feat: implement ReasoningAgent and DualBrainAgent with enhanced reasoning capabilities

- Add ReasoningAgent class with configurable step-by-step reasoning
- Add DualBrainAgent class with separate reasoning and conversational models
- Implement ReasoningConfig for configurable reasoning behavior
- Add ReasoningFlow for reasoning flow control and validation
- Integrate existing Chain of Thought (GenerateCOT) infrastructure
- Support confidence scoring and reasoning validation
- Maintain full backward compatibility with existing Agent class
- Add comprehensive test suite to verify functionality

Resolves #968

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Co-authored-by: Mervin Praison <[email protected]>

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/__init__.py

@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ logging.getLogger("httpcore").setLevel(logging.WARNING)
 
 from .agent.agent import Agent
 from .agent.image_agent import ImageAgent
+from .agent.reasoning_agent import ReasoningAgent
+from .agent.dual_brain_agent import DualBrainAgent
+from .agent.reasoning import ReasoningConfig, ReasoningFlow, ActionState
 from .agents.agents import PraisonAIAgents
 from .task.task import Task
 from .tools.tools import Tools
@@ -102,6 +105,11 @@ if _telemetry_available:
 __all__ = [
     'Agent',
     'ImageAgent',
+    'ReasoningAgent',
+    'DualBrainAgent',
+    'ReasoningConfig',
+    'ReasoningFlow',
+    'ActionState',
     'PraisonAIAgents',
     'Agents',
     'Tools',

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/__init__.py

@@ -3,5 +3,22 @@ from .agent import Agent
 from .image_agent import ImageAgent
 from .handoff import Handoff, handoff, handoff_filters, RECOMMENDED_PROMPT_PREFIX, prompt_with_handoff_instructions
 from .router_agent import RouterAgent
+from .reasoning_agent import ReasoningAgent
+from .dual_brain_agent import DualBrainAgent
+from .reasoning import ReasoningConfig, ReasoningFlow, ActionState
 
-__all__ = ['Agent', 'ImageAgent', 'Handoff', 'handoff', 'handoff_filters', 'RECOMMENDED_PROMPT_PREFIX', 'prompt_with_handoff_instructions', 'RouterAgent']
+__all__ = [
+    'Agent', 
+    'ImageAgent', 
+    'Handoff', 
+    'handoff', 
+    'handoff_filters', 
+    'RECOMMENDED_PROMPT_PREFIX', 
+    'prompt_with_handoff_instructions', 
+    'RouterAgent',
+    'ReasoningAgent',
+    'DualBrainAgent',
+    'ReasoningConfig',
+    'ReasoningFlow',
+    'ActionState'
+]

