Step 2

Integrations

Links loaders->embeddings->index->LLM into one flow.

What It Does

Integration components allow your RAG system to connect with document stores, vector databases, LLM providers, and other services. They provide standardized interfaces for data exchange and functionality sharing.

Why It Matters

Well-designed integrations make your RAG system more powerful, flexible, and easier to maintain. They allow you to leverage specialized tools for different aspects of the RAG pipeline.

Common Challenges

  • Managing authentication and credentials securely
  • Handling rate limits and API quotas
  • Ensuring consistent data formats across different services
  • Maintaining compatibility with evolving external APIs
  • Optimizing for cost and performance across integrated services
  • Integrating with external tools (e.g. Sharepoint, Drive, etc.)

Interactive Demo

RAG Pipeline Flow

SharePoint Connectorsharepoint-document
Document Loaderraw-text
Embedding Modelvector-embedding
Vector Databasesearch-results
Large Language Modelresponse

SharePoint Connector

Connects to SharePoint and extracts documents and metadata

Output Format:
sharepoint-document

Document Loader

Loads documents from various sources

Expected Input:
sharepoint-document
Output Format:
raw-text

Embedding Model

Converts text into vector embeddings

Expected Input:
raw-text
Output Format:
vector-embedding

Vector Database

Stores and retrieves vector embeddings

Expected Input:
vector-embedding
Output Format:
search-results

Large Language Model

Generates responses based on context

Expected Input:
search-results
Output Format:
response

Integration Best Practices

Standardized Interfaces

Ensure components use compatible data formats and APIs. Consider frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex that provide standardized interfaces.

Error Handling

Add robust error handling at each integration point. Gracefully handle failures and provide clear error messages for troubleshooting.

Unified Monitoring

Implement centralized logging and monitoring across all components to quickly identify and resolve integration issues.

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