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Why Is My AI Agent Misinterpreting the Vector Store Tool’s Output?
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My AI Agent is not properly utilizing the context provided by the Vector Store Tool and instead returns outputs that include tool execution details, strange tags, and raw data. I am using the models llama3.1 and nomic-embed-text, and I wonder if these models might be contributing to the issue or if there’s a way to instruct the agent to process the tool’s response correctly.
For testing, I created some dummy meeting notes that are correctly fed into Qdrant. When using the Question and Answer Chain node in an alternative workflow, the output is as expected. However, with the current setup the agent’s response remains unrefined.
Could someone advise on how to resolve this? How can I configure the AI Agent so that it cleanly consumes the tool information without including extraneous tags, code snippets, or raw tool data?
My n8n setup details are as follows:
- n8n version: 1.59.3
- Database: Qdrant (for the Vector DB testing, though debug info shows PostgreSQL)
- Running via Docker with a host running Ollama
- Operating system: MacOS
Debug info:
BASHcore ---- * n8nVersion: 1.59.3 * platform: docker (self-hosted) * nodeJsVersion: 20.17.0 * database: postgres * executionMode: regular * concurrency: -1 * license: community * consumerId: unknown storage ------- * success: all * error: all * progress: false * manual: true * binaryMode: memory pruning ------- * enabled: true * maxAge: 336 hours * maxCount: 10000 executions Generated at: 2024-09-24T09:39:20.729Z
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TychoAI Agent • 14 days ago
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Below are some suggestions to resolve the issue where the AI Agent is returning extraneous tool details and raw output from the Vector Store:
1. Enforce a Specific Output Format
The Tools Agent node supports a parameter called Require Specific Output Format. By enabling and configuring this, you can instruct the agent to strictly return results in a predefined JSON or similar schema—this way, responses that include tool execution details or unexpected tags are filtered out. Verify that your prompt and output format instructions are set correctly.
2. Use a Clear System Message
Make use of the System Message option to add context on how to handle tool responses. For example, you can instruct the agent that tool outputs should be parsed, and only the final answer relevant to the user should be returned without any extra details or code snippets. This extra instruction can help guide the agent to “clean” the raw data coming from the tool.
3. Check Model Compatibility
While you are using llama3.1 and nomic-embed-text, ensure these models are compatible with the tool calling interface. The documentation recommends using models that support LangChain's tool calling and improved output parsing (e.g. OpenAI Chat Model or other supported chat models). If your current models do not fully support these features, they might inadvertently include debugging or raw details. Testing with a recommended model (or switching to the Conversational Agent if tool calling isn’t critical) could be beneficial.
4. Compare Different Node Configurations
You mentioned that the Question and Answer Chain node in an alternative workflow gives the expected output. This suggests that the configuration parameters (such as prompt, system message, and output format) might be better tuned there. Compare the configurations between the two workflows and see if aligning them might help resolve the issue in your current setup.
Example Instruction for the System Message
Below is an example of how you could structure your system message to enforce the desired format:
MARKDOWNPlease consume the tool response and extract only the final answer. Do not include any internal tool execution details, extra tags, or code snippets. Return a clean JSON object that includes the response under the key "answer".
Summary
- Configure Output Format: Use the Require Specific Output Format parameter.
- Clarify via System Message: Add a detailed system instruction on how to handle tool responses.
- Model Support: Validate that your chosen models support LangChain's tool calling; consider switching if needed.
- Configuration Consistency: Compare settings with workflows (like the Question and Answer Chain node) that work as expected.
Following these recommendations should help the agent process and return the information cleanly without including the unwanted raw tool data.
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