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MaxKB

MaxKB

An open-source enterprise AI assistant integrating RAG pipelines, multi-modal interaction, and workflow orchestration.

Features

Open SourceWorkflowRAG

System Requirements

Only the Docker mode is available, and Docker needs to be installed.
At least 8GB RAM. 4GB disk space required, 100GB+ recommended for documents and knowledge base.
Windows 10/11 64-bit: No specific GPU requirements.
macOS 11+: Supports both Intel and M-series chips.
The standalone installation is only suitable for experiencing features. For production use, deploy in a cluster (e.g., k8s). Contact our team for support.

Introduction

default user: admin

default password: MaxKB@123..

MaxKB is developed by 1Panel-dev team. It's an open-source AI assistant for enterprises.

Product Positioning and Core Functions

MaxKB (Max Knowledge Brain) is an AI assistant that integrates Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, supports robust workflows, and provides advanced MCP tool-use capabilities. Its key features include:

  1. RAG Pipeline:Supports direct document uploading or automatic crawling of online documents, with automatic text splitting and vectorization to reduce large model hallucinations and offer superior smart Q&A interactions.
  2. Agentic Workflow:Equipped with a powerful workflow engine, function library, and MCP tool-use, enabling orchestration of AI processes for complex business scenarios.
  3. Seamless Integration:Enables zero-coding rapid integration into third-party business systems, empowering existing systems with intelligent Q&A capabilities to enhance user satisfaction.
  4. Model-Agnostic:Supports various large models, including private models (e.g., DeepSeek, Llama, Qwen) and public models (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Gemini).
  5. Multi-Modal Support:Natively supports text, image, audio, and video input and output.

Technical Features and Advantages

  • Technology Stack:Frontend based on Vue.js, backend with Python/Django, LLM framework using LangChain, and database leveraging PostgreSQL + pgvector.
  • Functional Edge:Compared to tools like LangChain, Dify.AI, and Flowise, MaxKB not only offers RAG engine and Agent capabilities but also supports workflow orchestration and observability. The professional edition provides SSO/access control, making it more suitable for enterprise applications.
  • Open Source & Deployment:Licensed under GPLv3, it supports on-premise deployment, catering to enterprise data security and customization needs.

Application Scenarios

Widely applied in intelligent customer service, corporate internal knowledge bases, academic research, education, and other fields to facilitate efficient knowledge management and intelligent Q&A interactions.