ReAct: Reasoning and Actions for Question Answering

What is ReAct?

ReAct (Reason+Act) is a cutting-edge question-answering methodology that combines logical reasoning with actionable steps to deliver detailed and accurate responses.

In AiAgentNexus, ReAct allows users to handle complex questions that require multiple steps to solve effectively.

Mode

Activation Method

Information Sources

Reasoning Display

Best For

Chat

Type your query as usual

Relies on the pre-trained knowledge base only

Provides only the final response

Simple, direct queries

ReAct

Use "/react" followed by a query

Incorporates web searches, Wikipedia, calculations, and browsing

Displays step-by-step reasoning

Research-heavy, multi-step, or complex queries

Tools in AiAgentNexus

ReAct leverages a variety of built-in tools for dynamic problem-solving:

  • browse: Extracts and analyzes data from live web pages via the Tools > Browsing API, using properly configured URLs.

  • search: Retrieves links and information through Google Programmable Search Engine (details here).

  • wikipedia: Gathers and summarizes information directly from Wikipedia.

  • calculate: Executes mathematical operations with TypeScript-based computations.

    • Note: Ensure safe and verified use of this tool to avoid executing untrusted or unsafe code.

Using ReAct in AiAgentNexus

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Activate ReAct: Start your query with "/react", followed by your question.

  2. What Happens:

    • ReAct will open a temporary reasoning workspace, showcasing its logical steps and actions.

    • The AI will provide the final, polished response in the main chat window.

  3. Capabilities:

    • Perform web searches.

    • Retrieve and summarize Wikipedia articles.

    • Conduct calculations and browse the web when necessary.

Key Considerations

  • Independent Functionality: ReAct operates separately from standard chat history, creating its own reasoning session for each query.

  • Longer Processing Times: Due to its detailed, multi-step reasoning approach, responses may take additional time.

  • Privacy Awareness: When using web-based tools like browsing or searches, be mindful of privacy settings and configure tools accordingly.

  • Potential Limitations: External errors (e.g., network issues or restricted tool access) may impact the accuracy or availability of results.

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