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This repository showcases various advanced techniques for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. Each technique has a detailed notebook tutorial.
Best matched with other agent tools.
langchain has the larger GitHub footprint with 147.4K stars.
RAG Techniques is currently growing faster at +1.5K stars this week.
langchain has the stronger automated maintenance signal at 84/100. This is not a security or fit verdict.
Use these signals to narrow your choice, then confirm setup, license, and fit upstream.
| Signal | RAG Techniques | langchain |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence status | Basic listing· 2026-10-04 09:17 UTC | Verified snapshot· 2026-10-04 09:19 UTC |
| GitHub stars | 28.8K | 147.4K |
| Weekly growth | +1.5K | +599 |
| Health score | Watch59/100 | Strong84/100 |
| Contributors | 44 | 3.7K |
| Commits per week | 3.2 | 50.5 |
| Open issues | 13 | 569 |
| Language | Jupyter Notebook | Python |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Last commit | 2026-07-14 18:50 UTC | 2026-10-03 08:31 UTC |
| Last release | book-v1.0 | langchain-core==1.4.0 |
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