Comparison
minima vs agentic-rag-for-dummies
Verdict
Pick minima if minima is an on-premises conversational RAG tool with flexible deployment options through Docker-compose configurations, catering to fully local setups (Ollama), custom LLMs, ChatGPT integration, and MCP usage; pick agentic-rag-for-dummies if agentic RAG for Dummies simplifies the setup of retrieval-augmented generation agents using LangGraph and Ollama models.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | minima | agentic-rag-for-dummies |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (204d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Active (19d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | Published findings As of 1mo · 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
- minima
- On-premises conversational RAG with configurable containers
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- A modular Agentic RAG built with LangGraph for learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation Agents
Stars
- minima
- 1.0k
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 3.9k
Forks
- minima
- 107
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 499
Open issues
- minima
- 14
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 0
Language
- minima
- Python
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Jupyter Notebook
Adopt for
- minima
- Minima is an on-premises conversational RAG tool with flexible deployment options through Docker-compose configurations, catering to fully local setups (Ollama), custom LLMs, ChatGPT integration, and MCP usage.
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Agentic RAG for Dummies simplifies the setup of retrieval-augmented generation agents using LangGraph and Ollama models.
Persona
- minima
- -
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- -
Runtime
- minima
- -
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- -
License
- minima
- MPL-2.0
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- MIT
Last pushed
- minima
- Jan 22, 2026
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Jul 25, 2026
Categories
- minima
- Data & Retrieval, Inference & Serving, Model Training
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- minima
- Slowing (36%)
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- minima
- 204d
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 19d
Open issues (now)
- minima
- 14
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- 0
Stars delta
- minima
- -4 (30d)
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- minima
- 0 (30d)
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Unknown
Owner type
- minima
- Organization
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- minima
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Published findings
Full report
- minima
- Trust report
- agentic-rag-for-dummies
- Trust report
Choose minima if…
- minima is primarily Python; agentic-rag-for-dummies is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: minima is MPL-2.0, agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT.
- Tags unique to minima: ai, claude, custom-gpts, docker.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training.
- - Use Minima for full local control over sensitive data in high-security environments where on-premises deployments are essential.
When NOT to use minima
- - Avoid using Minima if your organization requires strict adherence to a cloud-only deployment strategy.
- - Do not choose Minima if you prefer tools that handle local file storage and security entirely through cloud services rather than on-premises configurations.
Choose agentic-rag-for-dummies if…
- agentic-rag-for-dummies is primarily Jupyter Notebook; minima is Python.
- License: agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT, minima is MPL-2.0.
- Tags unique to agentic-rag-for-dummies: agent, agentic-ai, bm25, gradio.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When aiming to quickly develop a retrieval-augmented generation agent, thanks to its streamlined setup with LangGraph.
When NOT to use agentic-rag-for-dummies
- If smaller language model sizes are required as they might ignore retrieval instructions or hallucinate details.
- Projects sensitive about Docker and system requirements must carefully review the outlined conditions for deployment.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (dmayboroda/minima) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (dmayboroda/minima) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- Last push (dmayboroda/minima) · observed Jan 22, 2026
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Aug 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Last push (GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) · observed Jul 25, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: minima 1.0k · agentic-rag-for-dummies 3.9k (synced Aug 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between minima and agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- minima: On-premises conversational RAG with configurable containers. agentic-rag-for-dummies: A modular Agentic RAG built with LangGraph for learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose minima over agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- Choose minima over agentic-rag-for-dummies when minima is primarily Python; agentic-rag-for-dummies is Jupyter Notebook; License: minima is MPL-2.0, agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT; Tags unique to minima: ai, claude, custom-gpts, docker; Also covers Inference & Serving, Model Training; - Use Minima for full local control over sensitive data in high-security environments where on-premises deployments are essential.
- When should I choose agentic-rag-for-dummies over minima?
- Choose agentic-rag-for-dummies over minima when agentic-rag-for-dummies is primarily Jupyter Notebook; minima is Python; License: agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT, minima is MPL-2.0; Tags unique to agentic-rag-for-dummies: agent, agentic-ai, bm25, gradio; Also covers AI Agents; When aiming to quickly develop a retrieval-augmented generation agent, thanks to its streamlined setup with LangGraph.
- When should I avoid minima?
- - Avoid using Minima if your organization requires strict adherence to a cloud-only deployment strategy. - Do not choose Minima if you prefer tools that handle local file storage and security entirely through cloud services rather than on-premises configurations.
- When should I avoid agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- If smaller language model sizes are required as they might ignore retrieval instructions or hallucinate details. Projects sensitive about Docker and system requirements must carefully review the outlined conditions for deployment.
- Is minima or agentic-rag-for-dummies more popular on GitHub?
- agentic-rag-for-dummies has more GitHub stars (3,893 vs 1,048). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are minima and agentic-rag-for-dummies open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (minima: MPL-2.0, agentic-rag-for-dummies: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to minima or agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at minima alternatives and agentic-rag-for-dummies alternatives (minima markdown twin, agentic-rag-for-dummies 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, minima or agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- minima: Slowing. agentic-rag-for-dummies: 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 minima and agentic-rag-for-dummies?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: minima trust report; agentic-rag-for-dummies trust report.