Forethought-Technologies/AutoChain

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  llm-agents, generative-ai, llm-framework, agent-framework, evaluation, testing, langchain-alternative, autogpt-alternative, python

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  # AutoChain
  
  Large language models (LLMs) have shown huge success in different text generation tasks and
  enable developers to build generative agents based on objectives expressed in natural language.
  
  However, most generative agents require heavy customization for specific purposes, and
  supporting different use cases can sometimes be overwhelming using existing tools
  and frameworks. As a result, it is still very challenging to build a custom generative agent.
  
  In addition, evaluating such generative agents, which is usually done by manually trying different
  scenarios, is a very manual, repetitive, and expensive task.
  
  AutoChain takes inspiration from LangChain and AutoGPT and aims to solve
  both problems by providing a lightweight and extensible framework
  for developers to build their own agents using LLMs with custom tools and
  [automatically evaluating](#workflow-evaluation) different user scenarios with simulated
  conversations. Experienced user of LangChain would find AutoChain is easy to navigate since
  they share similar but simpler concepts.
  
  The goal is to enable rapid iteration on generative agents, both by simplifying agent customization
  and evaluation.
  
  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Yi Lu <yi.lu@forethought.ai>

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  # AutoChain: Build Lightweight, Extensible, and Testable LLM Agents with Automated Evaluation
  
  AutoChain provides a lightweight, extensible framework for developers to build custom LLM agents and *automatically evaluate* their performance through simulated conversations. Addressing the challenges of heavy customization and manual testing, AutoChain simplifies rapid iteration on generative agents, offering a streamlined experience for those familiar with frameworks like LangChain.

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  ## Features
  
  - 🚀 lightweight and extensible generative agent pipeline.
  - 🔗 agent that can use different custom tools and
    support OpenAI function calling
  - 💾 simple memory tracking for conversation history and tools' outputs

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  ## Features
  
  - 🚀 Lightweight and extensible generative agent pipeline, designed for rapid iteration.
  - 🧪 **Automated Evaluation:** Easily test different user scenarios with simulated conversations, significantly reducing manual effort and accelerating performance iteration.
  - 🔗 Agents that can use different custom tools and support OpenAI function calling.
  - 💾 Simple memory tracking for conversation history and tools' outputs.

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  How to build custom generative AI agents with reusable components and tools?

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  AI recommended (in order):

  1. LangChain
  2. LlamaIndex
  3. Microsoft Semantic Kernel
  4. Haystack
  5. OpenAI Assistants API
  6. AutoGPT
  7. BabyAGI

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  What frameworks help evaluate and rapidly iterate on LLM agent performance and scenarios?

  you: not recommended
  AI recommended (in order):

  1. LangChain
  2. LlamaIndex
  3. LangSmith
  4. OpenAI Evals
  5. DSPy
  6. Haystack
  7. AutoGPT
  8. BabyAGI

  AI recommended 8 alternatives but never named Forethought-Technologies/AutoChain. This is the gap to close.

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