Building Research Agents
In this lesson, we’ll build agents specialized in gathering, analyzing, and summarizing information. Research agents are valuable for quickly obtaining insights on various topics.What is a Research Agent?
A research agent is designed to:- Find relevant information on specific topics
- Analyze and synthesize data
- Present findings in a clear, structured format
- Answer questions based on gathered information
Creating a Basic Research Agent
Let’s start by building a simple research agent:Adding Web Search Capability
To make our research agent more powerful, let’s add web search capability:Research Agent with Structured Output
For more organized research results, we can instruct the agent to provide structured output:Specialized Research Agents
Different research tasks require different approaches. Here are some specialized research agents:Comparison Research Agent
Literature Review Agent
Research Process Best Practices
Define Scope
Set clear boundaries for the research
Verify Information
Cross-check facts from multiple sources
Consider Bias
Be aware of potential biases in sources
Prioritize Relevance
Focus on information most relevant to the query