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Haystack

An open-source Python framework for retrieval, agents, and production AI pipelines.

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Haystack is an open-source Python framework for retrieval, agents, and production AI pipelines. Its reviewed product surface includes composable retrieval and generation pipelines and document stores, agents, and evaluation integrations. The primary documented workflow is to build source-grounded search and question-answering systems.

Key features

  • Composable retrieval and generation pipelines
  • Document stores, agents, and evaluation integrations

Pros and tradeoffs

Strengths

  • Composable pipeline design supports testable retrieval systems

Consider before choosing

  • Teams must choose and operate the underlying models and stores

What people use Haystack for

  • build source-grounded search and question-answering systems

Frequently asked questions

What is Haystack best suited for?

Haystack is best evaluated for teams or individuals who need to build source-grounded search and question-answering systems. Confirm current limits and terms on the official site.

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