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title: Best Practices for Multi-Agent Systems
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description: A comprehensive guide to building and managing multi-agent systems
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# Best Practices for Multi-Agent Systems
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## Overview
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This guide provides comprehensive best practices for designing, implementing, and managing multi-agent systems. It covers key aspects from architecture selection to performance optimization and security considerations.
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```mermaid
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graph TD
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A[Multi-Agent System] --> B[Architecture]
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A --> C[Implementation]
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A --> D[Management]
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A --> E[Security]
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B --> B1[HHCS]
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B --> B2[Auto Agent Builder]
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B --> B3[SwarmRouter]
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C --> C1[Agent Design]
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C --> C2[Communication]
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C --> C3[Error Handling]
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D --> D1[Monitoring]
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D --> D2[Scaling]
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D --> D3[Performance]
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E --> E1[Data Privacy]
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E --> E2[Access Control]
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E --> E3[Audit Logging]
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```
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## Why Multi-Agent Systems?
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Individual agents face several limitations that multi-agent systems can overcome:
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```mermaid
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graph LR
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A[Individual Agent Limitations] --> B[Context Window Limits]
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A --> C[Single Task Execution]
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A --> D[Hallucination]
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A --> E[No Collaboration]
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F[Multi-Agent Solutions] --> G[Distributed Processing]
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F --> H[Parallel Task Execution]
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F --> I[Cross-Verification]
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F --> J[Collaborative Intelligence]
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```
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### Key Benefits
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1. **Enhanced Reliability**
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- Cross-verification between agents
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- Redundancy and fault tolerance
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- Consensus-based decision making
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2. **Improved Efficiency**
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- Parallel processing capabilities
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- Specialized agent roles
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- Resource optimization
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3. **Better Accuracy**
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- Multiple verification layers
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- Collaborative fact-checking
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- Consensus-driven outputs
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## Architecture Selection
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Choose the appropriate architecture based on your needs:
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| Architecture | Best For | Key Features |
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| HHCS | Complex, multi-domain tasks | - Clear task routing<br>- Specialized handling<br>- Parallel processing |
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| Auto Agent Builder | Dynamic, evolving tasks | - Self-organizing<br>- Flexible scaling<br>- Adaptive creation |
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| SwarmRouter | Varied task types | - Multiple workflows<br>- Simple configuration<br>- Flexible deployment |
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## Implementation Best Practices
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### 1. Agent Design
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```mermaid
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graph TD
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A[Agent Design] --> B[Clear Role Definition]
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A --> C[Focused System Prompts]
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A --> D[Error Handling]
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A --> E[Memory Management]
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B --> B1[Specialized Tasks]
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B --> B2[Defined Responsibilities]
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C --> C1[Task-Specific Instructions]
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C --> C2[Communication Guidelines]
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D --> D1[Retry Mechanisms]
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D --> D2[Fallback Strategies]
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E --> E1[Context Management]
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E --> E2[History Tracking]
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```
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### 2. Communication Protocols
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- **State Alignment**
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- Begin with shared understanding
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- Regular status updates
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- Clear task progression
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- **Information Sharing**
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- Transparent decision making
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- Explicit acknowledgments
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- Structured data formats
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### 3. Error Handling
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```python
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try:
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result = router.route_task(task)
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except Exception as e:
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logger.error(f"Task routing failed: {str(e)}")
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# Implement retry or fallback strategy
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## Performance Optimization
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### 1. Resource Management
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```mermaid
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graph LR
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A[Resource Management] --> B[Memory Usage]
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A --> C[CPU Utilization]
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A --> D[API Rate Limits]
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B --> B1[Caching]
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B --> B2[Cleanup]
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C --> C1[Load Balancing]
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C --> C2[Concurrent Processing]
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D --> D1[Rate Limiting]
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D --> D2[Request Batching]
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### 2. Scaling Strategies
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1. **Horizontal Scaling**
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- Add more agents for parallel processing
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- Distribute workload across instances
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- Balance resource utilization
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2. **Vertical Scaling**
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- Optimize individual agent performance
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- Enhance memory management
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- Improve processing efficiency
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## Security Considerations
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### 1. Data Privacy
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- Implement encryption for sensitive data
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- Secure communication channels
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- Regular security audits
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### 2. Access Control
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```mermaid
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A[Access Control] --> B[Authentication]
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A --> C[Authorization]
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A --> D[Audit Logging]
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B --> B1[Identity Verification]
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B --> B2[Token Management]
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C --> C1[Role-Based Access]
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C --> C2[Permission Management]
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D --> D1[Activity Tracking]
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D --> D2[Compliance Monitoring]
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```
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### 1. Key Metrics
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- Response times
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- Success rates
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- Error rates
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- Resource utilization
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- API usage
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### 2. Logging Best Practices
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```python
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# Structured logging example
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logger.info({
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'event': 'task_completion',
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'task_id': task.id,
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'duration': duration,
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'agents_involved': agent_count,
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'status': 'success'
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```
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### 3. Alert Configuration
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Set up alerts for:
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- Performance degradation
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- Resource constraints
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- Security incidents
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## Getting Started
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1. **Start Small**
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- Begin with a pilot project
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- Test with limited scope
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- Gather metrics and feedback
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- Monitor performance impact
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- Document configuration changes
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Building effective multi-agent systems requires careful consideration of architecture, implementation, security, and maintenance practices. By following these guidelines, you can create robust, efficient, and secure multi-agent systems that effectively overcome the limitations of individual agents.
