diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 06044f0c0..b44ff6f4f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,21 +2,46 @@ ![Logo of CrewAI](./docs/crewai_logo.png) -# **CrewAI** -**CrewAI**: Production-grade framework for orchestrating sophisticated AI agent systems. From simple automations to complex real-world applications, CrewAI provides precise control and deep customization. By fostering collaborative intelligence through flexible, production-ready architecture, CrewAI empowers agents to work together seamlessly, tackling complex business challenges with predictable, consistent results. + -**CrewAI Enterprise** -Want to plan, build (+ no code), deploy, monitor and interare your agents: [CrewAI Enterprise](https://www.crewai.com/enterprise). Designed for complex, real-world applications, our enterprise solution offers: +### Fast and Flexible Multi-Agent Automation Framework -- **Seamless Integrations** -- **Scalable & Secure Deployment** -- **Actionable Insights** -- **24/7 Support** +CrewAI is a lean, lightning-fast Python framework built entirely from +scratch—completely **independent of LangChain or other agent frameworks**. +It empowers developers with both high-level simplicity and precise low-level +control, ideal for creating autonomous AI agents tailored to any scenario. + +- **CrewAI Crews**: Optimize for autonomy and collaborative intelligence. +- **CrewAI Flows**: Enable granular, event-driven control, single LLM calls for precise task orchestration and supports Crews natively + +With over 100,000 developers certified through our community courses at +[learn.crewai.com](https://learn.crewai.com), CrewAI is rapidly becoming the +standard for enterprise-ready AI automation. + +# CrewAI Enterprise Suite + +CrewAI Enterprise Suite is a comprehensive bundle tailored for organizations +that require secure, scalable, and easy-to-manage agent-driven automation. + +You can try one part of the suite the [Crew Control Plane for free](https://app.crewai.com) + +## Crew Control Plane Key Features: +- **Tracing & Observability**: Monitor and track your AI agents and workflows in real-time, including metrics, logs, and traces. +- **Unified Control Plane**: A centralized platform for managing, monitoring, and scaling your AI agents and workflows. +- **Seamless Integrations**: Easily connect with existing enterprise systems, data sources, and cloud infrastructure. +- **Advanced Security**: Built-in robust security and compliance measures ensuring safe deployment and management. +- **Actionable Insights**: Real-time analytics and reporting to optimize performance and decision-making. +- **24/7 Support**: Dedicated enterprise support to ensure uninterrupted operation and quick resolution of issues. +- **On-premise and Cloud Deployment Options**: Deploy CrewAI Enterprise on-premise or in the cloud, depending on your security and compliance requirements. + +CrewAI Enterprise is designed for enterprises seeking a powerful, +reliable solution to transform complex business processes into efficient, +intelligent automations.

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@@ -47,8 +72,19 @@ Want to plan, build (+ no code), deploy, monitor and interare your agents: [Crew ## Why CrewAI? -The power of AI collaboration has too much to offer. -CrewAI is a standalone framework, built from the ground up without dependencies on Langchain or other agent frameworks. It's designed to enable AI agents to assume roles, share goals, and operate in a cohesive unit - much like a well-oiled crew. Whether you're building a smart assistant platform, an automated customer service ensemble, or a multi-agent research team, CrewAI provides the backbone for sophisticated multi-agent interactions. +
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+ +CrewAI unlocks the true potential of multi-agent automation, delivering the best-in-class combination of speed, flexibility, and control with either Crews of AI Agents or Flows of Events: + +- **Standalone Framework**: Built from scratch, independent of LangChain or any other agent framework. +- **High Performance**: Optimized for speed and minimal resource usage, enabling faster execution. +- **Flexible Low Level Customization**: Complete freedom to customize at both high and low levels - from overall workflows and system architecture to granular agent behaviors, internal prompts, and execution logic. +- **Ideal for Every Use Case**: Proven effective for both simple tasks and highly complex, real-world, enterprise-grade