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rag-template
rag-template is an open-source rag & knowledge project by stackitcloud (stackitcloud/rag-template on GitHub). It has 87 GitHub stars and 10 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.
Run rag-template locally: template for ai chatbots & document management using re.
💎 Hidden gem★ 87 stars⑂ 10 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- stackitcloud/rag-template
- GitHub stars
- 87
- Forks
- 10
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 4 October 2026
- Category
- RAG & Knowledge
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Clone the repository
Fetch the source code onto your machine.
- Install dependencies
Set up the Python environment the project needs.
- Configure the project
Copy the sample config or env file and adjust it.
- Run it
Start the app from the source directory.
// features
Why people love it
Ai
Built around ai for a focused workflow.
Api
Built around api for a focused workflow.
Docker
Built around docker for a focused workflow.
Fastapi
Built around fastapi for a focused workflow.
Open source
Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.
Self-hosted
Run it on your own machine — no account lock-in.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Clone
Get the source on your machine.
git clone https://github.com/stackitcloud/rag-template.git - Install
Set up Python dependencies.
cd rag-template && pip install -r requirements.txt - Start
Launch the application.
cd rag-template && python main.py
// use cases
What you can build
- Integrating into a larger personal stack
- Experimenting with rag & knowledge workflows
- Self-hosting instead of paying for SaaS
- Contributing fixes back to the project
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// faq
Questions, answered
What does rag-template do?
It template for AI chatbots & document management using Retrieval-Augmented Generation with vector search and FastAPI, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.
Is rag-template free to use?
Yes — the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.
How do I install rag-template?
Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.
What is rag-template written in?
It is primarily written in Python, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.
Where can I get help with rag-template?
The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.
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