@langchain/core 0.3.17 → 0.3.18

package/dist/vectorstores.js

@@ -1,8 +1,17 @@
 import { BaseRetriever, } from "./retrievers/index.js";
 import { Serializable } from "./load/serializable.js";
 /**
- * Class for performing document retrieval from a VectorStore. Can perform
- * similarity search or maximal marginal relevance search.
+ * Class for retrieving documents from a `VectorStore` based on vector similarity
+ * or maximal marginal relevance (MMR).
+ *
+ * `VectorStoreRetriever` extends `BaseRetriever`, implementing methods for
+ * adding documents to the underlying vector store and performing document
+ * retrieval with optional configurations.
+ *
+ * @class VectorStoreRetriever
+ * @extends BaseRetriever
+ * @implements VectorStoreRetrieverInterface
+ * @template V - Type of vector store implementing `VectorStoreInterface`.
  */
 export class VectorStoreRetriever extends BaseRetriever {
     static lc_name() {
@@ -11,35 +20,114 @@ export class VectorStoreRetriever extends BaseRetriever {
     get lc_namespace() {
         return ["langchain_core", "vectorstores"];
     }
+    /**
+     * Returns the type of vector store, as defined by the `vectorStore` instance.
+     *
+     * @returns {string} The vector store type.
+     */
     _vectorstoreType() {
         return this.vectorStore._vectorstoreType();
     }
+    /**
+     * Initializes a new instance of `VectorStoreRetriever` with the specified configuration.
+     *
+     * This constructor configures the retriever to interact with a given `VectorStore`
+     * and supports different retrieval strategies, including similarity search and maximal
+     * marginal relevance (MMR) search. Various options allow customization of the number
+     * of documents retrieved per query, filtering based on conditions, and fine-tuning
+     * MMR-specific parameters.
+     *
+     * @param fields - Configuration options for setting up the retriever:
+     *
+     *   - `vectorStore` (required): The `VectorStore` instance implementing `VectorStoreInterface`
+     *     that will be used to store and retrieve document embeddings. This is the core component
+     *     of the retriever, enabling vector-based similarity and MMR searches.
+     *
+     *   - `k` (optional): Specifies the number of documents to retrieve per search query. If not
+     *     provided, defaults to 4. This count determines the number of most relevant documents returned
+     *     for each search operation, balancing performance with comprehensiveness.
+     *
+     *   - `searchType` (optional): Defines the search approach used by the retriever, allowing for
+     *     flexibility between two methods:
+     *       - `"similarity"` (default): A similarity-based search, retrieving documents with high vector
+     *         similarity to the query. This type prioritizes relevance and is often used when diversity
+     *         among results is less critical.
+     *       - `"mmr"`: Maximal Marginal Relevance search, which combines relevance with diversity. MMR
+     *         is useful for scenarios where varied content is essential, as it selects results that
+     *         both match the query and introduce content diversity.
+     *
+     *   - `filter` (optional): A filter of type `FilterType`, defined by the vector store, that allows
+     *     for refined and targeted search results. This filter applies specified conditions to limit
+     *     which documents are eligible for retrieval, offering control over the scope of results.
+     *
+     *   - `searchKwargs` (optional, applicable only if `searchType` is `"mmr"`): Additional settings
+     *     for configuring MMR-specific behavior. These parameters allow further tuning of the MMR
+     *     search process:
+     *       - `fetchK`: The initial number of documents fetched from the vector store before the MMR
+     *         algorithm is applied. Fetching a larger set enables the algorithm to select a more
+     *         diverse subset of documents.
+     *       - `lambda`: A parameter controlling the relevance-diversity balance, where 0 emphasizes
+     *         diversity and 1 prioritizes relevance. Intermediate values provide a blend of the two,
+     *         allowing customization based on the importance of content variety relative to query relevance.
+     */
     constructor(fields) {
         super(fields);
+        /**
+         * The instance of `VectorStore` used for storing and retrieving document embeddings.
+         * This vector store must implement the `VectorStoreInterface` to be compatible
+         * with the retriever’s operations.
