Notes/src/services/llm/agent_tools/query_decomposition_tool.ts

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/**
* Query Decomposition Tool
*
* This tool helps the LLM agent break down complex user queries into
* sub-questions that can be answered individually and then synthesized
* into a comprehensive response.
*
* Features:
* - Analyze query complexity
* - Extract multiple intents from a single question
* - Create a multi-stage research plan
* - Track progress through complex information gathering
*/
import log from '../../log.js';
import { AGENT_TOOL_PROMPTS } from '../prompts/llm_prompt_constants.js';
export interface SubQuery {
id: string;
text: string;
reason: string;
isAnswered: boolean;
answer?: string;
}
export interface DecomposedQuery {
originalQuery: string;
subQueries: SubQuery[];
status: 'pending' | 'in_progress' | 'completed';
complexity: number;
}
export class QueryDecompositionTool {
private static queryCounter: number = 0;
/**
* Break down a complex query into smaller, more manageable sub-queries
*
* @param query The original user query
* @param context Optional context about the current note being viewed
* @returns A decomposed query object with sub-queries
*/
decomposeQuery(query: string, context?: string): DecomposedQuery {
try {
// Log the decomposition attempt for tracking
log.info(`Decomposing query: "${query.substring(0, 100)}..."`);
if (!query || query.trim().length === 0) {
log.info("Query decomposition called with empty query");
return {
originalQuery: query,
subQueries: [],
status: 'pending',
complexity: 0
};
}
// Assess query complexity to determine if decomposition is needed
const complexity = this.assessQueryComplexity(query);
log.info(`Query complexity assessment: ${complexity}/10`);
// For simple queries, just return the original as a single sub-query
// Use a lower threshold (2 instead of 3) to decompose more queries
if (complexity < 2) {
log.info(`Query is simple (complexity ${complexity}), returning as single sub-query`);
const mainSubQuery = {
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: query,
reason: AGENT_TOOL_PROMPTS.QUERY_DECOMPOSITION.SUB_QUERY_DIRECT,
isAnswered: false
};
// Still add a generic exploration query to get some related content
const genericQuery = {
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `Information related to ${query}`,
reason: AGENT_TOOL_PROMPTS.QUERY_DECOMPOSITION.SUB_QUERY_GENERIC,
isAnswered: false
};
return {
originalQuery: query,
subQueries: [mainSubQuery, genericQuery],
status: 'pending',
complexity
};
}
// For complex queries, perform decomposition
const subQueries = this.createSubQueries(query, context);
log.info(`Decomposed query into ${subQueries.length} sub-queries`);
// Log the sub-queries for better visibility
subQueries.forEach((sq, index) => {
log.info(`Sub-query ${index + 1}: "${sq.text}" - Reason: ${sq.reason}`);
});
return {
originalQuery: query,
subQueries,
status: 'pending',
complexity
};
} catch (error: any) {
log.error(`Error decomposing query: ${error.message}`);
// Fallback to treating it as a simple query
return {
originalQuery: query,
subQueries: [{
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: query,
reason: AGENT_TOOL_PROMPTS.QUERY_DECOMPOSITION.SUB_QUERY_ERROR,
isAnswered: false
}],
status: 'pending',
complexity: 1
};
}
}
/**
* Update a sub-query with its answer
*
* @param decomposedQuery The decomposed query object
* @param subQueryId The ID of the sub-query to update
* @param answer The answer to the sub-query
* @returns The updated decomposed query
*/
updateSubQueryAnswer(
decomposedQuery: DecomposedQuery,
subQueryId: string,
answer: string
): DecomposedQuery {
const updatedSubQueries = decomposedQuery.subQueries.map(sq => {
if (sq.id === subQueryId) {
return {
...sq,
answer,
isAnswered: true
};
}
return sq;
});
// Check if all sub-queries are answered
const allAnswered = updatedSubQueries.every(sq => sq.isAnswered);
return {
...decomposedQuery,
subQueries: updatedSubQueries,
status: allAnswered ? 'completed' : 'in_progress'
};
}
/**
* Synthesize all sub-query answers into a comprehensive response
*
* @param decomposedQuery The decomposed query with all sub-queries answered
* @returns A synthesized answer to the original query
*/
synthesizeAnswer(decomposedQuery: DecomposedQuery): string {
try {
// Ensure all sub-queries are answered
if (!decomposedQuery.subQueries.every(sq => sq.isAnswered)) {
return "Cannot synthesize answer - not all sub-queries have been answered.";
}
// For simple queries with just one sub-query, return the answer directly
if (decomposedQuery.subQueries.length === 1) {
return decomposedQuery.subQueries[0].answer || "";
}
// For complex queries, build a structured response that references each sub-answer
let synthesized = `Answer to: "${decomposedQuery.originalQuery}"\n\n`;
// Group by themes if there are many sub-queries
if (decomposedQuery.subQueries.length > 3) {
// Here we would ideally group related sub-queries, but for now we'll just present them in order
