Knowledge Base - Upsonic AI

Overview

In the Upsonic framework, a KnowledgeBase is a sophisticated orchestrator that manages the entire lifecycle of documents for RAG pipelines. It handles document ingestion, processing, vector storage, and retrieval operations. The KnowledgeBase integrates seamlessly with embedding providers, vector databases, loaders, and text splitters to provide intelligent knowledge retrieval capabilities.

KnowledgeBase Attributes

The KnowledgeBase class provides comprehensive configuration options to customize knowledge processing and retrieval behavior.

Core Attributes

Attribute	Type	Description
sources	Union[str, Path, List[Union[str, Path]]]	Source identifiers (file paths, directory paths, or string content)
embedding_provider	EmbeddingProvider	Provider for creating vector embeddings from text
vectordb	BaseVectorDBProvider	Vector database for storing and searching embeddings
splitters	Optional[Union[BaseChunker, List[BaseChunker]]]	Text chunking strategies for processing documents
loaders	Optional[Union[BaseLoader, List[BaseLoader]]]	Document loaders for different file types

Advanced Configuration

Attribute	Type	Description
name	Optional[str]	Human-readable name for the knowledge base
use_case	str	Intended use case for chunking optimization (“rag_retrieval”)
quality_preference	str	Speed vs quality preference (“fast”, “balanced”, “quality”)
loader_config	Optional[Dict[str, Any]]	Configuration options specifically for loaders
splitter_config	Optional[Dict[str, Any]]	Configuration options specifically for splitters

Creating a KnowledgeBase

KnowledgeBase instances are created directly in code using the constructor. Each knowledge base can be customized with specific embedding providers, vector databases, loaders, and splitters to meet your exact requirements.

Basic KnowledgeBase Creation

import os
from upsonic import Agent, Task, KnowledgeBase
from upsonic.embeddings import OpenAIEmbedding
from upsonic.vectordb import QdrantProvider
from upsonic.vectordb.config import Config, CoreConfig, ProviderName, Mode


# Create embedding provider
embedding_provider = OpenAIEmbedding()

# Create vector database configuration
config = Config(
    core=CoreConfig(
        provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
        mode=Mode.IN_MEMORY,
        collection_name="my_knowledge_base",
        vector_size=1536,  # OpenAI embedding size
        recreate_if_exists=True
    )
)
vectordb = QdrantProvider(config)

# Create knowledge base with string content
knowledge_base = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["This is important information about artificial intelligence and machine learning."],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=vectordb,
    name="AI Knowledge Base"
)

# Use in a task
agent = Agent(name="AI Assistant")
task = Task(
    description="What do you know about artificial intelligence?",
    context=[knowledge_base]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

KnowledgeBase with File Sources

from pathlib import Path

# Create knowledge base with file sources
knowledge_base = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["document1.txt", "document2.pdf", "document3.md"],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=vectordb,
    name="Document Collection"
)

# Task with file-based knowledge
task = Task(
    description="Summarize the key points from the uploaded documents",
    context=[knowledge_base]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

KnowledgeBase with Directory Sources

# Create knowledge base from entire directory
knowledge_base = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["/path/to/documents/"],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=vectordb,
    name="Document Archive"
)

# Task with directory-based knowledge
task = Task(
    description="What topics are covered in this document collection?",
    context=[knowledge_base]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Advanced KnowledgeBase Configuration

Custom Loaders and Splitters

from upsonic.loaders.text import TextLoader
from upsonic.loaders.config import TextLoaderConfig
from upsonic.text_splitter.recursive import RecursiveChunker, RecursiveChunkingConfig

# Configure custom text loader
loader_config = TextLoaderConfig(
    strip_whitespace=True,
    min_chunk_length=50,
    skip_empty_content=True
)
loader = TextLoader(loader_config)

# Configure custom text splitter
splitter_config = RecursiveChunkingConfig(
    chunk_size=500,
    chunk_overlap=100,
    separators=["\n\n", "\n", ". ", "? ", "! ", " ", ""]
)
splitter = RecursiveChunker(splitter_config)

