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txtai

All-in-one embeddings database for semantic search and RAG

Self-Hosted AI ★ 13k stars Medium setup Apache-2.0

txtai is an embeddings database for semantic search, LLM orchestration, and language-model workflows. It combines vector indexes, graph relationships, and pipelines in a single lightweight package.

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Key features

  • Embeddings database
  • LLM workflow pipelines
  • Graph and vector search
  • Lightweight install

Strengths

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 13k GitHub stars
  • Written in Python

Is txtai secure?

No known vulnerabilities affect txtai's latest release (v9.14.0). OSV.dev lists 2 past advisories for the project; none of them applies to this release. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

  • Most recent fixed advisory CVE-2026-58449, published 2026-06-30 (106 days ago), fixed in 9.10.0

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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