Primitives
Primitives are the fundamental building blocks that can be shared and composed within the system. They serve as the foundation for creating complex agent-based systems and workflows.
Tools
Tools are atomic units of functionality that agents can use to perform specific actions. They provide a standardized interface for interacting with various capabilities, such as:
- File operations
- API calls
- Data processing
- External service integrations
Agents
Agents are autonomous entities that can use tools and make decisions. They are:
- Instructions - Define the agent's behavior and expertise
- Tools - Capabilities available to the agent
- Experts - Domain/scope of operation
Tasks
Tasks represent what/who needs to be accomplished. They contain:
- Objective - Clear goal to achieve
- Instructions - How to accomplish the goal
- Tools - Required capabilities
- Experts - Required domain knowledge
Toolkits
Toolkits are collections of related tools that work together to provide broader functionality. They:
- Group related tools logically (e.g., Twitter operations)
- Provide consistent interfaces
- Can be shared and reused
- Enable modular capability extension
Memory
Memory systems allow agents to:
- Store and retrieve information
- Maintain context across interactions
- Learn from past experiences
- Share knowledge with other agents
History
History tracking provides:
- Record of past actions and decisions
- Audit trails for debugging
- Learning opportunities
- Performance analysis data
Flows
Flows define the logic for running a task or set of tasks. They:
- Orchestrate multiple agents
- Define task sequences
- Handle data passing between components
- Manage error handling and recovery
Next Steps
- Learn how to create custom tools
- Explore agent configuration
- Understand flow composition
- Study memory systems