quantalogic-toolbox 0.11.0

Reusable tool argument and base tool classes extracted from quantalogic.

Quantalogic Toolbox

The Quantalogic Toolbox is a Python package designed to simplify the creation of configurable tools for AI agents. Whether you're building intelligent systems or automating workflows, this toolbox provides a robust framework for defining tools with type safety, clear documentation, and flexible execution options.

Why Use Quantalogic Toolbox?

Imagine you’re teaching an AI agent to perform tasks, like a chef learning recipes. You need tools that are easy to define, safe to use (no mixing up ingredients!), and well-documented so the agent knows exactly what to do. That’s where Quantalogic Toolbox shines:

• Type Safety: Prevents errors by validating argument types.
• Clarity: Auto-generates detailed descriptions for tools and arguments.
• Flexibility: Supports both synchronous and asynchronous execution.
• Speed: Quickly converts Python functions into agent-ready tools.

What is It?

The toolbox revolves around a few key components in the tool.py module:

• ToolArgument: Defines an argument (e.g., name, type, description) with metadata like defaults and examples.
• ToolDefinition: Sets up a tool’s configuration—name, description, arguments, and return type.
• Tool: Adds execution logic to ToolDefinition, supporting execute (sync) and async_execute (async).
• create_tool: A magic wand that turns any Python function into a Tool instance, extracting metadata automatically.

Helper functions like type_hint_to_str, get_type_description, and get_type_schema make type handling a breeze.

How to Use It

Installation

pip install quantalogic-toolbox

Quick Start

Turn a function into a tool in seconds:

from quantalogic_toolbox import create_tool

def add_numbers(a: int, b: int) -> int:
    """Add two numbers together."""
    return a + b

tool = create_tool(add_numbers)
result = tool.execute(a=5, b=3)  # Returns 8

Detailed Usage

Creating Tools

Option 1: Use create_tool

def greet(name: str) -> str:
    """Say hello to someone."""
    return f"Hello, {name}!"

greet_tool = create_tool(greet)
print(greet_tool.execute(name="Alice"))  # Output: Hello, Alice!

Option 2: Subclass Tool

from quantalogic_toolbox import Tool, ToolArgument

class MultiplyTool(Tool):
    name = "multiply"
    description = "Multiply two numbers."
    arguments = [
        ToolArgument(name="x", arg_type="int", description="First number", required=True),
        ToolArgument(name="y", arg_type="int", description="Second number", required=True)
    ]
    return_type = "int"

    def execute(self, x: int, y: int) -> int:
        return x * y

mult_tool = MultiplyTool()
print(mult_tool.execute(x=4, y=5))  # Output: 20

Defining Arguments

Arguments are like ingredients in a recipe—specify them clearly:

arg = ToolArgument(
    name="count",
    arg_type="int",
    description="Number of items to process",
    required=True,
    example="10"
)

Executing Tools

• Synchronous: result = tool.execute(arg1=value1, arg2=value2)
• Asynchronous: result = await tool.async_execute(arg1=value1, arg2=value2)

Visualizing the Process

Here’s how a function becomes a tool:

graph TD
    A[Write Function] --> B[Call create_tool]
    B --> C[Tool Instance Created]
    C --> D[Execute Sync or Async]
    D --> E[Get Result]

Examples

Async Example:

import asyncio

async def async_wait(name: str) -> str:
    """Wait a second, then greet."""
    await asyncio.sleep(1)
    return f"Hi, {name}!"

tool = create_tool(async_wait)
result = asyncio.run(tool.async_execute(name="Bob"))  # Output: Hi, Bob!

Complex Type Example:

from typing import List

def sum_list(numbers: List[int]) -> int:
    """Sum a list of integers."""
    return sum(numbers)

tool = create_tool(sum_list)
print(tool.execute(numbers=[1, 2, 3]))  # Output: 6

Insider Secrets

• Maximize Descriptions: Detailed argument descriptions (e.g., “a list of integers”) help AI agents use tools correctly.
• Async Power: Use async_execute for tasks that need to wait (e.g., API calls)—it’s built-in and seamless.
• Type Details: The type_details field auto-explains complex types (e.g., “a list of int”), saving you time.

Memorization Trick

Think “NAR” for ToolArgument essentials:

• Name
• Arg_type
• Required

Understanding Complex Concepts

Ever wonder how create_tool works? Picture it like a chef inspecting a recipe: it reads the function (ingredients and steps), figures out what’s needed (arguments), and writes a clear guide (tool metadata). No magic—just clever parsing of your code!

FAQ

Q: Can I use this with any AI framework?
A: Yes! It’s pure Python and framework-agnostic.

Q: What if my tool needs user approval?
A: Set need_validation=True in ToolDefinition.

Contributing

Got ideas? Open a pull request or issue on GitHub—we’d love your input!

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This toolbox is your shortcut to building AI-ready tools fast, with less hassle and more precision. Start crafting today!