persona_ai 0.1.17
Persona is a groundbreaking distributed AI agent system utilizing Google Vertex AI's premier Large Language Models such as Gemini-pro, Text-Bison, and Code-Bison. Developed by Applica Software Guru, Persona is engineered for scalable, high-performance, and intelligent operations across various data sets and applications. It harnesses the power of Google's Vertex AI to deliver unmatched insights and automation capabilities, setting new standards in AI-driven analytics and decision-making processes
License: MIT
Requires Python: <4.0,>=3.10

# Introduction

****Welcome to the exciting world of Persona AI, a cutting-edge framework designed for the development of generative
artificial intelligence applications that span multiple modes of interaction. Persona AI leverages the power of Google
Vertex AI's generative models, placing it at the forefront of innovation in AI by offering a multimodal platform that
integrates various forms of AI capabilities, from text to image generation, and beyond.

At its core, Persona AI is a distributed agent system, characterized by its fully asynchronous nature. This means that
communication among the agents is facilitated through a message bus, allowing for seamless and efficient exchanges of
information. The agents in Persona AI work collaboratively in what is referred to as a "party," a dynamic group where
cooperation is either governed by a set of predefined rules or orchestrated by an artificial intelligence. This AI
moderator plays a crucial role in determining the most suitable participant for completing a given task by evaluating
each agent's specific "scope" or area of expertise.

A unique aspect of Persona AI is its inclusivity of human participants within these parties. Humans can join the AI
agents, contributing to discussions and decision-making processes. Like their AI counterparts, human participants are
also selected based on their declared scopes, ensuring that every contribution is meaningful and directed towards the
collective goal.

This introduction serves as your gateway into the world of Persona AI, where the blend of human ingenuity and artificial
intelligence opens up new frontiers in technology and application development. Built on the robust and versatile
foundation of Google Vertex AI's generative models, Persona AI is engineered to harness the capabilities of generative
AI to create innovative and impactful solutions. Let's embark on this journey together, exploring the vast potentials of
generative AI with Persona AI.****

# Party and Moderation in Persona AI

The **Party** and **Moderation** systems within the Persona AI framework are pivotal in orchestrating the collaborative
and decision-making dynamics essential for managing complex interactions and tasks. These components ensure that
conversations are not just efficiently managed but also directed towards achieving the most relevant and
context-appropriate outcomes.

## Party System

- **Central to Collaboration**: At the core of Persona AI's collaborative capabilities is the Party system. It
  orchestrates the interaction among various Personas (agents), directing their efforts towards collective
  problem-solving within a moderated dialogue environment. This system mimics a focused group discussion, aiming to pool
  together diverse capabilities towards a common goal.

- **Dynamic Task Management**: The inception of a new task triggers the Party system to initiate and moderate a
  conversation focused on task resolution. It adeptly manages contributions from different Personas, steering the
  conversation towards the most effective and efficient solution.

- **Seamless Integration with Moderation**: The effectiveness of the Party system is significantly enhanced by its
  integration with the Moderation system. This synergy ensures that the flow of conversation is optimally managed by
  selecting the most suitable Persona(s) for the task at hand, based on a variety of criteria.

## Moderation System

- **The Decision-Making Engine**: Serving as the decision-making nucleus of Persona AI, the Moderation system determines
  the most appropriate Persona for each step or conversational exchange. It considers a range of factors, including each
  Persona's scope (defined from the user), the specific requirements of the task, and the prevailing context within the
  conversation.

- **Diverse Moderation Strategies**:
    - **History Moderator**: Utilizes insights from historical interactions to inform Persona selection, thereby
      ensuring a consistency in approach and leveraging past interaction successes.
    - **ReAct Moderator**: Adopts a ReAct (Reasoning and Action) framework for making precise Persona assignments by
      closely analyzing the specific requirements of the current task.

- **Customizable Rules and Policies**: The operation of the Moderation system is guided by a comprehensive set of rules
  and policies. These can be tailored or expanded to suit the specific needs of an application, ensuring that the
  conversational flow remains productive and closely aligned with achieving the desired task outcomes.

By harmonizing the collaborative efforts of multiple AI agents and potentially human participants, the Party and
Moderation systems encapsulate the essence of intelligent and adaptive interaction within Persona AI. This sophisticated
coordination not only enhances the quality of outcomes but also positions Persona AI as an indispensable tool for
developers crafting complex, AI-powered applications.

# Personas in Persona AI

Personas are specialized agents within the Persona AI framework, each designed to fulfill specific roles and tasks.
Below is an overview of the key Personas and their functionalities:

## Assistant

**Functionality**: Specializes in generating text outputs from inputs. Using advanced generative AI models, the
Assistant can create content, respond to queries, and engage in natural language interactions.

