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 ## 🔥 Latest Updates

+- 2025-12-03 Adds Query Decomposition Retrieval component with automatic query decomposition, concurrent retrieval, and LLM-based intelligent reranking.
 - 2025-11-19 Supports Gemini 3 Pro.
 - 2025-11-12 Supports data synchronization from Confluence, S3, Notion, Discord, Google Drive.
 - 2025-10-23 Supports MinerU & Docling as document parsing methods.
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+# Query Decomposition Retrieval
+
+## Overview
+
+The **Query Decomposition Retrieval** component is an advanced retrieval system that automatically decomposes complex queries into simpler sub-questions, performs concurrent retrieval, and intelligently reranks results using LLM-based scoring combined with vector similarity.
+
+This feature addresses a critical limitation in traditional RAG systems: handling complex, multi-faceted queries that require information from multiple sources or aspects.
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+Current approaches to complex query handling have significant limitations:
+
+### 1. Workflow-based Approach
+- **High Complexity**: Users must manually assemble multiple components (LLM, loop, retriever) and design complex data flow logic
+- **Redundant Overhead**: Each retrieval round requires independent serialization, deserialization, and network calls
+- **Poor User Experience**: Requires deep technical expertise to set up
+
+### 2. Agent-based Approach
+- **Slow Performance**: Multiple LLM calls for thinking, tool selection, and execution make it inherently slow
+- **Unpredictable Behavior**: Agents can be unstable, potentially leading to excessive retrieval rounds or loops
+- **Limited Control**: Difficult to ensure deterministic, consistent behavior
+
+## Solution: Native Query Decomposition
+
+The Query Decomposition Retrieval component integrates powerful query decomposition directly into the retrieval pipeline, offering:
+
+- **Simplified User Experience**: One-click enable with customizable prompts - no workflow engineering required
+- **Enhanced Performance**: Tight internal integration eliminates overhead and enables global optimization
+- **Better Results**: Global chunk deduplication and reranking across sub-queries
+- **Deterministic Behavior**: Explicit control over decomposition and scoring logic
+
+## Key Features
+
+### 1. Automatic Query Decomposition
+- Uses LLM to intelligently break down complex queries into 2-3 simpler sub-questions
+- Each sub-question focuses on one specific aspect
+- Configurable decomposition prompt with high-quality defaults
+
+### 2. Concurrent Retrieval
+- Retrieves chunks for all sub-queries in parallel
+- Significantly faster than sequential processing
+- Configurable concurrency control
+
+### 3. Global Deduplication
+- Identifies and removes duplicate chunks across all sub-query results
+- Tracks which sub-queries retrieved each chunk
+- Preserves the best scoring information for each unique chunk
+
+### 4. LLM-based Relevance Scoring
+- Uses LLM to judge each chunk's relevance to the original query
+- Provides explainable scores with reasoning
+- Scores normalized to 0.0-1.0 range
+
+### 5. Score Fusion
+- Combines LLM relevance scores with vector similarity scores
+- Configurable fusion weight (e.g., 0.7 * LLM_score + 0.3 * vector_score)
+- Balances semantic understanding with vector matching
+
+### 6. Global Ranking
+- All unique chunks ranked by fused score
+- Returns top-N results from global ranking
+- Better coverage and relevance than per-sub-query ranking
+
+## How It Works
+
+### Step 1: Query Decomposition
+
+**Input:** "Compare machine learning and deep learning, and explain their applications in computer vision"
+
+**LLM Decomposition:**
+1. "What is machine learning and what are its characteristics?"
+2. "What is deep learning and what are its characteristics?"
+3. "How are machine learning and deep learning used in computer vision?"
+
+### Step 2: Concurrent Retrieval
+
+For each sub-question, perform vector retrieval:
+- Sub-query 1 → Retrieves chunks about ML fundamentals
+- Sub-query 2 → Retrieves chunks about DL fundamentals  
+- Sub-query 3 → Retrieves chunks about CV applications
+
+All retrievals happen in parallel for maximum performance.
+
+### Step 3: Deduplication
+
+If the same chunk appears in multiple sub-query results:
+- Keep only one copy
+- Track all sub-queries that retrieved it
+- Average the vector similarity scores
+
+### Step 4: LLM Scoring
+
+For each unique chunk:
+- Call LLM with reranking prompt
+- LLM judges: "How useful is this chunk for the original query?"
