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airweave-ai/airweave

Open-source context retrieval layer for AI agents

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6.6k stars819 forksLast push Jun 5, 2026 Python MIT

Decision brief

Airweave is an open-source context retrieval layer for AI agents, emphasizing integration and data connectors for retrieval-augmented generation.

Good fit when

When you need a retrieval-augmented generation layer that integrates seamlessly with various data sources and connectors.
If your project requires an open-source solution for context retrieval that supports enterprise data and semantic search.

Avoid when

If your project does not require integration with multiple data sources or connectors, as Airweave's strength lies in its extensive integration capabilities.
When you are looking for a tool that focuses solely on the development of AI agents without the retrieval-augmented generation aspect.

Requirements:: Requires Python for development and deployment.

Observed Sep 18, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance and security

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Maintenance: Archived (104d since push); As of Sep 18, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Sep 18, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Sep 18, 2026

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Install

pip install airweave

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Alternative

ragflow

Both Airweave and RAGFlow focus on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for context management in AI agents, but they offer different solutions and implementations.

alternative

mem0

Both Airweave and Mem0 provide a memory layer for AI agents, solving similar problems but with different approaches in context retrieval and augmentation.

alternative

Integrates

langflow

LangFlow offers a powerful tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows, which can benefit from integrating with Airweave's context retrieval functionalities.

integrates

meilisearch

MeiliSearch could be used to augment Airweave’s search capabilities, providing a fast and AI-powered hybrid search component to retrieve context data efficiently.

integrates

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Overview

Airweave is an open-source project providing a context retrieval layer for AI agents, focusing on integration, data connectors, and retrieval-augmented generation.

Capability facts

Languages: python
Source: github.language · Sep 18, 2026

README

License MIT License <p align="center" <a href="https://discord.gg/gDuebsWGkn" Discord</a · <a href="https://github.com/airweave ai/airweave/issues" Issues</a · <a href="https://x.com/airweave ai" Twitter</a </p

For agents

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