TPTU: Task Planning and Tool Usage of Large Language Model-based AI Agents

Jingqing Ruan, YiHong Chen, Bin Zhang, Zhiwei Xu, Tianpeng Bao, du guo qing, shi shiwei, Hangyu Mao, Ziyue Li, Xingyu Zeng, Rui Zhao

Keywords: AI Agents, Large Language Models, Task Planning, Tool Usage

TL;DR: This paper introduces TPTU, a framework that evaluates Large Language Models (LLMs) for task planning and tool usage abilities, offering insights for researchers and practitioners while identifying areas for improvement.

Abstract: With recent advancements in natural language processing, Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful tools for various real-world applications. Despite their prowess, the intrinsic generative abilities of LLMs may prove insufficient for handling complex tasks which necessitate a combination of task planning and the usage of external tools. In this paper, we first propose a structured framework tailored for LLM-based AI Agents and discuss the crucial capabilities necessary for tackling intricate problems. Within this framework, we design two distinct types of agents (i.e., one-step agent and sequential agent) to execute the inference process. Subsequently, we instantiate the framework using various LLMs and evaluate their Task Planning and Tool Usage (TPTU) abilities on typical tasks. By highlighting key findings and challenges, our goal is to provide a helpful resource for researchers and practitioners to leverage the power of LLMs in their AI applications. Our study emphasizes the substantial potential of these models, while also identifying areas that need more investigation and improvement.

Submission Number: 19