synthesized += "Based on the information gathered:\n\n";
for (const sq of decomposedQuery.subQueries) {
synthesized += `${sq.answer}\n\n`;
}
} else {
// For fewer sub-queries, present each one with its question
for (const sq of decomposedQuery.subQueries) {
synthesized += `${sq.answer}\n\n`;
}
}
return synthesized.trim();
} catch (error: any) {
log.error(`Error synthesizing answer: ${error.message}`);
return "Error synthesizing the final answer.";
}
}
/**
* Generate a status report on the progress of answering a complex query
*
* @param decomposedQuery The decomposed query
* @returns A status report string
*/
getQueryStatus(decomposedQuery: DecomposedQuery): string {
const answeredCount = decomposedQuery.subQueries.filter(sq => sq.isAnswered).length;
const totalCount = decomposedQuery.subQueries.length;
let status = `Progress: ${answeredCount}/${totalCount} sub-queries answered\n\n`;
for (const sq of decomposedQuery.subQueries) {
status += `${sq.isAnswered ? '✓' : '○'} ${sq.text}\n`;
if (sq.isAnswered) {
status += ` Answer: ${this.truncateText(sq.answer || "", 100)}\n`;
}
}
return status;
}
/**
* Assess the complexity of a query on a scale of 1-10
* This helps determine how many sub-queries are needed
*
* @param query The query to assess
* @returns A complexity score from 1-10
*/
assessQueryComplexity(query: string): number {
// Count the number of question marks as a basic indicator
const questionMarkCount = (query.match(/\?/g) || []).length;
// Count potential sub-questions based on question words
const questionWords = ['what', 'how', 'why', 'where', 'when', 'who', 'which'];
const questionWordMatches = questionWords.map(word => {
const regex = new RegExp(`\\b${word}\\b`, 'gi');
return (query.match(regex) || []).length;
});
const questionWordCount = questionWordMatches.reduce((sum, count) => sum + count, 0);
// Look for conjunctions which might join multiple questions
const conjunctionCount = (query.match(/\b(and|or|but|as well as)\b/gi) || []).length;
// Look for complex requirements
const comparisonCount = (query.match(/\b(compare|versus|vs|difference|similarities?)\b/gi) || []).length;
const analysisCount = (query.match(/\b(analyze|examine|investigate|explore|explain|discuss)\b/gi) || []).length;
// Calculate base complexity
let complexity = 1;
// Add for multiple questions
complexity += Math.min(2, questionMarkCount);
// Add for question words beyond the first one
complexity += Math.min(2, Math.max(0, questionWordCount - 1));
// Add for conjunctions that might join questions
complexity += Math.min(2, conjunctionCount);
// Add for comparative/analytical requirements
complexity += Math.min(2, comparisonCount + analysisCount);
// Add for overall length/complexity
if (query.length > 100) complexity += 1;
if (query.length > 200) complexity += 1;
// Ensure we stay in the 1-10 range
return Math.max(1, Math.min(10, complexity));
}
/**
* Generate a unique ID for a sub-query
*/
generateSubQueryId(): string {
return `sq_${Date.now()}_${Math.floor(Math.random() * 10000)}`;
}
/**
* Create sub-queries based on the original query
*/
createSubQueries(query: string, context?: string): SubQuery[] {
// Simple rules to create sub-queries based on query content
const subQueries: SubQuery[] = [];
// Avoid creating subqueries that start with "Provide details about" or similar
// as these have been causing recursive loops
if (query.toLowerCase().includes("provide details about") ||
query.toLowerCase().includes("information related to")) {
log.info(`Avoiding recursive subqueries for query "${query.substring(0, 50)}..."`);
return [{
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: query,
reason: AGENT_TOOL_PROMPTS.QUERY_DECOMPOSITION.SUB_QUERY_DIRECT_ANALYSIS,
isAnswered: false
}];
}
// First, add the original query as a sub-query (always)
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: query,
reason: AGENT_TOOL_PROMPTS.QUERY_DECOMPOSITION.ORIGINAL_QUERY,
isAnswered: false
});
// Check for "compare", "difference", "versus" to identify comparison questions
if (
query.toLowerCase().includes('compare') ||
query.toLowerCase().includes('difference between') ||
query.toLowerCase().includes(' vs ') ||
query.toLowerCase().includes('versus')
) {
// Extract entities to compare (simplified approach)
const entities = this.extractEntitiesForComparison(query);
if (entities.length >= 2) {
// Add sub-queries for each entity
entities.forEach(entity => {
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `What are the key characteristics of ${entity}?`,
reason: `Getting details about "${entity}" for comparison`,
isAnswered: false
});
});
// Add explicit comparison sub-query
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `How do ${entities.join(' and ')} compare in terms of their primary features?`,
reason: 'Direct comparison of the entities',
isAnswered: false
});
}
}
// Check for "how to" questions
else if (query.toLowerCase().includes('how to ')) {
const topic = query.replace(/how to /i, '').trim();
