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title: "agentic-rag-for-dummies vs statewave"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies-vs-smaramwbc-statewave"
tools: ["giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies", "smaramwbc-statewave"]
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# agentic-rag-for-dummies vs statewave

*GraphCanon updated Aug 14, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick agentic-rag-for-dummies if agentic RAG for Dummies simplifies the setup of retrieval-augmented generation agents using LangGraph and Ollama models; pick statewave if statewave focuses on reproducibility and provenance in memory management for AI agents, using Postgres plus pgvector for self-hosted operations rather than relying on query-time retrieval.

[agentic-rag-for-dummies](https://github.com/GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) reports 3.9k GitHub stars, 499 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Jul 25, 2026. [statewave](https://statewave.ai) has 289 stars, 22 forks, and 14 open issues, last pushed Jul 30, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentic-rag-for-dummies's repository](https://github.com/GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) and [statewave's repository](https://github.com/smaramwbc/statewave).

| | [agentic-rag-for-dummies](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies.md) | [statewave](/tools/smaramwbc-statewave.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | A modular Agentic RAG built with LangGraph for learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation Agents | Open-source memory runtime for AI agents |
| Stars | 3,893 | 289 |
| Forks | 499 | 22 |
| Open issues | 0 | 14 |
| Language | Jupyter Notebook | Python |
| Adopt for | Agentic RAG for Dummies simplifies the setup of retrieval-augmented generation agents using LangGraph and Ollama models. | Statewave focuses on reproducibility and provenance in memory management for AI agents, using Postgres plus pgvector for self-hosted operations rather than relying on query-time retrieval. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Categories | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval | AI Agents, Vector Databases |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [agentic-rag-for-dummies](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies.md) | [statewave](/tools/smaramwbc-statewave.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Active (82%) | Very active (96%) |
| Days since push | 19d | 1d |
| Open issues (now) | 0 | 14 |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/smaramwbc-statewave/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: agentic-rag-for-dummies

- **Adopt for:** Agentic RAG for Dummies simplifies the setup of retrieval-augmented generation agents using LangGraph and Ollama models.

## Decision facts: statewave

- **Adopt for:** Statewave focuses on reproducibility and provenance in memory management for AI agents, using Postgres plus pgvector for self-hosted operations rather than relying on query-time retrieval.

## Choose when

### Choose agentic-rag-for-dummies if…

- agentic-rag-for-dummies is primarily Jupyter Notebook; statewave is Python.
- License: agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT, statewave is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to agentic-rag-for-dummies: agent, agentic-ai, bm25, gradio.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- When aiming to quickly develop a retrieval-augmented generation agent, thanks to its streamlined setup with LangGraph.

### Choose statewave if…

- statewave is primarily Python; agentic-rag-for-dummies is Jupyter Notebook.
- License: statewave is Apache-2.0, agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT.
- Tags unique to statewave: agent-memory, ai-agents, memory, pgvector.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- statewave ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Use when needing reproducible and documented context bundles to ensure consistent agent performance over time, as Statewave's design specifically supports provenance tagging for each context bundle.

## 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.

## When NOT to use statewave

- Avoid if your application cannot leverage or benefit from a self-hosted memory runtime setup specifically using Postgres and pgvector.
- Not suitable for cases where query-time document retrieval is preferred over maintaining provenance-tagged, static context bundles.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between agentic-rag-for-dummies and statewave?

agentic-rag-for-dummies: A modular Agentic RAG built with LangGraph for learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation Agents. statewave: Open-source memory runtime for AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agentic-rag-for-dummies over statewave?

Choose agentic-rag-for-dummies over statewave when agentic-rag-for-dummies is primarily Jupyter Notebook; statewave is Python; License: agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT, statewave is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to agentic-rag-for-dummies: agent, agentic-ai, bm25, gradio; Also covers Data & Retrieval; When aiming to quickly develop a retrieval-augmented generation agent, thanks to its streamlined setup with LangGraph.

### When should I choose statewave over agentic-rag-for-dummies?

Choose statewave over agentic-rag-for-dummies when statewave is primarily Python; agentic-rag-for-dummies is Jupyter Notebook; License: statewave is Apache-2.0, agentic-rag-for-dummies is MIT; Tags unique to statewave: agent-memory, ai-agents, memory, pgvector; Also covers Vector Databases; statewave ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Use when needing reproducible and documented context bundles to ensure consistent agent performance over time, as Statewave's design specifically supports provenance tagging for each context bundle.

### 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.

### When should I avoid statewave?

Avoid if your application cannot leverage or benefit from a self-hosted memory runtime setup specifically using Postgres and pgvector. Not suitable for cases where query-time document retrieval is preferred over maintaining provenance-tagged, static context bundles.

### Is agentic-rag-for-dummies or statewave more popular on GitHub?

agentic-rag-for-dummies has more GitHub stars (3,893 vs 289). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agentic-rag-for-dummies and statewave open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (agentic-rag-for-dummies: MIT, statewave: Apache-2.0).

### Where can I find alternatives to agentic-rag-for-dummies or statewave?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentic-rag-for-dummies alternatives](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies/alternatives) and [statewave alternatives](/tools/smaramwbc-statewave/alternatives) ([agentic-rag-for-dummies markdown twin](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies/alternatives.md), [statewave markdown twin](/tools/smaramwbc-statewave/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies-vs-smaramwbc-statewave.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, agentic-rag-for-dummies or statewave?

agentic-rag-for-dummies: Active. statewave: 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 agentic-rag-for-dummies and statewave?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [agentic-rag-for-dummies trust report](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies/trust); [statewave trust report](/tools/smaramwbc-statewave/trust).

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