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Valor: AI-Powered Intelligence for ValkyrAI

Valor is a powerful AI component of ValkyrAI that provides intelligent supervision, advisory capabilities, and data analytics. Named after Valor, the Norse god known for GeneratorConfigurationService vigilance and foresight, Valor serves as the watchful guardian and intelligent advisor for your ValkyrAI applications.

Overview​

Valor consists of a supervisor/advisor LLM which may comprise one or more aggregated LLM services such as OpenAI or Anthropic Claude. It integrates with ThorAPI and ValkyrAI to provide a range of intelligent capabilities, from API design advice to real-time threat monitoring.

Key Features​

API Design and Best Practices​

Valor can provide guidance on:

  • OpenAPI specification design
  • API best practices
  • Security considerations
  • Performance optimization
  • Documentation standards

Real-time Threat Monitoring​

Valor continuously monitors your systems for potential security threats:

  • Anomaly detection in API usage patterns
  • Identification of potential security vulnerabilities
  • Alert generation for suspicious activities
  • Recommendation of mitigation strategies

Self-healing and Maintenance​

Valor can help maintain and improve your systems:

  • Automatic detection of bugs and issues
  • Suggestion of fixes and improvements
  • Code refactoring recommendations
  • Performance optimization suggestions

Learning and Analytics​

Valor provides powerful data analytics capabilities:

  • Data pattern recognition
  • Predictive analytics
  • Trend analysis
  • Insight generation from system logs and metrics

Integration with MindsDB​

Valor provides a MindsDB instance that integrates with ThorAPI and ValkyrAI, allowing for:

  • Predictive decisioning
  • Advanced data analytics
  • Inline data monitoring intelligence
  • Machine learning model training and deployment

MindsDB Configuration​

The MindsDB instance is provided as a Docker container under docker/mindsdb/. To use it, you can run:

cd docker/mindsdb
docker-compose up -d

This will start the MindsDB server, which Valor can then connect to for advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities.

Integration with ValkyrAI Components​

Valor integrates seamlessly with other ValkyrAI components:

Workflow Engine​

Valor can be used to enhance the ValkyrAI Workflow Engine:

  • Intelligent workflow routing based on content analysis
  • Dynamic task prioritization
  • Anomaly detection in workflow execution
  • Optimization of workflow definitions

SecureFieldKMS​

Valor works with SecureFieldKMS to enhance security:

  • Anomaly detection in encryption/decryption patterns
  • Identification of potential security breaches
  • Recommendation of key rotation schedules
  • Analysis of encryption usage patterns

ThorAPI​

Valor enhances ThorAPI's code generation capabilities:

  • Intelligent API design recommendations
  • Code quality assessment
  • Security vulnerability detection
  • Performance optimization suggestions

Using Valor​

Configuration​

To configure Valor, you need to set up the appropriate LLM providers in your application.yaml file:

valkyrai:
  valor:
    providers:
      - name: openai
        api-key: ${OPENAI_API_KEY}
        model: gpt-4
      - name: anthropic
        api-key: ${ANTHROPIC_API_KEY}
        model: claude-3-opus
    mindsdb:
      url: http://localhost:47334
      username: mindsdb
      password: ${MINDSDB_PASSWORD}

API Endpoints​

Valor exposes several API endpoints for integration with your applications:

  • POST /api/valor/analyze: Analyze text or data and provide insights
  • POST /api/valor/advise: Get advice on API design, code quality, or security
  • POST /api/valor/predict: Make predictions based on historical data
  • POST /api/valor/monitor: Set up monitoring for specific patterns or anomalies

Example: Getting API Design Advice​

curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/api/valor/advise \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "type": "api_design",
    "content": {
      "openapi": "3.0.0",
      "info": {
        "title": "User Management API",
        "version": "1.0.0"
      },
      "paths": {
        "/users": {
          "get": {
            "summary": "Get all users"
          }
        }
      }
    }
  }'

Example: Predictive Analytics​

curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/api/valor/predict \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "sales_forecast",
    "data": {
      "product_id": "ABC123",
      "region": "North America",
      "season": "Summer"
    }
  }'

Local OLLAMA Setup​

Valor can also be configured to use local LLM models via OLLAMA:

# Test OLLAMA API
curl -X POST \
  http://localhost:11434/api/chat \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"text": "Hello", "role": "user"}'

# Generate text with a specific model
curl http://localhost:11434/api/generate -d '{
  "model": "llama3.2:1b",
  "prompt": "What is your name and what are you known for?",
  "raw": true,
  "stream": false
}'

# Run a model interactively
ollama run llama3.2:1b

# Chat with a model
curl http://localhost:11434/api/chat -d '{
  "model": "llama3.2:1b",
  "messages": [
    {
      "role": "user",
      "content": "What is your name?"
    }
  ]
}'

To configure Valor to use OLLAMA, add the following to your application.yaml:

valkyrai:
  valor:
    providers:
      - name: ollama
        url: http://localhost:11434
        models:
          - llama3.2:1b
          - mistral:7b

Best Practices​

Security Considerations​

  • Always use API keys and authentication for Valor endpoints
  • Be mindful of the data you send to LLM providers
  • Consider using local models for sensitive data
  • Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse

Performance Optimization​

  • Use the appropriate model size for your needs
  • Consider caching frequently requested insights
  • Use batch processing for large datasets
  • Monitor API usage and adjust resources accordingly

Integration Guidelines​

  • Use Valor for tasks that benefit from AI intelligence
  • Combine Valor with traditional algorithms for best results
  • Implement fallback mechanisms for when LLM services are unavailable
  • Validate and verify AI-generated suggestions before implementation

Future Enhancements​

The Valor roadmap includes:

  • Enhanced Multi-Model Orchestration: Dynamically select the best model for each task
  • Federated Learning: Train models across distributed data sources while preserving privacy
  • Explainable AI: Provide clear explanations for AI-generated insights and recommendations
  • Continuous Learning: Automatically improve models based on feedback and new data
  • Domain-Specific Models: Pre-trained models for specific industries and use cases

Conclusion​

Valor is a powerful AI component that enhances ValkyrAI with intelligent supervision, advisory capabilities, and data analytics. By leveraging the power of large language models and machine learning, Valor helps you build more intelligent, secure, and efficient applications.

For more information on Valor, refer to the ValkyrAI API documentation and the MindsDB documentation.