Quantum Minds LLM Operators

Introduction

LLM (Large Language Model) operators in Quantum Minds provide direct access to external language models and AI services. These operators enable you to leverage the capabilities of models from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others to enhance your minds with powerful natural language processing capabilities.

Available LLM Operators

OpenSearch

The OpenSearch operator connects to external LLM providers to answer questions, generate content, and access knowledge beyond your internal data.

Inputs

Outputs

Supported Models

OpenSearch can use various external models:

Example Usage

Prompt: "Explain the implications of recent advancements in quantum computing for cryptography and data security"

Output: Comprehensive explanation of how quantum computing developments affect current encryption standards and future security considerations

Best Practices

• Provide clear, specific instructions
• Structure complex prompts with sections or bullet points
• Include relevant context for better responses
• Specify the desired format or style when needed
• Be aware that outputs reflect the external model's knowledge and limitations

When to Use OpenSearch

OpenSearch is ideal when you need to:

1. Access General Knowledge: Obtain information not present in your internal data
2. Generate Creative Content: Create writing, ideas, or creative solutions
3. Explain Complex Topics: Get explanations or tutorials on various subjects
4. Analyze New Developments: Understand recent events or advancements
5. Bridge Knowledge Gaps: Connect internal data with external context

When Not to Use OpenSearch

Consider alternatives when:

1. Working with Sensitive Data: Use internal operators for confidential information
2. Requiring High Precision: Use domain-specific operators for exact calculations
3. Needing Data Integration: Combine with data operators for internal information
4. Requiring Consistency: Use controlled internal processes for deterministic outputs
5. Processing Historical Data: Use RAG operators for document-based knowledge

Understanding External Models

Model Selection

When using OpenSearch, you can select specific external models based on your needs:

Knowledge Cutoffs

External models have knowledge cutoffs that limit their awareness of recent events:

Always consider these limitations when querying about recent events or developments.

Integrating External LLMs with Internal Data

Hybrid Knowledge Patterns

Combine OpenSearch with other operators to create hybrid knowledge systems:

1. Contextual Enrichment:
   RAGSummarize → OpenSearch → TableToTextSummary

2. Data-Informed Analysis:
   SQLExecution → PandasAi → OpenSearch

3. External Validation:
   TextToSQL → SQLExecution → OpenSearch → Flow.Condition

4. Creative Data Presentation:
   TableToTextSummary → OpenSearch → CardGenerator

Context Window Management

External LLMs have context window limitations. When providing context:

1. Prioritize Relevant Information: Place the most important content first
2. Summarize Large Datasets: Use TableToTextSummary before passing to OpenSearch
3. Structure Complex Queries: Organize multi-part questions clearly
4. Consider Follow-up Questions: Break very complex tasks into sequential steps

Security and Compliance Considerations

Data Privacy

When using external LLM providers:

• Avoid sending sensitive or confidential information
• Do not include personally identifiable information (PII)
• Be aware that prompts may be logged by the provider
• Consider data residency and regulatory requirements

Content Filtering

External LLMs implement various content policies:

• Responses may be filtered for harmful or inappropriate content
• Different providers have varying policies on certain topics
• Responses to the same prompt may vary across providers
• Some topics may be declined or flagged by providers

Usage Monitoring

The OpenSearch operator includes:

• Token usage tracking for cost management
• Response quality monitoring
• Usage quotas and rate limiting
• Provider status detection

Cost Optimization

Efficient Prompting

Optimize costs when using external LLMs:

1. Be Concise: Remove unnecessary context and instructions
2. Use Lower-Tier Models: Select less powerful models for simpler tasks
3. Batch Processing: Combine related queries when possible
4. Cache Common Responses: Store results for frequently asked questions
5. Pre-process Data: Filter and clean data before sending to external models

Cost Estimation

Understand the cost implications of different usage patterns:

Comparing LLM Operators to RAG

Example Mind Flows with OpenSearch

Research Assistant Mind

{
  "operator": "OpenSearch",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Provide a comprehensive overview of blockchain technology in supply chain management"
  }
}

↓

{
  "operator": "RAGSummarize",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Find information about our company's current supply chain initiatives",
    "collection": "corporate_documents"
  }
}

↓

{
  "operator": "TableToTextSummary",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Compare and contrast the general blockchain applications with our specific initiatives",
    "dataframe": "$RAGSummarize_001.output.content + $OpenSearch_001.output.content"
  }
}

Content Generator Mind

{
  "operator": "TextToSQL",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Get our top 5 product categories by sales volume this quarter",
    "dataset": "sales_analytics"
  }
}

↓

{
  "operator": "SQLExecution",
  "input": {
    "sql": "$TextToSQL_001.output.content",
    "dataset": "sales_analytics"
  }
}

↓

{
  "operator": "OpenSearch",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Create compelling marketing headlines for each of these top-selling product categories: $SQLExecution_001.output.content"
  }
}

↓

{
  "operator": "CardGenerator",
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Generate visual cards for these marketing headlines: $OpenSearch_001.output.content"
  }
}

Next Steps

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