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!!! tip "Remember"
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- Start with clear objectives
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- Choose appropriate architecture
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- Implement proper security measures
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- Monitor and optimize performance
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# Limitations of Individual Agents
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This section explores the fundamental limitations of individual AI agents and why multi-agent systems are necessary for complex tasks. Understanding these limitations is crucial for designing effective multi-agent architectures.
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## Overview
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```mermaid
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A[Individual Agent Limitations] --> B[Context Window Limits]
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A --> C[Hallucination]
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A --> D[Single Task Execution]
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A --> E[Lack of Collaboration]
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A --> F[Accuracy Issues]
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A --> G[Processing Speed]
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## 1. Context Window Limits
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```mermaid
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graph LR
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Input[Large Document] --> Truncation[Truncation]
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Truncation --> ProcessedPart[Processed Part]
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Truncation --> UnprocessedPart[Unprocessed Part]
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This comprehensive guide outlines production-grade best practices for using the Swarms API effectively. Learn how to choose the right swarm architecture, optimize costs, and implement robust error handling.
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| `AutoSwarmBuilder` | Automated setup | - Quick prototyping<br>- Simple tasks<br>- Testing |
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| `HiearchicalSwarm` | Complex organization | - Project management<br>- Research analysis<br>- Enterprise workflows |
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| Error Code | Strategy | Implementation |
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| 400 | Input Validation | Pre-request parameter checks |
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| 401 | Auth Management | Regular key rotation, secure storage |
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| 429 | Rate Limiting | Exponential backoff, request queuing |
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| 500 | Resilience | Retry with backoff, fallback logic |
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| 503 | High Availability | Multi-region setup, redundancy |
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## Choosing the Right Swarm Architecture
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### Decision Framework
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Use this framework to select the optimal swarm architecture for your use case:
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- Simple tasks → `AutoSwarmBuilder`
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- Complex tasks → `HiearchicalSwarm` or `MultiAgentRouter`
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- Dynamic tasks → `AgentRearrange`
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- Linear processes → `SequentialWorkflow`
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- Parallel operations → `ConcurrentWorkflow`
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- Collaborative tasks → `GroupChat`
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3. **Domain Requirements**
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- Multi-domain expertise → `MixtureOfAgents`
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- Data processing → `SpreadSheetSwarm`
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- Quality assurance → `MajorityVoting`
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### Industry-Specific Recommendations
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=== "Finance"
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!!! example "Financial Applications"
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- Risk Analysis: `HiearchicalSwarm`
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- Market Research: `MixtureOfAgents`
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- Trading Strategies: `ConcurrentWorkflow`
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- Portfolio Management: `SpreadSheetSwarm`
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=== "Healthcare"
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!!! example "Healthcare Applications"
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- Patient Analysis: `SequentialWorkflow`
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- Research Review: `MajorityVoting`
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- Treatment Planning: `GroupChat`
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- Medical Records: `MultiAgentRouter`
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=== "Legal"
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!!! example "Legal Applications"
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- Document Review: `SequentialWorkflow`
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- Case Analysis: `MixtureOfAgents`
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- Compliance Check: `HiearchicalSwarm`
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- Contract Analysis: `ConcurrentWorkflow`
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## Production Implementation Guide
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### Authentication Best Practices
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```python
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import os
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from dotenv import load_dotenv
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# Load environment variables
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load_dotenv()
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# Secure API key management
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API_KEY = os.getenv("SWARMS_API_KEY")
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if not API_KEY:
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raise EnvironmentError("API key not found")
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# Headers with retry capability
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headers = {
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"x-api-key": API_KEY,
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"Content-Type": "application/json",
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}
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```
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### Robust Error Handling
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```python
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import backoff
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import requests
