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title: "agentic-rag-for-dummies vs LLM-Agent-Paper-List"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies-vs-woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list"
tools: ["giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies", "woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list"]
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# agentic-rag-for-dummies vs LLM-Agent-Paper-List

*GraphCanon updated Aug 17, 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 LLM-Agent-Paper-List if lists essential papers on LLM-based agents with integrated tools like AgentGym for RL training.

[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. [LLM-Agent-Paper-List](https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.07864) has 8.2k stars, 495 forks, and 31 open issues, last pushed Sep 12, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [agentic-rag-for-dummies's repository](https://github.com/GiovanniPasq/agentic-rag-for-dummies) and [LLM-Agent-Paper-List's repository](https://github.com/WooooDyy/LLM-Agent-Paper-List).

| | [agentic-rag-for-dummies](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies.md) | [LLM-Agent-Paper-List](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | A modular Agentic RAG built with LangGraph for learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation Agents | Must-read papers for LLM-based agents. |
| Stars | 3,893 | 8,172 |
| Forks | 499 | 495 |
| Open issues | 0 | 31 |
| Language | Jupyter Notebook | - |
| Adopt for | Agentic RAG for Dummies simplifies the setup of retrieval-augmented generation agents using LangGraph and Ollama models. | Lists essential papers on LLM-based agents with integrated tools like AgentGym for RL training. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | MIT | - |
| Categories | AI Agents, Data & Retrieval | AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability |

## Trust and health

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

| | [agentic-rag-for-dummies](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies.md) | [LLM-Agent-Paper-List](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Active (82%) | Slowing (36%) |
| Days since push | 19d | 339d |
| Open issues (now) | 0 | 31 |
| Stars delta | Unknown | +4 (30d) |
| Open issues delta | Unknown | +2 (30d) |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list/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: LLM-Agent-Paper-List

- **Adopt for:** Lists essential papers on LLM-based agents with integrated tools like AgentGym for RL training.

## Choose when

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

- Tags unique to agentic-rag-for-dummies: agentic-ai, bm25, gradio, langchain.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- When aiming to quickly develop a retrieval-augmented generation agent, thanks to its streamlined setup with LangGraph.

### Choose LLM-Agent-Paper-List if…

- Tags unique to LLM-Agent-Paper-List: large language models, nlp, rl.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- Looking to survey key advancements in LLM-based agent research, specifically through papers endorsed by authors.

## 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 LLM-Agent-Paper-List

- Seeking real-time interactive debugging tools; focuses more on paper reviews and general frameworks than coding sandbox features.
- Require support documentation in languages other than English or project-specific code details, as licensing and detailed documentation are currently unverified.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between agentic-rag-for-dummies and LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

agentic-rag-for-dummies: A modular Agentic RAG built with LangGraph for learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation Agents. LLM-Agent-Paper-List: Must-read papers for LLM-based agents.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose agentic-rag-for-dummies over LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

Choose agentic-rag-for-dummies over LLM-Agent-Paper-List when Tags unique to agentic-rag-for-dummies: agentic-ai, bm25, gradio, langchain; 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 LLM-Agent-Paper-List over agentic-rag-for-dummies?

Choose LLM-Agent-Paper-List over agentic-rag-for-dummies when Tags unique to LLM-Agent-Paper-List: large language models, nlp, rl; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; Looking to survey key advancements in LLM-based agent research, specifically through papers endorsed by authors.

### 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 LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

Seeking real-time interactive debugging tools; focuses more on paper reviews and general frameworks than coding sandbox features. Require support documentation in languages other than English or project-specific code details, as licensing and detailed documentation are currently unverified.

### Is agentic-rag-for-dummies or LLM-Agent-Paper-List more popular on GitHub?

LLM-Agent-Paper-List has more GitHub stars (8,172 vs 3,893). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are agentic-rag-for-dummies and LLM-Agent-Paper-List open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.

### Where can I find alternatives to agentic-rag-for-dummies or LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [agentic-rag-for-dummies alternatives](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies/alternatives) and [LLM-Agent-Paper-List alternatives](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list/alternatives) ([agentic-rag-for-dummies markdown twin](/tools/giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies/alternatives.md), [LLM-Agent-Paper-List markdown twin](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list/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-woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list.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 LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

agentic-rag-for-dummies: Active. LLM-Agent-Paper-List: 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 agentic-rag-for-dummies and LLM-Agent-Paper-List?

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); [LLM-Agent-Paper-List trust report](/tools/woooodyy-llm-agent-paper-list/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=giovannipasq-agentic-rag-for-dummies)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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