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griptape

Modular Python framework for AI agents and workflows with tools and memory.

💎 Hidden gem★ 2.6k stars⑂ 262 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10

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// project facts

Project facts

griptape is an open-source agents project by griptape-ai (griptape-ai/griptape on GitHub). It has 2,579 GitHub stars and 262 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 October 2026.

Repository: griptape-ai/griptape
GitHub stars: 2,579
Forks: 262
License: Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub: 1 October 2026
Category: Agents
Listing: Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site: Official site

// how it works

How it works

Install Griptape
pip install it into your Python project.
Define structures
Compose agents from modular pieces.
Add tools and memory
Wire capabilities into the agent.
Run workflows
Execute multi-step agent pipelines.

// features

Why people love it

Modular design

Composable agent building blocks.

Chain-of-thought

Structured reasoning built in.

Tools support

Extend agents with custom tools.

Memory included

Conversation and task memory.

Multi-provider

OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face.

Workflow engine

Multi-step pipelines, not just chat.

// run it

Run it yourself

Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
```
git clone https://github.com/griptape-ai/griptape.git
cd griptape
```
Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
```
cat README.md | head -60
```
Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project’s launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
```
# see README for the exact launch command
```

// use cases

What you can build

Build a production Python agent.
Compose multi-step AI workflows.
Add tools to an LLM app.
Prototype agents with real structure.

// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains Griptape?

It is an open-source project at griptape-ai/griptape with 262 forks.

Is Griptape free for commercial use?

Yes. Apache-2.0 licensed.

How is it different from LangChain?

More modular and opinionated about agent structure.

Is it production ready?

It is a veteran framework used in real products.

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Get griptape

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.

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