+         */
         Object.defineProperty(this, "vectorStore", {
             enumerable: true,
             configurable: true,
             writable: true,
             value: void 0
         });
+        /**
+         * Specifies the number of documents to retrieve for each search query.
+         * Defaults to 4 if not specified, providing a basic result count for similarity or MMR searches.
+         */
         Object.defineProperty(this, "k", {
             enumerable: true,
             configurable: true,
             writable: true,
             value: 4
         });
+        /**
+         * Determines the type of search operation to perform on the vector store.
+         *
+         * - `"similarity"` (default): Conducts a similarity search based purely on vector similarity
+         *   to the query.
+         * - `"mmr"`: Executes a maximal marginal relevance (MMR) search, balancing relevance and
+         *   diversity in the retrieved results.
+         */
         Object.defineProperty(this, "searchType", {
             enumerable: true,
             configurable: true,
             writable: true,
             value: "similarity"
         });
+        /**
+         * Additional options specific to maximal marginal relevance (MMR) search, applicable
+         * only if `searchType` is set to `"mmr"`.
+         *
+         * Includes:
+         * - `fetchK`: The initial number of documents fetched before applying the MMR algorithm,
+         *   allowing for a larger selection from which to choose the most diverse results.
+         * - `lambda`: A parameter between 0 and 1 to adjust the relevance-diversity balance,
+         *   where 0 prioritizes diversity and 1 prioritizes relevance.
+         */
         Object.defineProperty(this, "searchKwargs", {
             enumerable: true,
             configurable: true,
             writable: true,
             value: void 0
         });
+        /**
+         * Optional filter applied to search results, defined by the `FilterType` of the vector store.
+         * Allows for refined, targeted results by restricting the returned documents based
+         * on specified filter criteria.
+         */
         Object.defineProperty(this, "filter", {
             enumerable: true,
             configurable: true,
@@ -54,6 +142,22 @@ export class VectorStoreRetriever extends BaseRetriever {
             this.searchKwargs = fields.searchKwargs;
         }
     }
+    /**
+     * Retrieves relevant documents based on the specified query, using either
+     * similarity or maximal marginal relevance (MMR) search.
+     *
+     * If `searchType` is set to `"mmr"`, performs an MMR search to balance
+     * similarity and diversity among results. If `searchType` is `"similarity"`,
+     * retrieves results purely based on similarity to the query.
+     *
+     * @param query - The query string used to find relevant documents.
+     * @param runManager - Optional callback manager for tracking retrieval progress.
+     * @returns A promise that resolves to an array of `DocumentInterface` instances
+     *          representing the most relevant documents to the query.
+     * @throws {Error} Throws an error if MMR search is requested but not supported
+     *                 by the vector store.
+     * @protected
+     */
     async _getRelevantDocuments(query, runManager) {
         if (this.searchType === "mmr") {
             if (typeof this.vectorStore.maxMarginalRelevanceSearch !== "function") {
@@ -67,19 +171,51 @@ export class VectorStoreRetriever extends BaseRetriever {
         }
         return this.vectorStore.similaritySearch(query, this.k, this.filter, runManager?.getChild("vectorstore"));
     }
+    /**
+     * Adds an array of documents to the vector store, embedding them as part of
+     * the storage process.
+     *
+     * This method delegates document embedding and storage to the `addDocuments`
+     * method of the underlying vector store.
+     *
+     * @param documents - An array of documents to embed and add to the vector store.
+     * @param options - Optional settings to customize document addition.
+     * @returns A promise that resolves to an array of document IDs or `void`,
+     *          depending on the vector store's implementation.
+     */
     async addDocuments(documents, options) {
         return this.vectorStore.addDocuments(documents, options);
     }
 }
 /**
- * Abstract class representing a store of vectors. Provides methods for
- * adding vectors and documents, deleting from the store, and searching
- * the store.
+ * Abstract class representing a vector storage system for performing
+ * similarity searches on embedded documents.
+ *
+ * `VectorStore` provides methods for adding precomputed vectors or documents,
+ * removing documents based on criteria, and performing similarity searches
+ * with optional scoring. Subclasses are responsible for implementing specific
+ * storage mechanisms and the exact behavior of certain abstract methods.