scenarios. +- **Robust Community**: Backed by a rapidly growing community of over **100,000 certified** developers offering comprehensive support and resources. + +CrewAI empowers developers and enterprises to confidently build intelligent automations, bridging the gap between simplicity, flexibility, and performance. ## Getting Started @@ -321,18 +357,16 @@ In addition to the sequential process, you can use the hierarchical process, whi ## Key Features -**Note**: CrewAI is a standalone framework built from the ground up, without dependencies on Langchain or other agent frameworks. +CrewAI stands apart as a lean, standalone, high-performance framework delivering simplicity, flexibility, and precise control—free from the complexity and limitations found in other agent frameworks. -- **Deep Customization**: Build sophisticated agents with full control over the system - from overriding inner prompts to accessing low-level APIs. Customize roles, goals, tools, and behaviors while maintaining clean abstractions. -- **Autonomous Inter-Agent Delegation**: Agents can autonomously delegate tasks and inquire amongst themselves, enabling complex problem-solving in real-world scenarios. -- **Flexible Task Management**: Define and customize tasks with granular control, from simple operations to complex multi-step processes. -- **Production-Grade Architecture**: Support for both high-level abstractions and low-level customization, with robust error handling and state management. -- **Predictable Results**: Ensure consistent, accurate outputs through programmatic guardrails, agent training capabilities, and flow-based execution control. See our [documentation on guardrails](https://docs.crewai.com/how-to/guardrails/) for implementation details. -- **Model Flexibility**: Run your crew using OpenAI or open source models with production-ready integrations. See [Connect CrewAI to LLMs](https://docs.crewai.com/how-to/LLM-Connections/) for detailed configuration options. -- **Event-Driven Flows**: Build complex, real-world workflows with precise control over execution paths, state management, and conditional logic. -- **Process Orchestration**: Achieve any workflow pattern through flows - from simple sequential and hierarchical processes to complex, custom orchestration patterns with conditional branching and parallel execution. +- **Standalone & Lean**: Completely independent from other frameworks like LangChain, offering faster execution and lighter resource demands. +- **Flexible & Precise**: Easily orchestrate autonomous agents through intuitive [Crews](https://docs.crewai.com/concepts/crews) or precise [Flows](https://docs.crewai.com/concepts/flows), achieving perfect balance for your needs. +- **Seamless Integration**: Effortlessly combine Crews (autonomy) and Flows (precision) to create complex, real-world automations. +- **Deep Customization**: Tailor every aspect—from high-level workflows down to low-level internal prompts and agent behaviors. +- **Reliable Performance**: Consistent results across simple tasks and complex, enterprise-level automations. +- **Thriving Community**: Backed by robust documentation and over 100,000 certified developers, providing exceptional support and guidance. -![CrewAI Mind Map](./docs/crewAI-mindmap.png "CrewAI Mind Map") +Choose CrewAI to easily build powerful, adaptable, and production-ready AI automations. ## Examples @@ -563,13 +597,39 @@ Users can opt-in to Further Telemetry, sharing the complete telemetry data by se CrewAI is released under the [MIT License](https://github.com/crewAIInc/crewAI/blob/main/LICENSE). + ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -### Q: What is CrewAI? -A: CrewAI is a cutting-edge framework for orchestrating role-playing, autonomous AI agents. It enables agents to work together seamlessly, tackling complex tasks through collaborative intelligence. +### General +- [What exactly is CrewAI?](#q-what-exactly-is-crewai) +- [How do I install CrewAI?](#q-how-do-i-install-crewai) +- [Does CrewAI depend on LangChain?](#q-does-crewai-depend-on-langchain) +- [Is CrewAI open-source?](#q-is-crewai-open-source) +- [Does CrewAI collect data from users?](#q-does-crewai-collect-data-from-users) + +### Features and Capabilities +- [Can CrewAI handle complex use cases?](#q-can-crewai-handle-complex-use-cases) +- [Can I use CrewAI with local AI models?](#q-can-i-use-crewai-with-local-ai-models) +- [What makes Crews different from Flows?](#q-what-makes-crews-different-from-flows) +- [How