# Create knowledge base with custom components
knowledge_base = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["large_document.txt"],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=vectordb,
    loaders=[loader],
    splitters=[splitter],
    name="Custom Processing KB"
)

task = Task(
    description="Extract key insights from this document",
    context=[knowledge_base]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Quality and Performance Optimization

# Create knowledge base with quality optimization
knowledge_base = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["technical_documents/"],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=vectordb,
    use_case="rag_retrieval",
    quality_preference="quality",  # Options: "fast", "balanced", "quality"
    name="High Quality Knowledge Base"
)

task = Task(
    description="Provide detailed technical explanations",
    context=[knowledge_base]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Multiple KnowledgeBase Integration

Using Multiple Knowledge Sources

# Create specialized knowledge bases
tech_knowledge = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["Python is a programming language. JavaScript is used for web development."],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=QdrantProvider(Config(
        core=CoreConfig(
            provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
            mode=Mode.IN_MEMORY,
            collection_name="tech_kb",
            vector_size=1536,
            recreate_if_exists=True
        )
    )),
    name="Technology Knowledge"
)

science_knowledge = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["Physics studies matter and energy. Chemistry focuses on molecular interactions."],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=QdrantProvider(Config(
        core=CoreConfig(
            provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
            mode=Mode.IN_MEMORY,
            collection_name="science_kb",
            vector_size=1536,
            recreate_if_exists=True
        )
    )),
    name="Science Knowledge"
)

# Task with multiple knowledge bases
task = Task(
    description="Compare programming concepts with scientific principles",
    context=[tech_knowledge, science_knowledge]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Domain-Specific Knowledge Bases

# Create domain-specific knowledge bases
legal_kb = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["legal_documents/"],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=vectordb,
    name="Legal Knowledge"
)

medical_kb = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["medical_research/"],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=vectordb,
    name="Medical Knowledge"
)

# Task requiring cross-domain knowledge
task = Task(
    description="Analyze the legal and medical implications of this case",
    context=[legal_kb, medical_kb]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Vector Database Configuration

In-Memory Configuration

# In-memory vector database (for testing/development)
config = Config(
    core=CoreConfig(
        provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
        mode=Mode.IN_MEMORY,
        collection_name="temp_collection",
        vector_size=1536,
        recreate_if_exists=True
    )
)
vectordb = QdrantProvider(config)

Persistent Local Configuration

# Local persistent vector database
config = Config(
    core=CoreConfig(
        provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
        mode=Mode.EMBEDDED,
        db_path="./vector_storage",
        collection_name="persistent_collection",
        vector_size=1536,
        recreate_if_exists=False
    )
)
vectordb = QdrantProvider(config)

Cloud Configuration

# Cloud vector database
config = Config(
    core=CoreConfig(
        provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
        mode=Mode.CLOUD,
        host="your-cluster-url.qdrant.tech",
        api_key=SecretStr("your-api-key"),
        collection_name="production_collection",
        vector_size=1536,
        recreate_if_exists=False
    )
)
vectordb = QdrantProvider(config)

Embedding Provider Configuration

OpenAI Embeddings

from upsonic.embeddings import OpenAIEmbedding

# Basic OpenAI embedding provider
embedding_provider = OpenAIEmbedding()

# With custom model
embedding_provider = OpenAIEmbedding(model_name="text-embedding-3-large")

Alternative Embedding Providers

from upsonic.embeddings import FastEmbedProvider, HuggingFaceEmbedding

# FastEmbed provider (local, fast)
embedding_provider = FastEmbedProvider()

# HuggingFace provider
embedding_provider = HuggingFaceEmbedding(model_name="sentence-transformers/all-MiniLM-L6-v2")

Text Splitter Configuration

Recursive Text Splitter

from upsonic.text_splitter.recursive import RecursiveChunker, RecursiveChunkingConfig

# Basic recursive splitter
splitter_config = RecursiveChunkingConfig(
    chunk_size=1000,
    chunk_overlap=200
)
splitter = RecursiveChunker(splitter_config)

# Language-specific splitter
from upsonic.text_splitter.recursive import Language

python_splitter = RecursiveChunker.from_language(Language.PYTHON)
markdown_splitter = RecursiveChunker.from_language(Language.MARKDOWN)

