Getting Started With Flock
Flock as a DuckDB extension is designed to simplify the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into your data workflows. This guide will help you get started with Flock, covering installation, setup, and basic usage.
Install DuckDB
To install Duckdb, it's an easy process you need just to visit DuckDB Installation Page and choose the installation options that represent your environment, by specifying:
- Version: Stable or Preview.
- Environment: CLI, Python, R, etc.
- Platform: Linux, MacOS or Windows.
- Download Method: Direct or Package Manager.
After installing DuckDB, you can verify the installation and get started by following the DuckDB CLI Overview.
Install Flock Extension
At this stage you should have a running DuckDB instance. To install Flock, run the following SQL commands in your DuckDB instance:
INSTALL
flock FROM community;
LOAD
flock;
This will install the Flock extension and load it into your DuckDB environment.
Set Up API Keys for Providers
To use Flock functions, you need to set up API keys for the providers you plan to use. Flock supports multiple providers such as OpenAI, Azure, and Ollama.
Refer to the following sections for detailed instructions on setting up API keys for each provider.