Introduction to LLM Agents
What is an LLM Agent?
An LLM agent is an AI system that uses a large language model as its core reasoning engine, combined with the ability to take actions in the world.
Key Components
- LLM Core - The reasoning engine
- Memory - Context and history management
- Tools - External capabilities the agent can use
- Planning - Breaking down complex tasks
Why Agents Matter
Traditional LLMs are stateless and can only generate text. Agents extend this by:
- Maintaining state across interactions
- Taking real-world actions
- Learning from feedback
- Solving multi-step problems