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burr

Apache framework for apps that make decisions: agents, chatbots, simulations.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 2.6k starsβ‘‚ 199 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

burr is an open-source agents project by apache (apache/burr on GitHub). It has 2,566 GitHub stars and 199 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 29 September 2026.

Repository
apache/burr
GitHub stars
2,566
Forks
199
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
29 September 2026
Category
Agents
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Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Define the graph

    Model your app as states and transitions.

  2. Add actions

    Attach logic to each state.

  3. Run anywhere

    Execute on your own infrastructure.

  4. Monitor and trace

    Watch decisions with built-in tooling.

// features

Why people love it

State-machine graphs

Explicit, debuggable agent logic.

Apache project

Foundation-backed governance.

Self-hosted execution

Your infrastructure, your data.

Built-in tracing

See every decision the app made.

Persistence

State survives restarts.

Simulation support

Test decision flows safely.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/apache/burr.git
    cd burr
  2. Step 2 β€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Follow the project’s launch command β€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains Burr?

The Apache Software Foundation, at apache/burr.

Is Burr free for commercial use?

Yes. Apache-2.0 licensed.

How is it different from LangGraph?

Similar graph idea, with Apache governance and its own execution model.

Is it Python only?

Yes. It is a Python framework.

Is it production ready?

It is an Apache project built for real deployments.

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// alternatives

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Get burr

Free and open β€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.