Model Capabilities

Comprehensive model feature detection, comparison, and capability matching for optimal AI model selection.

python
from praisonaiagents import Agent

agent = Agent(name="capability-router", instructions="Match tasks to model strengths.")
agent.start("Which model fits a 200k-token code review?")

The user describes a task; capability detection scores models and selects the best fit.

Diagram

Model Capabilities

📋 Task

🔍 Detect Capabilities

⚙️ Score Models

✅ Optimal Model

The Model Capabilities system provides comprehensive feature detection and comparison across different LLMs, enabling intelligent model selection based on specific task requirements.

Quick Start

  1. Install Package

    Install the PraisonAI Agents package:

    bash
    pip install praisonaiagents
  2. Set API Keys

    Configure your model API keys:

    bash
    export OPENAI_API_KEY="${OPENAI_API_KEY:?Set OPENAI_API_KEY in your shell}"
    export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_key
    export GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_google_key
  3. Create Example

    Create model_capabilities.py:

    python
    from praisonaiagents.llm import ModelCapabilities
    from praisonaiagents import Agent, Task, AgentTeam
    
    # Initialize model capabilities detector
    capabilities = ModelCapabilities()
    
    # Analyze available models
    print("Available Models and Their Capabilities:")
    print("=" * 50)
    
    models = capabilities.list_models()
    for model in models:
        caps = capabilities.get_capabilities(model)
        print(f"\n{model}:")
        print(f"  Context: {caps['max_context']} tokens")
        print(f"  Strengths: {', '.join(caps['strengths'])}")
        print(f"  Cost: ${caps['cost_per_1k_tokens']}/1k tokens")
    
    # Compare models for specific task
    task_requirements = {
        "type": "code_generation",
        "complexity": "high",
        "language": "python",
        "context_needed": 8000
    }
    
    best_model = capabilities.recommend_model(task_requirements)
    print(f"\nBest model for task: {best_model}")
    
    # Create agent with capability-aware model selection
    smart_agent = Agent(
        name="Capability-Aware Agent",
        role="Adaptive AI Assistant",
        goal="Use the best model based on task requirements",
        instructions="Leverage model capabilities for optimal performance",
        model_selector=capabilities
    )
    
    # Test with different task types
    coding_task = Task(
        description="Write a complex Python algorithm for graph traversal",
        expected_output="Optimized Python code with explanation",
        agent=smart_agent,
        task_type="coding"
    )
    
    analysis_task = Task(
        description="Analyze 100-page financial report",
        expected_output="Comprehensive financial analysis",
        agent=smart_agent,
        task_type="long_context_analysis"
    )
    
    creative_task = Task(
        description="Write a creative short story",
        expected_output="Engaging narrative",
        agent=smart_agent,
        task_type="creative_writing"
    )
    
    # Run workflow
    workflow = AgentTeam(
        agents=[smart_agent],
        tasks=[coding_task, analysis_task, creative_task],
    
    )
    
    results = workflow.start()
    
    # Show capability matching results
    print("\nCapability Matching Results:")
    for task, model in capabilities.get_task_model_mapping().items():
        print(f"{task}: {model}")
  4. Run Example

    Execute the capabilities demo:

    bash
    python model_capabilities.py

How It Works

The user describes a task; the detector scores each model’s capabilities and returns the best match.

Diagram
ModelsDetectorUserModelsDetectorUserrecommend_model(requirements)Compare capabilitiesCapability scoresRank by match scoreBest-fit model

Understanding Model Capabilities

What are Model Capabilities?

Model Capabilities system: – Detects and compares features across different LLMs – Matches task requirements with model strengths – Provides performance benchmarks and comparisons – Enables data-driven model selection – Tracks capability evolution over time

Core Features

Model Capability Profiles

GPT-4 Family

python
gpt4_capabilities = {
    "gpt-4": {
        "max_context": 128000,
        "strengths": ["reasoning", "coding", "analysis", "math"],
        "weaknesses": ["speed", "cost"],
        "languages": 95,
        "multimodal": False,
        "cost_per_1k_tokens": {"input": 0.03, "output": 0.06},
        "latency": "medium",
        "use_cases": ["complex reasoning", "code generation", "technical analysis"]
    },
    "gpt-4-turbo": {
        "max_context": 128000,
        "strengths": ["reasoning", "speed", "cost-efficiency"],
        "weaknesses": ["very long contexts"],
        "languages": 95,
        "multimodal": True,
        "cost_per_1k_tokens": {"input": 0.01, "output": 0.03},
        "latency": "low",
        "use_cases": ["general tasks", "multimodal analysis", "rapid responses"]
    }
}