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from typing import Dict, Any
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class SwarmsAPIError(Exception):
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"""Custom exception for Swarms API errors"""
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pass
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@backoff.on_exception(
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backoff.expo,
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(requests.exceptions.RequestException, SwarmsAPIError),
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max_tries=5
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)
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def execute_swarm(payload: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
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"""
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Execute swarm with robust error handling and retries
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"""
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try:
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response = requests.post(
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f"{BASE_URL}/v1/swarm/completions",
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headers=headers,
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json=payload,
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timeout=30
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)
|
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|
|
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|
response.raise_for_status()
|
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return response.json()
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
|
||||||
|
if e.response is not None:
|
||||||
|
if e.response.status_code == 429:
|
||||||
|
# Rate limit exceeded
|
||||||
|
raise SwarmsAPIError("Rate limit exceeded")
|
||||||
|
elif e.response.status_code == 401:
|
||||||
|
# Authentication error
|
||||||
|
raise SwarmsAPIError("Invalid API key")
|
||||||
|
raise SwarmsAPIError(f"API request failed: {str(e)}")
|
||||||
|
```
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
## Appendix
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
### Common Patterns and Anti-patterns
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
!!! success "Recommended Patterns"
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- Use appropriate swarm types for tasks
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- Implement robust error handling
|
||||||
|
|
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|
- Monitor and log executions
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- Cache repeated results
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- Rotate API keys regularly
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
!!! danger "Anti-patterns to Avoid"
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- Hardcoding API keys
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- Ignoring rate limits
|
||||||
|
|
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|
- Missing error handling
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- Excessive agent count
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- Inadequate monitoring
|
||||||
|
|
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|
### Performance Benchmarks
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
!!! note "Typical Performance Metrics"
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
| Metric | Target Range | Warning Threshold |
|
||||||
|
|--------|--------------|-------------------|
|
||||||
|
| Response Time | < 2s | > 5s |
|
||||||
|
| Success Rate | > 99% | < 95% |
|
||||||
|
| Cost per Task | < $0.05 | > $0.10 |
|
||||||
|
| Cache Hit Rate | > 80% | < 60% |
|
||||||
|
| Error Rate | < 1% | > 5% |
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
### Additional Resources
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
!!! info "Useful Links"
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
- [Swarms API Documentation](https://docs.swarms.world)
|
||||||
|
- [API Dashboard](https://swarms.world/platform/api-keys)
|
@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
|
|||||||
|
site_name: Multi-Agent LLM Systems Best Practices
|
||||||
|
site_description: Comprehensive guide for building and managing multi-agent systems
|
||||||
|
site_author: Swarms Team
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
theme:
|
||||||
|
name: material
|
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|
features:
|
||||||
|
- navigation.tabs
|
||||||
|
- navigation.sections
|
||||||
|
- navigation.expand
|
||||||
|
- navigation.top
|
||||||
|
- search.suggest
|
||||||
|
- search.highlight
|
||||||
|
- content.tabs.link
|
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|
- content.code.annotation
|
||||||
|
- content.code.copy
|
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|
language: en
|
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|
palette:
|
||||||
|
- scheme: default
|
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|
toggle:
|
||||||
|
icon: material/toggle-switch-off-outline
|
||||||
|
name: Switch to dark mode
|
||||||
|
primary: teal
|
||||||
|
accent: purple
|
||||||
|
- scheme: slate
|
||||||
|
toggle:
|
||||||
|
icon: material/toggle-switch
|
||||||
|
name: Switch to light mode
|
||||||
|
primary: teal
|
||||||
|
accent: lime
|
||||||
|
font:
|
||||||
|
text: Roboto
|
||||||
|
code: Roboto Mono
|
||||||
|
icon:
|
||||||
|
repo: fontawesome/brands/github
|
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|
|
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|
markdown_extensions:
|
||||||
|
- pymdownx.highlight:
|
||||||
|
anchor_linenums: true
|
||||||
|
- pymdownx.inlinehilite
|
||||||
|
- pymdownx.snippets
|
||||||
|
- admonition
|
||||||
|
- pymdownx.arithmatex:
|
||||||
|
generic: true
|
||||||
|
- footnotes
|
||||||
|
- pymdownx.details
|
||||||
|
- pymdownx.superfences:
|
||||||
|
custom_fences:
|
||||||
|
- name: mermaid
|
||||||
|
class: mermaid
|
||||||
|
format: !!python/name:pymdownx.superfences.fence_code_format
|
||||||
|
- pymdownx.mark
|
||||||
|
- attr_list
|
||||||
|
- pymdownx.emoji:
|
||||||
|
emoji_index: !!python/name:materialx.emoji.twemoji
|
||||||
|
emoji_generator: !!python/name:materialx.emoji.to_svg
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
plugins:
|
||||||
|
- search
|
||||||
|
- minify:
|
||||||
|
minify_html: true
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
extra:
|
||||||
|
social:
|
||||||
|
- icon: fontawesome/brands/github-alt
|
||||||
|
link: https://github.com/yourusername/multi-agent-best-practices
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
nav:
|
||||||
|
- Home: index.md
|
||||||
|
- Core Concepts:
|
||||||
|
- Why Multi-Agent Systems?: concepts/why-multi-agent.md
|
||||||
|
- Limitations of Individual Agents: concepts/limitations.md
|
||||||
|
- Multi-Agent Architecture: concepts/architecture.md
|
||||||
|
- Best Practices:
|
||||||
|
- Implementation Guide: best-practices/implementation.md
|
||||||
|
- Communication Protocols: best-practices/communication.md
|
||||||
|
- Error Handling: best-practices/error-handling.md
|
||||||
|
- Performance Optimization: best-practices/performance.md
|
||||||
|
- FAQ: faq.md
|
||||||
|
- Tips & Troubleshooting: tips.md
|
||||||
|
- Glossary: swarms/glossary.md
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
|
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