Character-based Splitter

from upsonic.text_splitter.character import CharacterChunker, CharacterChunkingConfig

splitter_config = CharacterChunkingConfig(
    chunk_size=800,
    chunk_overlap=100,
    separator="\n\n"
)
splitter = CharacterChunker(splitter_config)

Document Loader Configuration

Text Loader

from upsonic.loaders.text import TextLoader
from upsonic.loaders.config import TextLoaderConfig

loader_config = TextLoaderConfig(
    encoding="utf-8",
    strip_whitespace=True,
    min_chunk_length=10,
    skip_empty_content=True
)
loader = TextLoader(loader_config)

PDF Loader

from upsonic.loaders.pdf import PDFLoader
from upsonic.loaders.config import PdfLoaderConfig

loader_config = PdfLoaderConfig(
    extraction_mode="hybrid",  # "text_only", "ocr_only", "hybrid"
    start_page=1,
    end_page=None,
    clean_page_numbers=True
)
loader = PDFLoader(loader_config)

CSV Loader

from upsonic.loaders.csv import CSVLoader
from upsonic.loaders.config import CSVLoaderConfig

loader_config = CSVLoaderConfig(
    content_synthesis_mode="concatenated",  # "concatenated", "json"
    has_header=True,
    delimiter=",",
    include_columns=["title", "content", "summary"]
)
loader = CSVLoader(loader_config)

Practical Examples

Research Paper Analysis

# Create knowledge base for research papers
research_kb = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["research_papers/"],
    embedding_provider=OpenAIEmbedding(),
    vectordb=QdrantProvider(Config(
        core=CoreConfig(
            provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
            mode=Mode.EMBEDDED,
            db_path="./research_vectors",
            collection_name="research_papers",
            vector_size=1536
        )
    )),
    use_case="rag_retrieval",
    quality_preference="quality",
    name="Research Database"
)

# Query the knowledge base
task = Task(
    description="What are the latest trends in machine learning research?",
    context=[research_kb]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Customer Support Knowledge Base

# Create customer support knowledge base
support_kb = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["faq.txt", "user_manual.pdf", "troubleshooting_guide.md"],
    embedding_provider=OpenAIEmbedding(),
    vectordb=QdrantProvider(Config(
        core=CoreConfig(
            provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
            mode=Mode.IN_MEMORY,
            collection_name="support_docs",
            vector_size=1536,
            recreate_if_exists=True
        )
    )),
    name="Support Knowledge Base"
)

# Customer query
task = Task(
    description="How do I reset my password?",
    context=[support_kb]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Code Documentation Assistant

from upsonic.text_splitter.recursive import Language

# Create knowledge base for code documentation
code_kb = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["src/", "docs/", "README.md"],
    embedding_provider=OpenAIEmbedding(),
    vectordb=QdrantProvider(Config(
        core=CoreConfig(
            provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
            mode=Mode.EMBEDDED,
            db_path="./code_vectors",
            collection_name="codebase",
            vector_size=1536
        )
    )),
    splitters=[RecursiveChunker.from_language(Language.PYTHON)],
    name="Codebase Knowledge"
)

# Code-related query
task = Task(
    description="How does the authentication system work in this codebase?",
    context=[code_kb]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Multiple Source Knowledge Integration

# Create comprehensive knowledge base with multiple sources
comprehensive_kb = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=[
        "documents/reports/",
        "Database contains customer information and transaction records.",
        "manuals/technical_specs.pdf",
        "training_data/examples.csv"
    ],
    embedding_provider=OpenAIEmbedding(),
    vectordb=QdrantProvider(Config(
        core=CoreConfig(
            provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
            mode=Mode.LOCAL,
            host="localhost",
            port=6333,
            collection_name="comprehensive_kb",
            vector_size=1536
        )
    )),
    use_case="rag_retrieval",
    quality_preference="balanced",
    name="Comprehensive Knowledge Base"
)

# Complex query requiring multiple sources
task = Task(
    description="Provide a comprehensive analysis of customer behavior patterns based on available data",
    context=[comprehensive_kb]
)

result = agent.print_do(task)

Best Practices

Performance Optimization

Choose appropriate chunk sizes: Smaller chunks (200-500 tokens) for precise retrieval, larger chunks (1000+ tokens) for context.
Use quality preferences: Set quality_preference="fast" for development, "quality" for production.
Optimize vector database configuration: Use persistent storage for production, in-memory for testing.

