https://github.com/archi-physics/archi

General RAG framework specialized for scientific and academic applications.
https://github.com/archi-physics/archi

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General RAG framework specialized for scientific and academic applications.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/archi-physics/archi
• Owner: archi-physics
• License: mit
• Created: 2023-06-22T15:04:10.000Z (about 3 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2026-01-29T02:29:38.000Z (5 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-01-29T09:14:01.505Z (5 months ago)
• Topics: chatbot
• Language: Python
• Homepage: https://mit-submit.github.io/A2rchi/
• Size: 15.5 MB
• Stars: 20
• Watchers: 11
• Forks: 19
• Open Issues: 42
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# _archi_ - AI Augmented Research Chat Intelligence

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_archi_ is a retrieval-augmented generation framework for research and education teams who need a low-barrier to entry, configurable, private, and extensible assistant. The system was first developed at MIT for the SubMIT computing project, and now powers chat, ticketing, and course-support workflows across academia and research organizations.

## Key Capabilities

_archi_ provides:

- Customizable AI pipelines that combine data retrieval and LLMs (and more tools to come!).

- Data ingestion connectors: web links, git repositories, local files, JIRA, and more.

- Interfaces: chat app, ticketing assistant, email bot, and more.

- Support for running or interacting with local and API-based LLMs.

- Modular design that allows custom data sources, LLM backends, and deployment targets.

- Containerized services and CLI utilities for repeatable deployments.

## Documentation

The [docs](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/) are organized as follows:

- [Install](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/install/) — system requirements and installation.

- [Quickstart](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/quickstart/) — deploy your first Archi instance in minutes.

- [User Guide](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/user_guide/) — overview of all capabilities.

- [Data Sources](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/data_sources/) — configure web links, git, JIRA, Redmine, and more.

- [Services](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/services/) — chat, uploader, data manager, Piazza, and other interfaces.

- [Models & Providers](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/models_providers/) — LLM providers, embeddings, and BYOK.

- [Agents & Tools](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/agents_tools/) — agent specs, tools, MCP integration.

- [Configuration](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/configuration/) — full YAML config schema reference.

- [CLI Reference](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/cli_reference/) — all CLI commands and options.

- [API Reference](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/api_reference/) — REST API endpoints.

- [Benchmarking](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/benchmarking/) — evaluate retrieval and response quality.

- [Advanced Setup](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/advanced_setup_deploy/) — GPU setup and production deployment.

- [Developer Guide](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/developer_guide/) — architecture, contributing, and extension patterns.

- [Troubleshooting](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/troubleshooting/) — common issues and fixes.

## Getting Started

Follow the [Install](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/install/) and [Quickstart](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/quickstart/) guide to set up prerequisites, configure data sources, and launch an instance.

## Contributing

We welcome fixes and new integrations—see the [Developer Guide](https://archi-physics.github.io/archi/developer_guide/) for coding standards, testing instructions, and contribution tips. Please open issues or pull requests on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/archi-physics/archi).

## License and Support

_archi_ is released under the [MIT License](LICENSE). For project inquiries, contact paus@mit.edu.