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# Extensions and Customization

This section covers how to extend Insight Ingenious - an enterprise-grade Python library for AI agent APIs - with custom components, advanced configurations, and Azure service integrations. The library's extensive customization capabilities enable tailored solutions for specific enterprise requirements.

## Available Extension Guides

### Core Extensions
- **[Custom Agents](./custom-agents.md)** - Create specialized AI agents for specific tasks
- **[Conversation Patterns](./conversation-patterns.md)** - Design custom multi-agent conversation flows
- **[Flow Implementation](./flow-implementation.md)** - Implement custom workflow logic
- **[Custom Templates](./custom-templates.md)** - Create and modify prompt templates

## Getting Started with Extensions

Before creating custom extensions, ensure you have:

1. **A working Insight Ingenious installation** - See [Getting Started](../getting-started/README.md)
2. **Understanding of core workflows** - See [Workflows](../workflows/README.md)
3. **Development environment setup** - See [Development Guide](../development/README.md)

## Extension Architecture

Insight Ingenious uses a modular architecture that allows for easy extension:

```
ingenious/
├── services/
│   └── chat_services/
│       └── multi_agent/
│           ├── agents/           # Custom agents
│           ├── conversation_patterns/  # Conversation patterns
│           └── conversation_flows/     # Flow implementations
├── templates/
│   └── prompts/                 # Custom prompt templates
└── ingenious_extensions_template/  # Extension template
```

## Extension Development Workflow

1. **Plan your extension** - Define the specific functionality you want to add
2. **Choose the right extension type** - Agent, pattern, flow, or template
3. **Follow the appropriate guide** - Use the guides in this section
4. **Test your extension** - Ensure it works with existing workflows
5. **Document your extension** - Create clear documentation for others

## Best Practices

- **Follow naming conventions** - Use descriptive, lowercase names with underscores
- **Test thoroughly** - Test your extensions with different inputs and scenarios
- **Document well** - Include clear instructions and examples
- **Keep it modular** - Design extensions to be reusable and maintainable
- **Version control** - Track changes to your custom extensions

## Need Help?

- Check the [Troubleshooting Guide](../getting-started/troubleshooting.md)
- Review existing extensions in the codebase for examples
- Consult the [Development Documentation](../development/README.md)
- Ask questions in the project repository

## Contributing Extensions

If you've created a useful extension, consider contributing it back to the project:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Add your extension with proper documentation
4. Submit a pull request

See [CONTRIBUTING.md](../../CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed contribution guidelines.
