updating the agent
Troubleshooting common issues
• Ethical Considerations and Best Practices
Ethical use of AI in research
Data privacy and user consent
Maintaining transparency and fairness
• Conclusion and Future Trends
Recap of course learnings
Emerging trends in AI research agents
Continuing education and resources for further learning

Subjects

Programming