SmartRAG is a modular Python library designed for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows with large language models. It combines document ingestion, vector indexing, and state-of-the-art LLM APIs to deliver accurate, context-rich responses. Users can import PDFs, text files, or web pages, index them using popular vector stores like FAISS or Chroma, and define custom prompt templates. SmartRAG orchestrates the retrieval, prompt assembly, and LLM inference, returning coherent answers grounded in source documents. By abstracting the complexity of RAG pipelines, it accelerates development of knowledge base Q&A systems, chatbots, and research assistants. Developers can extend connectors, swap LLM providers, and fine-tune retrieval strategies to fit specific knowledge domains.

Steel is a developer-centric framework designed to accelerate the creation and operation of LLM-powered agents in production environments. It offers provider-agnostic connectors for major model APIs, an in-memory and persistent memory store, built-in tool invocation patterns, automatic caching of responses, and detailed tracing for observability. Developers can define complex agent workflows, integrate custom tools (e.g., search, database queries, and external APIs), and handle streaming outputs. Steel abstracts the complexity of orchestration, allowing teams to focus on business logic and rapidly iterate on AI-driven applications.