RAGFlow

RAGFlow Overview

RAGFlow is an open-source, AI-native engine for building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines that enhance large language models (LLMs) with accurate, grounded knowledge. It supports multimodal data processing (text, PDF, images, etc.), hybrid search, chunking strategies, and in-text citation generation to reduce hallucinations and boost LLM reliability.


⚙️ Key Features

  • Multimodal Support
    Index and retrieve content from PDFs, images, web pages, presentations, and more.

  • Hybrid Search Pipeline
    Combine dense (vector), sparse (keyword), and reranking search methods for optimal results.

  • Custom Chunking & Templates
    Use smart chunking strategies (template-based or text-based) to maintain semantic context.

  • Citations & Traceability
    Automatically inject grounded, in-text citations to support transparency and reduce hallucinations.

  • Flexible Retrieval Architecture
    Works with OpenAI-compatible LLMs, local models, and external vector databases.

  • Built-in Orchestration & APIs
    REST API support for custom RAG pipelines with full control over indexing, retrieval, and ranking steps.

  • Lightweight & Fast
    Designed for performance and modularity, deployable with minimal resources.


🚀 Use Cases

  • AI-powered document Q&A systems
  • Internal knowledge assistants with verifiable answers
  • Academic and legal research assistants
  • Developer and customer support copilots
  • Building transparent AI tools with traceable sources

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