The Enterprise-Grade Production-Ready Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework in Rust

Overview

swarms-rs is the first-ever enterprise-grade, production-ready multi-agent orchestration framework built in Rust, designed to handle the most demanding tasks with unparalleled speed and efficiency. By leveraging Rust's cutting-edge performance and safety features, swarms-rs provides a powerful and scalable solution for orchestrating complex multi-agent systems across various industries.

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Key Benefits

Feature	Description
Extreme Performance	Utilize the full potential of modern multi-core processors with Rust's zero-cost abstractions and fearless concurrency. Swarms-rs ensures that your agents run with minimal overhead, achieving maximum throughput and efficiency.
Bleeding-Edge Speed	Written in Rust, swarms-rs delivers near-zero latency and lightning-fast execution, making it the ideal choice for high-frequency and real-time applications.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability	Rust's ownership model guarantees memory safety without the need for a garbage collector, ensuring that your multi-agent systems are free from data races and memory leaks.
Production-Ready	Designed for real-world deployment, swarms-rs is ready to handle mission-critical tasks with robustness and reliability that you can depend on.
Powerful Orchestration	Seamlessly manage and coordinate thousands of agents, allowing them to communicate and collaborate efficiently to achieve complex goals.
Extensible and Modular	Swarms-rs is highly modular, allowing developers to easily extend and customize the framework to suit specific use cases.
Scalable and Efficient	Whether you're orchestrating a handful of agents or scaling up to millions, swarms-rs is designed to grow with your needs, maintaining top-tier performance at every level.
Resource Efficiency	Maximize the use of system resources with Rust's fine-grained control over memory and processing power, ensuring that your agents run optimally even under heavy loads.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Rust (latest stable version recommended)
• Cargo package manager
• An API key for your LLM provider (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Anthropic etc.)

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Installation

# Add the latest version to your project
cargo add swarms-rs

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Environment Setup

Create a .env file in your project root with your API credentials:

RUST_LOG=debug

SWARMS_LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG 

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_key_here
OPENAI_BASE_URL=https://api.openai.com/v1

# Or for DeepSeek
DEEPSEEK_API_KEY="your_deepseek_key_here"
DEEPSEEK_BASE_URL="https://api.deepseek.com/v1"

ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=""

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Quickstart

Agents

An agent is an entity powered by an LLM equipped with tools and memory that can run autonomously to automate issues. Here's an example:

use std::env;

use anyhow::Result;
use swarms_rs::{llm::provider::openai::OpenAI, structs::agent::Agent};
use tracing_subscriber::{layer::SubscriberExt, util::SubscriberInitExt};

#[tokio::main]
async fn main() -> Result<()> {
    dotenv::dotenv().ok();
    tracing_subscriber::registry()
        .with(tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::from_default_env())
        .with(
            tracing_subscriber::fmt::layer()
                .with_line_number(true)
                .with_file(true),
        )
        .init();

    let base_url = env::var("DEEPSEEK_BASE_URL").unwrap();
    let api_key = env::var("DEEPSEEK_API_KEY").unwrap();
        let client = OpenAI::from_url(base_url, api_key).set_model("deepseek-chat");
    let agent = client
        .agent_builder()
        .system_prompt(
            "You are a sophisticated cryptocurrency analysis assistant specialized in:
            1. Technical analysis of crypto markets
            2. Fundamental analysis of blockchain projects
            3. Market sentiment analysis
            4. Risk assessment
            5. Trading patterns recognition
            
            When analyzing cryptocurrencies, always consider:
            - Market capitalization and volume
            - Historical price trends
            - Project fundamentals and technology
            - Recent news and developments
            - Market sentiment indicators
            - Potential risks and opportunities
            
            Provide clear, data-driven insights and always include relevant disclaimers about market volatility."
        )
        .agent_name("CryptoAnalyst")
        .user_name("Trader")
        .enable_autosave()
        .max_loops(3)  // Increased to allow for more thorough analysis
        .save_state_dir("./crypto_analysis/")
        .enable_plan("Break down the crypto analysis into systematic steps:
            1. Gather market data
            2. Analyze technical indicators
            3. Review fundamental factors
            4. Assess market sentiment
            5. Provide comprehensive insights".to_owned())
        .build();
    let response = agent
        .run("What is the meaning of life?".to_owned())
        .await
        .unwrap();
    println!("{response}");
    Ok(())
}

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MCP Tool Support

swarms-rs supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling agents to interact with external tools through standardized interfaces. This powerful feature allows your agents to access real-world data and perform actions beyond their language capabilities.

