LangChain
Open-source framework (Python and JavaScript) for building LLM apps and AI agents, chaining models, prompts, memory, and 1,000+ tool and data integrations behind one provider-agnostic interface. Best for developers who want to swap model providers in a single line; pairs with LangGraph for orchestration and LangSmith for observability.
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