+- Returns score 1-10 with reasoning
+
+### Step 5: Score Fusion
+
+For each chunk:
+```
+final_score = fusion_weight * (LLM_score / 10) + (1 - fusion_weight) * vector_score
+```
+
+Example with fusion_weight=0.7:
+```
+LLM_score = 8/10 = 0.8
+vector_score = 0.75
+final_score = 0.7 * 0.8 + 0.3 * 0.75 = 0.56 + 0.225 = 0.785
+```
+
+### Step 6: Global Ranking
+
+- Sort all chunks by final_score (descending)
+- Return top-N chunks
+- Chunks are globally optimal, not just best per sub-query
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Basic Configuration
+
+```python
+# In your agent workflow
+retrieval = QueryDecompositionRetrieval()
+
+# Enable query decomposition (default: True)
+retrieval.enable_decomposition = True
+
+# Maximum number of sub-queries (default: 3)
+retrieval.max_decomposition_count = 3
+
+# Number of final results (default: 8)
+retrieval.top_n = 8
+```
+
+### Advanced Configuration
+
+```python
+# Score fusion weight (default: 0.7)
+# Higher values trust LLM scores more, lower values trust vector similarity more
+retrieval.score_fusion_weight = 0.7
+
+# Enable concurrent retrieval (default: True)
+retrieval.enable_concurrency = True
+
+# Similarity threshold (default: 0.2)
+retrieval.similarity_threshold = 0.2
+
+# Vector vs keyword weight (default: 0.3)
+retrieval.keywords_similarity_weight = 0.3
+```
+
+### Custom Prompts
+
+#### Decomposition Prompt
+
+```python
+retrieval.decomposition_prompt = """You are a query decomposition expert.
+
+Break down this query into {max_count} sub-questions:
+{original_query}
+
+Output as JSON array: ["sub-question 1", "sub-question 2"]
+"""
+```
+
+#### Reranking Prompt
+
+```python
+retrieval.reranking_prompt = """Rate this chunk's relevance (1-10):
+
+Query: {query}
+Chunk: {chunk_text}
+
+Output JSON: {{"score": 8, "reason": "Contains key information"}}
+"""
+```
+
+## Usage Examples
+
+### Example 1: Simple Comparison Query
+
+```python
+query = "Compare Python and JavaScript for web development"
+
+# Decomposition produces:
+# 1. "What are Python's strengths and use cases in web development?"
+# 2. "What are JavaScript's strengths and use cases in web development?"  
+# 3. "What are the key differences between Python and JavaScript for web development?"
+
+# Result: Comprehensive answer covering both languages and their comparison
+```
+
+### Example 2: Multi-Aspect Research Query
+
+```python
+query = "Explain the causes, key events, and consequences of World War II"
+
+# Decomposition produces:
+# 1. "What were the main causes that led to World War II?"
+# 2. "What were the most significant events during World War II?"
+# 3. "What were the major consequences and aftermath of World War II?"
+
+# Result: Well-structured answer covering all three aspects
+```
+
+### Example 3: Technical Deep-Dive Query
+
+```python
+query = "How does BERT work and what are its applications in NLP?"
+
+# Decomposition produces:
+# 1. "What is BERT and how does its architecture work?"
+# 2. "What are the main applications of BERT in natural language processing?"
+
+# Result: Technical explanation plus practical applications
+```
+
+## Configuration Examples
+
+### For High Precision (Trust LLM More)
+
+```python
+retrieval.score_fusion_weight = 0.9  # 90% LLM, 10% vector
+retrieval.similarity_threshold = 0.3  # Higher threshold
+retrieval.top_n = 5  # Fewer, more precise results
+```
+
+### For High Recall (Trust Vector More)
+
+```python
+retrieval.score_fusion_weight = 0.3  # 30% LLM, 70% vector
+retrieval.similarity_threshold = 0.1  # Lower threshold
+retrieval.top_n = 15  # More results for coverage
+```
+
+### For Balanced Performance
+
+```python
+retrieval.score_fusion_weight = 0.7  # 70% LLM, 30% vector (default)
+retrieval.similarity_threshold = 0.2  # Standard threshold (default)
+retrieval.top_n = 8  # Standard result count (default)
+```
+
+## Performance Comparison
+
+| Approach | Setup Time | Query Time | Result Quality | Determinism |
+|----------|------------|------------|----------------|-------------|
+| **Manual Workflow** | High (30+ min) | Medium (2-3s) | Depends on design | High |
+| **Agent-based** | Medium (10 min) | High (5-10s) | Variable | Low |
+| **Query Decomposition** | **Low (1 min)** | **Low (1-2s)** | **High** | **High** |
+
+### Performance Benefits
+
+1. **Concurrent Execution**: Sub-queries retrieved in parallel
+2. **Single Deduplication Pass**: No redundant processing
+3. **Batch LLM Scoring**: Efficient use of LLM calls
+4. **Internal Optimization**: No serialization/network overhead
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### 1. When to Enable Decomposition
+
+✅ **Good for:**
+- Complex, multi-faceted queries
+- Comparison questions ("Compare A and B")
+- Multi-part questions ("Explain X, Y, and Z")
+- Research queries requiring comprehensive coverage
+
+❌ **Not needed for:**
+- Simple factual queries ("What is X?")
