Introducing 🤗 smolagents
🤗 smolagents is a barebones library that enables the development and execution of agents capable of thinking in Python code. Here are the key features and benefits of using this library:
Key Features
- Simplicity: The core logic for agents is concise, fitting within approximately 1,000 lines of code, making it easy to understand and modify.
- Code Agents: First-class support for Code Agents that write their actions in Python code, ensuring security via sandboxed execution environments such as E2B or Docker.
- Hub Integrations: Effortlessly share or pull tools and agents to/from the Hub for instant deployment of efficient agents.
- Model-Agnostic: Compatible with any large language model (LLM) - be it local transformers or models from various providers like OpenAI or Anthropic.
- Input Modality Support: Supports text, vision, video, and audio as inputs.
- Tool Integration: Allows usage of tools from LangChain and others, seamlessly integrating with existing workflows.
Benefits
- Develop powerful agents quickly with minimal code.
- Enhanced security when executing code, reducing the risks associated with arbitrary code execution.
- Flexibility in selecting the underlying model and tools, adapting to specific needs and challenges.
Highlights
- Quick setup and installation, ideal for developers looking to build intelligent applications rapidly.
- Detailed documentation available for better understanding and guidance.
- Open-source contribution encouraged, fostering community growth and improvement of the library.
For detailed usage examples and benchmarks, please refer to the full documentation.