LangChain

LangChain is a software that enables the easier use Large language model (LLM) in different applications. It helps connect language models to tasks, including reading and summarizing documents, creating chatbots, and analyzing code.[1][better source needed]

Developer(s)Harrison Chase
Initial releaseOctober 2022
Written inPython and JavaScript
TypeSoftware framework for large language model application development
LicenseMIT License
WebsiteLangChain.com

History

LangChain was started in October 2022 as an open-source project by Harrison Chase. It quickly became popular, with many contributors and online discussions. In 2023, the project raised over $30 million in funding. Later that year, it introduced LangChain Expression Language (LCEL) for defining actions and LangServe for hosting LCEL code as an API.[2][3]

References

  1. Buniatyan, Davit (2023). "Code Understanding Using LangChain". Activeloop.
  2. Griffith, Erin; Metz, Cade (2023-03-14). "'Let 1,000 Flowers Bloom': A.I. Funding Frenzy Escalates" (in en-US). The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/technology/ai-funding-boom.html. Retrieved 2023-04-18. 
  3. Auffarth, Ben (2023). Generative AI with LangChain. Birmingham: Packt Publishing. p. 83. ISBN 9781835083468.