Context graph: overview, benefits, and tips for using it
Blog post from Merge
Context graphs are a crucial component for enhancing the reliability, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness of AI agents by serving as a runtime orchestration layer that integrates various data sources. These graphs dynamically gather data from live APIs, local caches, and derived summaries, enabling AI agents to make informed decisions based on up-to-date and relevant information. They differ from knowledge graphs by providing runtime coordination and security, which are essential for powering AI agents effectively. Context graphs also help control costs, latency, and enforce security by ensuring that only authorized data is accessed. Best practices for implementing context graphs include balancing the use of live, cached, and summarized data, ensuring traceability, and outsourcing integrations to platforms like Merge, which simplifies the process by managing the complexities of API authentication and maintaining stable connections.