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/dual_brain_agent.py

@@ -0,0 +1,387 @@
+"""
+DualBrainAgent - Agent with separate reasoning and conversational models.
+
+This agent extends the ReasoningAgent to use different LLM models for
+conversational interaction and analytical reasoning, enabling optimized
+performance for different cognitive tasks.
+"""
+
+import logging
+from typing import Optional, Dict, Any, Union, List
+from .reasoning_agent import ReasoningAgent
+from .reasoning import ReasoningConfig, ReasoningFlow
+from ..tools.train.data.generatecot import GenerateCOT
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class DualBrainAgent(ReasoningAgent):
+    """
+    Agent with dual LLM models - one for conversation, one for reasoning.
+    
+    This agent uses:
+    - Main LLM for conversational interactions and general responses
+    - Reasoning LLM for analytical thinking and complex problem solving
+    
+    Inherits all ReasoningAgent functionality while adding dual-model support.
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        name: Optional[str] = None,
+        role: Optional[str] = None,
+        goal: Optional[str] = None,
+        backstory: Optional[str] = None,
+        instructions: Optional[str] = None,
+        
+        # Dual brain configuration
+        llm: Optional[Union[str, Any]] = None,  # Main conversational model
+        reasoning_llm: Optional[Union[str, Any]] = None,  # Analytical reasoning model
+        
+        # LLM configuration dictionaries
+        llm_config: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+        reasoning_config: Optional[Union[ReasoningConfig, Dict[str, Any]]] = None,
+        
+        # Other parameters
+        tools: Optional[List[Any]] = None,
+        reasoning: bool = True,
+        reasoning_flow: Optional[ReasoningFlow] = None,
+        min_confidence: float = 0.7,
+        show_reasoning: bool = True,
+        
+        # Pass through all other parameters
+        **kwargs
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize a DualBrainAgent.
+        
+        Args:
+            llm: Main conversational model (e.g., "gpt-4-turbo")
+            reasoning_llm: Analytical reasoning model (e.g., "o1-preview")
+            llm_config: Configuration for main LLM (temperature, etc.)
+            reasoning_config: Configuration for reasoning behavior and model
+            **kwargs: All other parameters passed to ReasoningAgent
+        """
+        
+        # Set default models if not provided
+        main_llm = llm or "gpt-4o-mini"
+        self.reasoning_llm_model = reasoning_llm or "gpt-4o-mini"
+        
+        # Store LLM configurations
+        self.llm_config = llm_config or {"temperature": 0.7}
+        
+        # Handle reasoning_config - can be ReasoningConfig or dict with model info
+        if isinstance(reasoning_config, dict):
+            # Extract model info if present
+            reasoning_model_config = reasoning_config.get("model", self.reasoning_llm_model)
+            reasoning_temp = reasoning_config.get("temperature", 0.1)
+            reasoning_prompt = reasoning_config.get("system_prompt")
+            
+            # Create ReasoningConfig from remaining parameters
+            config_params = {k: v for k, v in reasoning_config.items() 
+                           if k not in ["model", "temperature", "system_prompt"]}
+            config_params.setdefault("temperature", reasoning_temp)
+            if reasoning_prompt:
+                config_params["system_prompt"] = reasoning_prompt
+                
+            final_reasoning_config = ReasoningConfig(**config_params)
+            self.reasoning_llm_model = reasoning_model_config
+            
+        elif reasoning_config is None:
+            final_reasoning_config = ReasoningConfig(
+                confidence_threshold=min_confidence,
+                style="analytical",
+                temperature=0.1
+            )
+        else:
+            final_reasoning_config = reasoning_config
+        
+        # Initialize parent with main LLM
+        super().__init__(
+            name=name or "DualBrainAgent",
+            role=role,
+            goal=goal,
+            backstory=backstory,
+            instructions=instructions,
+            llm=main_llm,
+            tools=tools,
+            reasoning=reasoning,
+            reasoning_config=final_reasoning_config,
+            reasoning_flow=reasoning_flow,
+            min_confidence=min_confidence,
+            show_reasoning=show_reasoning,
+            **kwargs
+        )
+        
+        # Setup reasoning-specific LLM
+        self.reasoning_llm = self.reasoning_llm_model
+        
+        # Override COT generator to use reasoning LLM
+        if self.reasoning_enabled:
+            try:
+                self.cot_generator = GenerateCOT(
+                    model=self.reasoning_llm_model,
+                    temperature=self.reasoning_config.temperature,
+                    verbose=self.show_reasoning
+                )
+                logger.info(f"DualBrainAgent initialized - Main: {main_llm}, Reasoning: {self.reasoning_llm_model}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Could not initialize COT generator with reasoning LLM: {e}")
+                
+        # Store model information for introspection
+        self.model_info = {
+            "conversational_model": main_llm,
+            "reasoning_model": self.reasoning_llm_model,
+            "llm_config": self.llm_config,
+            "reasoning_config": final_reasoning_config
+        }
+    
+    def _chat_with_reasoning(
+        self,
+        message: str,
+        temperature: float,
+        tools: Optional[List[Any]],
+        task_name: Optional[str],
+        task_description: Optional[str],
+        task_id: Optional[str]
+    ) -> str:
+        """
+        Enhanced reasoning chat that uses dual models.
+        """
+        
+        # Step 1: Use reasoning LLM for initial analysis
+        analysis_step = self.reasoning_engine.create_step(
+            title="Deep Analysis",
+            action="Analyze problem using specialized reasoning model",
+            thought=f"Using {self.reasoning_llm_model} for analysis: {message}"
+        )
+        
+        # Use reasoning LLM for Chain of Thought
+        reasoning_result = None
+        if self.cot_generator:
+            try:
+                reasoning_result = self.cot_generator.cot_generate_dict(message)
+                analysis_step.thought = reasoning_result.get("thought_process", "")
+                analysis_step.confidence = self._estimate_reasoning_confidence(reasoning_result)
+                
+                self.reasoning_engine.update_step(
+                    analysis_step.id,
+                    thought=analysis_step.thought,
+                    confidence=analysis_step.confidence
+                )
+                
+                if self.show_reasoning:
+                    logger.info(f"Reasoning model analysis: {analysis_step.confidence:.2f} confidence")
+                    
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Reasoning LLM analysis failed: {e}")
+                analysis_step.confidence = 0.4
+        
+        # Step 2: Use main LLM for conversational synthesis
+        synthesis_step = self.reasoning_engine.create_step(
+            title="Response Synthesis",
+            action="Synthesize conversational response using main model",
+            thought="",
+            confidence=0.0
+        )
+        
+        # Build synthesis prompt that includes reasoning context
+        synthesis_prompt = self._build_dual_brain_prompt(message, reasoning_result)
+        
+        # Use main LLM for synthesis (parent's chat method)
+        response = super(ReasoningAgent, self).chat(
+            synthesis_prompt,
+            self.llm_config.get("temperature", temperature),
+            tools,
+            task_name,
+            task_description,
+            task_id
+        )
+        
+        synthesis_step.thought = response