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `What are the steps to ${topic}?`,
reason: 'Finding procedural information',
isAnswered: false
});
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `What are common challenges or pitfalls when trying to ${topic}?`,
reason: 'Identifying potential difficulties',
isAnswered: false
});
}
// Check for "why" questions
else if (query.toLowerCase().startsWith('why ')) {
const topic = query.replace(/why /i, '').trim();
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `What are the causes of ${topic}?`,
reason: 'Identifying causes',
isAnswered: false
});
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `What evidence supports explanations for ${topic}?`,
reason: 'Finding supporting evidence',
isAnswered: false
});
}
// Handle "what is" questions
else if (query.toLowerCase().startsWith('what is ') || query.toLowerCase().startsWith('what are ')) {
const topic = query.replace(/what (is|are) /i, '').trim().replace(/\?$/, '');
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `Definition of ${topic}`,
reason: 'Getting basic definition',
isAnswered: false
});
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `Examples of ${topic}`,
reason: 'Finding examples',
isAnswered: false
});
}
// If no specific sub-queries were added (beyond the original),
// generate generic exploratory sub-queries
if (subQueries.length <= 1) {
// Extract main entities/concepts from the query
const concepts = this.extractMainConcepts(query);
concepts.forEach(concept => {
// Don't create recursive or self-referential queries
if (!concept.toLowerCase().includes('provide details') &&
!concept.toLowerCase().includes('information related')) {
subQueries.push({
id: this.generateSubQueryId(),
text: `Key information about ${concept}`,
reason: `Finding information about "${concept}"`,
isAnswered: false
});
}
});
}
return subQueries;
}
/**
* Truncate text to a maximum length with ellipsis
*/
private truncateText(text: string, maxLength: number): string {
if (text.length <= maxLength) return text;
return text.substring(0, maxLength - 3) + '...';
}
/**
* Extract entities for comparison from a query
*
* @param query The query to extract entities from
* @returns Array of entity strings
*/
extractEntitiesForComparison(query: string): string[] {
// Try to match patterns like "compare X and Y" or "difference between X and Y"
const comparePattern = /\b(?:compare|difference between|similarities between)\s+([^,]+?)\s+(?:and|with|to)\s+([^,\?\.]+)/i;
const vsPattern = /\b([^,]+?)\s+(?:vs\.?|versus)\s+([^,\?\.]+)/i;
let match = query.match(comparePattern) || query.match(vsPattern);
if (match) {
return [match[1].trim(), match[2].trim()];
}
// If no pattern match, try to extract noun phrases
const words = query.split(/\s+/);
const potentialEntities = [];
let currentPhrase = '';
for (const word of words) {
// Skip common words that are unlikely to be part of entity names
if (/^(the|of|and|or|vs|versus|between|comparison|compared|to|with|what|is|are|how|why|when|which)$/i.test(word)) {
if (currentPhrase.trim()) {
potentialEntities.push(currentPhrase.trim());
currentPhrase = '';
}
continue;
}
currentPhrase += word + ' ';
}
if (currentPhrase.trim()) {
potentialEntities.push(currentPhrase.trim());
}
return potentialEntities.slice(0, 2); // Return at most 2 entities
}
/**
* Extract main concepts from a query
*
* @param query The query to extract concepts from
* @returns Array of concept strings
*/
extractMainConcepts(query: string): string[] {
// Remove question words and common stop words
const cleanedQuery = query.replace(/what|is|are|how|why|when|which|the|of|and|or|to|with|in|on|by/gi, ' ');
// Split into words and filter out short words
const words = cleanedQuery.split(/\s+/).filter(word => word.length > 3);
// Count word frequency
const wordCounts: Record<string, number> = {};
for (const word of words) {
wordCounts[word.toLowerCase()] = (wordCounts[word.toLowerCase()] || 0) + 1;
}
// Sort by frequency
const sortedWords = Object.entries(wordCounts)
.sort((a, b) => b[1] - a[1])
.map(entry => entry[0]);
// Try to build meaningful phrases around top words
const conceptPhrases: string[] = [];
if (sortedWords.length === 0) {
// Fallback if no significant words found
return [query.trim()];
}
// Use the top 2-3 words to form concepts
for (let i = 0; i < Math.min(sortedWords.length, 3); i++) {
const word = sortedWords[i];
// Try to find the word in the original query and extract a small phrase around it
const wordIndex = query.toLowerCase().indexOf(word);
if (wordIndex >= 0) {
// Extract a window of text around the word (3 words before and after)
const start = Math.max(0, query.lastIndexOf(' ', wordIndex - 15) + 1);
const end = Math.min(query.length, query.indexOf(' ', wordIndex + word.length + 15));
if (end > start) {
conceptPhrases.push(query.substring(start, end).trim());
} else {
conceptPhrases.push(word);
}
} else {
conceptPhrases.push(word);
}
}
return conceptPhrases;
}
}
export default QueryDecompositionTool;