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RAG / Knowledge Baseยทโ˜… 805ยทApache-2.0

๐Ÿฏ Memory layer for on-device AI Agents. Replace complex RAG pipelines with a serverless, single-file memory layer.

#AI Agents#On-device AI#Vector Database#Full-text Search#Swift#iOS Development#macOS Development#Privacy-preserving
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Best Alternatives to Wax

ToolDescriptionStarsLicenseUpdated
01ragflow logoragflow
RAGFlow is a leading open-source Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) engine that fuses cutting-edge RAG with Agent capabilities to create a superior context layer for LLMs
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Apache-2.0
1d ago
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02MaxKB logoMaxKB
An open-source platform for building enterprise-grade agents. Powerful and easy to use.
โ˜… 23.0k
GPL-3.0
1d ago
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03GPT Researcher logoGPT Researcher
An autonomous agent that conducts deep research on any data using any LLM provider, producing detailed reports with citations from web and local sources.
โ˜… 30.2k
Apache-2.0
1w ago
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04MCP-Nest logoMCP-Nest
A NestJS module to effortlessly create Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for exposing AI tools, resources, and prompts.
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MIT
3d ago
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05deep-research logodeep-research
Use any LLMs (Large Language Models) for Deep Research. Support SSE API and MCP server.
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MIT
4mo ago
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06atlas-mcp-server logoatlas-mcp-server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for ATLAS, a Neo4j-powered task management system for LLM Agents - implementing a three-tier architecture (Projects, Tasks, Knowledge) to manage complex workflows. Now with Deep Research.
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Apache-2.0
1y ago
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07dat logodat
Asking yours data in a natural language way through pre-modeling (data models and semantic models).
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Apache-2.0
10mo ago
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085ire logo5ire
5ire is a cross-platform desktop AI assistant, MCP client. It compatible with major service providers, supports local knowledge base and tools via model context protocol servers .
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NOASSERTION
1mo ago
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Side-by-Side Comparison

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Wax logoWax
ragflow logoragflow
MaxKB logoMaxKB
GPT Researcher logoGPT Researcher
CategoryRAG / Knowledge BaseRAG / Knowledge BaseRAG / Knowledge BaseRAG / Knowledge Base
Starsโ˜… 805โ˜… 92.7kโ˜… 23.0kโ˜… 30.2k
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0GPL-3.0Apache-2.0
Updated3w ago1d ago1d ago1w ago
Open SourceYesYesYesYes
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FAQ

What is Wax?
Wax provides persistent, searchable, and private on-device memory for iOS and macOS AI agents, eliminating the need for servers or cloud services. It integrates document storage, semantic search (HNSW), full-text search (BM25), and token budgeting into a single, crash-safe .wax file.
What is the best alternative to Wax?
ragflow is the top-rated alternative to Wax in the RAG / Knowledge Base category.
Is there a free alternative to Wax?
ragflow is a free, open-source alternative.
Is Wax open source?
Yes, Wax is open source on GitHub, licensed under Apache-2.0.
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