0Pricing
LangChain / RAG / Vector DBs · レッスン

LangChain Agentsとツールの概念

LangChain Agentsが推論し、ツールを使って単純な質問応答を超える複雑なタスクを実行する仕組みを理解します。

「LangChain Agentsとツールの概念」はCoddyKit上の無料LangChain / RAG / Vector DBsレッスンです。 これはレッスン1/4です。 下記で完全なレッスンを無料で読むことができます。その後、ブラウザ内の組み込みコードエディタと24時間対応のAIチューターでハンズオン演習できます。 これはLangChain / RAG / Vector DBs学習パスの一部であり、ウェブとCoddyKitアプリ全体で進捗が同期されます。 LangChain / RAG / Vector DBsコースには全4レッスンが含まれています。

このレッスンの一部はまだ翻訳されておらず、英語で表示されています。

What are LangChain Agents?

Welcome to Agents! So far, you've learned to build chains that perform a fixed sequence of steps. But what if you need more flexibility?

LangChain Agents are systems that allow an LLM to dynamically decide which actions to take, observe the results, and then decide the next action. Think of them as giving the LLM a 'brain' to reason and 'hands' to interact with the world.

The Agent's Reasoning Loop

Agents operate on a continuous Observe-Think-Act loop:

  • Observe: The agent receives an input (your query) and the results of its last action.
  • Think: The LLM reasons about the current situation and decides what to do next.
  • Act: The agent performs an action, often by using a tool.

This loop continues until the agent determines it has enough information to answer your question or complete its task.

Introducing Tools

An LLM alone can only access the knowledge it was trained on. To perform actions in the real world or access up-to-date information, it needs Tools.

Tools are functions or APIs that an agent can call. They extend the LLM's capabilities, allowing it to:

  • Search the internet for current events.
  • Perform calculations.
  • Query databases.
  • Interact with other applications.

Anatomy of a Tool

Each tool needs a few key pieces of information for the agent to use it effectively:

  • Name: A unique identifier (e.g., 'Google Search').
  • Description: A clear explanation of what the tool does and when it should be used. This is crucial for the LLM's reasoning.
  • Input Schema: What kind of input the tool expects (e.g., a search query string, two numbers).

The LLM reads the descriptions to decide which tool is appropriate for a given step.

Common Built-in Tools

LangChain provides many ready-to-use tools. Here are a couple of popular examples:

  • SerpAPIWrapper: Allows the agent to perform Google searches. Useful for current information or specific data points.
  • LLMMathChain: Enables the agent to perform mathematical calculations. This is more reliable than asking the LLM to do complex math directly.

These tools are like plugins that give your agent superpowers!

Setting Up a Simple Agent

To create an agent, you typically need:

  1. An LLM (e.g., ChatOpenAI).
  2. A list of Tools the agent can use.
  3. An Agent Type or a prompt that defines how the agent should reason (e.g., ReAct framework).

Let's prepare these components to build an agent that can do math!

Agent in Action: Calculator

Here's a Python example of an agent using a custom 'Calculator' tool. The LLM decides when to use the tool based on the question.

Note: For a real application, replace eval() with a secure math parser.

import os
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
from langchain.agents import AgentExecutor, create_react_agent, Tool
from langchain import hub

# Ensure OPENAI_API_KEY is set in your environment variables

def get_calculator_tool():
    """A simple calculator tool."""
    def calculate(expression: str) -> str:
        try:
            # DANGER: In real apps, use safer math parsers!
            return str(eval(expression))
        except Exception as e:
            return f"Error: {e}"

    return Tool(
        name="Calculator",
        func=calculate,
        description="Useful for when you need to answer questions about math. Input should be a mathematical expression."
    )

def main():
    llm = ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-3.5-turbo", temperature=0)
    tools = [get_calculator_tool()]
    prompt = hub.pull("hwchase17/react") # ReAct agent prompt

    agent = create_react_agent(llm, tools, prompt)
    agent_executor = AgentExecutor(agent=agent, tools=tools, verbose=True)

    print("--- Agent Running ---")
    result = agent_executor.invoke({"input": "What is 123 + 456?"})
    print("\n--- Agent Result ---")
    print(result["output"])

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

Tracing Agent's Thought Process

When you run an agent with verbose=True, LangChain shows you the agent's internal monologue:

  • Thought: The LLM's reasoning about the current situation.
  • Action: The tool it decides to use and its input.
  • Observation: The result returned by the tool.