+        synthesis_step.confidence = self._estimate_confidence(response)
+        
+        # Step 3: Validation using reasoning model if confidence is low
+        if synthesis_step.confidence < self.min_confidence and self.cot_generator:
+            validation_step = self.reasoning_engine.create_step(
+                title="Response Validation",
+                action="Validate response using reasoning model",
+                thought="",
+                confidence=0.0
+            )
+            
+            try:
+                validation_prompt = f"""
+                Original Problem: {message}
+                Proposed Response: {response}
+                
+                Evaluate this response for accuracy, completeness, and correctness. 
+                Provide a rating from 0 to 1 and suggest improvements if needed.
+                """
+                
+                validation_result = self.cot_generator.cot_generate_dict(validation_prompt)
+                validation_step.thought = validation_result.get("thought_process", "")
+                validation_step.confidence = self._extract_validation_score(validation_result)
+                
+                # If validation suggests improvement, regenerate
+                if validation_step.confidence < 0.7:
+                    logger.info("Validation suggests improvement, regenerating response")
+                    
+                    improvement_prompt = f"""
+                    {synthesis_prompt}
+                    
+                    Validation feedback: {validation_step.thought}
+                    
+                    Please improve your response based on this feedback.
+                    """
+                    
+                    response = super(ReasoningAgent, self).chat(
+                        improvement_prompt,
+                        self.llm_config.get("temperature", temperature),
+                        tools,
+                        task_name,
+                        task_description,
+                        task_id
+                    )
+                    
+                    synthesis_step.thought = response
+                    synthesis_step.confidence = max(synthesis_step.confidence, validation_step.confidence)
+                    
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Response validation failed: {e}")
+                validation_step.confidence = synthesis_step.confidence
+        
+        # Add model information to response if showing reasoning
+        if self.show_reasoning:
+            model_info = f"\n\n--- Dual Brain Process ---\n"
+            model_info += f"Analysis Model: {self.reasoning_llm_model}\n"
+            model_info += f"Response Model: {self.llm}\n"
+            model_info += self._format_reasoning_summary()
+            response = f"{response}{model_info}"
+        
+        return response
+    
+    def _build_dual_brain_prompt(self, original_message: str, reasoning_result: Optional[Dict]) -> str:
+        """Build a prompt that incorporates reasoning model insights."""
+        
+        base_prompt = original_message
+        
+        if reasoning_result:
+            thought_process = reasoning_result.get("thought_process", "")
+            final_answer = reasoning_result.get("final_answer", "")
+            
+            base_prompt = f"""
+            Original Question: {original_message}
+            
+            Reasoning Analysis (from specialized reasoning model):
+            {thought_process}
+            
+            Reasoning Conclusion: {final_answer}
+            
+            Based on this analytical foundation, provide a clear, conversational response that:
+            1. Addresses the original question directly
+            2. Incorporates the insights from the reasoning analysis
+            3. Uses an appropriate tone and style for the user
+            4. Ensures accuracy while remaining accessible
+            """
+        
+        return base_prompt
+    
+    def _estimate_reasoning_confidence(self, reasoning_result: Dict) -> float:
+        """Estimate confidence from reasoning model output."""
+        if not reasoning_result:
+            return 0.0
+            
+        thought_process = reasoning_result.get("thought_process", "")
+        final_answer = reasoning_result.get("final_answer", "")
+        
+        # Base confidence on structure and content
+        confidence = 0.5
+        
+        # Detailed thought process increases confidence
+        if len(thought_process) > 200:
+            confidence += 0.2
+        if len(thought_process) > 500:
+            confidence += 0.1
+            
+        # Clear final answer increases confidence
+        if final_answer and len(final_answer) > 10:
+            confidence += 0.1
+            
+        # Look for reasoning indicators
+        reasoning_indicators = ["because", "therefore", "analysis", "step", "consider", "evaluate"]
+        indicator_count = sum(1 for indicator in reasoning_indicators 
+                            if indicator in thought_process.lower())
+        confidence += min(0.2, indicator_count * 0.05)
+        
+        return max(0.0, min(1.0, confidence))
+    
+    def _extract_validation_score(self, validation_result: Dict) -> float:
+        """Extract numerical validation score from validation result."""
+        thought_process = validation_result.get("thought_process", "")
+        
+        # Look for explicit ratings
+        import re
+        
+        # Look for patterns like "rating: 0.8" or "score: 7/10"
+        rating_patterns = [
+            r"rating[:\s]+([0-9]*\.?[0-9]+)",
+            r"score[:\s]+([0-9]*\.?[0-9]+)",
+            r"confidence[:\s]+([0-9]*\.?[0-9]+)",
+            r"([0-9]*\.?[0-9]+)\s*out\s*of\s*[0-9]+",
+            r"([0-9]*\.?[0-9]+)/[0-9]+"
+        ]
+        
+        for pattern in rating_patterns:
+            matches = re.findall(pattern, thought_process.lower())
+            if matches:
+                try:
+                    score = float(matches[0])
+                    # Normalize to 0-1 range
+                    if score > 1:
+                        score = score / 10.0
+                    return max(0.0, min(1.0, score))
+                except ValueError:
+                    continue
+        
+        # Default confidence based on content analysis
+        return self._estimate_confidence(thought_process)
+    
+    def get_model_info(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get information about the dual models being used."""
+        return self.model_info.copy()
+    
+    def switch_reasoning_model(self, new_model: str):
+        """Switch the reasoning model at runtime."""
+        self.reasoning_llm_model = new_model
+        self.reasoning_llm = new_model
+        self.model_info["reasoning_model"] = new_model
+        
+        # Reinitialize COT generator
+        if self.reasoning_enabled:
+            try:
+                self.cot_generator = GenerateCOT(
+                    model=new_model,
+                    temperature=self.reasoning_config.temperature,
+                    verbose=self.show_reasoning
+                )
+                logger.info(f"Switched reasoning model to: {new_model}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Failed to switch reasoning model: {e}")
+    
+    def switch_conversational_model(self, new_model: str):
+        """Switch the conversational model at runtime."""
+        self.llm = new_model
+        self.model_info["conversational_model"] = new_model
+        logger.info(f"Switched conversational model to: {new_model}")
+    
+    @property
+    def dual_brain_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get summary including dual brain statistics."""
+        base_summary = self.reasoning_summary
+        base_summary.update({
+            "conversational_model": self.model_info["conversational_model"],
+            "reasoning_model": self.model_info["reasoning_model"],
+            "dual_brain_mode": True
+        })
+        return base_summary

