Define Custom Policies

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Introduction

Policies in OVADARE act as guidelines for regulating agent behavior, defining boundaries, and ensuring smooth collaboration within multi-agent workflows. This guide will help you create, manage, and assign custom policies.

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Steps to Define Custom Policies

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1. Initialize the Policy Manager

The Policy Manager in OVADARE is responsible for handling all policy-related operations. Initialize it as follows:

from ovadare.policies.policy_manager import PolicyManager

policy_manager = PolicyManager()

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2. Define a New Policy

Each policy is represented by a Policy object containing a name and a set of rules. Here’s how you can create a new policy:

from ovadare.policies.policy import Policy

data_access_policy = Policy(
    name="DataAccessPolicy",
    rules={
        "access_level": "restricted",
        "resource_limits": "moderate",
    }
)

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3. Add the Policy to the Policy Manager

After creating a policy, it needs to be registered with the Policy Manager:

policy_manager.add_policy(data_access_policy)

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4. Assign Policies to Agents

Once defined, policies can be assigned to agents, regulating their actions. Here’s an example:

from ovadare.agents.agent import Agent

agent = Agent(agent_id="Agent001")
agent.assign_policy(data_access_policy)

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5. Update or Modify Policies

To make changes to an existing policy, update its rules and reapply it to the Policy Manager:

data_access_policy.rules["access_level"] = "read-only"
policy_manager.update_policy(data_access_policy)

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6. Remove a Policy

If a policy is no longer needed, it can be removed as follows:

policy_manager.remove_policy("DataAccessPolicy")

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Practical Tips

• Define Clear Objectives: Ensure every policy has a specific purpose and aligns with organizational goals.
• Audit Regularly: Periodically review policies for relevance and effectiveness.
• Use Descriptive Names: Name policies meaningfully to avoid confusion during assignment.

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Next Steps

To see policies in action, check out the Conflict Detection section, which explains how OVADARE identifies conflicts using policy rules. For advanced workflows, explore Customize Resolution Strategies.