ConcurrentWorkflow Documentation

Overview

The ConcurrentWorkflow class is designed to facilitate the concurrent execution of multiple agents, each tasked with solving a specific query or problem. This class is particularly useful in scenarios where multiple agents need to work in parallel, allowing for efficient resource utilization and faster completion of tasks. The workflow manages the execution, collects metadata, and optionally saves the results in a structured format.

Key Features

• Concurrent Execution: Runs multiple agents simultaneously using Python's asyncio and ThreadPoolExecutor.
• Metadata Collection: Gathers detailed metadata about each agent's execution, including start and end times, duration, and output.
• Customizable Output: Allows the user to save metadata to a file or return it as a string or dictionary.
• Error Handling: Implements retry logic for improved reliability.
• Batch Processing: Supports running tasks in batches and parallel execution.
• Asynchronous Execution: Provides asynchronous run options for improved performance.

Class Definitions

The ConcurrentWorkflow class is the core class that manages the concurrent execution of agents. It inherits from BaseSwarm and includes several key attributes and methods to facilitate this process.

Attributes

Attribute	Type	Description
name	str	The name of the workflow. Defaults to "ConcurrentWorkflow".
description	str	A brief description of the workflow.
agents	List[Agent]	A list of agents to be executed concurrently.
metadata_output_path	str	Path to save the metadata output. Defaults to "agent_metadata.json".
auto_save	bool	Flag indicating whether to automatically save the metadata.
output_schema	BaseModel	The output schema for the metadata, defaults to MetadataSchema.
max_loops	int	Maximum number of loops for the workflow, defaults to 1.
return_str_on	bool	Flag to return output as string. Defaults to False.
agent_responses	List[str]	List of agent responses as strings.
auto_generate_prompts	bool	Flag indicating whether to auto-generate prompts for agents.
output_type	OutputType	Type of output format to return. Defaults to "dict".
return_entire_history	bool	Flag to return entire conversation history. Defaults to False.
conversation	Conversation	Conversation object to track agent interactions.
max_workers	int	Maximum number of worker threads. Defaults to CPU count.

Methods

ConcurrentWorkflow.__init__

Initializes the ConcurrentWorkflow class with the provided parameters.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default Value	Description
name	str	"ConcurrentWorkflow"	The name of the workflow.
description	str	"Execution of multiple agents concurrently"	A brief description of the workflow.
agents	List[Agent]	[]	A list of agents to be executed concurrently.
metadata_output_path	str	"agent_metadata.json"	Path to save the metadata output.
auto_save	bool	True	Flag indicating whether to automatically save the metadata.
output_schema	BaseModel	MetadataSchema	The output schema for the metadata.
max_loops	int	1	Maximum number of loops for the workflow.
return_str_on	bool	False	Flag to return output as string.
agent_responses	List[str]	[]	List of agent responses as strings.
auto_generate_prompts	bool	False	Flag indicating whether to auto-generate prompts for agents.
output_type	OutputType	"dict"	Type of output format to return.
return_entire_history	bool	False	Flag to return entire conversation history.

Raises

• ValueError: If the list of agents is empty or if the description is empty.

ConcurrentWorkflow.activate_auto_prompt_engineering

Activates the auto-generate prompts feature for all agents in the workflow.

Example

workflow = ConcurrentWorkflow(agents=[Agent()])
workflow.activate_auto_prompt_engineering()
# All agents in the workflow will now auto-generate prompts.

ConcurrentWorkflow.transform_metadata_schema_to_str

Transforms the metadata schema into a string format.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
schema	MetadataSchema	The metadata schema to transform.

Returns

• str: The metadata schema as a formatted string.

ConcurrentWorkflow.save_metadata

Saves the metadata to a JSON file based on the auto_save flag.

Example

workflow.save_metadata()
# Metadata will be saved to the specified path if auto_save is True.

ConcurrentWorkflow.run

Executes the workflow for the provided task.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
task	Optional[str]	The task or query to give to all agents.
img	Optional[str]	The image to be processed by the agents.
*args	tuple	Additional positional arguments.
**kwargs	dict	Additional keyword arguments.

Returns

• Any: The result of the execution, format depends on output_type and return_entire_history settings.

Raises

• ValueError: If an invalid device is specified.
• Exception: If any other error occurs during execution.

ConcurrentWorkflow.run_batched

Runs the workflow for a batch of tasks.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
tasks	List[str]	A list of tasks or queries to give to all agents.

Returns

• List[Union[Dict[str, Any], str]]: A list of final metadata for each task.

Example

tasks = ["Task 1", "Task 2"]
results = workflow.run_batched(tasks)
print(results)

Usage Examples

Example 1: Basic Usage

import os

from swarms import Agent, ConcurrentWorkflow, OpenAIChat
# Define custom system prompts for each social media platform
TWITTER_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT = """
You are a Twitter marketing expert specializing in real estate. Your task is to create engaging, concise tweets to promote properties, analyze trends to maximize engagement, and use appropriate hashtags and timing to reach potential buyers.
"""

INSTAGRAM_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT = """
You are an Instagram marketing expert focusing on real estate. Your task is to create visually appealing posts with engaging captions and hashtags to showcase properties, targeting specific demographics interested in real estate.
"""

FACEBOOK_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT = """
You are a Facebook marketing expert for real estate. Your task is to craft posts optimized for engagement and reach on Facebook, including using images, links, and targeted messaging to attract potential property buyers.
"""

LINKEDIN_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT = """
You are a LinkedIn marketing expert for the real estate industry. Your task is to create professional and informative posts, highlighting property features, market trends, and investment opportunities, tailored to professionals and investors.
"""