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/reasoning.py

@@ -0,0 +1,204 @@
+"""
+Reasoning configuration and support classes for PraisonAI Agents.
+
+This module provides configuration classes and utilities for enhanced reasoning
+capabilities in agents, including step-by-step reasoning, confidence scoring,
+and reasoning flow control.
+"""
+
+from typing import Dict, Optional, Any, Literal, Callable, List
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from enum import Enum
+import uuid
+import time
+import logging
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class ActionState(Enum):
+    """Action states for reasoning flow control."""
+    CONTINUE = "continue"
+    VALIDATE = "validate"
+    RESET = "reset"
+    FINAL_ANSWER = "final_answer"
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ReasoningStep:
+    """Represents a single step in the reasoning process."""
+    id: str = field(default_factory=lambda: str(uuid.uuid4())[:8])
+    title: str = ""
+    action: str = ""
+    thought: str = ""
+    confidence: float = 0.0
+    timestamp: float = field(default_factory=time.time)
+    retries: int = 0
+    validation_passed: bool = False
+    metadata: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ReasoningConfig:
+    """Configuration for reasoning capabilities."""
+    min_steps: int = 2
+    max_steps: int = 10
+    style: Literal["analytical", "creative", "systematic"] = "analytical"
+    confidence_threshold: float = 0.7
+    enable_validation: bool = True
+    enable_improvement: bool = True
+    enable_error_detection: bool = True
+    temperature: float = 0.3
+    max_retries: int = 3
+    validation_model: Optional[str] = None
+    system_prompt: Optional[str] = None
+
+
+@dataclass
+class ReasoningFlow:
+    """Configuration for reasoning flow control."""
+    on_validate: Optional[Callable[[ReasoningStep], bool]] = None
+    on_reset: Optional[Callable[[ReasoningStep], bool]] = None
+    auto_validate_critical: bool = True
+    validation_rules: Dict[str, Callable] = field(default_factory=dict)
+    
+    def should_validate(self, step: ReasoningStep) -> bool:
+        """Determine if a step should be validated."""
+        if self.on_validate:
+            return self.on_validate(step)
+        return step.confidence < 0.9
+    
+    def should_reset(self, step: ReasoningStep) -> bool:
+        """Determine if reasoning should reset."""
+        if self.on_reset:
+            return self.on_reset(step)
+        return step.retries >= 3
+    
+    def apply_validation_rules(self, step: ReasoningStep) -> bool:
+        """Apply custom validation rules to a step."""
+        for rule_name, rule_func in self.validation_rules.items():
+            try:
+                if not rule_func(step):
+                    logger.debug(f"Validation rule '{rule_name}' failed for step {step.id}")
+                    return False
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Validation rule '{rule_name}' raised exception: {e}")
+                return False
+        return True
+
+
+class ReasoningEngine:
+    """Core reasoning engine that orchestrates the reasoning process."""
+    
+    def __init__(self, config: ReasoningConfig, flow: Optional[ReasoningFlow] = None):
+        self.config = config
+        self.flow = flow or ReasoningFlow()
+        self.reasoning_steps: List[ReasoningStep] = []
+        self.current_step = 0
+        
+    def create_step(self, title: str, action: str, thought: str = "", confidence: float = 0.0) -> ReasoningStep:
+        """Create a new reasoning step."""
+        step = ReasoningStep(
+            title=title,
+            action=action,
+            thought=thought,
+            confidence=confidence
+        )
+        self.reasoning_steps.append(step)
+        return step
+    
+    def update_step(self, step_id: str, **kwargs) -> bool:
+        """Update an existing reasoning step."""
+        for step in self.reasoning_steps:
+            if step.id == step_id:
+                for key, value in kwargs.items():
+                    if hasattr(step, key):
+                        setattr(step, key, value)
+                return True
+        return False
+    
+    def get_step(self, step_id: str) -> Optional[ReasoningStep]:
+        """Get a reasoning step by ID."""
+        for step in self.reasoning_steps:
+            if step.id == step_id:
+                return step
+        return None
+    
+    def validate_step(self, step: ReasoningStep) -> bool:
+        """Validate a reasoning step."""
+        if not self.config.enable_validation:
+            return True
+            
+        # Check confidence threshold
+        if step.confidence < self.config.confidence_threshold:
+            logger.debug(f"Step {step.id} failed confidence threshold: {step.confidence} < {self.config.confidence_threshold}")
+            return False
+        
+        # Apply flow validation rules
+        if not self.flow.apply_validation_rules(step):
+            return False
+        
+        step.validation_passed = True
+        return True
+    
+    def should_continue(self) -> ActionState:
+        """Determine the next action based on current reasoning state."""
+        if len(self.reasoning_steps) < self.config.min_steps:
+            return ActionState.CONTINUE
+            
+        if len(self.reasoning_steps) >= self.config.max_steps:
+            return ActionState.FINAL_ANSWER
+            
+        last_step = self.reasoning_steps[-1] if self.reasoning_steps else None
+        if last_step:
+            if self.flow.should_reset(last_step):
+                return ActionState.RESET
+            elif self.flow.should_validate(last_step):
+                return ActionState.VALIDATE
+                
+        return ActionState.CONTINUE
+    
+    def get_reasoning_trace(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Get the full reasoning trace as a serializable format."""
+        return [
+            {
+                "id": step.id,
+                "title": step.title,
+                "action": step.action,
+                "thought": step.thought,
+                "confidence": step.confidence,
+                "timestamp": step.timestamp,
+                "retries": step.retries,
+                "validation_passed": step.validation_passed,
+                "metadata": step.metadata
+            }
+            for step in self.reasoning_steps
+        ]
+    
+    def reset(self):
+        """Reset the reasoning engine."""
+        self.reasoning_steps.clear()
+        self.current_step = 0
+    
+    def get_reasoning_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get a summary of the reasoning process."""
+        if not self.reasoning_steps:
+            return {
+                "total_steps": 0,
+                "avg_confidence": 0.0,
+                "total_retries": 0,
+                "validation_rate": 0.0
+            }
+        
+        total_confidence = sum(step.confidence for step in self.reasoning_steps)
+        total_retries = sum(step.retries for step in self.reasoning_steps)
+        validated_steps = sum(1 for step in self.reasoning_steps if step.validation_passed)
+        
+        return {
+            "total_steps": len(self.reasoning_steps),
+            "avg_confidence": total_confidence / len(self.reasoning_steps),
+            "total_retries": total_retries,
+            "validation_rate": validated_steps / len(self.reasoning_steps),
+            "min_confidence": min(step.confidence for step in self.reasoning_steps),
+            "max_confidence": max(step.confidence for step in self.reasoning_steps)
+        }

