ACL2026

GraphMind: LLMs as Dynamic Knowledge Builders for Sequential Decision-Making

Sunguk Shin, Hayeong Lee, JunHo Seo, Jinho Lee, Myunsoo Kim, Minsuk Chang, Byung-Jun Lee

Abstract

While the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs) have advanced considerably, efficiently internalizing and leveraging new information in dynamically interactive environments remains a significant challenge. This limitation is particularly pronounced in partially observable environments, which require agents to manage long-term memory and perform effective exploration under incomplete information. To address this, we propose an LLM agent architecture that integrates a knowledge graph as a graph-based memory module. The agent incrementally constructs the knowledge graph through environmental interactions and retrieves relevant information to generate efficient plans. We evaluate our approach in complex navigation tasks specifically designed to present long-horizon and partially observable challenges. Experimental results demonstrate that incorporating a self-extending memory module significantly enhances the performance and efficiency of the LLM's planning capabilities.