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LangChain

Framework to chain LLMs, tools and data.

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Python and JavaScript framework for building LLM applications: chains, agents, tools, memory and integrations with vector databases.

When to use

To prototype LLM applications that combine models, tools and data sources.

When to avoid

In simple cases, where calling the model API directly is clearer and lighter.

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