src/praisonai-agents/praisonaiagents/agent/reasoning_agent.py

@@ -0,0 +1,400 @@
+"""
+ReasoningAgent - Enhanced agent with advanced reasoning capabilities.
+
+This agent extends the base Agent class with structured reasoning, confidence
+scoring, and step-by-step problem solving using the existing Chain of Thought
+infrastructure.
+"""
+
+import logging
+from typing import Optional, Dict, Any, Union, List, Callable, Tuple
+from .agent import Agent
+from .reasoning import ReasoningConfig, ReasoningFlow, ReasoningEngine, ActionState
+from ..tools.train.data.generatecot import GenerateCOT
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+class ReasoningAgent(Agent):
+    """
+    Agent with enhanced reasoning capabilities including step-by-step thinking,
+    confidence scoring, and reasoning flow control.
+    
+    Inherits all functionality from the base Agent class while adding:
+    - Configurable reasoning steps
+    - Confidence-based validation
+    - Chain of thought integration
+    - Reasoning flow control
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        name: Optional[str] = None,
+        role: Optional[str] = None,
+        goal: Optional[str] = None,
+        backstory: Optional[str] = None,
+        instructions: Optional[str] = None,
+        llm: Optional[Union[str, Any]] = None,
+        tools: Optional[List[Any]] = None,
+        
+        # Reasoning-specific parameters
+        reasoning: bool = True,
+        reasoning_config: Optional[Union[ReasoningConfig, Dict[str, Any]]] = None,
+        reasoning_flow: Optional[ReasoningFlow] = None,
+        min_confidence: float = 0.7,
+        show_reasoning: bool = True,
+        
+        # Pass through all other Agent parameters
+        **kwargs
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize a ReasoningAgent.
+        
+        Args:
+            reasoning: Enable reasoning capabilities (default: True)
+            reasoning_config: Configuration for reasoning behavior
+            reasoning_flow: Flow control for reasoning process
+            min_confidence: Minimum confidence threshold for steps
+            show_reasoning: Whether to display reasoning steps
+            **kwargs: All other parameters passed to base Agent
+        """
+        
+        # Force enable reasoning steps and self-reflection if reasoning is enabled
+        if reasoning:
+            kwargs.setdefault('reasoning_steps', True)
+            kwargs.setdefault('self_reflect', True)
+            
+        # Initialize base Agent
+        super().__init__(
+            name=name or "ReasoningAgent",
+            role=role,
+            goal=goal,
+            backstory=backstory,
+            instructions=instructions,
+            llm=llm,
+            tools=tools,
+            **kwargs
+        )
+        
+        # Setup reasoning capabilities
+        self.reasoning_enabled = reasoning
+        self.min_confidence = min_confidence
+        self.show_reasoning = show_reasoning
+        
+        # Initialize reasoning config
+        if isinstance(reasoning_config, dict):
+            self.reasoning_config = ReasoningConfig(**reasoning_config)
+        elif reasoning_config is None:
+            self.reasoning_config = ReasoningConfig(
+                confidence_threshold=min_confidence,
+                style="analytical"
+            )
+        else:
+            self.reasoning_config = reasoning_config
+            
+        # Initialize reasoning flow
+        self.reasoning_flow = reasoning_flow or ReasoningFlow()
+        
+        # Initialize reasoning engine
+        self.reasoning_engine = ReasoningEngine(
+            config=self.reasoning_config,
+            flow=self.reasoning_flow
+        )
+        
+        # Initialize Chain of Thought generator
+        self.cot_generator = None
+        if self.reasoning_enabled:
+            try:
+                self.cot_generator = GenerateCOT(
+                    model=self.llm if isinstance(self.llm, str) else "gpt-4o-mini",
+                    temperature=self.reasoning_config.temperature,
+                    verbose=self.show_reasoning
+                )
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"Could not initialize COT generator: {e}")
+        
+        # Store reasoning trace
+        self.last_reasoning_steps = []
+        self.reasoning_trace = []
+        
+    def chat(
+        self,
+        message: str,
+        temperature: float = 0.1,
+        tools: Optional[List[Any]] = None,
+        task_name: Optional[str] = None,
+        task_description: Optional[str] = None,
+        task_id: Optional[str] = None
+    ) -> str:
+        """
+        Enhanced chat method with reasoning capabilities.
+        
+        Args:
+            message: The input message/problem to solve
+            temperature: Temperature for LLM calls
+            tools: Available tools for the agent
+            task_name: Optional task name for context
+            task_description: Optional task description
+            task_id: Optional task ID for tracking
+            
+        Returns:
+            Response with reasoning trace included
+        """
+        
+        if not self.reasoning_enabled:
+            return super().chat(message, temperature, tools, task_name, task_description, task_id)
+        
+        try:
+            # Reset reasoning engine for new conversation
+            self.reasoning_engine.reset()
+            
+            # Generate reasoning-enhanced response
+            response = self._chat_with_reasoning(
+                message, temperature, tools, task_name, task_description, task_id
+            )
+            
+            # Store reasoning trace
+            self.last_reasoning_steps = self.reasoning_engine.reasoning_steps.copy()
+            self.reasoning_trace.append({
+                "message": message,
+                "response": response,
+                "steps": self.reasoning_engine.get_reasoning_trace(),
+                "summary": self.reasoning_engine.get_reasoning_summary()
+            })
+            
+            return response
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error in reasoning chat: {e}")
+            # Fallback to base agent chat
+            return super().chat(message, temperature, tools, task_name, task_description, task_id)
+    
+    def _chat_with_reasoning(
+        self,
+        message: str,
+        temperature: float,
+        tools: Optional[List[Any]],
+        task_name: Optional[str],
+        task_description: Optional[str],
+        task_id: Optional[str]
+    ) -> str:
+        """
+        Internal method to handle reasoning-enhanced chat.
+        """
+        
+        # Initial reasoning step: problem analysis
+        analysis_step = self.reasoning_engine.create_step(
+            title="Problem Analysis",
+            action="Analyze the problem and break it down",
+            thought=f"Analyzing: {message}"
+        )
+        
+        # Use Chain of Thought if available
+        if self.cot_generator:
+            try:
+                cot_result = self.cot_generator.cot_generate_dict(message)
+                analysis_step.thought = cot_result.get("thought_process", "")
+                analysis_step.confidence = 0.8  # Default confidence for COT
+                
+                # Update step with COT results
+                self.reasoning_engine.update_step(
+                    analysis_step.id,
+                    thought=analysis_step.thought,
+                    confidence=analysis_step.confidence
+                )
+                
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.warning(f"COT generation failed: {e}")
+                analysis_step.confidence = 0.5
+        
+        # Determine next action
+        action_state = self.reasoning_engine.should_continue()
+        
+        # Process based on action state
+        response = ""
+        step_count = 0
+        max_reasoning_steps = self.reasoning_config.max_steps
+        
+        while step_count < max_reasoning_steps:
