Creating an AutoGPT agent using Forge and testing with Benchmark

Build Your Own AutoGPT Agent with Forge and Benchmark Testing

Introduction to AutoGPT and Autonomous AI Agents

AutoGPT is a groundbreaking AI agent leveraging OpenAI's GPT-4 or GPT-3.5 APIs to autonomously tackle tasks through natural language interaction. Unlike traditional systems, AutoGPT initiates tasks without constant human guidance, adapting its strategies based on evolving information.

This innovative tool can effortlessly handle databases, files, web searches, and more, even featuring text-to-speech capabilities. Notably, AutoGPT excels in coding tasks, with potential for continuous self-improvement, making it superior to ChatGPT in precision and execution.

The AutoGPT repository includes tools like Forge, which allows you to easily build your own conversational AI agent, and Benchmark, a tool to test the agent's performance. This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to help you get started using both command line tools offered by the AutoGPT team.

Quickstart Guide: Getting Started with AutoGPT

Before diving in, ensure your development environment meets the following requirements:

  • Python 3.10+
  • OpenAI API Key
  • Git

Tutorial Outline

Setup

To start, clone the AutoGPT repository to your local environment:

git clone

After cloning, run the setup command to install Python, Poetry, Flutter, and Google Chrome:

python setup.py

Once the installation is complete, you can terminate the setup script by pressing CTRL + C.

Verifying Installation

Check if Poetry was installed correctly. If it returns an error, you need to add it to your PATH:

echo 'export PATH="$PATH:$HOME/.local/bin"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

Next, decide on a name for your agent and run:

poetry run auto-gpt create --agent-name

You can list all available agents with:

poetry run auto-gpt list

Navigate to the directory containing your new agent:

cd

Copy the example environment to a new .env file and add your OpenAI API Key:

cp .env.example .env

Lastly, install the project dependencies:

poetry install

Activate the virtual environment:

poetry shell

Running Your Agent

Inside your agent's folder, run it with:

uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000 --reload

The command starts the server at http://0.0.0.0:8000.

Using the User Interface

Access the frontend by visiting http://localhost:8000 and logging in with your Google or GitHub account. You can send tasks to your agent through this interface.

Each time changes are saved, the app auto-refreshes, allowing for real-time testing.

Creating Tasks with the AutoGPT Forge UI

To create tasks for your AI agent, use the "New Task" button:

  • Click on the New Task button.
  • Input the task details in the Task Interface.
  • Hit Send to transmit the task.

Leveraging Continuous Mode

In the "Continuous Mode," your agent can perform tasks on a loop. Be cautious, though! When enabling this mode, you may receive a warning about potential infinite loops. If you're unsure about your task, proceed carefully, confirming each step before proceeding.

Benchmarking Your Agent's Proficiency

Benchmarking is crucial for agent development, serving as a performance assessment tool.

In the AutoGPT Forge UI, click the trophy icon to enter the benchmarking section. Here you will find a tree structure loaded with challenges for your agent, allowing you to create custom test suites. Watch your agent tackle challenges in real-time, with results displayed as passed, failed, or in-progress.

Submitting Your Agent's Prowess

Once satisfied with the results, be sure to submit your score to the leaderboard:

  • Click Submit to Leaderboard.
  • Fill out the submission form:
    • Team Name: Your name or team name.
    • Github Repo URL: Link to your repository.
    • Commit SHA: Obtain the unique git hash.
  • Hit Submit.

Your scores will be visible on the leaderboard, showcasing your agent's capabilities.

Final Thoughts

That wraps up the basics of AutoGPT! This project is under constant development, so please stay updated through the AutoGPT GitHub page and AutoGPT Discord.

Now you are ready to build your own AI agent powered by AutoGPT! The possibilities are endless.

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