Single-shot and agentic retrieval with Amazon Bedrock Managed Knowledge Base

Impact 6 AWS Machine Learning Blog

Summary

  • Amazon Bedrock Managed Knowledge Base now supports single-shot RAG and retrieval-only requests.
  • The new AgenticRetrieveStream feature enables agentic retrieval workflows alongside traditional methods.
  • A maxAgentIteration parameter allows developers to match retrieval effort to the specific needs of each request.

Why it matters

These updates give developers finer control over retrieval strategies and execution effort within Amazon Bedrock, optimizing performance and cost for retrieval-augmented generation applications.

Who should care