+ *
+ * @abstract
+ * @extends Serializable
+ * @implements VectorStoreInterface
  */
 export class VectorStore extends Serializable {
+    /**
+     * Initializes a new vector store with embeddings and database configuration.
+     *
+     * @param embeddings - Instance of `EmbeddingsInterface` used to embed queries.
+     * @param dbConfig - Configuration settings for the database or storage system.
+     */
     // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any
     constructor(embeddings, dbConfig) {
         super(dbConfig);
+        /**
+         * Namespace within LangChain to uniquely identify this vector store's
+         * location, based on the vector store type.
+         *
+         * @internal
+         */
         // Only ever instantiated in main LangChain
         Object.defineProperty(this, "lc_namespace", {
             enumerable: true,
@@ -87,6 +223,10 @@ export class VectorStore extends Serializable {
             writable: true,
             value: ["langchain", "vectorstores", this._vectorstoreType()]
         });
+        /**
+         * Embeddings interface for generating vector embeddings from text queries,
+         * enabling vector-based similarity searches.
+         */
         Object.defineProperty(this, "embeddings", {
             enumerable: true,
             configurable: true,
@@ -95,29 +235,122 @@ export class VectorStore extends Serializable {
         });
         this.embeddings = embeddings;
     }
+    /**
+     * Deletes documents from the vector store based on the specified parameters.
+     *
+     * @param _params - Flexible key-value pairs defining conditions for document deletion.
+     * @returns A promise that resolves once the deletion is complete.
+     */
     // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any
     async delete(_params) {
         throw new Error("Not implemented.");
     }
+    /**
+     * Searches for documents similar to a text query by embedding the query and
+     * performing a similarity search on the resulting vector.
+     *
+     * @param query - Text query for finding similar documents.
+     * @param k - Number of similar results to return. Defaults to 4.
+     * @param filter - Optional filter based on `FilterType`.
+     * @param _callbacks - Optional callbacks for monitoring search progress
+     * @returns A promise resolving to an array of `DocumentInterface` instances representing similar documents.
+     */
     async similaritySearch(query, k = 4, filter = undefined, _callbacks = undefined // implement passing to embedQuery later
     ) {
         const results = await this.similaritySearchVectorWithScore(await this.embeddings.embedQuery(query), k, filter);
         return results.map((result) => result[0]);
     }
+    /**
+     * Searches for documents similar to a text query by embedding the query,
+     * and returns results with similarity scores.
+     *
+     * @param query - Text query for finding similar documents.
+     * @param k - Number of similar results to return. Defaults to 4.
+     * @param filter - Optional filter based on `FilterType`.
+     * @param _callbacks - Optional callbacks for monitoring search progress
+     * @returns A promise resolving to an array of tuples, each containing a
+     *          document and its similarity score.
+     */
     async similaritySearchWithScore(query, k = 4, filter = undefined, _callbacks = undefined // implement passing to embedQuery later
     ) {
         return this.similaritySearchVectorWithScore(await this.embeddings.embedQuery(query), k, filter);
     }
+    /**
+     * Creates a `VectorStore` instance from an array of text strings and optional
+     * metadata, using the specified embeddings and database configuration.
+     *
+     * Subclasses must implement this method to define how text and metadata
+     * are embedded and stored in the vector store. Throws an error if not overridden.
+     *
+     * @param _texts - Array of strings representing the text documents to be stored.
+     * @param _metadatas - Metadata for the texts, either as an array (one for each text)
+     *                     or a single object (applied to all texts).
+     * @param _embeddings - Instance of `EmbeddingsInterface` to embed the texts.
+     * @param _dbConfig - Database configuration settings.
+     * @returns A promise that resolves to a new `VectorStore` instance.
+     * @throws {Error} Throws an error if this method is not overridden by a subclass.
+     */
     static fromTexts(_texts, _metadatas, _embeddings, 
     // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any
     _dbConfig) {
         throw new Error("the Langchain vectorstore implementation you are using forgot to override this, please report a bug");
     }
+    /**
+     * Creates a `VectorStore` instance from an array of documents, using the specified
+     * embeddings and database configuration.
