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외부 API 통합

에이전트를 타사 서비스와 독점 API에 연결해 방대한 데이터 및 기능 생태계를 활용합니다.

외부 API 통합은(는) CoddyKit의 무료 AI Agents with LangChain & Autonomous Workflows 강의입니다. 이것은 4개 중 2번째 강의입니다. 아래에서 전체 강의를 무료로 읽을 수 있으며, 내장 코드 에디터와 24/7 AI 튜터와 함께 브라우저에서 직접 실습할 수 있습니다. 이 강의는 AI Agents with LangChain & Autonomous Workflows 학습 경로의 일부이며, 진행 상황이 웹과 CoddyKit 앱에 동기화됩니다. AI Agents with LangChain & Autonomous Workflows 강의에는 총 4개의 강의가 포함되어 있습니다.

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Agents & External APIs

AI agents are powerful, but their knowledge is often limited to their training data. To interact with the real world, they need to fetch live information or perform actions.

This is where External APIs come in! They are the bridge for agents to access a vast ecosystem of services and data.

Tools for External Access

In LangChain, Tools are how agents interact with external systems. Think of them as specialized functions an agent can "call" when needed.

  • A tool could search the web.
  • Another might fetch weather data.
  • Or even send an email!

We'll build tools to wrap API calls.

API: Your Agent's Interface

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules allowing different software applications to communicate with each other.

When your agent uses an API, it sends a request (like asking a question) and receives a response (the answer or data).

  • Endpoint: A specific URL for an API function.
  • Request: What your agent sends (e.g., "get me the current weather for London").
  • Response: What the API sends back (e.g., weather data in JSON).

Securing API Access

Many external APIs require authentication to ensure only authorized users access their services. Common methods include:

  • API Keys: A unique string passed with each request.
  • OAuth: A more complex protocol for secure delegated access.

Always keep your API keys secret and never hardcode them directly in your public code!

Python & HTTP Requests

To interact with APIs, Python needs to send HTTP requests. The requests library is the standard way to do this.

Here's how to make a simple GET request to a public API:

import requests

def fetch_joke():
    url = "https://official-joke-api.appspot.com/random_joke"
    response = requests.get(url)
    if response.status_code == 200:
        return response.json()
    else:
        return {"error": "Could not fetch joke."}

if __name__ == "__main__":
    joke_data = fetch_joke()
    if "error" not in joke_data:
        print(f"Setup: {joke_data['setup']}")
        print(f"Punchline: {joke_data['punchline']}")
    else:
        print(joke_data["error"])

From Function to LangChain Tool

Now, let's turn our API-calling function into a LangChain Tool. This involves defining a Pydantic model for the tool's input and wrapping the function.

The agent will use this schema to understand how to call your tool.

from langchain.tools import BaseTool
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
import requests

# Define the input schema for the tool
class JokeInput(BaseModel):
    # Our joke API doesn't need specific input,
    # but tools usually define what they expect.
    query: str = Field(description="A placeholder query, not used by this API.")

class JokeTool(BaseTool):
    name = "get_random_joke"
    description = (
        "Useful for when you need a random joke. "
        "Returns a setup and a punchline."
    )
    args_schema: type[BaseModel] = JokeInput

    def _run(self, query: str):
        url = "https://official-joke-api.appspot.com/random_joke"
        response = requests.get(url)
        if response.status_code == 200:
            joke = response.json()
            return f"Setup: {joke['setup']}\nPunchline: {joke['punchline']}"
        return "Failed to fetch a joke."

    async def _arun(self, query: str):
        # Asynchronous version (optional, but good practice)
        raise NotImplementedError("Asynchronous call not implemented for this tool yet.")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    joke_tool = JokeTool()
    print(joke_tool._run("tell me a joke"))

Agent with API Tool

With our JokeTool ready, we can now provide it to a LangChain agent. The agent will then decide when and how to use this tool based on the user's prompt.

Remember to initialize your LLM first!

