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Langflow

Visual framework for building multi-agent and RAG applications

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Memory Types

episodic, semantic, conversation

Integrations

langchain, openai, anthropic, huggingface, pinecone, chroma


Overview


Langflow is a visual framework for building sophisticated LLM applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Built on top of LangChain, it provides a React-based UI that makes it easy to experiment with different components, agents, and chains. Langflow is particularly strong for building multi-agent systems and complex RAG pipelines visually.


The platform allows both no-code development for rapid prototyping and code export for production deployments. Each flow can be tested interactively, with real-time feedback and debugging capabilities. Langflow has gained traction as a more polished alternative to coding LangChain directly for many use cases.


Key Features


  • **React Flow Interface**: Modern, intuitive visual builder
  • **Custom Components**: Create reusable custom components
  • **Multi-Agent Support**: Build complex agent interactions visually
  • **Code Export**: Export flows as Python code
  • **API Endpoints**: Automatically generate APIs from flows
  • **Real-Time Testing**: Test flows interactively with chat interface
  • **Version Control**: Track changes to flows
  • **Component Marketplace**: Share and discover components

    • When to Use Langflow


    Langflow is ideal for:

  • Rapid prototyping of complex LLM applications
  • Building multi-agent systems without deep coding
  • Experimenting with different LangChain configurations
  • Teams wanting to visualize LLM application architecture
  • Educational purposes and learning
  • MVPs and proof-of-concepts

    • Pros


  • Beautiful, modern interface
  • Powerful for multi-agent applications
  • Can export to code for production
  • Active development and community
  • Good documentation and examples
  • Custom component creation
  • Real-time testing capabilities
  • Open-source with managed option coming

    • Cons


  • Visual flows can become complex and hard to maintain
  • Not suitable for all production scenarios
  • Learning curve for advanced features
  • Performance overhead from UI layer
  • Limited compared to pure code in some cases
  • Version control challenges with visual flows
  • Can encourage over-engineering

    • Pricing


  • **Open Source**: Free, MIT license
  • **DataStax Langflow**: Managed cloud offering (pricing varies)
  • **Self-Hosted**: Free to deploy anywhere

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