Content Organization

Organize sources logically: Group related documents together for better retrieval.
Use descriptive names: Give your knowledge bases meaningful names for easier management.
Consider multiple knowledge bases: Separate domain-specific knowledge for better organization.

Configuration Management

Reuse configurations: Create configuration templates for consistent setups.
Environment-specific settings: Use different configurations for development, testing, and production.
Monitor performance: Track embedding costs and retrieval quality.

Complete Example

import os
from pathlib import Path
from upsonic import Agent, Task, KnowledgeBase
from upsonic.embeddings import OpenAIEmbedding
from upsonic.vectordb import QdrantProvider
from upsonic.vectordb.config import Config, CoreConfig, ProviderName, Mode
from upsonic.text_splitter.recursive import RecursiveChunker, RecursiveChunkingConfig
from upsonic.loaders.text import TextLoader
from upsonic.loaders.config import TextLoaderConfig


# Create embedding provider
embedding_provider = OpenAIEmbedding()

# Create vector database configuration
config = Config(
    core=CoreConfig(
        provider_name=ProviderName.QDRANT,
        mode=Mode.EMBEDDED,
        db_path="./knowledge_vectors",
        collection_name="company_knowledge",
        vector_size=1536,
        recreate_if_exists=False
    )
)
vectordb = QdrantProvider(config)

# Create custom components
loader_config = TextLoaderConfig(
    strip_whitespace=True,
    min_chunk_length=50
)
loader = TextLoader(loader_config)

splitter_config = RecursiveChunkingConfig(
    chunk_size=1000,
    chunk_overlap=200,
    separators=["\n\n", "\n", ". ", "? ", "! ", " ", ""]
)
splitter = RecursiveChunker(splitter_config)

# Create knowledge base
knowledge_base = KnowledgeBase(
    sources=["company_docs/", "policies.txt", "Our company values innovation and customer satisfaction."],
    embedding_provider=embedding_provider,
    vectordb=vectordb,
    loaders=[loader],
    splitters=[splitter],
    use_case="rag_retrieval",
    quality_preference="balanced",
    name="Company Knowledge Base"
)

# Create agent and task
agent = Agent(name="Company Assistant")
task = Task(
    description="What are our company's core values and how do they influence our policies?",
    context=[knowledge_base]
)

# Execute task
result = agent.print_do(task)

print("=== KNOWLEDGE BASE SUMMARY ===")
print(f"Knowledge Base: {knowledge_base.name}")
print(f"Knowledge ID: {knowledge_base.knowledge_id}")
print(f"Sources: {len(knowledge_base.sources)}")
print(f"Loaders: {len(knowledge_base.loaders)}")
print(f"Splitters: {len(knowledge_base.splitters)}")

print("\n=== TASK RESULT ===")
print(result)

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FURTHER READINGS

​Overview

​KnowledgeBase Attributes

​Core Attributes

​Advanced Configuration

​Creating a KnowledgeBase

​Basic KnowledgeBase Creation

​KnowledgeBase with File Sources

​KnowledgeBase with Directory Sources

​Advanced KnowledgeBase Configuration

​Custom Loaders and Splitters

​Quality and Performance Optimization

​Multiple KnowledgeBase Integration

​Using Multiple Knowledge Sources

​Domain-Specific Knowledge Bases

​Vector Database Configuration

​In-Memory Configuration

​Persistent Local Configuration

​Cloud Configuration

​Embedding Provider Configuration

​OpenAI Embeddings

​Alternative Embedding Providers

​Text Splitter Configuration

​Recursive Text Splitter

​Character-based Splitter

​Document Loader Configuration

​Text Loader

​PDF Loader

​CSV Loader

​Practical Examples

​Research Paper Analysis

​Customer Support Knowledge Base

​Code Documentation Assistant

​Multiple Source Knowledge Integration

​Best Practices

​Performance Optimization

​Content Organization

​Configuration Management

​Complete Example