crewAI/docs/core-concepts/Crews.md

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crewAI Crews	Understanding and utilizing crews in the crewAI framework.

What is a Crew?

!!! note "Definition of a Crew" A crew in crewAI represents a collaborative group of agents working together to achieve a set of tasks. Each crew defines the strategy for task execution, agent collaboration, and the overall workflow.

Crew Attributes

Attribute	Description
Tasks	A list of tasks assigned to the crew.
Agents	A list of agents that are part of the crew.
Process	The process flow (e.g., sequential, hierarchical) the crew follows.
Verbose	The verbosity level for logging during execution.
Manager LLM	The language model used by the manager agent in a hierarchical process.
Config	Configuration settings for the crew.
Max RPM	Maximum requests per minute the crew adheres to during execution.
Language	Language setting for the crew's operation.

!!! note "Crew Max RPM" The max_rpm attribute sets the maximum number of requests per minute the crew can perform to avoid rate limits and will override individual agents max_rpm settings if you set it.

Creating a Crew

!!! note "Crew Composition" When assembling a crew, you combine agents with complementary roles and tools, assign tasks, and select a process that dictates their execution order and interaction.

Example: Assembling a Crew

from crewai import Crew, Agent, Task, Process
from langchain_community.tools import DuckDuckGoSearchRun

# Define agents with specific roles and tools
researcher = Agent(
    role='Senior Research Analyst',
    goal='Discover innovative AI technologies',
    tools=[DuckDuckGoSearchRun()]
)

writer = Agent(
    role='Content Writer',
    goal='Write engaging articles on AI discoveries'
)

# Create tasks for the agents
research_task = Task(description='Identify breakthrough AI technologies', agent=researcher)
write_article_task = Task(description='Draft an article on the latest AI technologies', agent=writer)

# Assemble the crew with a sequential process
my_crew = Crew(
    agents=[researcher, writer],
    tasks=[research_task, write_article_task],
    process=Process.sequential,
    verbose=True
)

Crew Execution Process

• Sequential Process: Tasks are executed one after another, allowing for a linear flow of work.
• Hierarchical Process: A manager agent coordinates the crew, delegating tasks and validating outcomes before proceeding.

Kicking Off a Crew

Once your crew is assembled, initiate the workflow with the kickoff() method. This starts the execution process according to the defined process flow.

# Start the crew's task execution
result = my_crew.kickoff()
print(result)