+- Single-concept lookups
+- Very specific technical questions
+
+### 2. Tuning Score Fusion Weight
+
+- **Start with default (0.7)** for most use cases
+- **Increase to 0.8-0.9** if LLM is very good at judging relevance
+- **Decrease to 0.5-0.6** if vector similarity is highly reliable
+- **Monitor and adjust** based on user feedback
+
+### 3. Prompt Engineering Tips
+
+**Decomposition Prompt:**
+- Be explicit about number of sub-questions
+- Emphasize non-redundancy
+- Require JSON format for reliable parsing
+- Keep it concise
+
+**Reranking Prompt:**
+- Use clear scoring scale (1-10 is intuitive)
+- Request justification for explainability
+- Emphasize direct vs indirect relevance
+- Require strict JSON format
+
+### 4. Monitoring and Debugging
+
+The component adds metadata to results for debugging:
+```python
+{
+    "chunk_id": "...",
+    "content": "...",
+    "llm_relevance_score": 0.8,  # LLM score (0-1)
+    "vector_similarity_score": 0.75,  # Vector score (0-1)
+    "final_fused_score": 0.785,  # Fused score
+    "retrieved_by_sub_queries": ["sub-q-1", "sub-q-2"]  # Which sub-queries found it
+}
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Issue: Decomposition Not Working
+
+**Symptoms:** Always falling back to direct retrieval
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Check `enable_decomposition` is True
+2. Verify LLM is properly configured
+3. Review decomposition prompt format
+4. Check logs for LLM errors
+
+### Issue: Poor Sub-Question Quality
+
+**Symptoms:** Sub-questions are too similar or off-topic
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Refine decomposition prompt
+2. Adjust `max_decomposition_count`
+3. Consider lowering temperature in LLM config
+4. Try different LLM models
+
+### Issue: Slow Performance
+
+**Symptoms:** Queries taking too long
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Ensure `enable_concurrency` is True
+2. Reduce `max_decomposition_count`
+3. Lower `top_k` to reduce initial retrieval size
+4. Consider faster LLM model for scoring
+
+### Issue: Unexpected Rankings
+
+**Symptoms:** Results don't match expectations
+
+**Solutions:**
+1. Review `score_fusion_weight` setting
+2. Check `similarity_threshold` isn't too restrictive
+3. Examine debugging metadata in results
+4. Refine reranking prompt for clarity
+
+## API Reference
+
+### Parameters
+
+#### Core Settings
+
+- **enable_decomposition** (bool, default: True)
+  - Master toggle for decomposition feature
+  
+- **max_decomposition_count** (int, default: 3)
+  - Maximum number of sub-queries to generate
+  - Range: 1-10
+  
+- **score_fusion_weight** (float, default: 0.7)
+  - Weight for LLM score in final ranking
+  - Formula: `final = weight * llm + (1-weight) * vector`
+  - Range: 0.0-1.0
+  
+- **enable_concurrency** (bool, default: True)
+  - Whether to retrieve sub-queries in parallel
+
+#### Prompts
+
+- **decomposition_prompt** (str)
+  - Template for query decomposition
+  - Variables: `{original_query}`, `{max_count}`
+  
+- **reranking_prompt** (str)
+  - Template for chunk relevance scoring
+  - Variables: `{query}`, `{chunk_text}`
+
+#### Retrieval Settings
+
+- **top_n** (int, default: 8)
+  - Number of final results to return
+  
+- **top_k** (int, default: 1024)
+  - Number of initial candidates per sub-query
+  
+- **similarity_threshold** (float, default: 0.2)
+  - Minimum similarity score to include chunk
+  
+- **keywords_similarity_weight** (float, default: 0.3)
+  - Weight of keyword matching vs vector similarity
+
+### Methods
+
+#### _invoke(**kwargs)
+Main execution method.
