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LlamaIndex

Retrieval-centric framework; connectors and indexes turn proprietary documents into agent context.

Scenario Knowledge assistants, enterprise searchLicense Open source (MIT)
01

Suitability

Best for

RAG and document-driven agents grounded in proprietary data.

Watch out

Retrieval throughput depends on the chosen vector store.

02

Architecture & integrations

Data connectors + indexing pipelines + query engines; agent workflows layered on retrieval. Knowledge assistants, enterprise search, document-heavy RAG.

03

Technical profile

Approach
Retrieval-first: connectors, indexes, query engines, with agents on top.
Control & learning curve
Flat–medium; query engines are high-level, agent workflows lower-level.
Performance
Strong for document-heavy/RAG workloads; throughput depends on the vector store.
04

Pattern support

NativeComposable / supportingColor = ladder level L1–L4
Native patterns: RAG, Routing, ReAct agents

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