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Incoming and Outgoing Edges

In the Agentic Network, edges define the communication pathways and data flow between agents. They determine how agents are triggered and interact with one another.

Defining Edges​

Each agent specifies edges using the incoming_edge and outgoing_edge fields:

Incoming Edge (incoming_edge)​

  • Specifies agents or signals that trigger the agent.
  • Can include the special signal "Start" to signify the network's entry point.

Outgoing Edge (outgoing_edge)​

  • Specifies agents that receive data or are triggered by the current agent.
  • Must reference valid agent names defined in the network.

Example Edges Configuration​

For my_supervisor​

incoming_edge:
  - "Start"
  - "Stock_news_searcher"
  - "sms_sender"
outgoing_edge:
  - "Stock_news_searcher"
  - "sms_sender"

For Stock_news_searcher​

incoming_edge:
  - "my_supervisor"
outgoing_edge:
  - "my_supervisor"

For sms_sender​

incoming_edge:
  - "my_supervisor"
outgoing_edge:
  - "my_supervisor"

Understanding the Workflow​

  • my_supervisor Agent:
    • Triggered by the "Start" signal.
    • Sends tasks to Stock_news_searcher and sms_sender.
    • Receives inputs from Stock_news_searcher and sms_sender.
  • Stock_news_searcher and sms_sender Agents:
    • Triggered by my_supervisor.
    • Perform their functions and send results back to my_supervisor.

Importance of Edges​

  • Controls Execution Flow: Manages the sequence of agent operations.
  • Enables Communication: Facilitates data exchange between agents.
  • Defines Network Topology: Establishes how agents are connected.

Edge Configuration Rules​

  • Valid References: Edges must reference existing agents or the "Start" signal.
  • Single Start: Only one agent should have "Start" in its incoming_edge.
  • Supervisor Constraints: Supervisor agents must only connect to agents defined earlier in the YAML file.

Visual Representation​

Create a network diagram:

  • Nodes: Represent agents.
  • Edges: Directed arrows indicating outgoing_edge connections.
  • Start Signal: Denote the starting point.

(Diagram illustrating agent connections and data flow based on edges.)

By carefully configuring edges, you orchestrate the flow of tasks and data within the Agentic Network, ensuring agents interact seamlessly to achieve your objectives.