Claude 3 Family

python
claude3_capabilities = {
    "claude-3-opus": {
        "max_context": 200000,
        "strengths": ["long_context", "reasoning", "writing", "safety"],
        "weaknesses": ["cost", "speed"],
        "languages": 80,
        "multimodal": True,
        "cost_per_1k_tokens": {"input": 0.015, "output": 0.075},
        "latency": "high",
        "use_cases": ["document analysis", "creative writing", "complex tasks"]
    },
    "claude-3-sonnet": {
        "max_context": 200000,
        "strengths": ["balance", "long_context", "efficiency"],
        "weaknesses": ["specialized tasks"],
        "languages": 80,
        "multimodal": True,
        "cost_per_1k_tokens": {"input": 0.003, "output": 0.015},
        "latency": "medium",
        "use_cases": ["general purpose", "document processing", "balanced tasks"]
    }
}

Capability Detection Methods

python
from praisonaiagents.llm import ModelCapabilities, CapabilityTest

# Initialize capability detector
detector = ModelCapabilities()

# Run comprehensive capability tests
test_suite = CapabilityTest()

# Test reasoning capabilities
reasoning_score = test_suite.test_reasoning("gpt-4")
print(f"Reasoning score: {reasoning_score}/100")

# Test context handling
context_test = test_suite.test_context_length("claude-3-sonnet", tokens=150000)
print(f"Context handling: {'Passed' if context_test else 'Failed'}")

# Test multilingual support
languages = test_suite.test_languages("gpt-4")
print(f"Supported languages: {len(languages)}")

# Test specialized capabilities
capabilities_matrix = test_suite.run_full_test_suite([
    "gpt-4",
    "claude-3-opus",
    "gemini-pro",
    "llama-3-70b"
])

# Generate capability report
detector.generate_capability_report(capabilities_matrix, "model_comparison.html")

Advanced Capability Matching

Task-Based Selection

python
# Define task profiles
task_profiles = {
    "code_review": {
        "required": ["code_understanding", "bug_detection", "suggestions"],
        "preferred": ["fast_response", "cost_effective"],
        "context": 10000
    },
    "research_paper": {
        "required": ["long_context", "academic_writing", "citations"],
        "preferred": ["reasoning", "fact_checking"],
        "context": 50000
    },
    "real_time_chat": {
        "required": ["low_latency", "conversational"],
        "preferred": ["cost_effective", "multilingual"],
        "context": 4000
    }
}

# Match capabilities to tasks
for task_name, requirements in task_profiles.items():
    best_model = detector.match_task_to_model(requirements)
    score = detector.calculate_match_score(best_model, requirements)
    print(f"{task_name}: {best_model} (score: {score:.2f})")

Dynamic Capability Updates

python
# Monitor and update capabilities based on performance
detector.enable_performance_tracking()

# After task execution
detector.update_capability_metrics(
    model="gpt-4",
    task_type="coding",
    performance_metrics={
        "accuracy": 0.95,
        "speed": 2.3,  # seconds
        "token_efficiency": 0.85
    }
)

# Get updated recommendations based on real performance
updated_recommendation = detector.recommend_with_history(
    task_requirements,
    consider_performance=True
)

Capability Comparison Tools

Visual Comparison

python
# Generate visual capability comparison
from praisonaiagents.llm import CapabilityVisualizer

visualizer = CapabilityVisualizer()

# Create radar chart comparing models
visualizer.create_radar_chart(
    models=["gpt-4", "claude-3-opus", "gemini-pro"],
    capabilities=["reasoning", "speed", "cost", "context", "languages"],
    output="model_comparison.png"
)

# Create capability matrix heatmap
visualizer.create_heatmap(
    models=detector.list_models(),
    capabilities=detector.list_all_capabilities(),
    output="capability_matrix.png"
)

Benchmark Results

python
# Run standardized benchmarks
from praisonaiagents.llm import CapabilityBenchmark

benchmark = CapabilityBenchmark()

# Run comprehensive benchmark suite
results = benchmark.run_all_benchmarks([
    "gpt-4",
    "claude-3-opus",
    "gemini-pro",
    "llama-3-70b"
])

# Display results
benchmark.display_results(results, format="table")

# Export for analysis
benchmark.export_results(results, "benchmark_results.csv")

Best Practices

Regular Capability Assessment

Keep capability profiles up-to-date:

python
# Schedule regular capability updates
detector.schedule_capability_refresh(
    interval="weekly",
    models="all",
    notify_on_changes=True
)
Task-Specific Profiling

Create detailed task profiles for better matching:

python
task_profile = {
    "name": "financial_analysis",
    "required_capabilities": ["numerical_reasoning", "data_analysis"],
    "performance_weights": {
        "accuracy": 0.4,
        "speed": 0.2,
        "cost": 0.4
    }
}
Performance Monitoring

Track actual performance vs. expected capabilities:

python
detector.enable_performance_monitoring(
    track_accuracy=True,
    track_latency=True,
    track_cost=True,
    alert_on_deviation=0.2  # Alert if 20% deviation
)

Troubleshooting

Model-Specific Features

Next Steps

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