Our verdict
We have not reviewed Lagent yet
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About Lagent
Lagent is a lightweight Python framework for building agents that leverage large language models. It provides abstractions for planning, tool use, and multi-turn interactions. The framework is designed for rapid prototyping and experimentation with LLM-based agents.
Best for
Developers and researchers who want a minimal, hackable foundation for building custom LLM agents.
Use cases
- Prototyping autonomous agents that execute multi-step reasoning tasks
- Building LLM-powered assistants with custom tool integrations
- Experimenting with agent architectures for research or education
Notes
2,256 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-29. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Lightweight and simple to integrate into existing Python projects
- Open-source with active community contributions and transparent development
- Focused design makes it easy to understand and modify for specific needs
Cons
- Limited documentation and examples compared to larger frameworks
- Not yet production-ready; lacks extensive testing and hardened deployment features
- Smaller ecosystem of plugins and community extensions
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest prerelease version
- agentrl_rc0 (released 19 May 2026)
- GitHub stars
- 2,280
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Stars and usage
How Lagent is growing
2,256 to 2,280
Alternatives
Alternatives to Lagent
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgnoThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| PhidataThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubOfficial
- github api via nightly crawl, recovered from git history 20e874270887c1008f860ee0198e461a23c9e438Registry
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Changelog
What changed
Released agentrl_rc0
Released 0.5.0rc3
Released 0.5.0rc2
Released 0.5.0rc1
Released 0.2.4
Released 0.2.3
Released 0.2.2
Released 0.2.1
Released 0.2.0
Released 0.1.3
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