Comparison
minima vs raglite
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 raglite if rAGLite offers specialized capabilities for integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models with DuckDB or PostgreSQL.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | minima | raglite |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (204d since push) As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Active (14d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 6d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- raglite
- Python toolkit for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with DuckDB or PostgreSQL
Stars
- minima
- 1.0k
- raglite
- 1.2k
Forks
- minima
- 107
- raglite
- 108
Open issues
- minima
- 14
- raglite
- 13
Language
- minima
- Python
- raglite
- Python
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.
- raglite
- RAGLite offers specialized capabilities for integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models with DuckDB or PostgreSQL.
Persona
- minima
- -
- raglite
- -
Runtime
- minima
- -
- raglite
- -
License
- minima
- MPL-2.0
- raglite
- MPL-2.0
Last pushed
- minima
- Jan 22, 2026
- raglite
- Jul 9, 2026
Categories
- minima
- Data & Retrieval, Inference & Serving, Model Training
- raglite
- Data & Retrieval, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- minima
- Slowing (36%)
- raglite
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- minima
- 204d
- raglite
- 14d
Open issues (now)
- minima
- 14
- raglite
- 13
Stars delta
- minima
- -4 (30d)
- raglite
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- minima
- 0 (30d)
- raglite
- Unknown
Full report
- minima
- Trust report
- raglite
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- ChatGPT · minima: Works with ChatGPT · raglite: Works with ChatGPT
Choose minima if…
- Tags unique to minima: ai, claude, custom-gpts, docker.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- - 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 raglite if…
- Tags unique to raglite: chainlit, colbert, duckdb, evals.
- raglite ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - You need to leverage Retriever-Reader architectures specifically optimized for either DuckDB or PostgreSQL backend databases.
When NOT to use raglite
- - The project demands integration with RAG systems that natively support database backends other than DuckDB and PostgreSQL, as RAGLite is limited to these two options.
- - You are looking for a more generalized framework that supports multiple vector search engines besides those compatible with DuckDB or PostgreSQL.
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 (superlinear-ai/raglite) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (superlinear-ai/raglite) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- Last push (superlinear-ai/raglite) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Jul 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: minima 1.0k · raglite 1.2k (synced Aug 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between minima and raglite?
- minima: On-premises conversational RAG with configurable containers. raglite: Python toolkit for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with DuckDB or PostgreSQL. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose minima over raglite?
- Choose minima over raglite when Tags unique to minima: ai, claude, custom-gpts, docker; Also covers Inference & Serving; - Use Minima for full local control over sensitive data in high-security environments where on-premises deployments are essential.
- When should I choose raglite over minima?
- Choose raglite over minima when Tags unique to raglite: chainlit, colbert, duckdb, evals; raglite ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - You need to leverage Retriever-Reader architectures specifically optimized for either DuckDB or PostgreSQL backend databases.
- 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 raglite?
- - The project demands integration with RAG systems that natively support database backends other than DuckDB and PostgreSQL, as RAGLite is limited to these two options. - You are looking for a more generalized framework that supports multiple vector search engines besides those compatible with DuckDB or PostgreSQL.
- Is minima or raglite more popular on GitHub?
- raglite has more GitHub stars (1,196 vs 1,048). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are minima and raglite open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (minima: MPL-2.0, raglite: MPL-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to minima or raglite?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at minima alternatives and raglite alternatives (minima markdown twin, raglite 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 raglite?
- minima: Slowing. raglite: 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 raglite?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: minima trust report; raglite trust report.