langchain/docs/modules/chains.rst

Chains
==========================

.. note::
   `Conceptual Guide <https://docs.langchain.com/docs/components/chains>`_


Using an LLM in isolation is fine for some simple applications,
but many more complex ones require chaining LLMs - either with each other or with other experts.
LangChain provides a standard interface for Chains, as well as some common implementations of chains for ease of use.

The following sections of documentation are provided:

- `Getting Started <./chains/getting_started.html>`_: A getting started guide for chains, to get you up and running quickly.

- `How-To Guides <./chains/how_to_guides.html>`_: A collection of how-to guides. These highlight how to use various types of chains.

- `Reference <../reference/modules/chains.html>`_: API reference documentation for all Chain classes.



.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1
   :caption: Chains
   :name: Chains
   :hidden:

   ./chains/getting_started.ipynb
   ./chains/how_to_guides.rst
   Reference<../reference/modules/chains.rst>