+            step_count += 1
+            
+            if action_state == ActionState.FINAL_ANSWER:
+                # Generate final response using base agent
+                response = super().chat(
+                    self._build_reasoning_prompt(message),
+                    temperature,
+                    tools,
+                    task_name,
+                    task_description,
+                    task_id
+                )
+                
+                # Create final step
+                final_step = self.reasoning_engine.create_step(
+                    title="Final Answer",
+                    action="Generate final response",
+                    thought=response,
+                    confidence=0.9
+                )
+                
+                break
+                
+            elif action_state == ActionState.VALIDATE:
+                # Validate current reasoning
+                last_step = self.reasoning_engine.reasoning_steps[-1]
+                is_valid = self.reasoning_engine.validate_step(last_step)
+                
+                if is_valid:
+                    action_state = ActionState.CONTINUE
+                else:
+                    # Retry or improve
+                    last_step.retries += 1
+                    if last_step.retries >= self.reasoning_config.max_retries:
+                        action_state = ActionState.RESET
+                    else:
+                        action_state = ActionState.CONTINUE
+                        
+            elif action_state == ActionState.RESET:
+                # Reset reasoning and start over
+                self.reasoning_engine.reset()
+                analysis_step = self.reasoning_engine.create_step(
+                    title="Problem Re-analysis",
+                    action="Re-analyze the problem with a different approach",
+                    thought=f"Re-analyzing: {message}",
+                    confidence=0.6
+                )
+                action_state = ActionState.CONTINUE
+                
+            elif action_state == ActionState.CONTINUE:
+                # Continue with next reasoning step
+                next_step = self.reasoning_engine.create_step(
+                    title=f"Reasoning Step {step_count}",
+                    action="Continue reasoning process",
+                    thought="",
+                    confidence=0.7
+                )
+                
+                # Use base agent for intermediate reasoning
+                intermediate_prompt = self._build_intermediate_reasoning_prompt(message, step_count)
+                intermediate_response = super().chat(
+                    intermediate_prompt,
+                    temperature,
+                    tools,
+                    task_name,
+                    task_description,
+                    task_id
+                )
+                
+                next_step.thought = intermediate_response
+                next_step.confidence = self._estimate_confidence(intermediate_response)
+                
+                # Determine next action
+                action_state = self.reasoning_engine.should_continue()
+        
+        # If we haven't generated a response yet, generate it now
+        if not response:
+            response = super().chat(
+                self._build_reasoning_prompt(message),
+                temperature,
+                tools,
+                task_name,
+                task_description,
+                task_id
+            )
+        
+        # Add reasoning summary to response if enabled
+        if self.show_reasoning:
+            reasoning_summary = self._format_reasoning_summary()
+            response = f"{response}\n\n--- Reasoning Process ---\n{reasoning_summary}"
+        
+        return response
+    
+    def _build_reasoning_prompt(self, original_message: str) -> str:
+        """Build a prompt that includes reasoning context."""
+        reasoning_context = ""
+        
+        if self.reasoning_engine.reasoning_steps:
+            reasoning_context = "\n\nReasoning Process:\n"
+            for i, step in enumerate(self.reasoning_engine.reasoning_steps, 1):
+                reasoning_context += f"{i}. {step.title}: {step.action}\n"
+                if step.thought:
+                    reasoning_context += f"   Thought: {step.thought[:200]}...\n"
+                reasoning_context += f"   Confidence: {step.confidence:.2f}\n\n"
+        
+        return f"{original_message}{reasoning_context}\n\nBased on the above reasoning, provide your final answer:"
+    
+    def _build_intermediate_reasoning_prompt(self, original_message: str, step_number: int) -> str:
+        """Build a prompt for intermediate reasoning steps."""
+        return f"""Continue reasoning about this problem step by step:
+
+Original Problem: {original_message}
+
+This is step {step_number} of your reasoning process. Consider what you've analyzed so far and continue with the next logical step. Be specific and show your thinking process.
+
+Focus on: {"analytical thinking" if self.reasoning_config.style == "analytical" else "creative exploration" if self.reasoning_config.style == "creative" else "systematic breakdown"}"""
+    
+    def _estimate_confidence(self, response: str) -> float:
+        """Estimate confidence based on response characteristics."""
+        # Simple heuristic - can be enhanced
+        confidence = 0.5
+        
+        # Increase confidence for longer, more detailed responses
+        if len(response) > 100:
+            confidence += 0.1
+        if len(response) > 300:
+            confidence += 0.1
+            
+        # Look for certainty indicators
+        certainty_words = ["definitely", "clearly", "obviously", "certainly", "confirmed"]
+        uncertainty_words = ["maybe", "perhaps", "possibly", "might", "unclear"]
+        
+        certainty_count = sum(1 for word in certainty_words if word in response.lower())
+        uncertainty_count = sum(1 for word in uncertainty_words if word in response.lower())
+        
+        confidence += (certainty_count * 0.1) - (uncertainty_count * 0.1)
+        
+        return max(0.0, min(1.0, confidence))
+    
+    def _format_reasoning_summary(self) -> str:
+        """Format the reasoning process for display."""
+        if not self.reasoning_engine.reasoning_steps:
+            return "No reasoning steps recorded."
+        
+        summary = []
+        for i, step in enumerate(self.reasoning_engine.reasoning_steps, 1):
+            summary.append(f"{i}. {step.title}: {step.action} (confidence: {step.confidence:.2f})")
+            if step.retries > 0:
+                summary.append(f"   └─ Retries: {step.retries}")
+        
+        stats = self.reasoning_engine.get_reasoning_summary()
+        summary.append(f"\nSummary: {stats['total_steps']} steps, avg confidence: {stats['avg_confidence']:.2f}")
+        
+        return "\n".join(summary)
+    
+    async def achat(
+        self,
+        message: str,
+        temperature: float = 0.1,
+        tools: Optional[List[Any]] = None,
+        task_name: Optional[str] = None,
+        task_description: Optional[str] = None,
+        task_id: Optional[str] = None
+    ) -> str:
+        """Async version of reasoning chat."""
+        # For now, use sync version - can be enhanced for true async reasoning
+        return self.chat(message, temperature, tools, task_name, task_description, task_id)
+    
+    @property
+    def reasoning_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get current reasoning summary."""
+        return self.reasoning_engine.get_reasoning_summary()
+    
+    def get_reasoning_trace(self) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Get the full reasoning trace for all conversations."""
+        return self.reasoning_trace.copy()
+    
+    def clear_reasoning_history(self):
+        """Clear reasoning history."""
+        self.reasoning_trace.clear()
+        self.last_reasoning_steps.clear()
+        self.reasoning_engine.reset()

