System Components

Core Components

Agents

  • AI-powered entities backed by large language models (LLMs)
  • Execute tasks and interact with users
  • Maintain persistent state and memory
  • Can be extended with tools and integrations

Sessions

  • Stateful interactions between agents and users
  • Maintain context across multiple exchanges
  • Support long-running conversations
  • Handle context management automatically

Tasks

  • Multi-step, programmatic workflows
  • Support various step types:
    • Prompts and LLM interactions
    • Tool calls and integrations
    • Conditional logic and loops
    • Parallel execution

Tools

Four types of tool integrations:

  1. User-defined Functions

    • Custom function signatures
    • Client-side execution
    • Flexible implementation
  2. System Tools

    • Built-in platform capabilities
    • Direct access to Julep APIs
    • Automatic execution
  3. Built-in Integrations

    • Pre-configured third-party tools
    • Server-side execution
    • Managed authentication
  4. Direct API Calls

    • HTTP/REST endpoints
    • Custom API integration
    • Runtime parameter support

Infrastructure Components

Document Store

  • Vector database for semantic search
  • Document management system
  • Support for various file types
  • Automatic indexing and retrieval

Task Execution Engine

  • Distributed task processing
  • State management
  • Error handling and retries
  • Parallel execution support

API Layer

  • RESTful API endpoints
  • SDK support
  • Authentication and authorization
  • Rate limiting and quotas

Data Flow

  1. Client Interaction

    • SDK or API calls initiate requests
    • Authentication and validation
    • Request routing
  2. Task Processing

    • Task decomposition
    • Step execution
    • State management
    • Tool integration
  3. Response Handling

    • Result aggregation
    • Error handling
    • Client notification
    • State persistence

Security Architecture

Authentication

  • API key-based access
  • Role-based permissions
  • Session management
  • Token validation

Data Protection

  • Encryption at rest
  • Secure communication
  • Data isolation
  • Access controls

Monitoring

  • Audit logging
  • Performance metrics
  • Error tracking
  • Usage analytics