Welcome to the world of Sirji, a powerful framework designed for creating and running custom AI agents that assist developers with their everyday tasks. Whether you’re coding in Visual Studio Code or managing your projects, Sirji aims to streamline your workflow. Let’s dive into how to get started!

What is Sirji?

Sirji is an open-source framework that integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio Code. With its interactive chat interface, you can utilize features like the Editor, Terminal, and Project Explorer to enhance your development experience. To begin exploring this powerful tool, visit the documentation.

Installation: Let’s Get Started!

Installing Sirji is simple. Follow these steps:

• Download the Sirji extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace.
• Ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:
• Visual Studio Code (version >= 1.80.2)
• Node.js (version >= 18) and npm (version >= 8.19)
• Python (version >= 3.10)
• The command tee must be available on your machine — run which tee to check.
• For LLM inference, you’ll need an API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, or DeepSeek.

Understanding the Architecture: Like Cooking a Three-Course Meal

To grasp how Sirji operates, think of it like cooking a three-course meal. Each component of the architecture has a unique role:

• Agents: These are the chefs responsible for specific dishes. Each agent has its own set of ingredients (skills) and a recipe (pseudo code) to follow.
• Recipes: Just like a cookbook, this file includes a list of tasks and tips for problem-solving, indicating which agent (chef) should handle each task.
• The Orchestrator: Imagine this as the head chef coordinating everything in the kitchen—it manages the execution flow of tasks based on the selected recipe.
• Agent Sessions: These sessions are like different meal sittings. A new session starts fresh, while a continued session picks up from where you left off.
• Messaging Protocol: This entails the specific way the kitchen staff (agents) communicate, ensuring messages are clear and expectations are set.
• Project Folder: This is your kitchen, housing all the ingredients (project files including code and documentation).
• Agent Output Folder: Best thought of as a serving area, where results and outputs from the agents are stored separately from other ingredients.

How to Use Sirji: A Walkthrough

Once you’ve installed Sirji and are familiar with its architecture, you can easily create custom agents, integrate them into your IDE, and automate tasks. Here’s how:

• Open the Sirji extension in Visual Studio Code.
• Choose a recipe to begin using the agents.
• Invoke agents to start creating code or writing tests as guided by the recipes.

Troubleshooting: Overcoming Common Hurdles

Even the best kitchens face obstacles! Here are some common issues and tips on how to troubleshoot them:

• Installation Issues: Ensure that all prerequisites are installed correctly. Check versions and ensure that the paths are properly set.
• Agent Not Responding: The agent may not have enough context. Try restarting the session to reset. If it persists, review your recipe’s structure.
• API Errors: Double-check your API keys. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions for your intended uses.

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Conclusion

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.