Comparison
rag_api vs academic-research-skills
Verdict
Pick rag_api when license: rag_api is MIT, academic-research-skills is Other; pick academic-research-skills when license: academic-research-skills is Other, rag_api is MIT.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | rag_api | academic-research-skills |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (22d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- rag_api
- ID-based RAG FastAPI: Integration with Langchain and PostgreSQL/pgvector
- academic-research-skills
- Academic Research Skills for Claude Code: research → write → review → revise → finalize
Stars
- rag_api
- 863
- academic-research-skills
- 37k
Forks
- rag_api
- 376
- academic-research-skills
- 3.0k
Open issues
- rag_api
- 44
- academic-research-skills
- 9
Language
- rag_api
- Python
- academic-research-skills
- Python
Adopt for
- rag_api
- Key Insights for Using rag_api as an ID-based RAG FastAPI Tool with Langchain and PostgreSQL/pgvector Integration
- academic-research-skills
- -
Persona
- rag_api
- -
- academic-research-skills
- -
Runtime
- rag_api
- -
- academic-research-skills
- -
License
- rag_api
- MIT
- academic-research-skills
- Other
Last pushed
- rag_api
- Jun 18, 2026
- academic-research-skills
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- rag_api
- Vector Databases, Data & Retrieval
- academic-research-skills
- LLM Frameworks, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- rag_api
- Active (82%)
- academic-research-skills
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- rag_api
- 22d
- academic-research-skills
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- rag_api
- 44
- academic-research-skills
- 9
Full report
- rag_api
- Trust report
- academic-research-skills
- Trust report
Choose rag_api if…
- License: rag_api is MIT, academic-research-skills is Other.
- Tags unique to rag_api: postgresql, psql, embeddings, fastapi.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- rag_api ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need rapid integration of REST API services for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with robust vector storage.
When NOT to use rag_api
- Avoid using if your project cannot leverage PostgreSQL/pgvector due to license or compatibility constraints.
- Not recommended for scenarios where high-level orchestration of multiple APIs and services is necessary without a direct need for FastAPI's simplicity.
Choose academic-research-skills if…
- License: academic-research-skills is Other, rag_api is MIT.
- Tags unique to academic-research-skills: peer-review, academic-writing, ai-research, claude.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use academic-research-skills
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (danny-avila/rag_api) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (danny-avila/rag_api) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (danny-avila/rag_api) · observed Jun 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Imbad0202/academic-research-skills) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (Imbad0202/academic-research-skills) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (Imbad0202/academic-research-skills) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: rag_api 863 · academic-research-skills 37k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between rag_api and academic-research-skills?
- rag_api: ID-based RAG FastAPI: Integration with Langchain and PostgreSQL/pgvector. academic-research-skills: Academic Research Skills for Claude Code: research → write → review → revise → finalize. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose rag_api over academic-research-skills?
- Choose rag_api over academic-research-skills when License: rag_api is MIT, academic-research-skills is Other; Tags unique to rag_api: postgresql, psql, embeddings, fastapi; Also covers Vector Databases; rag_api ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need rapid integration of REST API services for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with robust vector storage.
- When should I choose academic-research-skills over rag_api?
- Choose academic-research-skills over rag_api when License: academic-research-skills is Other, rag_api is MIT; Tags unique to academic-research-skills: peer-review, academic-writing, ai-research, claude; Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When should I avoid rag_api?
- Avoid using if your project cannot leverage PostgreSQL/pgvector due to license or compatibility constraints. Not recommended for scenarios where high-level orchestration of multiple APIs and services is necessary without a direct need for FastAPI's simplicity.
- When should I avoid academic-research-skills?
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Is rag_api or academic-research-skills more popular on GitHub?
- academic-research-skills has more GitHub stars (37,300 vs 863). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are rag_api and academic-research-skills open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (rag_api: MIT, academic-research-skills: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to rag_api or academic-research-skills?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at rag_api alternatives and academic-research-skills alternatives (rag_api markdown twin, academic-research-skills 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, rag_api or academic-research-skills?
- rag_api: Active. academic-research-skills: Very active. 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 rag_api and academic-research-skills?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: rag_api trust report; academic-research-skills trust report.