Open Source
LangGraph
by LangChain
Graph-based orchestration for long-running, multi-step agents. The control plane LangChain always needed.
Our verdict
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From the listing
About LangGraph
LangGraph models agent runs as state graphs: nodes are steps, edges are routing logic, state is explicit. The result is a framework where long-running, multi-step, multi-agent workflows are debuggable and resumable rather than tangled callback chains. Pairs with LangSmith for observability.
Best for
Engineering teams building production agent systems, not weekend prototypes
Use cases
- Multi-step research agents with explicit checkpointing
- Customer support flows that need to wait for human input
- Long-running agents that survive process restarts
- Multi-agent collaboration with explicit handoffs
Notes
Why it matters
LangGraph is the most honest piece of the LangChain ecosystem about what production agents need: explicit state, explicit routing, explicit persistence.
How teams use it in production
Start with a small graph for one workflow. Add LangSmith. Resist the temptation to model everything as one mega-graph.
What to watch
The convergence between LangGraph, DSPy, and the emerging Anthropic Skills pattern is the real question. They are all attempts at the same problem at different layers.
Pros
- Explicit state model dramatically improves debuggability
- Resumable runs are essential for real long-running agents
- Pairs beautifully with LangSmith observability
- Python and JS both first-class
Cons
- Learning curve is real, not a weekend toy
- LangChain ecosystem churn is still a concern
- Smaller agents may be over-engineered by the graph model
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- cli==0.4.42 (released 6 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 7,672
- GitHub stars
- 44,564
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.1
- Open issues
- 336
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 41
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How LangGraph is growing
42,305 to 44,564
Health and security
Is LangGraph looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 41 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.1 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
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| AutoGenThis is an alternative to it | App | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| CrewaiThis is an alternative to it | Agent | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released cli==0.4.42
Released sdk==0.4.14
Released cli==0.4.41
Released 1.2.20
Released sdk==0.4.13
Released sdk==0.4.12
Released 1.2.19
Released checkpointsqlite==3.1.3
Released sdk==0.4.11
Released 1.2.18
Released sdk==0.4.10
Released checkpoint==4.3.1
Released cli==0.4.40
Released cli==0.4.39
Released 1.2.17
Released cli==0.4.38
Released sdk==0.4.9
Released cli==0.4.37
Released 1.2.16
Released sdk==0.4.8
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