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Open-source projects worth exploring

Runnable, documented projects worth studying and extending.

OthersAI-Scientist-v2PW
AI, research, automation, papers

AI-Scientist-v2

SakanaAI launched AI Scientist v2, which can automatically complete seminar-level scientific discoveries through agent tree search. Supports the entire workflow of automatic literature review, hypothesis generation, experimental design and execution, and paper writing.

2229
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OthersPlanoPW
ai-gateway, agent-orchestration, llm-routing, observability

Plano

AI-native proxy servers and data planes provide orchestration, security protection, observability, and intelligent LLM routing for agent applications, built on Envoy.

2227
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AI and AgentschandraPW
ocr, document-ai, table-recognition

chandra

High-precision OCR models excel at handling complex tables, forms, and handwritten styles, supporting full layout restoration and a powerful tool for document digitization

2229
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OthersKronos - Foundational Model of Financial Markets LanguagePW
Financial AI, foundational models, quantitative trading, time series, market forecasting

Kronos - Foundational Model of Financial Markets Language

Language foundational models in the field of financial markets, focusing on understanding and predicting financial market dynamics. Targeting financial AI application scenarios such as quantitative trading and market analysis.

2226
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OthersTwenty CRMPW
["CRM", "Open Source", "TypeScript", "Salesforce Alternative"]

Twenty CRM

An open-source modern CRM platform, a community-driven Salesforce alternative, built on TypeScript full-stack, and has received 42k+ stars

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OthersChandra OCRPW
["OCR", "Document Parsing", "Table Recognition", "Handwriting Recognition"]

Chandra OCR

The new generation OCR model excels at handling complex tables, forms, and handwritten content, while fully preserving the document layout structure

2125
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OthersLiteRT-LM - Google's on-device large model inference frameworkPW
On-device AI, large model inference, edge computing, Google, CPP

LiteRT-LM - Google's on-device large model inference framework

The Google AI Edge team's open-source on-device LLM inference engine, built in C++ and focused on efficiently running large language models on smartphones and edge devices, is a core component of Google's on-device AI strategy.

2025
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OtherssemPW
Development tools, semantic analysis, Git, code review, Rust

sem

Semantic-level version control CLI tools. Tree-sitter supports 21 programming languages, providing entity-level diff (functions/classes/methods), blame, dependency graphs, and impact analysis. It can replace git diff output, allowing AI Agents and developers to directly obtain semantic-level change information.

2026
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OthersMulticaPW
agent-platform, team-management, coding-agent, multi-agent, open-source

Multica

An open-source AI Agent team management platform that turns coding agents into true teammates—assigning tasks, tracking progress, and accumulating reusable skills. Supports various Agent runtimes such as Claude Code, Codex, OpenClaw, and more.

2024
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OthersForgeCodePW
ai, coding-assistant, rust, multi-model

ForgeCode

An AI programming assistant built on Rust, supporting 300+ models including Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and more, enabling intelligent paired programming in the terminal.

2024
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OthersAgentationPW
agent, visualization, observability, debugging

Agentation

AI Agent visual feedback tool displays the agent's execution process, decision path, and tool call chain in real time, making agent behavior transparent and observable.

2025
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OthersMaths-CS-AI CompendiumPW
ai, learning, ml, mathematics, education

Maths-CS-AI Compendium

A systematic AI/ML research engineer learning path covering mathematical fundamentals, computer science cores, and AI frontiers, suitable for growing from scratch into a top AI research engineer.

1923
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OthersLightRAGPW
RAG, knowledge-graph, retrieval, EMNLP

LightRAG

Implemented by the HKU EMNLP2025 paper, lightweight and efficient RAG framework, enhanced retrieval based on knowledge graphs, supporting graph storage, re-sorting, multimodal data processing, and OpenSearch backend.

1923
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Othersagent-browserPW
browser-automation, ai-agent, cli, vercel

agent-browser

Vercel Labs' AI Agent browser automation CLI tool allows AI agents to directly control browser operations to complete web operations

1923
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OthersMicrosoft Agent FrameworkPW
multi-agent, microsoft, workflow, enterprise

Microsoft Agent Framework

Microsoft's official multi-agent framework supports both Python and .NET languages, providing enterprise-level capabilities such as graph orchestration workflows, streaming processing, checkpoints, and human-computer interaction, integrating Semantic Kernel and AutoGen.

1923
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Othersagent-osPW
agent, wasm, sandbox, infrastructure

agent-os

Rivet launched a lightweight Agent dedicated operating system, based on WebAssembly and V8 isolate, achieving about 6ms cold start, costing only 1/32 of traditional sandboxes. Providing a secure, high-performance execution environment for AI Agents.

1923
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OthersClaudianPW
obsidian, claude-code, plugin, knowledge-management, AI

Claudian

Obsidian plugin to embed Claude Code as an AI collaborator in your notes library. Supports direct interaction with Claude Code within Obsidian, editing notes, searching content, and performing automated tasks, truly integrating AI into your knowledge management workflow.

1924
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OthersRowboatPW
knowledge-graph, local-first, AI-coworker, productivity, open-source

Rowboat

An open-source, local-first AI workmate that connects emails and meeting records, automatically builds long-term knowledge graphs, supports voice memos, generates presentations and meeting preparation briefs, and keeps all data local.

1922
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OthersKoharuPW
manga, translation, ml, rust, ocr

Koharu

A machine learning-based comic translation tool written in Rust, supporting automatic bubble text detection, OCR recognition, and translation rendering, optimized specifically for comic scenarios.

1923
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AI and AgentsAiri - AI Virtual Companion FrameworkPW
AI companion, voice chat, virtual characters, TypeScript

Airi - AI Virtual Companion Framework

Self-hosted AI virtual companion container, supports real-time voice chat, Minecraft and Factorio game companionship, supports all platforms including Web/macOS/Windows, and is a popular open-source project with 36k+ stars

1923
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OthersJust BashPW
Agent tools, Bash, terminals, Vercel

Just Bash

Vercel Labs' Agent Bash tool enables AI Agents to securely and efficiently execute Bash commands, providing standardized endpoint interaction capabilities

1822
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AI and AgentsMultica - An open-source AI coding agent management platformPW
AI Agent, coding assistant, team collaboration, multi-agent, TypeScript

Multica - An open-source AI coding agent management platform

An open-source AI coding agent management platform turns coding agents into true teammates—assign tasks, track progress, and accumulate skills. Supports multi-agent collaboration, enabling AI development teams to operate efficiently.

1822
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OthersmngrPW
Agent management, CLI tools, multi-agent, DevOps

mngr

Imbue's open-source AI Agent management CLI tool manages coding agents like git code, supporting deployment across multiple environments such as SSH, Docker, and Modal

1822
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