is CrewAI better than LangChain?](#q-how-is-crewai-better-than-langchain) +- [Does CrewAI support fine-tuning or training custom models?](#q-does-crewai-support-fine-tuning-or-training-custom-models) + +### Resources and Community +- [Where can I find real-world CrewAI examples?](#q-where-can-i-find-real-world-crewai-examples) +- [How can I contribute to CrewAI?](#q-how-can-i-contribute-to-crewai) + +### Enterprise Features +- [What additional features does CrewAI Enterprise offer?](#q-what-additional-features-does-crewai-enterprise-offer) +- [Is CrewAI Enterprise available for cloud and on-premise deployments?](#q-is-crewai-enterprise-available-for-cloud-and-on-premise-deployments) +- [Can I try CrewAI Enterprise for free?](#q-can-i-try-crewai-enterprise-for-free) + + + +### Q: What exactly is CrewAI? +A: CrewAI is a standalone, lean, and fast Python framework built specifically for orchestrating autonomous AI agents. Unlike frameworks like LangChain, CrewAI does not rely on external dependencies, making it leaner, faster, and simpler. ### Q: How do I install CrewAI? -A: You can install CrewAI using pip: +A: Install CrewAI using pip: ```shell pip install crewai ``` @@ -577,27 +637,62 @@ For additional tools, use: ```shell pip install 'crewai[tools]' ``` +### Q: Does CrewAI depend on LangChain? +A: No. CrewAI is built entirely from the ground up, with no dependencies on LangChain or other agent frameworks. This ensures a lean, fast, and flexible experience. -### Q: Can I use CrewAI with local models? -A: Yes, CrewAI supports various LLMs, including local models. You can configure your agents to use local models via tools like Ollama & LM Studio. Check the [LLM Connections documentation](https://docs.crewai.com/how-to/LLM-Connections/) for more details. +### Q: Can CrewAI handle complex use cases? +A: Yes. CrewAI excels at both simple and highly complex real-world scenarios, offering deep customization options at both high and low levels, from internal prompts to sophisticated workflow orchestration. -### Q: What are the key features of CrewAI? -A: Key features include role-based agent design, autonomous inter-agent delegation, flexible task management, process-driven execution, output saving as files, and compatibility with both open-source and proprietary models. +### Q: Can I use CrewAI with local AI models? +A: Absolutely! CrewAI supports various language models, including local ones. Tools like Ollama and LM Studio allow seamless integration. Check the [LLM Connections documentation](https://docs.crewai.com/how-to/LLM-Connections/) for more details. -### Q: How does CrewAI compare to other AI orchestration tools? -A: CrewAI is designed with production in mind, offering flexibility similar to Autogen's conversational agents and structured processes like ChatDev, but with more adaptability for real-world applications. +### Q: What makes Crews different from Flows? +A: Crews provide autonomous agent collaboration, ideal for tasks requiring flexible decision-making and dynamic interaction. Flows offer precise, event-driven control, ideal for managing detailed execution paths and secure state management. You can seamlessly combine both for maximum effectiveness. + +### Q: How is CrewAI better than LangChain? +A: CrewAI provides simpler, more intuitive APIs, faster execution speeds, more reliable and consistent results, robust documentation, and an active community—addressing common criticisms and limitations associated with LangChain. ### Q: Is CrewAI open-source? -A: Yes, CrewAI is open-source and welcomes contributions from the community. +A: Yes, CrewAI is open-source and actively encourages community contributions and collaboration. -### Q: Does CrewAI collect any data? -A: CrewAI uses anonymous telemetry to collect usage data for improvement purposes. No sensitive data (like prompts, task descriptions, or API calls) is collected. Users can opt-in to share more detailed data by setting `share_crew=True` on their Crews. +### Q: Does CrewAI collect data from users? +A: CrewAI collects anonymous telemetry data strictly for improvement purposes. Sensitive data such as prompts, tasks, or API responses are never collected unless explicitly enabled by the user. -### Q: Where can I find examples of CrewAI in action? -A: You can find various real-life examples in the [CrewAI-examples repository](https://github.com/crewAIInc/crewAI-examples), including trip planners, stock analysis tools, and more. - -### Q: What is the difference between Crews and