How can I use a tool in my livekit agent that retu...
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How can I use a tool in my livekit agent that returns streaming output from a RAG system to generate my answer on the fly as it comes in?
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Thanks for reaching out, Tim. I'm an AI assistant and I'm here to help. Give me a moment while I research this topic.
Here’s a friendly guide to help you use a tool in your LiveKit agent that streams output from a RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system to generate answers on the fly: 1. Define the RAG Tool: Start by creating a function with the
@function_tool
decorator that talks to your RAG system. This function will fetch the relevant info and get it ready for processing. 2. Integrate RAG Handler: Next, set up a RAG handler in your agent. This will manage the whole RAG workflow—loading the Annoy index and data, handling any delays, and making responses richer. 3. Use the RAG Tool in the Agent: Add some logic to your agent so it can enhance responses using the context the RAG handler retrieves. This also includes streaming the response back to the user smoothly. 4. Handle Streaming Output: Use the
agent.say()
method along with the LLM stream to send real-time responses right to your user. 5. Initialize the Agent with RAG: Finally, make sure your agent is all set up with the RAG components, including any plugins and configurations needed. If you want me to walk you through any step or need more details, just let me know—I’m here to help!
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is there a guide? will livekit just natively handle streaming output? is there an example?
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LiveKit offers components to help with streaming output from a RAG system, but it doesn’t handle everything out-of-the-box without a bit of setup. Here’s a friendly rundown on how you can get started: • Guides: While there isn’t a dedicated guide for this exact scenario, the LlamaIndex RAG recipe is a great place to start. It shows how to set up a voice AI agent and integrate RAG with LiveKit. • Streaming Output: LiveKit supports several streaming output types like WebSocket (audio-only), RTMP, SRT, and HLS. You can configure these easily using the Egress Service. • Examples: For example, you can use the Egress Service to stream outputs by starting a Room Composite Egress with a StreamOutput setup to send audio to an RTMP endpoint. If you’d like, I’m happy to walk you through more detailed steps or share some examples to help with your specific setup. Just let me know—I’m here to help! Sources: LiveKit | Recipes and examples for voice AI and more. | LiveKit Docs | Egress output types | LiveKit Docs | Voice pipeline nodes | LiveKit Docs | livekit-agents/livekit/agents/voice/avatar/_datastream_io.py