Supported MCP Server Types

• STDIO MCP Servers: Connect to command-line tools that implement the MCP protocol
• SSE MCP Servers: Connect to web-based MCP servers using Server-Sent Events

Example Usage

// Add a STDIO MCP server
.add_stdio_mcp_server("uvx", ["mcp-hn"])
.await

// Add an SSE MCP server
.add_sse_mcp_server("example-sse-mcp-server", "http://127.0.0.1:8000/sse")
.await

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Full MCP Agent Example

use std::env;

use anyhow::Result;
use swarms_rs::{llm::provider::openai::OpenAI, structs::agent::Agent};
use tracing_subscriber::{layer::SubscriberExt, util::SubscriberInitExt};

#[tokio::main]
async fn main() -> Result<()> {
    dotenv::dotenv().ok();
    tracing_subscriber::registry()
        .with(tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::from_default_env())
        .with(
            tracing_subscriber::fmt::layer()
                .with_line_number(true)
                .with_file(true),
        )
        .init();

    let base_url = env::var("DEEPSEEK_BASE_URL").unwrap();
    let api_key = env::var("DEEPSEEK_API_KEY").unwrap();
    let client = OpenAI::from_url(base_url, api_key).set_model("deepseek-chat");
    let agent = client
        .agent_builder()
        .system_prompt("You are a helpful assistant.")
        .agent_name("SwarmsAgent")
        .user_name("User")
        // How to install uv: https://github.com/astral-sh/uv#installation
        // mcp stdio server, any other stdio mcp server can be used
        .add_stdio_mcp_server("uvx", ["mcp-hn"])
        .await
        // mcp sse server, we can use mcp-proxy to proxy the stdio mcp server(which does not support sse mode) to sse server
        // run in console: uvx mcp-proxy --sse-port=8000 -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem ~
        // this will start a sse server on port 8000, and ~ will be the only allowed directory to access
        .add_sse_mcp_server("example-sse-mcp-server", "http://127.0.0.1:8000/sse")
        .await
        .retry_attempts(1)
        .max_loops(1)
        .build();

    let response = agent
        .run("Get the top 3 stories of today".to_owned())
        .await
        .unwrap();
    // mcp-hn stdio server is called and give us the response
    println!("STDIO MCP RESPONSE:\n{response}");

    let response = agent.run("List ~ directory".to_owned()).await.unwrap();
    // example-sse-mcp-server is called and give us the response
    println!("SSE MCP RESPONSE:\n{response}");

    Ok(())
}

See the mcp_tool.rs example for a complete implementation.

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Multi-Agent Architectures

ConcurrentWorkflow

This is an example of utilizing the ConcurrentWorkflow to concurrently execute multiple agents at the same time

use std::env;

use anyhow::Result;
use swarms_rs::llm::provider::openai::OpenAI;
use swarms_rs::structs::concurrent_workflow::ConcurrentWorkflow;

#[tokio::main]
async fn main() -> Result<()> {
    dotenv::dotenv().ok();

    let subscriber = tracing_subscriber::fmt::Subscriber::builder()
        .with_env_filter(tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::from_default_env())
        .with_line_number(true)
        .with_file(true)
        .finish();
    tracing::subscriber::set_global_default(subscriber)?;

    let base_url = env::var("DEEPSEEK_BASE_URL").unwrap();
    let api_key = env::var("DEEPSEEK_API_KEY").unwrap();
    let client = OpenAI::from_url(base_url, api_key).set_model("deepseek-chat");

    // Create specialized trading agents with independent roles
    let market_analysis_agent = client
        .agent_builder()
        .agent_name("Market Analysis Agent")
        .system_prompt(
            "You are a market analysis specialist for trading. Analyze the provided market data \
       and identify key trends, patterns, and technical indicators. Your task is to provide \
       a comprehensive market analysis including support/resistance levels, volume analysis, \
       and overall market sentiment. Focus only on analyzing current market conditions \
       without making specific trading recommendations. End your analysis with <DONE>.",
        )
        .user_name("Trader")
        .max_loops(1)
        .temperature(0.2) // Lower temperature for precise technical analysis
        .enable_autosave()
        .save_state_dir("./temp/concurrent_workflow/trading")
        .add_stop_word("<DONE>")
        .build();

    let trade_strategy_agent = client
        .agent_builder()
        .agent_name("Trade Strategy Agent")
        .system_prompt(
            "You are a trading strategy specialist. Based on the provided market scenario, \
       develop a comprehensive trading strategy. Your task is to analyze the given market \
       information and create a strategy that includes potential entry and exit points, \
       position sizing recommendations, and order types. Focus solely on strategy development \
       without performing risk assessment. End your strategy with <DONE>.",
        )
        .user_name("Trader")
        .max_loops(1)
        .temperature(0.3)
        .enable_autosave()
        .save_state_dir("./temp/concurrent_workflow/trading")
        .add_stop_word("<DONE>")
        .build();

    let risk_assessment_agent = client
        .agent_builder()
        .agent_name("Risk Assessment Agent")
        .system_prompt(
            "You are a risk assessment specialist for trading. Your role is to evaluate \
       potential risks in the provided market scenario. Calculate appropriate risk metrics \
       such as volatility, maximum drawdown, and risk-reward ratios based solely on the \
       market information provided. Provide an independent risk assessment without \
       considering specific trading strategies. End your assessment with <DONE>.",
        )
        .user_name("Trader")
        .max_loops(1)
        .temperature(0.2)
        .enable_autosave()
        .save_state_dir("./temp/concurrent_workflow/trading")
        .add_stop_word("<DONE>")
        .build();