src/praisonai-agents/test_reasoning_agents.py

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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Test script for ReasoningAgent and DualBrainAgent implementations.
+
+This script tests the new reasoning capabilities to ensure they work correctly
+and maintain backward compatibility with the existing Agent class.
+"""
+
+import os
+import sys
+import logging
+
+# Add the praisonaiagents directory to the path
+sys.path.insert(0, '/home/runner/work/PraisonAI/PraisonAI/src/praisonai-agents')
+
+# Test imports
+print("Testing imports...")
+try:
+    from praisonaiagents import Agent, ReasoningAgent, DualBrainAgent
+    from praisonaiagents import ReasoningConfig, ReasoningFlow, ActionState
+    print("✓ All imports successful")
+except ImportError as e:
+    print(f"✗ Import failed: {e}")
+    sys.exit(1)
+
+# Set up logging for testing
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
+
+def test_basic_agent_compatibility():
+    """Test that basic Agent functionality still works."""
+    print("\n=== Testing Basic Agent Compatibility ===")
+    
+    try:
+        agent = Agent(
+            name="TestAgent",
+            role="Tester",
+            goal="Test basic functionality",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+        )
+        
+        # Test basic chat (without API call for now)
+        print("✓ Basic Agent creation successful")
+        print(f"  - Agent name: {agent.name}")
+        print(f"  - Agent role: {agent.role}")
+        print(f"  - Agent goal: {agent.goal}")
+        
+        return True
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ Basic Agent test failed: {e}")
+        return False
+
+def test_reasoning_agent_creation():
+    """Test ReasoningAgent creation and configuration."""
+    print("\n=== Testing ReasoningAgent Creation ===")
+    
+    try:
+        # Test with default configuration
+        agent1 = ReasoningAgent(
+            name="ReasoningAgent1",
+            role="Problem Solver",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ ReasoningAgent with defaults created successfully")
+        print(f"  - Reasoning enabled: {agent1.reasoning_enabled}")
+        print(f"  - Min confidence: {agent1.min_confidence}")
+        print(f"  - Reasoning steps: {agent1.reasoning_steps}")
+        print(f"  - Self reflection: {agent1.self_reflect}")
+        
+        # Test with custom ReasoningConfig
+        config = ReasoningConfig(
+            min_steps=3,
+            max_steps=8,
+            style="analytical",
+            confidence_threshold=0.8
+        )
+        
+        agent2 = ReasoningAgent(
+            name="ReasoningAgent2",
+            role="Analytical Solver",
+            reasoning_config=config,
+            min_confidence=0.85,
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ ReasoningAgent with custom config created successfully")
+        print(f"  - Min steps: {agent2.reasoning_config.min_steps}")
+        print(f"  - Max steps: {agent2.reasoning_config.max_steps}")
+        print(f"  - Style: {agent2.reasoning_config.style}")
+        print(f"  - Confidence threshold: {agent2.reasoning_config.confidence_threshold}")
+        
+        # Test with dictionary config
+        agent3 = ReasoningAgent(
+            name="ReasoningAgent3",
+            role="Creative Solver",
+            reasoning_config={
+                "min_steps": 2,
+                "max_steps": 6,
+                "style": "creative",
+                "confidence_threshold": 0.7
+            },
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ ReasoningAgent with dict config created successfully")
+        print(f"  - Style: {agent3.reasoning_config.style}")
+        
+        return True
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ ReasoningAgent creation test failed: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+        return False
+
+def test_dual_brain_agent_creation():
+    """Test DualBrainAgent creation and configuration."""
+    print("\n=== Testing DualBrainAgent Creation ===")
+    
+    try:
+        # Test with default models
+        agent1 = DualBrainAgent(
+            name="DualBrainAgent1",
+            role="Dual Model Solver"
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ DualBrainAgent with defaults created successfully")
+        model_info = agent1.get_model_info()
+        print(f"  - Conversational model: {model_info['conversational_model']}")
+        print(f"  - Reasoning model: {model_info['reasoning_model']}")
+        
+        # Test with specified models
+        agent2 = DualBrainAgent(
+            name="DualBrainAgent2",
+            role="Specialized Solver",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            reasoning_llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            llm_config={"temperature": 0.7},
+            reasoning_config={
+                "model": "gpt-4o-mini",
+                "temperature": 0.1,
+                "system_prompt": "You are a step-by-step analytical reasoner"
+            }
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ DualBrainAgent with custom models created successfully")
+        model_info = agent2.get_model_info()
+        print(f"  - Conversational model: {model_info['conversational_model']}")
+        print(f"  - Reasoning model: {model_info['reasoning_model']}")
+        print(f"  - LLM config: {model_info['llm_config']}")
+        
+        return True
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ DualBrainAgent creation test failed: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+        return False
+
+def test_reasoning_engine():
+    """Test the reasoning engine functionality."""
+    print("\n=== Testing Reasoning Engine ===")
+    
+    try:
+        config = ReasoningConfig(min_steps=2, max_steps=5)
+        flow = ReasoningFlow()
+        
+        agent = ReasoningAgent(
+            name="EngineTestAgent",
+            reasoning_config=config,
+            reasoning_flow=flow,
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+        )
+        
+        # Test reasoning engine methods
