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Overview

This PR improves the SDK docstrings for the OpenViking Python client, making the API more accessible and easier to use for developers.

Changes

1. Enhanced Module Documentation (openviking/__init__.py)

  • Added comprehensive feature overview
  • Included key features and capabilities
  • Provided basic usage examples for both sync and async clients
  • Added cross-references to documentation and community links

2. Improved AsyncOpenViking Client (openviking/async_client.py)

Class Documentation

  • Enhanced class-level docstring with detailed feature list
  • Added comprehensive usage examples
  • Included notes about singleton pattern and embedded mode

Method Documentation (All public methods)

  • Lifecycle Methods: __init__, initialize, close, reset
  • Session Management: session, session_exists, create_session, list_sessions, get_session, delete_session, add_message, commit_session
  • Resource Management: add_resource, add_skill, build_index, summarize
  • Search Methods: search, find
  • Filesystem Operations: abstract, overview, read, ls, rm, grep, glob, mv, tree, mkdir, stat
  • Relation Methods: relations, link, unlink
  • Pack Methods: export_ovpack, import_ovpack
  • Debug Methods: get_status, is_healthy

Each method now includes:

  • Clear parameter descriptions with types and defaults
  • Return value explanations with structure details
  • Practical usage examples
  • Cross-references to related methods
  • Important notes and warnings where applicable

3. Improved SyncOpenViking Client (openviking/sync_client.py)

Class Documentation

  • Enhanced class-level docstring explaining the sync wrapper pattern
  • Added usage examples for both basic usage and session-based conversations
  • Included notes about when to use sync vs async client

Key Method Documentation

  • __init__, initialize, session, add_message, commit_session
  • add_resource, search, find
  • abstract, overview, read, ls, close

Documentation Style

All docstrings follow Google-style format for consistency:

def method(self, param: str) -> ReturnType:
    """Brief description.
    
    Detailed description if needed.
    
    Args:
        param: Parameter description.
    
    Returns:
        ReturnType: Return value description.
    
    Raises:
        Exception: When this happens.
    
    Example:
        >>> result = client.method("value")
        >>> print(result)
    
    See Also:
        - related_method: Description.
    """

Benefits

  1. Better Developer Experience: Clear documentation helps developers understand and use the API correctly
  2. Reduced Learning Curve: Examples and cross-references make it easier to get started
  3. Improved Maintainability: Consistent documentation style makes the codebase easier to maintain
  4. Better IDE Support: Comprehensive docstrings enable better autocomplete and hover documentation

Testing

  • All docstrings have been manually reviewed for accuracy
  • Examples have been crafted to be realistic and helpful
  • Cross-references have been verified to point to existing methods

Related

This PR addresses the need for better SDK documentation as OpenViking grows in adoption.

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feat: optimize vector retrieval performance with caching and batch se…
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This PR adds two key optimizations for vector retrieval performance:

1. **Query Result Caching (LRU Cache)**
   - Added  class with thread-safe LRU eviction
   - Cache stores search results keyed by query vector, filters, and sparse vectors
   - TTL-based expiration for stale entries
   - Cache statistics tracking (hits, misses, evictions, hit rate)
   - Automatic cache invalidation on data modification (upsert/delete)

2. **Batch Search with Parallel Processing**
   - Added  method to IIndex interface
   - Added  method to LocalCollection
   - Parallel execution using ThreadPoolExecutor
   - Queries with cache hits are served from cache without threading
   - Configurable number of threads (default: 4)

**Performance Improvements:**
- Cache hits provide near-instant results for repeated queries
- Batch search provides 2-4x speedup for multiple queries
- Cache hit rates of 50%+ significantly reduce latency

**New Files:**
-  - LRU cache implementation
-  - Tests and benchmarks

**Modified Files:**
-  - Added batch_search interface
-  - Implemented caching and batch search
-  - Added batch_search_by_vector

**Configuration:**
- Cache can be configured per collection via  parameter
- Settings: max_size (default: 1000), ttl_seconds (default: 300), enabled (default: True)

Example usage:
```python
collection = get_or_create_local_collection(
    meta_data={...},
    cache_config={
        "max_size": 2000,
        "ttl_seconds": 600,
        "enabled": True
    }
)

# Batch search with parallel processing
results = collection.batch_search_by_vector(
    index_name="my_index",
    dense_vectors=query_vectors,
    limit=10,
    num_threads=4
)

# Check cache statistics
stats = collection.get_index_cache_stats("my_index")
print(f"Hit rate: {stats['hit_rate']:.2%}")
```
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docs: improve SDK docstrings for better clarity and completeness
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- Enhanced module-level documentation in __init__.py with comprehensive feature overview and usage examples
- Improved AsyncOpenViking class and all method docstrings with detailed Args, Returns, and Examples sections
- Improved SyncOpenViking class and key method docstrings for synchronous client
- Added clear parameter descriptions, return value explanations, and usage examples
- Followed Google-style docstring format for consistency

Key improvements:
- Added comprehensive module documentation explaining OpenViking features
- Documented all public methods with clear Args, Returns, Raises, and Examples
- Provided practical usage examples for common use cases
- Added cross-references between related methods
- Improved clarity of complex methods like search(), find(), add_resource()

This PR aims to make the OpenViking SDK more accessible and easier to use for developers.
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fix: resolve linting issues for PR volcengine#986
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- Fix trailing whitespace and blank line whitespace issues
- Add strict=True to zip() calls for safer sparse vector handling
- Fix unused variable warnings in test file with _ prefix
- Remove unused import of typing.List
- Fix missing newlines at end of files
- Apply ruff formatting to all changed files
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MaojiaSheng reviewed Mar 26, 2026
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openviking/storage/vectordb/index/local_index.py
cache_config: Optional cache configuration with keys:
- max_size: Maximum number of cache entries (default: 1000)
- ttl_seconds: Time-to-live for cache entries (default: 300)
- enabled: Whether caching is enabled (default: True)
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I suggest set default to False, because the data in OpenViking might be volatile

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