# Assuming you have an OpenAI API key set as an environment variable
# export OPENAI_API_KEY="..."

from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
from langchain.agents import AgentExecutor, create_react_agent
from langchain import hub
from langchain.tools import BaseTool
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
import requests
import os

# Re-define JokeTool for completeness in runnable snippet
class JokeInput(BaseModel):
    query: str = Field(description="A placeholder query, not used by this API.")

class JokeTool(BaseTool):
    name = "get_random_joke"
    description = "Useful for when you need a random joke. Returns a setup and a punchline."
    args_schema: type[BaseModel] = JokeInput

    def _run(self, query: str):
        url = "https://official-joke-api.appspot.com/random_joke"
        response = requests.get(url)
        if response.status_code == 200:
            joke = response.json()
            return f"Setup: {joke['setup']}\nPunchline: {joke['punchline']}"
        return "Failed to fetch a joke."

    async def _arun(self, query: str):
        raise NotImplementedError("Async not implemented.")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Ensure OPENAI_API_KEY is set in environment
    if not os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"):
        print("Please set your OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable.")
        exit()

    llm = ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-3.5-turbo", temperature=0)
    tools = [JokeTool()]

    # Get the prompt for the ReAct agent
    prompt = hub.pull("hwchase17/react")

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

    print("Agent is ready!")
    # Example usage will be in the next scene.

Agent Using the API Tool

Now, let's ask our agent to tell us a joke. Observe how it uses the get_random_joke tool we provided.

The verbose=True setting helps us see the agent's "thought process" and tool calls.

# This code block assumes the setup from the previous scene
# has been executed and the agent_executor is available.
# In a real interactive environment, you'd run this after Scene 7.

# For demonstration, we re-initialize parts needed for execution
import os
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
from langchain.agents import AgentExecutor, create_react_agent
from langchain import hub
from langchain.tools import BaseTool
from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
import requests

# Re-define JokeTool for completeness
class JokeInput(BaseModel):
    query: str = Field(description="A placeholder query, not used by this API.")

class JokeTool(BaseTool):
    name = "get_random_joke"
    description = "Useful for when you need a random joke. Returns a setup and a punchline."
    args_schema: type[BaseModel] = JokeInput

    def _run(self, query: str):
        url = "https://official-joke-api.appspot.com/random_joke"
        response = requests.get(url)
        if response.status_code == 200:
            joke = response.json()
            return f"Setup: {joke['setup']}\nPunchline: {joke['punchline']}"
        return "Failed to fetch a joke."

    async def _arun(self, query: str):
        raise NotImplementedError("Async not implemented.")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    if not os.getenv("OPENAI_API_KEY"):
        print("Please set your OPENAI_API_KEY environment variable.")
        exit()

    llm = ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-3.5-turbo", temperature=0)
    tools = [JokeTool()]
    prompt = hub.pull("hwchase17/react")
    agent = create_react_agent(llm, tools, prompt)
    agent_executor = AgentExecutor(agent=agent, tools=tools, verbose=True)

    print("--- Asking the agent for a joke ---")
    response = agent_executor.invoke({"input": "Tell me a random joke."})
    print("\nAgent's final answer:")
    print(response["output"])

Robust API Integration

External APIs can fail due to network issues, rate limits, invalid requests, or server errors. It's crucial to build robust tools that gracefully handle these situations.

  • Try-except blocks: Catch network errors.
  • Status codes: Check HTTP status codes (e.g., 200 for success, 4xx for client errors, 5xx for server errors).
  • Informative messages: Return clear error messages to the agent.

Beyond Simple APIs

The principles learned here extend to more complex APIs. You might encounter:

  • APIs requiring specific headers or body data (POST requests).
  • Pagination for large datasets.
  • Asynchronous calls for long-running operations.

Always consult the API's official documentation!

API Integration Check

You've learned how to empower your agents by connecting them to external APIs. Let's test your understanding.

Recap & Next Steps

Great job! You've learned how to empower your AI agents by connecting them to external APIs.

  • APIs expand an agent's capabilities beyond its internal knowledge.
  • Custom Tools wrap API calls, providing a structured interface for the agent.
  • Authentication and error handling are key for robust integrations.

This skill is fundamental for building truly dynamic and useful AI agents. Keep exploring different APIs!

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이 강의의 모든 강의

  1. 사용자 지정 LangChain 도구 만들기
  2. 외부 API 통합
  3. 웹 스크래핑과 데이터 보강
  4. 도구 모음 및 구조화된 도구 입력
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