SuperAGI Tutorial: Getting Started with Autonomous Agents

Introduction to Autonomous Agents

Chatbots have gained immense popularity and usability, with examples like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Microsoft's Bing, and Google's Bard being widely recognized. However, traditional chatbots often handle one query at a time, which can be limiting for users. This is where autonomous agents come into play. These advanced chatbots excel at executing complex, multi-step tasks toward specific goals, outperforming standard chatbots.

Among the prominent autonomous agents are AutoGPT, BabyAGI, and specifically SuperAGI. SuperAGI is not just another autonomous agent; it serves as a comprehensive framework allowing users to build, manage, and run multiple autonomous agents seamlessly. This open-source platform enables users to enhance agent capabilities with a variety of tools, facilitating efficient task execution and constant improvement over time.

In this tutorial, we will explore how to get started with SuperAGI by creating your first autonomous agent. Specifically, we will develop an agent that searches for information online, summarizes the findings, and sends an email with the summary.

Prerequisites for Using SuperAGI

Before diving in, ensure you have the following:

A GitHub Account: Sign up for a free account here. You'll need this to create an account on SuperAGI Cloud.
An OpenAI API Key: Create an OpenAI account here. Follow the prompts to verify your account and generate an API key.
A Google App Password: Not the same as your Gmail password! This allows SuperAGI Cloud to send and read your emails. Follow these steps:

Visit myaccount.google.com and log in.
Go to Security and enable 2-Step Verification.
Select App Passwords and generate a password for "SuperAGI".

IMAP Enabled: Ensure you enable IMAP in your Gmail settings under Forwarding and POP/IMAP. Select Enable IMAP.

Getting Started with SuperAGI

SuperAGI can be utilized through Docker or the web application, SuperAGI Cloud. For simplicity, we will use SuperAGI Cloud in this tutorial.

Step 1: Create Your SuperAGI Cloud Account

Visit SuperAGI Cloud and click on Try SuperAGI Cloud. Log in with your GitHub account.

Step 2: Configure Your OpenAI API Key and Gmail Account

In your dashboard, navigate to Settings by clicking the gear icon. Input your OpenAI API key and Gmail account details as follows:

Email SMTP Port: 587
Email Signature: (your sign-off message)
Email IMAP Server: imap.gmail.com
Email Draft Mode: FALSE
Email Address: YOUR GMAIL ADDRESS
Email SMTP Host: smtp.gmail.com
Email Draft Folder: Drafts
Email Password: YOUR GOOGLE APP PASSWORD

Step 3: Create Your Autonomous Agent

Click on Agents and select Create Agent. Choose Build From Scratch and fill in the following details:

Name: GoodNewsAgent
Description: Search the internet for one good news, summarize it, and send it to me.
Goals:
- Search for one good news from reputable news sites.
- Send the headlines to your@email.com.
Instructions: Leave blank for now.
Model: GPT-3.5 Turbo.
Tools: SearxSearch, Send Email (remove unnecessary tools).

These settings define the agent's objectives and capabilities.

Step 4: Run Your Agent

Click on Create and Run to execute your agent. You can also schedule future runs, allowing you to receive daily updates, as desired. The Activity Feed will show real-time updates on your agent's activities. Be patient while it completes the task, as it might take some time.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created your first autonomous agent using SuperAGI. We hope this tutorial has been insightful and that you feel empowered to explore further. We welcome your feedback and are here to assist with any questions you may have. Feel free to reach out to us on social platforms!