## Coder

**Functionality**: Generates executable Python code from natural language descriptions. This Persona automates coding
tasks, translating task descriptions into code snippets ready for execution.

## Technician

**Functionality**: Executes a range of tools based on input, enabling Persona AI to interact with and control external
systems. Its versatility makes it crucial for applications requiring third-party software interaction.

## Agent

**Functionality**: Represents a specialized version of the Technician with the added capability of
iterating over its tools multiple times in the pursuit of a solution. Unlike the Technician, which executes tools based
on input once, the Agent enters into a loop with its available tools, iterating until it finds the best answer to the
user's request. This iterative process allows the Agent to handle more complex tasks and engage in a more extensive
problem-solving process, making it essential for applications requiring deep analysis or multi-step operations

## TerminalUserProxy

**Functionality**: Acts as a conduit for direct communication between the user and the AI system via the terminal.
Essential for CLI-based interactions, facilitating real-time input and output with users.

### Additional Considerations

Each Persona operates within Persona AI's ecosystem, engaging in message exchanges through the message bus system and
interacting with human participants or other Personas. This modular approach grants developers the flexibility to
customize AI systems to their specific application needs, whether for user interaction enhancement, task automation, or
dynamic content generation.

Together, these Personas underpin the operational capabilities of Persona AI, facilitating the development of complex,
adaptable AI-driven applications. By leveraging the unique strengths of each Persona, developers can craft systems that
advance the frontiers of artificial intelligence applications.

# Conversation Listeners in Persona AI

Conversation Listeners within the Persona AI framework are essential components designed to monitor conversations, or "
parties",
providing insights into the flow of dialogue and the progression of tasks in real time. They act as the system's ears
and eyes, enabling developers to tap into ongoing activities and interactions.

## Role of Conversation Listeners

Conversation Listeners' primary function is to enable real-time monitoring and interaction within applications. They
listen for specific events or messages within a conversation, executing predefined actions or relaying information to
other parts of the application when these events occur. This capability is crucial for applications requiring up-to-date
information on conversation dynamics and user interactions.

## How Listeners Work

Configured to monitor specific types of messages or events, listeners can update user interfaces, send notifications, or
store logs for analysis upon detecting relevant activities. This versatility supports a wide range of functionalities,
from displaying messages in real-time to managing complex interactions involving multiple participants and AI agents.

## Implementing ConversationListener ##

The core responsibility of the `ConversationListener` interface is to provide a blueprint for listening to
conversations.
Implementations based on this interface are required to monitor conversation events, capturing and processing messages,
state changes, and other relevant activities as they occur in real time.

## TerminalConversationListener ##

The `TerminalConversationListener` is a concrete implementation designed to output conversation events directly to the
terminal. This makes it particularly useful for applications that interact with users or developers through the command
line, enabling live feedback and interaction within the terminal environment. It captures the essence of real-time
conversation monitoring and is crucial for applications requiring immediate display of messages or for debugging
purposes during development.

# Other components of Persona AI

## Prompts and Templating

- **TextPrompt**: Utilizes simple text for prompt rendering.
- **JinjaTemplatePrompt and JinjaTextPrompt**: Offer advanced customization and reusability for text outputs, using
  Jinja2 templates stored as files or specified directly in code.

## Messaging

- **LocalMessageBus**: Enable messaging among Personas in a local environment.
- **RabbitMQMessageBus**: Provides distributed messaging capabilities, ensuring scalable and reliable communication
  across different services and cloud environments.

## Managers: Orchestrating Conversations and Tasks

- **ConversationManager**: Manages the flow of conversations, ensuring coherence and relevance by tracking and updating
  dialogue structures.
- **TaskManager**: Oversees task assignments and completions within conversations, dynamically allocating tasks to
  suitable Personas based on their capabilities and workload.

## Generative AI Model Abstraction

- **GenAIModel**: Serves as a unified interface for integrating various generative AI models, simplifying the
  development process by abstracting model complexities.
- **GeminiModel, TextBisonModel, and CodeBisonModel**: Specific implementations that highlight Persona AI's versatility
  in handling diverse generative tasks, from text to code generation.

## Persistent Storage of Conversations and Tasks

- Ensures that all interactions are systematically stored, supporting historical analysis, continuity across sessions,
  debugging, optimization, and scalability.

## License

Persona is open-sourced under the MIT license.

## Contact

For any inquiries or suggestions, please contact Bruno Fortunato at bruno.fortunato@applica.guru or
visit [Applica Software Guru](https://www.applica.guru).