+        engine = agent.reasoning_engine
+        
+        # Create test steps
+        step1 = engine.create_step(
+            title="Analysis",
+            action="Analyze the problem",
+            thought="This is a test thought",
+            confidence=0.8
+        )
+        
+        step2 = engine.create_step(
+            title="Solution",
+            action="Generate solution",
+            thought="This is a solution thought",
+            confidence=0.9
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ Reasoning steps created successfully")
+        print(f"  - Step 1 ID: {step1.id}")
+        print(f"  - Step 2 ID: {step2.id}")
+        
+        # Test validation
+        is_valid = engine.validate_step(step1)
+        print(f"  - Step 1 validation: {is_valid}")
+        
+        # Test action state determination
+        action_state = engine.should_continue()
+        print(f"  - Next action state: {action_state}")
+        
+        # Test reasoning trace
+        trace = engine.get_reasoning_trace()
+        print(f"  - Reasoning trace length: {len(trace)}")
+        
+        # Test summary
+        summary = engine.get_reasoning_summary()
+        print(f"  - Total steps: {summary['total_steps']}")
+        print(f"  - Avg confidence: {summary['avg_confidence']:.2f}")
+        
+        return True
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ Reasoning engine test failed: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+        return False
+
+def test_backward_compatibility():
+    """Test that existing Agent usage patterns still work."""
+    print("\n=== Testing Backward Compatibility ===")
+    
+    try:
+        # Test that ReasoningAgent can be used like a regular Agent
+        reasoning_agent = ReasoningAgent(
+            name="CompatibilityAgent",
+            role="Test Agent",
+            reasoning=False,  # Disable reasoning to test regular Agent behavior
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini"
+        )
+        
+        # Should behave like regular Agent when reasoning is disabled
+        print("✓ ReasoningAgent with reasoning disabled created successfully")
+        print(f"  - Reasoning enabled: {reasoning_agent.reasoning_enabled}")
+        
+        # Test DualBrainAgent with single model (should work like regular agent)
+        dual_agent = DualBrainAgent(
+            name="CompatibilityDualAgent",
+            role="Test Agent",
+            llm="gpt-4o-mini",
+            reasoning_llm="gpt-4o-mini",  # Same model for both
+            reasoning=False
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ DualBrainAgent with same models created successfully")
+        
+        return True
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ Backward compatibility test failed: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+        return False
+
+def test_configuration_classes():
+    """Test the configuration classes."""
+    print("\n=== Testing Configuration Classes ===")
+    
+    try:
+        # Test ReasoningConfig
+        config = ReasoningConfig(
+            min_steps=3,
+            max_steps=10,
+            style="systematic",
+            confidence_threshold=0.8
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ ReasoningConfig created successfully")
+        print(f"  - Min steps: {config.min_steps}")
+        print(f"  - Max steps: {config.max_steps}")
+        print(f"  - Style: {config.style}")
+        
+        # Test ReasoningFlow
+        def custom_validator(step):
+            return step.confidence > 0.7
+            
+        def custom_reset_condition(step):
+            return step.retries > 2
+            
+        flow = ReasoningFlow(
+            on_validate=custom_validator,
+            on_reset=custom_reset_condition,
+            auto_validate_critical=True
+        )
+        
+        print("✓ ReasoningFlow created successfully")
+        print(f"  - Auto validate critical: {flow.auto_validate_critical}")
+        
+        # Test ActionState enum
+        states = [ActionState.CONTINUE, ActionState.VALIDATE, ActionState.RESET, ActionState.FINAL_ANSWER]
+        print("✓ ActionState enum accessible")
+        print(f"  - Available states: {[state.value for state in states]}")
+        
+        return True
+        
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"✗ Configuration classes test failed: {e}")
+        import traceback
+        traceback.print_exc()
+        return False
+
+def run_all_tests():
+    """Run all tests and report results."""
+    print("Starting ReasoningAgent and DualBrainAgent Tests...\n")
+    
+    tests = [
+        ("Basic Agent Compatibility", test_basic_agent_compatibility),
+        ("ReasoningAgent Creation", test_reasoning_agent_creation),
+        ("DualBrainAgent Creation", test_dual_brain_agent_creation),
+        ("Reasoning Engine", test_reasoning_engine),
+        ("Backward Compatibility", test_backward_compatibility),
+        ("Configuration Classes", test_configuration_classes),
+    ]
+    
+    results = []
+    
+    for test_name, test_func in tests:
+        try:
+            success = test_func()
+            results.append((test_name, success))
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"✗ {test_name} failed with exception: {e}")
+            results.append((test_name, False))
+    
+    # Print summary
+    print("\n" + "="*50)
+    print("TEST SUMMARY")
+    print("="*50)
+    
+    passed = 0
+    failed = 0
+    
+    for test_name, success in results:
+        status = "PASS" if success else "FAIL"
+        print(f"{status:>6}: {test_name}")
+        if success:
+            passed += 1
+        else:
+            failed += 1
+    
+    print(f"\nTotal: {len(results)} tests")
+    print(f"Passed: {passed}")
+    print(f"Failed: {failed}")
+    
+    if failed == 0:
+        print("\n🎉 All tests passed! Implementation appears to be working correctly.")
+    else:
+        print(f"\n⚠️  {failed} test(s) failed. Review the errors above.")
+    
+    return failed == 0
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    success = run_all_tests()
+    sys.exit(0 if success else 1)