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zep

Examples and integrations for Zep — the memory layer for AI agents.

★ 5.0k stars⑂ 653 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

zep is an open-source ai agents project by getzep (getzep/zep on GitHub). It has 4,951 GitHub stars and 653 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 8 October 2026.

Repository
getzep/zep
GitHub stars
4,951
Forks
653
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
8 October 2026
Category
AI Agents
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Scope the task

    Write down the outcome you want in one sentence.

  2. Fetch the repo

    Clone it locally and check the README.

  3. Install prerequisites

    Get dependencies and tooling in place per the docs.

  4. Run the quickstart

    Follow the minimal example, then adapt it to your needs.

// features

Why people love it

Ready-made examples

Working code, not just docs.

Integration guides

Zep wired into real stacks.

Memory patterns

Reusable approaches to agent recall.

Knowledge-graph demos

Graphiti-powered memory in action.

Python-focused

Matches the core ecosystem.

Maintained by Zep team

Official patterns, kept current.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/getzep/zep.git
    cd zep
  2. Step 2 — Create a venv and install

    Isolate dependencies, then install requirements.

    python -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate
    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Launch using the entry point shown in the README.

    python -m zep  # check README for the exact command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains zep?

It is an open-source project at getzep/zep with 653 forks. Check the contributors tab and recent commits to judge how active maintenance is.

Is zep free to use?

Yes — Apache 2.0 allows commercial use and modification. Keep the license and notice files, and note it includes a patent grant.

Is this the Zep database?

No — this repo holds examples and integrations. The memory engine (with Graphiti) lives in Zep's core repos.

Where do I start?

Run an example that matches your stack — that's what the repo is for.

How do I get started?

Clone the repo and follow the README quickstart — the docs at https://help.getzep.com walk through setup.

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