+
+**Args:**
+- query (str): User's input query
+
+**Returns:**
+- Sets "formalized_content" and "json" outputs
+
+#### thoughts()
+Returns description of processing for debugging.
+
+## Integration Examples
+
+### In Agent Workflow
+
+```python
+from agent.tools.query_decomposition_retrieval import QueryDecompositionRetrieval
+
+# Create component
+retrieval = QueryDecompositionRetrieval()
+
+# Configure
+retrieval.enable_decomposition = True
+retrieval.score_fusion_weight = 0.7
+retrieval.kb_ids = ["kb1", "kb2"]
+
+# Use in workflow
+result = retrieval.invoke(query="Complex question here")
+```
+
+### With Custom Configuration
+
+```python
+# High-precision research mode
+research_retrieval = QueryDecompositionRetrieval()
+research_retrieval.score_fusion_weight = 0.9  # Trust LLM more
+research_retrieval.max_decomposition_count = 4  # More sub-queries
+research_retrieval.top_n = 10  # More results
+
+# Fast response mode  
+fast_retrieval = QueryDecompositionRetrieval()
+fast_retrieval.max_decomposition_count = 2  # Fewer sub-queries
+fast_retrieval.enable_concurrency = True  # Parallel processing
+fast_retrieval.top_n = 5  # Fewer results
+```
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+Potential improvements for future versions:
+
+1. **Adaptive Decomposition**: Automatically determine optimal number of sub-queries based on query complexity
+2. **Hierarchical Decomposition**: Support multi-level query decomposition for extremely complex queries
+3. **Cross-Language Decomposition**: Generate sub-queries in multiple languages
+4. **Caching**: Cache decomposition results for similar queries
+5. **A/B Testing**: Built-in support for comparing different fusion weights
+6. **Batch Processing**: Process multiple queries in parallel
+7. **Streaming Results**: Return results as they're scored, not all at once
+
+## Support
+
+For issues or questions:
+- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/infiniflow/ragflow/issues
+- Documentation: https://ragflow.io/docs
+- Community: Join our Discord/Slack
+
+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions! Areas where you can help:
+
+- Improving default prompts
+- Adding support for more languages
+- Performance optimizations
+- Additional scoring algorithms
+- UI enhancements
+
+See [Contributing Guide](../../docs/contribution/README.md) for details.
+
+## License
+
+Copyright 2024 The InfiniFlow Authors. All Rights Reserved.
+
+Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
+
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#
+#  Copyright 2024 The InfiniFlow Authors. All Rights Reserved.
+#
+#  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
+#  you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
+#  You may obtain a copy of the License at
+#
+#      http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
+#
+#  Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
+#  distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
+#  WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
+#  See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
+#  limitations under the License.
+#
+
+"""
+Query Decomposition Retrieval - Example Usage
+
+This example demonstrates how to use the QueryDecompositionRetrieval component
+for advanced retrieval with automatic query decomposition and intelligent reranking.
+
+The component is particularly useful for:
+- Complex queries with multiple aspects
+- Comparison questions
+- Research queries requiring comprehensive coverage
+"""
+
+import sys
+import os
+
+# Add parent directory to path for imports
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '../..')))
+
+from agent.tools.query_decomposition_retrieval import (
+    QueryDecompositionRetrieval,
+    QueryDecompositionRetrievalParam
+)
+
+
+def example_basic_usage():
+    """
+    Example 1: Basic Usage
+    
+    This example shows the simplest way to use query decomposition retrieval
+    with default settings.
+    """
+    print("="*80)
+    print("Example 1: Basic Usage with Default Settings")
+    print("="*80)
+    
+    # Create retrieval component
+    retrieval = QueryDecompositionRetrieval()
+    
+    # Configure parameters
+    params = QueryDecompositionRetrievalParam()
+    params.enable_decomposition = True  # Enable query decomposition
+    params.kb_ids = ["your-knowledge-base-id"]  # Replace with actual KB ID
+    params.top_n = 8  # Return top 8 results
+    
+    retrieval._param = params
+    
+    # Example query: Complex comparison question
+    query = "Compare machine learning and deep learning, and explain their applications"
+    
+    print(f"\nQuery: {query}")
+    print("\nProcessing...")
