Google VertexAI Integration
Overview​
Google VertexAI integration allows you to leverage Google's powerful language models within AnswerAgentAI. This feature enables you to use ChatGoogleVertexAI for various natural language processing tasks, enhancing your AI-powered applications.
Key Benefits​
- Access to state-of-the-art language models from Google
- Seamless integration with AnswerAgentAI's workflow
- Customizable model parameters for fine-tuned outputs
How to Use​
Prerequisites​
- Set up a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) account
- Install the Google Cloud CLI
Step 1: Enable Vertex AI API​
- Navigate to Vertex AI on your GCP console
- Click "ENABLE ALL RECOMMENDED API"
Step 2: Create Credential File (Optional)​
Choose one of the following methods:
Method 1: Use GCP CLI​
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Open your terminal and run:
gcloud auth application-default login
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Log in to your GCP account
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Locate your credential file at
~/.config/gcloud/application_default_credentials.json
Method 2: Use GCP Console​
- Go to GCP console and click "CREATE CREDENTIALS"
- Create a service account
- Fill in the service account details and click "CREATE AND CONTINUE"
- Select an appropriate role (e.g., Vertex AI User) and click "DONE"
- Click on the created service account, then "ADD KEY" -> "Create new key"
- Select JSON format and click "CREATE" to download your credential file
Step 3: Configure AnswerAgentAI​
- In AnswerAgentAI, go to the Credential page and click "Add credential"
- Select "Google Vertex Auth"
- Register your credential file using one of these options:
- Enter the path to your credential file in "Google Application Credential File Path"
- Copy and paste the content of your credential file into "Google Credential JSON Object"
- Click "Add" to save the credential
Step 4: Use ChatGoogleVertexAI in Your Workflow​
- In your AnswerAgentAI workflow, add a ChatGoogleVertexAI node
- Configure the node parameters:
- Select the credential you created
- Choose a model name (e.g., "chat-bison")
- Set temperature and other optional parameters
- Connect the ChatGoogleVertexAI node to other nodes in your workflow
Tips and Best Practices​
- Experiment with different temperature settings to balance creativity and coherence in outputs
- Use the cache option to improve response times for repeated queries
- Adjust maxOutputTokens to control the length of generated responses
- Fine-tune topP and topK parameters for more diverse outputs
Troubleshooting​
- If you encounter authentication errors, double-check your credential file and ensure it's correctly configured in AnswerAgentAI
- For "Model not found" errors, verify that you've selected a valid model name from the available options
- If you experience rate limiting, consider upgrading your GCP account or optimizing your usage
Remember to comply with Google's usage policies and monitor your API usage to manage costs effectively.