Flows? -A: Crews and Flows serve different but complementary purposes in CrewAI. Crews are teams of AI agents working together to accomplish specific tasks through role-based collaboration, delivering accurate and predictable results. Flows, on the other hand, are event-driven workflows that can orchestrate both Crews and regular Python code, allowing you to build complex automation pipelines with secure state management and conditional execution paths. +### Q: Where can I find real-world CrewAI examples? +A: Check out practical examples in the [CrewAI-examples repository](https://github.com/crewAIInc/crewAI-examples), covering use cases like trip planners, stock analysis, and job postings. ### Q: How can I contribute to CrewAI? -A: Contributions are welcome! You can fork the repository, create a new branch for your feature, add your improvement, and send a pull request. Check the Contribution section in the README for more details. +A: Contributions are warmly welcomed! Fork the repository, create your branch, implement your changes, and submit a pull request. See the Contribution section of the README for detailed guidelines. + +### Q: What additional features does CrewAI Enterprise offer? +A: CrewAI Enterprise provides advanced features such as a unified control plane, real-time observability, secure integrations, advanced security, actionable insights, and dedicated 24/7 enterprise support. + +### Q: Is CrewAI Enterprise available for cloud and on-premise deployments? +A: Yes, CrewAI Enterprise supports both cloud-based and on-premise deployment options, allowing enterprises to meet their specific security and compliance requirements. + +### Q: Can I try CrewAI Enterprise for free? +A: Yes, you can explore part of the CrewAI Enterprise Suite by accessing the [Crew Control Plane](https://app.crewai.com) for free. + +### Q: Does CrewAI support fine-tuning or training custom models? +A: Yes, CrewAI can integrate with custom-trained or fine-tuned models, allowing you to enhance your agents with domain-specific knowledge and accuracy. + +### Q: Can CrewAI agents interact with external tools and APIs? +A: Absolutely! CrewAI agents can easily integrate with external tools, APIs, and databases, empowering them to leverage real-world data and resources. + +### Q: Is CrewAI suitable for production environments? +A: Yes, CrewAI is explicitly designed with production-grade standards, ensuring reliability, stability, and scalability for enterprise deployments. + +### Q: How scalable is CrewAI? +A: CrewAI is highly scalable, supporting simple automations and large-scale enterprise workflows involving numerous agents and complex tasks simultaneously. + +### Q: Does CrewAI offer debugging and monitoring tools? +A: Yes, CrewAI Enterprise includes advanced debugging, tracing, and real-time observability features, simplifying the management and troubleshooting of your automations. + +### Q: What programming languages does CrewAI support? +A: CrewAI is primarily Python-based but easily integrates with services and APIs written in any programming language through its flexible API integration capabilities. + +### Q: Does CrewAI offer educational resources for beginners? +A: Yes, CrewAI provides extensive beginner-friendly tutorials, courses, and documentation through learn.crewai.com, supporting developers at all skill levels. + +### Q: Can CrewAI automate human-in-the-loop workflows? +A: Yes, CrewAI fully supports human-in-the-loop workflows, allowing seamless collaboration between human experts and AI agents for enhanced decision-making. diff --git a/docs/asset.png b/docs/asset.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..fda06439c Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/asset.png differ diff --git a/docs/introduction.mdx b/docs/introduction.mdx index 9aed6cdea..a626e4362 100644 --- a/docs/introduction.mdx +++ b/docs/introduction.mdx @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ icon: handshake # What is CrewAI? -**CrewAI is a cutting-edge framework for orchestrating autonomous AI agents.** +**CrewAI is a cutting-edge framework for orchestrating autonomous AI agents.** CrewAI enables you to create AI teams where each agent has specific roles, tools, and goals, working together to accomplish complex tasks. @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Think of it as assembling your dream team - each member (agent) brings unique sk - CrewAI Framework Overview + CrewAI Framework Overview | Component | Description | Key Features |