Comparison
Lumos vs rag-web-ui
Verdict
Pick Lumos if lumos is a RAG LLM co-pilot that operates within Chrome and leverages local language models to support web browsing with automation; pick rag-web-ui if rAG Web UI is an open-source dialogue system grounded in RAG technology, built with TypeScript under Apache-2.0 license, focusing on data retrieval and evaluation.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | Lumos | rag-web-ui |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (601d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (166d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- Lumos
- A RAG LLM co-pilot for browsing the web
- rag-web-ui
- An intelligent dialogue system based on RAG technology
Stars
- Lumos
- 1.5k
- rag-web-ui
- 3.3k
Forks
- Lumos
- 111
- rag-web-ui
- 369
Open issues
- Lumos
- 24
- rag-web-ui
- 21
Language
- Lumos
- TypeScript
- rag-web-ui
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- Lumos
- Lumos is a RAG LLM co-pilot that operates within Chrome and leverages local language models to support web browsing with automation.
- rag-web-ui
- RAG Web UI is an open-source dialogue system grounded in RAG technology, built with TypeScript under Apache-2.0 license, focusing on data retrieval and evaluation.
Persona
- Lumos
- -
- rag-web-ui
- -
Runtime
- Lumos
- -
- rag-web-ui
- -
License
- Lumos
- MIT
- rag-web-ui
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- Lumos
- Jan 26, 2025
- rag-web-ui
- Apr 6, 2026
Categories
- Lumos
- Data & Retrieval, LLM Frameworks
- rag-web-ui
- Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- Lumos
- Dormant (18%)
- rag-web-ui
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- Lumos
- 601d
- rag-web-ui
- 166d
Open issues (now)
- Lumos
- 24
- rag-web-ui
- 21
Stars delta
- Lumos
- -3 (30d)
- rag-web-ui
- +32 (30d)
Open issues delta
- Lumos
- 0 (30d)
- rag-web-ui
- +2 (30d)
Owner type
- Lumos
- User
- rag-web-ui
- Organization
Full report
- Lumos
- Trust report
- rag-web-ui
- Trust report
Choose Lumos if…
- License: Lumos is MIT, rag-web-ui is Apache-2.0.
- Requirements: Ensure that your environment supports Docker to run the Ollama server as required for Lumos operation.; Your development workflow should be prepared to integrate a Chrome extension, considering you need to load unpacked extensions into Chrome..
- Tags unique to Lumos: chrome-extension, langchain-js, llm, react.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- Use Lumos when your task involves heavy web navigation and requires interaction with the latest local machine learning models directly from a browser.
When NOT to use Lumos
- Avoid using Lumos when your primary task does not involve browsing the web or requires a standalone application interface that does not need browser augmentation.
- Do not use this tool if you are looking for support in languages other than TypeScript, as it is specifically built around this language.
Choose rag-web-ui if…
- License: rag-web-ui is Apache-2.0, Lumos is MIT.
- Tags unique to rag-web-ui: ai, deepseek, rag.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- rag-web-ui ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- For projects needing real-time interactive AI capabilities backed by a strong emphasis on data retrieval accuracy.
When NOT to use rag-web-ui
- Avoid if your project mandates minimal configuration steps, as it involves setting up environment variables and running Docker services.
- Not suitable for teams strictly preferring languages other than TypeScript for their development flow.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (andrewnguonly/Lumos) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (andrewnguonly/Lumos) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (andrewnguonly/Lumos) · observed Jan 26, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (rag-web-ui/rag-web-ui) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (rag-web-ui/rag-web-ui) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (rag-web-ui/rag-web-ui) · observed Apr 6, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: Lumos 1.5k · rag-web-ui 3.3k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between Lumos and rag-web-ui?
- Lumos: A RAG LLM co-pilot for browsing the web. rag-web-ui: An intelligent dialogue system based on RAG technology. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose Lumos over rag-web-ui?
- Choose Lumos over rag-web-ui when License: Lumos is MIT, rag-web-ui is Apache-2.0; Requirements: Ensure that your environment supports Docker to run the Ollama server as required for Lumos operation.; Your development workflow should be prepared to integrate a Chrome extension, considering you need to load unpacked extensions into Chrome.; Tags unique to Lumos: chrome-extension, langchain-js, llm, react; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Use Lumos when your task involves heavy web navigation and requires interaction with the latest local machine learning models directly from a browser.
- When should I choose rag-web-ui over Lumos?
- Choose rag-web-ui over Lumos when License: rag-web-ui is Apache-2.0, Lumos is MIT; Tags unique to rag-web-ui: ai, deepseek, rag; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; rag-web-ui ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; For projects needing real-time interactive AI capabilities backed by a strong emphasis on data retrieval accuracy.
- When should I avoid Lumos?
- Avoid using Lumos when your primary task does not involve browsing the web or requires a standalone application interface that does not need browser augmentation. Do not use this tool if you are looking for support in languages other than TypeScript, as it is specifically built around this language.
- When should I avoid rag-web-ui?
- Avoid if your project mandates minimal configuration steps, as it involves setting up environment variables and running Docker services. Not suitable for teams strictly preferring languages other than TypeScript for their development flow.
- Is Lumos or rag-web-ui more popular on GitHub?
- rag-web-ui has more GitHub stars (3,292 vs 1,513). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are Lumos and rag-web-ui open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (Lumos: MIT, rag-web-ui: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to Lumos or rag-web-ui?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at Lumos alternatives and rag-web-ui alternatives (Lumos markdown twin, rag-web-ui markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, Lumos or rag-web-ui?
- Lumos: Dormant. rag-web-ui: Slowing. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for Lumos and rag-web-ui?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: Lumos trust report; rag-web-ui trust report.