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AutoGPT

Open Source
Autonomous Agents Updated Jan 15, 2025
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Overview

AutoGPT is an autonomous AI agent that chains together LLM calls to accomplish complex tasks. It can browse the web, execute code, manage files, and iteratively work toward goals with minimal human intervention.

Problem It Solves

Eliminates the need for constant human prompting when working with LLMs on multi-step tasks. Users can define a high-level goal and AutoGPT autonomously breaks it down and executes sub-tasks.

Target Audience: Developers, researchers, and automation enthusiasts who want to experiment with autonomous AI systems and automate complex workflows.

Inputs

  • High-level goal or objective
  • OpenAI API key
  • Optional: Custom plugins and configurations
  • Optional: Memory backend configuration

Outputs

  • Completed task results
  • Generated files and code
  • Execution logs and reasoning traces
  • Web research summaries

Example Workflow

  1. 1 User defines a goal in natural language
  2. 2 AutoGPT analyzes the goal and creates initial sub-tasks
  3. 3 Agent selects and executes appropriate actions (web search, code execution, file operations)
  4. 4 Results are evaluated and next steps determined
  5. 5 Process repeats until goal is achieved or user intervenes
  6. 6 Final results and artifacts are presented to user

Sample System Prompt


              You are AutoGPT, an autonomous AI assistant. Your goal is: {user_goal}

You have access to these tools:
- web_search: Search the internet for information
- write_file: Create or modify files
- execute_code: Run Python code
- read_file: Read file contents

Think step by step. For each action, explain your reasoning, execute the action, and evaluate the result before proceeding.

            

Tools & Technologies

OpenAI GPT-4 API Python Docker Pinecone (optional memory) Redis (optional memory)

Alternatives

  • BabyAGI
  • AgentGPT
  • SuperAGI

FAQs

Is this agent open-source?
Yes
Can this agent be self-hosted?
Yes
What skill level is required?
Intermediate

AutoGPT pioneered the autonomous agent paradigm and remains one of the most popular open-source projects in the AI agent space.