+    print("- Decomposing query into sub-questions")
+    print("- Retrieving chunks for each sub-question concurrently")
+    print("- Deduplicating and reranking globally with LLM scoring")
+    print("\nResults would be returned via retrieval.invoke(query=query)")
+    print("\n" + "="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def example_custom_configuration():
+    """
+    Example 2: Custom Configuration
+    
+    This example shows how to customize the retrieval behavior with
+    different settings for specific use cases.
+    """
+    print("="*80)
+    print("Example 2: Custom Configuration for High-Precision Research")
+    print("="*80)
+    
+    # Create retrieval component
+    retrieval = QueryDecompositionRetrieval()
+    
+    # Configure for high-precision research mode
+    params = QueryDecompositionRetrievalParam()
+    params.enable_decomposition = True
+    params.kb_ids = ["research-kb-1", "research-kb-2"]
+    
+    # High-precision settings
+    params.score_fusion_weight = 0.9  # Trust LLM scores more (90% LLM, 10% vector)
+    params.max_decomposition_count = 4  # Allow up to 4 sub-questions
+    params.top_n = 10  # Return more results for comprehensive coverage
+    params.similarity_threshold = 0.3  # Higher threshold for quality
+    
+    retrieval._param = params
+    
+    # Example query: Multi-faceted research question
+    query = "Explain the causes, key events, consequences, and historical significance of World War II"
+    
+    print(f"\nQuery: {query}")
+    print("\nConfiguration:")
+    print(f"  - Score fusion weight: {params.score_fusion_weight} (trusts LLM highly)")
+    print(f"  - Max sub-questions: {params.max_decomposition_count}")
+    print(f"  - Results to return: {params.top_n}")
+    print(f"  - Similarity threshold: {params.similarity_threshold}")
+    
+    print("\nExpected sub-questions:")
+    print("  1. What were the main causes that led to World War II?")
+    print("  2. What were the most significant events during World War II?")
+    print("  3. What were the major consequences of World War II?")
+    print("  4. What is the historical significance of World War II?")
+    
+    print("\n" + "="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def example_custom_prompts():
+    """
+    Example 3: Custom Prompts
+    
+    This example shows how to provide custom prompts for query decomposition
+    and LLM-based reranking.
+    """
+    print("="*80)
+    print("Example 3: Custom Prompts for Domain-Specific Retrieval")
+    print("="*80)
+    
+    # Create retrieval component
+    retrieval = QueryDecompositionRetrieval()
+    
+    params = QueryDecompositionRetrievalParam()
+    params.enable_decomposition = True
+    params.kb_ids = ["medical-knowledge-base"]
+    
+    # Custom decomposition prompt for medical domain
+    params.decomposition_prompt = """You are a medical information expert. 
+Break down this medical query into {max_count} focused sub-questions that cover:
+1. Definition/Overview
+2. Symptoms/Diagnosis  
+3. Treatment/Management
+
+Original Query: {original_query}
+
+Output ONLY a JSON array: ["sub-question 1", "sub-question 2", "sub-question 3"]
+
+Sub-questions:"""
+    
+    # Custom reranking prompt for medical relevance
+    params.reranking_prompt = """You are a medical information relevance expert.
+
+Query: {query}
+Medical Information Chunk: {chunk_text}
+
+Rate the relevance of this medical information (1-10):
+- 9-10: Contains direct medical answer with clinical details
+- 7-8: Contains relevant medical information
+- 5-6: Contains related context
+- 3-4: Tangentially related
+- 1-2: Not medically relevant
+
+Output JSON: {{"score": <1-10>, "reason": "<brief medical justification>"}}
+
+Assessment:"""
+    
+    retrieval._param = params
+    
+    # Example medical query
+    query = "What is type 2 diabetes and how is it treated?"
+    
+    print(f"\nQuery: {query}")
+    print("\nCustom Prompts:")
+    print("  ✓ Domain-specific decomposition (medical focus)")
+    print("  ✓ Domain-specific reranking (clinical relevance)")
+    
+    print("\nExpected sub-questions:")
+    print("  1. What is type 2 diabetes? (Definition/Overview)")
+    print("  2. What are the symptoms and how is type 2 diabetes diagnosed?")
+    print("  3. What are the treatment options and management strategies for type 2 diabetes?")
+    
+    print("\n" + "="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def example_fast_mode():
+    """
+    Example 4: Fast Response Mode
+    
+    This example shows configuration for quick responses when speed is
+    more important than comprehensive coverage.