This trace helps you understand how the agent arrived at its answer and debug its behavior.

Different Agent Types

LangChain supports various agent types, each with a specific reasoning strategy:

  • zero-shot-react-description: A general-purpose agent that uses the ReAct framework. It relies heavily on tool descriptions.
  • OpenAIFunctionsAgent: Leverages OpenAI's native function calling capabilities, often leading to more robust and concise tool usage.
  • Others exist for specific use cases or models.

Choosing the right agent type depends on your LLM and task complexity.

Agent Limitations & Considerations

While powerful, agents have limitations:

  • Cost & Latency: Multiple LLM calls and tool invocations can increase cost and response time.
  • Reliability: Agents can still 'hallucinate' or misuse tools if descriptions aren't precise or the LLM struggles with complex reasoning.
  • Security: Tools that interact with external systems (like eval() or APIs) need careful handling to prevent vulnerabilities.

Design your tools and prompts carefully!

Agent Concepts Check

Which of the following statements about LangChain Agents and Tools are TRUE?

Recap: The Power of Agents

You've learned that LangChain Agents empower LLMs to move beyond simple question-answering by enabling them to:

  • Reason dynamically through an 'Observe-Think-Act' loop.
  • Utilize Tools to interact with external data and services.
  • Perform complex tasks that require multiple steps and external interactions.

This combination makes agents incredibly versatile for building intelligent applications!

よくある質問

「LangChain Agentsとツールの概念」レッスンは無料ですか？

はい。「LangChain Agentsとツールの概念」の完全なテキストはこのウェブで無料で読めます。インタラクティブに演習し（組み込みコードエディタと24時間対応のAIチューター）、LangChain / RAG / Vector DBsコースの残りをアンロックするには、CoddyKit PROにアップグレードしてください。 LangChain / RAG / Vector DBsコースには全4レッスンが含まれています。

「LangChain Agentsとツールの概念」で何を学びますか？

LangChain Agentsが推論し、ツールを使って単純な質問応答を超える複雑なタスクを実行する仕組みを理解します。 ブラウザで直接実行するハンズオンコードでLangChain / RAG / Vector DBsを演習し、24時間対応のAIチューターがレッスンを進める中での質問に答えます。

LangChain / RAG / Vector DBsを始めるのに経験は必要ですか？

事前経験は必要ありません。CoddyKitのLangChain / RAG / Vector DBsは初級者から上級者向けに構成されているため、ここから始めるか最初から始めて、自分のペースで進むことができます。 これはレッスン1/4です。

「LangChain Agentsとツールの概念」レッスンにはどのくらい時間がかかりますか？

ほとんどのCoddyKitレッスンは約5～10分かかります。各レッスンはコンパクトでインタラクティブなので、着実に進歩し、ウェブとアプリ全体で正確に前回の場所から再開できます。

このLangChain / RAG / Vector DBsレッスンでコードを書いて実行できますか？

はい。すべてのLangChain / RAG / Vector DBsレッスンに組み込みコードエディタが含まれているため、ブラウザでリアルコードを書いて実行し、即座のAIフィードバックを取得できます。ローカル設定は不要です。

このコースのすべてのレッスン

  1. LangChain Agentsとツールの概念
  2. マルチエージェントRAGワークフローの構築
  3. 外部APIのツールとしての統合
  4. Agentic RAG のメモリと状態
← LangChain / RAG / Vector DBsに戻る