@Marvin with cf.Flow(thread_id=thread_id) as flow: async with ResponseBuilder(message) as builder: output = await cf.run_async( flow=flow, objective="Attend the user's request and use your tools to accomplish a response", instructions=("Use

reply_to_user

to talk with the user."), agents=self.agents, # max_agent_turns=2, context=dict( user_message=message.content, user_name=message.author, user_id=memory_key, thread=message.thread, ), tools=[reply_to_user], handlers=[DiscordAgentEventHandler(builder), PrintHandler()], raise_on_failure=False, ) Why does this get stuck on a loop? Notice anything?

It looks like you're using a custom or complex flow that involves asynchronous operations and agents. The provided code snippet suggests that you're trying to run an asynchronous context within a flow, potentially using a custom framework or an extended application of Prefect. If you're encountering an infinite loop, here are a few potential issues to investigate: 1. Async Context Management: Ensure that the

async with ResponseBuilder(message) as builder:

context correctly exits. If

ResponseBuilder

or any other context manager does not properly manage its enter and exit methods, it can cause unending loops. 2.

cf.run_async

Method: Verify the logic inside

cf.run_async

. Ensure that it contains proper exit conditions and does not recursively call itself or any continuous looping logic that lacks a breaking condition. 3. Agent and Handlers Logic: Check any custom logic within agents or handlers (like

DiscordAgentEventHandler

and

PrintHandler

). Ensure no part of their logic causes repeated actions without a clear condition to stop. 4. External Dependencies: Inspect any external dependencies or operations like network requests, where a failure in response handling could cause retrials leading to an infinite loop. Given the complexity of your environment, it might help to add comprehensive logging or debug statements to trace which part of the flow or async execution might be repeating without end. Since your code snippet looks more like an application setup rather than Prefect-specific code, we would benefit from understanding what

cf

represents and how Prefect is involved. Additionally, check external libraries' versions and documentation for any existing issues related to asynchrony and flow management. If you believe this is related specifically to Prefect, I can help look into Prefect documentation or GitHub issues. Let me know if you want me to explore specific aspects of Prefect's handling in this context.

@Marvin THe issue here is that the agent will trip on a loop replying the same answer over and over to the user

It seems like the issue is with the logic that controls how the agent replies to the user. When you mention that the agent repeatedly sends the same reply, it suggests that there's a lack of state management or break condition in the flow of your logic. Here are some areas to investigate: 1. State Management: Check if the state of the conversation or context is being updated after a reply is sent. If the state isn't updated, the agent may not realize that it has already responded to the current user message, causing it to repeat the same reply. 2. Exit Conditions: Ensure there are clear conditions that dictate when the agent should stop responding or wait for new input. This is especially important if your logic is intended to handle continuous or streaming conversations. 3. Duplicate Messages: Check if there's any issue with message handling that might cause messages to be processed multiple times. This could be due to network retries, failures, or incorrect looping constructs. 4. Agent Logic: Review the code within

cf.run_async

and handlers like

DiscordAgentEventHandler

. Determine if they have mechanisms to manage conversational turns and know when to pause awaiting further user inputs. 5. Logging: Add logging to monitor when and why the agent decides to send a response. This will help identify any faulty logic that needs correction. 6. Timeouts and Delays: Implement timeouts or throttling in response sending logic to ensure that even if something retries mistakenly, it doesn't overwhelm with rapid repeated messages. It might be beneficial to run tests or simulate user interactions in a controlled environment to identify any unintended loops in the logic. If this setup uses Prefect for task orchestration, consider tools and strategies within Prefect for asynchronous state management and flow control. If you suspect there's a specific issue with Prefect integration or operation within your framework, I can help search Prefect documentation or GitHub issues for related topics. Just let me know!

How do you define those exit conditions in a setup with multiple agents, and a main task ran by the orchestrator with one tool provided - to reply to the user?

I feel like I asked the same question.