In a vibrant week for LlamaIndex enthusiasts, several updates and new features were unveiled, including the release of Anthropic’s Claude-3 models, which are highlighted through tutorials and cookbooks designed to assist users in building complex LLM applications. A major feature release, LlamaParse JSON Mode, transforms PDF content into structured data, enhancing RAG pipeline development for intricate documents. Additionally, a novel hierarchical code-splitting technique improves code comprehension and navigation, and integration with Videodb now allows for RAG over video streams. Demonstrations showcased projects like an AI browser copilot, local code assistants, and text-to-3D CAD model generation using LlamaIndex. The Anthropic Cookbook Series offers comprehensive guides for developing context-augmented LLM applications, while tutorials and webinars provide insights into creating local LLM agents and advanced RAG pipelines. An upcoming RAG meetup in Paris will feature discussions on advanced strategies and the role of open-source RAG in business.