MaxKB
Knowledge base question-answering system built on LLMs
MaxKB is a ready-to-use, open-source knowledge base chatbot that combines retrieval-augmented generation with large language models. It supports document ingestion, multi-model backends, and an embeddable chat widget.
Key features
- RAG knowledge base
- Embeddable chat widget
- Workflow orchestration
- Multi-model support
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Quick to deploy
- Clean admin UI
Trade-offs
- Newer project
- Limited deep customization
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