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InternLM/lagent

A lightweight framework for building LLM-based agents

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2.3k stars238 forksLast push Aug 3, 2026 Python Apache-2.0

Decision brief

lagent is a Python framework aimed at streamlining the creation of lightweight Large Language Model (LLM) agents.

Good fit when

When you need a streamlined approach to develop LLM-based agents with minimal overhead, lagent can be particularly advantageous due to its lightweight design.
If your project requires flexibility and ease in modifying or extending existing agent capabilities without the complexity of larger frameworks.

Avoid when

Avoid using lagent if your project necessitates integration with a broader set of tools that are not natively supported by this framework, as it offers limited out-of-the-box extensibility.
Steer clear if you need robust scalability features right from the start. While lightweight, lagent may require additional custom work to handle more demanding scaling requirements.

Pricing:: freemium - Available freely due to its open-source nature, but customization or enterprise support might involve additional costs.

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Maintenance: Active (12d since push); As of Aug 16, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Aug 16, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Jul 11, 2026

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Install

pip install lagent

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Overview

lagent is a Python-based framework designed to facilitate the development of lightweight Large Language Model (LLM) agents.

Capability facts

Languages: python
Source: github.language · Aug 16, 2026

Categories

AI Agents LLM Frameworks

Compatibility

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Python runtimePython

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Aug 16, 2026)

pip install -e .

Tags

agent gpt llm transformers

README

Installation Install from source: License This project is released under the Apache 2.0 license. <p align="right" <a href=" top" 🔼 Back to top</a </p

For agents

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