Phidata builds agents that combine memory, a knowledge base and tools, and ships a UI to chat with and inspect them.
| Category | AI agent framework |
| Type | Agent framework |
| License | MPL-2.0 |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Built with | Python |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Best for | agents that need to remember and retrieve |
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JulepStateful agents as a servicePhidata is free and open-source (MPL-2.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Yes. Phidata is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
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