Palico AI is an integrated framework designed to streamline the development, performance improvement, and productionization of Large Language Model (LLM) applications. It targets developers building LLM-powered applications, offering features for iterative development, debugging, and deployment.

How It Works

Palico provides a flexible, code-first approach where developers define their LLM application logic within a Chat function. This function can be extended with features like streaming, memory management, and tool execution. The framework integrates with various LLM providers and vector databases, allowing developers to leverage existing tools. It also includes built-in monitoring, tracing, and an evaluation system for systematic performance improvement.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install/Run: npx palico init <project-name>
• Prerequisites: Node.js.
• Links: Quickstart Guide, Documentation

Highlighted Details

• Offers a local Playground UI for instant preview of code changes.
• Supports systematic performance improvement through defined test cases and evaluations.
• Facilitates integration with frontend applications via Client SDKs or a REST API.
• Enables CI/CD setup with features like Pull-Request previews.

Maintenance & Community

• Active development with regular updates.
• Community engagement encouraged via GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests.
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Licensing & Compatibility

• License: MIT.
• Compatibility: Compatible with commercial use and closed-source linking.

Limitations & Caveats

The framework is primarily TypeScript-focused, and while it supports various LLM providers, specific integrations might require custom implementation. Deployment is Docker-based, requiring containerization knowledge.