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智链 (Zhì Liàn) Agent
Whitepaper v1.0
智链 (Zhì Liàn) Agent Whitepaper
A revolutionary visual workflow designer for building, deploying, and managing AI agents with unprecedented ease and flexibility.
Executive Summary
智链 (Zhì Liàn) Agent is a next-generation visual workflow designer that democratizes AI agent development. By providing an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, developers can create sophisticated AI workflows without writing boilerplate code. Our platform bridges the gap between complex AI capabilities and practical implementation, enabling rapid prototyping and production deployment.
Current Features
A comprehensive suite of tools for building production-ready AI agents
Visual Workflow Designer
Drag-and-drop interface for building AI workflows
- • Intuitive node-based editor
- • Real-time workflow visualization
- • Minimap for navigation
- • Auto-layout and alignment
AI Model Integration
Support for multiple AI providers and models
- • OpenAI GPT models
- • Google Gemini integration
- • Embedding models
- • Custom model configuration
Multimodal Support
Text, image, and audio generation capabilities
- • Image generation (Gemini)
- • Text-to-speech (OpenAI TTS)
- • Prompt engineering tools
- • Structured output parsing
Conditional Logic
Dynamic workflow branching and decision making
- • If/else conditional nodes
- • JavaScript expression evaluation
- • Multiple output paths
- • Complex decision trees
HTTP Integration
Connect to external APIs and services
- • REST API requests
- • Custom headers and auth
- • Request/response handling
- • Webhook support
Code Export
Generate production-ready code from workflows
- • TypeScript code generation
- • AI SDK integration
- • Import/export workflows
- • Version control friendly
JavaScript Execution
Custom logic and data transformation
- • Inline JavaScript nodes
- • Data transformation
- • Custom business logic
- • Access to all inputs
Real-time Execution
Test and debug workflows instantly
- • Live workflow execution
- • Step-by-step debugging
- • Output visualization
- • Error handling and logs
Tool Integration
Extend AI capabilities with custom tools
- • Custom tool definitions
- • Function calling support
- • Parameter validation
- • Tool chaining
Roadmap & Planned Features
Our vision for the future of AI agent development
Q2 2025 - Foundation Enhancement
In Progress🔐 Authentication & Security
- • User authentication system
- • Workspace management
- • API key encryption
- • Role-based access control
💾 Cloud Storage
- • Cloud workflow storage
- • Version history
- • Collaborative editing
- • Auto-save functionality
📊 Analytics Dashboard
- • Execution metrics
- • Cost tracking
- • Performance monitoring
- • Usage statistics
🎨 Enhanced UI/UX
- • Dark/light theme toggle
- • Keyboard shortcuts
- • Node templates library
- • Improved mobile support
Q3 2025 - Advanced Capabilities
Planned🤖 Multi-Agent Systems
- • Agent-to-agent communication
- • Hierarchical agent structures
- • Shared memory and context
- • Agent orchestration
🗄️ Vector Database Integration
- • Pinecone integration
- • Weaviate support
- • RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
- • Semantic search nodes
🔄 Advanced Workflows
- • Loop and iteration nodes
- • Parallel execution
- • Error recovery strategies
- • Workflow scheduling
🧪 Testing & Validation
- • Unit testing for nodes
- • Workflow validation
- • Mock data generation
- • A/B testing support
Q4 2025 - Enterprise & Scale
Planned🏢 Enterprise Features
- • Team collaboration tools
- • SSO integration
- • Audit logs
- • Custom deployment options
🌐 Marketplace
- • Community workflow templates
- • Custom node plugins
- • Integration marketplace
- • Monetization for creators
⚡ Performance Optimization
- • Workflow caching
- • Streaming responses
- • Edge deployment
- • Load balancing
📱 Mobile App
- • iOS and Android apps
- • Mobile workflow editor
- • Push notifications
- • Offline mode
2026 & Beyond - Innovation
Vision🧠 AI-Powered Development
- • Natural language workflow creation
- • AI workflow optimization
- • Automatic error detection
- • Smart node suggestions
🔗 Blockchain Integration
- • On-chain workflow execution
- • Smart contract integration
- • Decentralized storage
- • Token-based access control
🎯 Specialized Agents
- • Industry-specific templates
- • Pre-trained domain agents
- • Compliance and regulation tools
- • Vertical integration
🌍 Global Expansion
- • Multi-language support
- • Regional AI model support
- • Localized documentation
- • Global CDN deployment
Technical Architecture
Frontend Stack
- • Next.js 15 - React framework with App Router
- • React Flow - Visual workflow editor
- • Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling
- • shadcn/ui - Component library
AI Integration
- • Vercel AI SDK - Unified AI interface
- • OpenAI API - GPT models and embeddings
- • Google Gemini - Multimodal AI capabilities
- • Custom Providers - Extensible model support
Deployment
- • Vercel Platform - Serverless deployment
- • Edge Functions - Low-latency execution
- • API Routes - Backend functionality
- • Environment Variables - Secure configuration
Community & Support
Community
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Comprehensive guides and API references for developers.
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Contribute to the project and explore the source code.
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