Best use case
llamaindex-agent is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
LlamaIndex agent and query engine setup for RAG-powered agents
Teams using llamaindex-agent should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/llamaindex-agent/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How llamaindex-agent Compares
| Feature / Agent | llamaindex-agent | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
LlamaIndex agent and query engine setup for RAG-powered agents
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# LlamaIndex Agent Skill ## Capabilities - Set up LlamaIndex query engines - Configure ReAct agents with tools - Implement OpenAI function calling agents - Design sub-question query engines - Set up multi-document agents - Implement chat engines with memory ## Target Processes - rag-pipeline-implementation - knowledge-base-qa ## Implementation Details ### Agent Types 1. **ReActAgent**: Reasoning and acting agent 2. **OpenAIAgent**: Function calling agent 3. **StructuredPlannerAgent**: Plan-and-execute style 4. **SubQuestionQueryEngine**: Complex query decomposition ### Query Engine Types - VectorStoreIndex query engine - Summary index query engine - Knowledge graph query engine - SQL query engine ### Configuration Options - LLM selection - Tool definitions - Memory configuration - Verbose/debug settings - Query transform modules ### Best Practices - Appropriate index selection - Clear tool descriptions - Memory for multi-turn - Monitor query performance ### Dependencies - llama-index - llama-index-agent-openai
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