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GraphChain: Large Language Models for Large-scale Graph Analysis via Tool Chaining

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📄 Abstract

Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) face significant limitations when applied to large-scale graphs, struggling with context constraints and inflexible reasoning. We present GraphChain, a framework that enables LLMs to analyze complex graphs through dynamic sequences of specialized tools, mimicking human exploratory intelligence. Our approach introduces two key innovations: (1) Progressive Graph Distillation, a reinforcement learning mechanism that generates optimized tool sequences balancing task relevance with information compression, and (2) Structure-aware Test-Time Adaptation, which efficiently tailors tool selection strategies to diverse graph topologies using spectral properties and lightweight adapters without costly retraining. Experiments show GraphChain significantly outperforms prior methods, enabling scalable and adaptive LLM-driven graph analysis.

Key Contributions

Introduces GraphChain, a framework enabling LLMs to analyze large-scale graphs via tool chaining, overcoming context limitations and reasoning inflexibility. Key innovations include Progressive Graph Distillation (RL for optimized tool sequences) and Structure-aware Test-Time Adaptation (tailoring tools using spectral properties without retraining).

Business Value

Enables more powerful and scalable analysis of complex network data (e.g., social networks, knowledge graphs) using LLMs, leading to better insights and decision-making in areas like fraud detection, recommendation systems, and scientific discovery.

Paper Metadata

Innovation Type

Framework/Methodology

Deployment Feasibility

Moderate to High. The framework leverages existing LLMs and specialized tools, with adaptation mechanisms designed for efficiency.

Limitations Addressed

LLM limitations in handling large-scale graphs due to context constraints and inflexible reasoning; lack of scalability and adaptability in LLM-driven graph analysis.

Performance Gains

Significantly outperforms prior methods.

Technical Tags

LLMsGraph AnalysisTool ChainingProgressive Graph DistillationReinforcement LearningStructure-aware Test-Time AdaptationSpectral PropertiesLightweight AdaptersScalabilityAdaptive LLM

Research Topics

Large-scale Graph AnalysisLLM Reasoning on GraphsTool Integration for LLMsEfficient LLM AdaptationScalable AI

Methods & Architectures

Tool ChainingReinforcement Learning (for distillation)Structure-aware AdaptationSpectral Graph TheoryTest-Time Adaptation Large Language Models (LLMs)Specialized ToolsLightweight Adapters

Applications & Tasks

Large-scale Graph Analysis Network Science Data Mining LLM limitations on large graphsContext constraints in LLMsInflexible LLM reasoningScalable graph analysis Graph AnalysisTool Sequence OptimizationAdaptive Tool Selection

Related Fields

Graph TheoryMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingArtificial IntelligenceData Mining

Keywords

LLMsgraph analysistool chainingreinforcement learningtest-time adaptationscalabilityspectral propertiesknowledge graphsnetwork analysisAI framework

Academic Context

#Large-scale Graph Analysis#LLM Reasoning on Graphs#Tool Integration for LLMs#Efficient LLM Adaptation#Scalable AI

Commercial Potential

Potential Products

Scalable graph analysis platformsLLM-powered network intelligence toolsAutomated knowledge graph construction and analysis

Target Industries

TechnologySocial MediaFinanceBiotechnologyCybersecurity

Use Case Examples

Analyzing large social networks to understand community structuresIdentifying patterns in financial transaction graphs for fraud detectionBuilding and querying large knowledge graphs for research

Competitive Edge

Offers a novel approach to LLM-based graph analysis by combining tool chaining with RL-based distillation and efficient adaptation, aiming for superior scalability and adaptability compared to existing methods.

Resource Requirements

Compute Needs

Likely requires significant compute for LLM inference and RL training, but aims for efficiency in adaptation.

Data Requirements

Requires large-scale graph datasets.

Deployment Constraints

Integration with existing graph databases and tool ecosystems; computational resources for LLM inference.

Scalability

Explicitly designed for scalability to large graphs through distillation and efficient adaptation techniques.

Production Readiness

Maturity Level

Research/Development

Patent Potential

Moderate, potential for patents on the framework components and adaptation techniques.

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