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# Algolia Agent Node

> Search and browse Algolia indices using an AI agent

## Overview

The Algolia Agent Node provides intelligent search and data browsing capabilities for Algolia indices. This node allows you to:

* List available Algolia indices
* Search within specific indices with natural language
* Retrieve specific objects by ID
* Filter and limit search results efficiently

## Configuration Parameters

To set up the Algolia Agent Node, connect your Algolia account with your Application ID and Search API Key.

### Node Configuration

* **Prompt**:

  Describe what the agent should search for or retrieve from Algolia.

  > *List indices, then search index 'products' for 'iphone' with attributesToRetrieve*

  > *Get the object with ID 'prod\_123' from the 'catalog' index*

  > *Search for all items in 'inventory' where category is 'electronics'*

* **Tools**

  Select which tools the Algolia Agent can use:

  | Tool name    | Description                         |
  | ------------ | ----------------------------------- |
  | List Indices | Get all indices for the application |
  | Search Index | Search within a specific index      |
  | Get Object   | Fetch a single object by objectID   |

  <Tip>The agent prefers exact filters and attributes to minimize payload sizes.</Tip>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Advanced Settings">
    <ul>
      <li>
        <strong>System Prompt</strong>: Customize how the agent approaches Algolia searches.
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Model</strong>: Select the language model for the agent.
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Max Steps</strong>: Set the maximum number of steps the agent can take (1-20).
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Enable Model Fallbacks</strong>: Allow automatic fallback to alternative models if the primary model fails.
      </li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Expected Inputs and Outputs

* **Inputs**:

  * The node accepts text input that can be referenced in the prompt.

* **Outputs**:

  * **output**: Search results or retrieved data
  * **conversation**: Agent's reasoning and search strategy

## Use Case Examples

1. **Product Search**:

   Use the agent to search product catalogs and retrieve specific product information based on user queries.

2. **Content Discovery**:

   Let the agent intelligently search through content indices to find relevant articles, documents, or media.

3. **Data Retrieval**:

   Configure the agent to fetch specific objects and filter results based on complex criteria.

## Error Handling and Troubleshooting

* **Authentication Issues**:

  Ensure your Algolia Application ID and Search API Key are correctly configured.

* **Index Not Found**:

  Verify that the index name exists in your Algolia application.

* **Query Syntax**:

  The agent constructs queries automatically, but ensure your prompts are clear about what you're searching for.

If you encounter any issues not covered in this documentation, please reach out to our [support team](mailto:dev@pathlit.ai) for assistance.

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