.NET: Add a sample that shows how to do RAG with the TextSearchProvider (#1757)

* Add a sample that shows how to do RAG with the TextSearchProvider

* Update file encoding.
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<Project Path="samples/GettingStarted/Agents/Agent_Step15_Plugins/Agent_Step15_Plugins.csproj" />
<Project Path="samples/GettingStarted/Agents/Agent_Step16_ChatReduction/Agent_Step16_ChatReduction.csproj" />
<Project Path="samples/GettingStarted/Agents/Agent_Step17_BackgroundResponses/Agent_Step17_BackgroundResponses.csproj" />
<Project Path="samples/GettingStarted/Agents/Agent_Step18_TextSearchRag/Agent_Step18_TextSearchRag.csproj" />
</Folder>
<Folder Name="/Samples/GettingStarted/AgentWithOpenAI/">
<File Path="samples/GettingStarted/AgentWithOpenAI/README.md" />
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<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
<PropertyGroup>
<OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
<TargetFramework>net9.0</TargetFramework>
<Nullable>enable</Nullable>
<ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
</PropertyGroup>
<ItemGroup>
<PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
<PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
<PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
</ItemGroup>
<ItemGroup>
<ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.OpenAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.OpenAI.csproj" />
</ItemGroup>
</Project>
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// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
// This sample shows how to use TextSearchProvider to add retrieval augmented generation (RAG)
// capabilities to an AI agent. The provider runs a search against an external knowledge base
// before each model invocation and injects the results into the model context.
using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
using Azure.Identity;
using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Data;
using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
using OpenAI;
var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
TextSearchProviderOptions textSearchOptions = new()
{
// Run the search prior to every model invocation and keep a short rolling window of conversation context.
SearchTime = TextSearchProviderOptions.TextSearchBehavior.BeforeAIInvoke,
RecentMessageMemoryLimit = 6,
};
AIAgent agent = new AzureOpenAIClient(
new Uri(endpoint),
new AzureCliCredential())
.GetChatClient(deploymentName)
.CreateAIAgent(new ChatClientAgentOptions
{
Instructions = "You are a helpful support specialist for Contoso Outdoors. Answer questions using the provided context and cite the source document when available.",
AIContextProviderFactory = _ => new TextSearchProvider(MockSearchAsync, textSearchOptions)
});
AgentThread thread = agent.GetNewThread();
Console.WriteLine(">> Asking about returns\n");
Console.WriteLine(await agent.RunAsync("Hi! I need help understanding the return policy.", thread));
Console.WriteLine("\n>> Asking about shipping\n");
Console.WriteLine(await agent.RunAsync("How long does standard shipping usually take?", thread));
Console.WriteLine("\n>> Asking about product care\n");
Console.WriteLine(await agent.RunAsync("What is the best way to maintain the TrailRunner tent fabric?", thread));
static Task<IEnumerable<TextSearchProvider.TextSearchSearchResult>> MockSearchAsync(string query, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
{
// The mock search inspects the user's question and returns pre-defined snippets
// that resemble documents stored in an external knowledge source.
List<TextSearchProvider.TextSearchSearchResult> results = new();
if (query.Contains("return", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) || query.Contains("refund", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
{
results.Add(new()
{
Name = "Contoso Outdoors Return Policy",
Link = "https://contoso.com/policies/returns",
Value = "Customers may return any item within 30 days of delivery. Items should be unused and include original packaging. Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5 business days of inspection."
});
}
if (query.Contains("shipping", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
{
results.Add(new()
{
Name = "Contoso Outdoors Shipping Guide",
Link = "https://contoso.com/help/shipping",
Value = "Standard shipping is free on orders over $50 and typically arrives in 3-5 business days within the continental United States. Expedited options are available at checkout."
});
}
if (query.Contains("tent", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) || query.Contains("fabric", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
{
results.Add(new()
{
Name = "TrailRunner Tent Care Instructions",
Link = "https://contoso.com/manuals/trailrunner-tent",
Value = "Clean the tent fabric with lukewarm water and a non-detergent soap. Allow it to air dry completely before storage and avoid prolonged UV exposure to extend the lifespan of the waterproof coating."
});
}
return Task.FromResult<IEnumerable<TextSearchProvider.TextSearchSearchResult>>(results);
}
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ Before you begin, ensure you have the following prerequisites:
|[Using plugins with an agent](./Agent_Step15_Plugins/)|This sample demonstrates how to use plugins with an agent|
|[Reducing chat history size](./Agent_Step16_ChatReduction/)|This sample demonstrates how to reduce the chat history to constrain its size, where chat history is maintained locally|
|[Background responses](./Agent_Step17_BackgroundResponses/)|This sample demonstrates how to use background responses for long-running operations with polling and resumption support|
|[Adding RAG with text search](./Agent_Step18_TextSearchRag/)|This sample demonstrates how to enrich agent responses with retrieval augmented generation using the text search provider|
## Running the samples from the console