Welcome to the future of programming where self-writing AI systems, like Automata, are taking center stage! This article serves as a user-friendly walkthrough on how to set up and utilize Automata, an ambitious project aimed at evolving into a fully autonomous, self-programming Artificial Intelligence system. Get ready to dive deep into the world of AI that learns to code itself!

What is Automata?

Automata is inspired by the theory that code is a type of memory. With the right tools, AI can develop real-time capabilities, moving us closer to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The term “automata” originates from the Greek word αὐτόματος, meaning self-acting or self-moving. The study of automata mainly revolves around abstract machines and the computational problems they can solve.

Installation and Usage

Setting up Automata is relatively straightforward! Follow these steps:

Initial Setup

• Clone the repository:

git clone git@github.com:emrgnt-cmplxty/Automata.git
cd Automata

• Initialize git submodules:

git submodule update --init

• Install Poetry and the project dependencies:

pip3 install poetry
poetry install

• Configure the environment:

poetry run automata configure

Installation via Docker

If you prefer using Docker, here’s how you can do it:

• Pull the Docker image:

docker pull ghcr.io/emrgnt-cmplxty/automata:latest

• Run the Docker image:

docker run --name automata_container -it --rm -e OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_key -e GITHUB_API_KEY=your_github_key ghcr.io/emrgnt-cmplxty/automata:latest

Understanding Automata’s Workflow

Think of Automata as a new-age craftsman. Just like a craftsman uses tools and techniques to refine their art based on feedback, the Automata AI utilizes large language models, like GPT-4, and vector databases to code efficiently. This simulates a self-coding process, where the AI learns through doing, refining its ability in real-time.

Running Your Own Automata Agent

Sometimes the best way to grasp a complex system is through practical examples. Here’s a simple way to run your very own Automata agent:

from automata.config.base import AgentConfigName, OpenAIAutomataAgentConfigBuilder
from automata.agent import OpenAIAutomataAgent
from automata.singletons.dependency_factory import dependency_factory
from automata.singletons.py_module_loader import py_module_loader
from automata.tools.factory import AgentToolFactory

# Initialize the module loader to the local directory
py_module_loader.initialize()

# Construct the set of all dependencies to build the tools
toolkit_list = ['context-oracle']
tool_dependencies = dependency_factory.build_dependencies_for_tools(toolkit_list)

# Build the tools
tools = AgentToolFactory.build_tools(toolkit_list, **tool_dependencies)

# Build the agent config
agent_config = (
    OpenAIAutomataAgentConfigBuilder.from_name('automata-main')
    .with_tools(tools)
    .with_model('gpt-4')
    .build()
)

# Initialize and run the agent
instructions = "Explain how embeddings are used by the codebase"
agent = OpenAIAutomataAgent(instructions, config=agent_config)
result = agent.run()

Troubleshooting

If you run into any issues while setting up or using Automata, here are a few tips:

• Ensure all dependencies are correctly installed, especially if using Windows. You might need to install C++ support via Visual Studio.
• Check for proper configurations in your Docker setup, ensuring environmental variables are set correctly.
• If encountering search indexing issues, refer to the indexing instructions here.

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The Future of Automata

The ultimate goal of Automata is to refine its ability to independently design, write, test, and refine complex software systems. While this goal is ambitious and long-term, each step towards it has the potential to revolutionize productivity for human programmers and deepen our understanding of AI and computer science.

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.