    // Create a concurrent workflow with all trading agents
    let workflow = ConcurrentWorkflow::builder()
        .name("Trading Strategy Workflow")
        .metadata_output_dir("./temp/concurrent_workflow/trading/workflow/metadata")
        .description("A workflow for analyzing market data with independent specialized agents.")
        .agents(vec![
            Box::new(market_analysis_agent),
            Box::new(trade_strategy_agent),
            Box::new(risk_assessment_agent),
        ])
        .build();

    let result = workflow
        .run(
            "BTC/USD is approaching a key resistance level at $50,000 with increasing volume. \
             RSI is at 68 and MACD shows bullish momentum. Develop a trading strategy for a \
             potential breakout scenario.",
        )
        .await?;

    println!("{}", serde_json::to_string_pretty(&result)?);
    Ok(())
}

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Run Examples

In swarms-rs/examples there is our sample code, which can provide a considerable degree of reference:

To run the graph workflow example:

cargo run --example graph_workflow

DEEPSEEK_API_KEY and DEEPSEEK_BASE_URL environment variables are read by default.

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Framework Architecture

In swarms-rs, we modularize the framework into three primary architectural stages, each building upon the previous to create increasingly sophisticated agent systems:

graph TD
    A[Framework Architecture] --> B[1. Agent Layer]
    A --> C[2. Multi-Agent Structures]
    A --> D[3. Cascading Systems]
    
    B --> B1[LLM Integration]
    B --> B2[Tool System]
    B --> B3[Memory Management]
    
    C --> C1[Sequential Workflow]
    C --> C2[Concurrent Workflow]
    C --> C3[Communication Protocols]
    
    D --> D1[Agent Networks]
    D --> D2[Hierarchical Systems]
    D --> D3[Swarm Intelligence]

Features

Agents (LLM + Tools + Memory)
Language Models	Integration with various LLM providers (OpenAI, DeepSeek, etc.)
Tool System	Extensible framework for adding capabilities through MCP and custom tools
Memory Management	Short-term and long-term memory systems for maintaining context
State Management	Handling agent state, configuration, and runtime parameters

Multi-Agent Structures and Communication
Sequential Workflows	Linear progression of tasks between multiple agents
Concurrent Workflows	Parallel execution of tasks across multiple agents
Communication Protocols	Standardized methods for inter-agent communication
Task Distribution	Intelligent distribution of workload across agent networks
Synchronization	Mechanisms for coordinating agent activities and sharing results

Cascading Multi-Agent Systems
Hierarchical Organizations	Multi-level agent structures with specialized roles
Swarm Intelligence	Emergent behavior from large-scale agent interactions
Dynamic Scaling	Ability to scale agent networks based on workload
Fault Tolerance	Robust error handling and system recovery
Resource Optimization	Efficient allocation and utilization of system resources

This modular architecture allows for flexible deployment scenarios, from simple single-agent applications to complex, distributed multi-agent systems. Each layer is designed to be extensible, allowing developers to customize and enhance functionality while maintaining the core benefits of the framework's enterprise-grade reliability and performance.

Architecture

swarms-rs is built with a modular architecture that allows for easy extension and customization:

Layer/Component	Description
Agent Layer	Core agent implementation with memory management and tool integration
LLM Provider Layer	Abstraction for different LLM providers (OpenAI, DeepSeek, etc.)
Tool System	Extensible tool framework for adding capabilities to agents
MCP Integration	Support for Model Context Protocol tools via STDIO and SSE interfaces
Swarm Orchestration	Coordination of multiple agents for complex workflows
Persistence Layer	State management and recovery mechanisms

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Development Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/The-Swarm-Corporation/swarms-rs
   cd swarms-rs
   

2. Install development dependencies:

   cargo install cargo-nextest
   

3. Run tests:

   cargo nextest run
   

4. Run benchmarks:

   cargo bench
   

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Community

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Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're fixing bugs, improving documentation, or adding new features, your help is valuable. Here's how you can contribute:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

For more details, please read our Contributing Guidelines.

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• Get real-time support
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• Participate in community events

We're excited to have you join our growing community! 🌟

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Contact

For questions, suggestions, or feedback, please open an issue or contact us at kye@swarms.world.