CrewAI

Building an agentic workflow

May 5, 2024

Check out this project to see how it all comes together.

CrewAI is a framework that enables you to create a team of AI chatbots that can work together toward a shared goal. Each chatbot in the crew - let’s call them Agents - contain their own set of instructions and together, they can complete various tasks.

Core Concepts

Here’s the 101 on CrewAI:

Agents: Think of these as the individuals in your team. Each agent has:
- A role (e.g., researcher, writer, analyst).
- A goal (what they’re supposed to achieve).
- A backstory (a little personality never hurts).
- Tools (optional, for special powers like searching the web).
Tasks: These are the jobs your agents need to complete. Tasks come with:
- A detailed description so there’s no room for confusion.
- An expected output to set clear expectations.
Tools: Sometimes, agents need a bit of help. CrewAI supports built-in tools and third-party integrations (like APIs) to give your agents superpowers.
Processes: Define how your team works—whether tasks are done one at a time, all at once, or in a hierarchy of steps.

Why You’ll Love CrewAI ❤️

Teamwork: No single AI agent can do it all, but together? Magic happens.
Customizable: You’re the boss. Define roles, tools, and workflows that suit your needs.
Easy to Use: Built with Python developers in mind, CrewAI is intuitive and powerful.

Example: Building a Simple Crew 🛠️

Let’s say you want to create a crew that researches the latest AI trends and writes a summary. Here’s how you’d do it:

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew, Process
from crewai_tools import SerperDevTool

# Add a search tool for research
search_tool = SerperDevTool()

# Define your agents
researcher = Agent(
    role="Researcher",
    goal="Find the latest trends in AI",
    backstory="An expert at digging up fresh insights",
    tools=[search_tool]
)

writer = Agent(
    role="Writer",
    goal="Turn research into an engaging article",
    backstory="A storyteller at heart, great at simplifying complex ideas"
)

# Define the tasks
research_task = Task(
    description="Research AI trends and summarize findings.",
    expected_output="A summary of the 5 biggest trends in AI.",
    agent=researcher
)

write_task = Task(
    description="Write an article based on the research findings.",
    expected_output="A polished, engaging article on AI trends.",
    agent=writer
)

# Assemble your crew
crew = Crew(
    agents=[researcher, writer],
    tasks=[research_task, write_task],
    process=Process.sequential  # Tasks are completed one after another
)

# Kick it off
inputs = {"topic": "AI in healthcare"}
results = crew.kickoff(inputs=inputs)
print(results)

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