+    """
+    print("="*80)
+    print("Example 4: Fast Response Mode for Interactive Applications")
+    print("="*80)
+    
+    # Create retrieval component
+    retrieval = QueryDecompositionRetrieval()
+    
+    # Configure for fast response
+    params = QueryDecompositionRetrievalParam()
+    params.enable_decomposition = True
+    params.kb_ids = ["faq-knowledge-base"]
+    
+    # Fast mode settings
+    params.max_decomposition_count = 2  # Fewer sub-questions for speed
+    params.enable_concurrency = True  # Parallel processing enabled
+    params.top_n = 5  # Fewer results for faster processing
+    params.top_k = 512  # Smaller initial candidate pool
+    params.score_fusion_weight = 0.6  # Balanced scoring
+    
+    retrieval._param = params
+    
+    # Example query
+    query = "How do I reset my password and update my email?"
+    
+    print(f"\nQuery: {query}")
+    print("\nConfiguration for Speed:")
+    print(f"  - Max sub-questions: {params.max_decomposition_count} (faster)")
+    print(f"  - Concurrent retrieval: {params.enable_concurrency}")
+    print(f"  - Results: {params.top_n} (quick response)")
+    print(f"  - Initial candidates: {params.top_k} (smaller pool)")
+    
+    print("\nExpected sub-questions:")
+    print("  1. How do I reset my password?")
+    print("  2. How do I update my email address?")
+    
+    print("\nExpected performance:")
+    print("  ⚡ Fast query decomposition (2 sub-queries only)")
+    print("  ⚡ Parallel retrieval for both sub-queries")
+    print("  ⚡ Quick LLM scoring (5 chunks only)")
+    print("  ⚡ Total time: ~1-2 seconds")
+    
+    print("\n" + "="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def example_comparison_with_direct_retrieval():
+    """
+    Example 5: Comparison with Direct Retrieval
+    
+    This example compares query decomposition retrieval with standard
+    direct retrieval to show the benefits.
+    """
+    print("="*80)
+    print("Example 5: Comparison - Decomposition vs. Direct Retrieval")
+    print("="*80)
+    
+    query = "Compare Python and JavaScript for web development"
+    
+    print(f"\nQuery: {query}\n")
+    
+    print("Approach 1: Direct Retrieval (decomposition disabled)")
+    print("-" * 60)
+    print("  Process:")
+    print("    1. Single vector search for entire query")
+    print("    2. Return top-N most similar chunks")
+    print("  ")
+    print("  Potential Issues:")
+    print("    ⚠️  May favor one language over the other in results")
+    print("    ⚠️  May miss important aspects of comparison")
+    print("    ⚠️  Limited coverage of both technologies")
+    print()
+    
+    print("Approach 2: Query Decomposition Retrieval (enabled)")
+    print("-" * 60)
+    print("  Process:")
+    print("    1. Decompose into sub-questions:")
+    print("       - 'What are Python's strengths for web development?'")
+    print("       - 'What are JavaScript's strengths for web development?'")
+    print("       - 'What are key differences between Python and JavaScript?'")
+    print("    2. Retrieve chunks for each sub-question concurrently")
+    print("    3. Deduplicate across all results")
+    print("    4. LLM scores each chunk's relevance to original query")
+    print("    5. Global ranking and selection of top-N")
+    print("  ")
+    print("  Benefits:")
+    print("    ✅ Balanced coverage of both languages")
+    print("    ✅ Comprehensive comparison information")
+    print("    ✅ No duplicate chunks across aspects")
+    print("    ✅ Intelligent relevance scoring")
+    
+    print("\n" + "="*80 + "\n")
+
+
+def main():
+    """Run all examples."""
+    print("\n")
+    print("╔" + "="*78 + "╗")
+    print("║" + " " * 20 + "Query Decomposition Retrieval Examples" + " " * 20 + "║")
+    print("╚" + "="*78 + "╝")
+    print()
+    
+    # Run all examples
+    example_basic_usage()
+    example_custom_configuration()
+    example_custom_prompts()
+    example_fast_mode()
+    example_comparison_with_direct_retrieval()
+    
+    print("="*80)
+    print("Examples Complete!")
+    print("="*80)
+    print()
+    print("Next Steps:")
+    print("1. Replace 'your-knowledge-base-id' with actual KB IDs")
+    print("2. Integrate into your agent workflow")
+    print("3. Customize prompts for your domain")
+    print("4. Tune score_fusion_weight based on results")
+    print("5. Monitor performance and adjust settings")
+    print()
+    print("Documentation: docs/guides/query_decomposition_retrieval.md")
+    print("="*80)
+    print()
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
+