+     *
+     * Subclasses must implement this method to define how documents are embedded
+     * and stored. Throws an error if not overridden.
+     *
+     * @param _docs - Array of `DocumentInterface` instances representing the documents to be stored.
+     * @param _embeddings - Instance of `EmbeddingsInterface` to embed the documents.
+     * @param _dbConfig - Database configuration settings.
+     * @returns A promise that resolves to a new `VectorStore` instance.
+     * @throws {Error} Throws an error if this method is not overridden by a subclass.
+     */
     static fromDocuments(_docs, _embeddings, 
     // eslint-disable-next-line @typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any
     _dbConfig) {
         throw new Error("the Langchain vectorstore implementation you are using forgot to override this, please report a bug");
     }
+    /**
+     * Creates a `VectorStoreRetriever` instance with flexible configuration options.
+     *
+     * @param kOrFields
+     *    - If a number is provided, it sets the `k` parameter (number of items to retrieve).
+     *    - If an object is provided, it should contain various configuration options.
+     * @param filter
+     *    - Optional filter criteria to limit the items retrieved based on the specified filter type.
+     * @param callbacks
+     *    - Optional callbacks that may be triggered at specific stages of the retrieval process.
+     * @param tags
+     *    - Tags to categorize or label the `VectorStoreRetriever`. Defaults to an empty array if not provided.
+     * @param metadata
+     *    - Additional metadata as key-value pairs to add contextual information for the retrieval process.
+     * @param verbose
+     *    - If `true`, enables detailed logging for the retrieval process. Defaults to `false`.
+     *
+     * @returns
+     *    - A configured `VectorStoreRetriever` instance based on the provided parameters.
+     *
+     * @example
+     * Basic usage with a `k` value:
+     * ```typescript
+     * const retriever = myVectorStore.asRetriever(5);
+     * ```
+     *
+     * Usage with a configuration object:
+     * ```typescript
+     * const retriever = myVectorStore.asRetriever({
+     *   k: 10,
+     *   filter: myFilter,
+     *   tags: ['example', 'test'],
+     *   verbose: true,
+     *   searchType: 'mmr',
+     *   searchKwargs: { alpha: 0.5 },
+     * });
+     * ```
+     */
     asRetriever(kOrFields, filter, callbacks, tags, metadata, verbose) {
         if (typeof kOrFields === "number") {
             return new VectorStoreRetriever({
@@ -152,10 +385,37 @@ export class VectorStore extends Serializable {
     }
 }
 /**
- * Abstract class extending VectorStore with functionality for saving and
- * loading the vector store.
+ * Abstract class extending `VectorStore` that defines a contract for saving
+ * and loading vector store instances.
+ *
+ * The `SaveableVectorStore` class allows vector store implementations to
+ * persist their data and retrieve it when needed.The format for saving and
+ * loading data is left to the implementing subclass.
+ *
+ * Subclasses must implement the `save` method to handle their custom
+ * serialization logic, while the `load` method enables reconstruction of a
+ * vector store from saved data, requiring compatible embeddings through the
+ * `EmbeddingsInterface`.
+ *
+ * @abstract
+ * @extends VectorStore
  */
 export class SaveableVectorStore extends VectorStore {
+    /**
+     * Loads a vector store instance from the specified directory, using the
+     * provided embeddings to ensure compatibility.
+     *
+     * This static method reconstructs a `SaveableVectorStore` from previously
+     * saved data. Implementations should interpret the saved data format to
+     * recreate the vector store instance.
+     *
+     * @param _directory - The directory path from which the vector store
+     * data will be loaded.
+     * @param _embeddings - An instance of `EmbeddingsInterface` to align
+     * the embeddings with the loaded vector data.
+     * @returns A promise that resolves to a `SaveableVectorStore` instance
+     * constructed from the saved data.
+     */
     static load(_directory, _embeddings) {
         throw new Error("Not implemented");
     }

package/package.json

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "@langchain/core",
-  "version": "0.3.17",
+  "version": "0.3.18",
   "description": "Core LangChain.js abstractions and schemas",
   "type": "module",
   "engines": {