EMAIL_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT = """
You are an Email marketing expert specializing in real estate. Your task is to write compelling email campaigns to promote properties, focusing on personalization, subject lines, and effective call-to-action strategies to drive conversions.
"""

# Initialize your agents for different social media platforms
agents = [
    Agent(
        agent_name="Twitter-RealEstate-Agent",
        system_prompt=TWITTER_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT,
        model_name="gpt-4o",
        max_loops=1,
        dynamic_temperature_enabled=True,
        saved_state_path="twitter_realestate_agent.json",
        user_name="swarm_corp",
        retry_attempts=1,
    ),
    Agent(
        agent_name="Instagram-RealEstate-Agent",
        system_prompt=INSTAGRAM_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT,
        model_name="gpt-4o",
        max_loops=1,
        dynamic_temperature_enabled=True,
        saved_state_path="instagram_realestate_agent.json",
        user_name="swarm_corp",
        retry_attempts=1,
    ),
    Agent(
        agent_name="Facebook-RealEstate-Agent",
        system_prompt=FACEBOOK_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT,
        model_name="gpt-4o",
        max_loops=1,
        dynamic_temperature_enabled=True,
        saved_state_path="facebook_realestate_agent.json",
        user_name="swarm_corp",
        retry_attempts=1,
    ),
    Agent(
        agent_name="LinkedIn-RealEstate-Agent",
        system_prompt=LINKEDIN_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT,
        model_name="gpt-4o",
        max_loops=1,
        dynamic_temperature_enabled=True,
        saved_state_path="linkedin_realestate_agent.json",
        user_name="swarm_corp",
        retry_attempts=1,
    ),
    Agent(
        agent_name="Email-RealEstate-Agent",
        system_prompt=EMAIL_AGENT_SYS_PROMPT,
        model_name="gpt-4o",
        max_loops=1,
        dynamic_temperature_enabled=True,
        saved_state_path="email_realestate_agent.json",
        user_name="swarm_corp",
        retry_attempts=1,
    ),
]

# Initialize workflow
workflow = ConcurrentWorkflow(
    name="Real Estate Marketing Swarm",
    agents=agents,
    metadata_output_path="metadata.json",
    description="Concurrent swarm of content generators for real estate!",
    auto_save=True,
)

# Run workflow
task = "Create a marketing campaign for a luxury beachfront property in Miami, focusing on its stunning ocean views, private beach access, and state-of-the-art amenities."
metadata = workflow.run(task)
print(metadata)

Example 2: Custom Output Handling

# Initialize workflow with string output
workflow = ConcurrentWorkflow(
    name="Real Estate Marketing Swarm",
    agents=agents,
    metadata_output_path="metadata.json",
    description="Concurrent swarm of content generators for real estate!",
    auto_save=True,
    return_str_on=True
)

# Run workflow
task = "Develop a marketing strategy for a newly renovated historic townhouse in Boston, emphasizing its blend of classic architecture and modern amenities."
metadata_str = workflow.run(task)
print(metadata_str)

Example 3: Error Handling and Debugging

import logging

# Set up logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)

# Initialize workflow
workflow = ConcurrentWorkflow(
    name="Real Estate Marketing Swarm",
    agents=agents,
    metadata_output_path="metadata.json",
    description="Concurrent swarm of content generators for real estate!",
    auto_save=True
)

# Run workflow with error handling
try:
    task = "Create a marketing campaign for a eco-friendly tiny house community in Portland, Oregon."
    metadata = workflow.run(task)
    print(metadata)
except Exception as e:
    logging.error(f"An error occurred during workflow execution: {str(e)}")
    # Additional error handling or debugging steps can be added here

Example 4: Batch Processing

# Initialize workflow
workflow = ConcurrentWorkflow(
    name="Real Estate Marketing Swarm",
    agents=agents,
    metadata_output_path="metadata_batch.json",
    description="Concurrent swarm of content generators for real estate!",
    auto_save=True
)

# Define a list of tasks
tasks = [
    "Market a family-friendly suburban home with a large backyard and excellent schools nearby.",
    "Promote a high-rise luxury apartment in New York City with panoramic skyline views.",
    "Advertise a ski-in/ski-out chalet in Aspen, Colorado, perfect for winter sports enthusiasts."
]

# Run workflow in batch mode
results = workflow.run_batched(tasks)

# Process and print results
for task, result in zip(tasks, results):
    print(f"Task: {task}")
    print(f"Result: {result}\n")

Tips and Best Practices

• Agent Initialization: Ensure that all agents are correctly initialized with their required configurations before passing them to ConcurrentWorkflow.
• Metadata Management: Use the auto_save flag to automatically save metadata if you plan to run multiple workflows in succession.
• Concurrency Limits: Adjust the number of agents based on your system's capabilities to avoid overloading resources.
• Error Handling: Implement try-except blocks when running workflows to catch and handle exceptions gracefully.
• Batch Processing: For large numbers of tasks, consider using run_batched or run_parallel methods to improve overall throughput.
• Asynchronous Operations: Utilize asynchronous methods (run_async, run_batched_async, run_parallel_async) when dealing with I/O-bound tasks or when you need to maintain responsiveness in your application.
• Logging: Implement detailed logging to track the progress of your workflows and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
• Resource Management: Be mindful of API rate limits and resource consumption, especially when running large batches or parallel executions.
• Testing: Thoroughly test your workflows with various inputs and edge cases to ensure robust performance in production environments.

References and Resources

• Python's asyncio Documentation
• Pydantic Documentation
• ThreadPoolExecutor in Python
• Loguru for Logging in Python
• Tenacity: Retry library for Python