PrivateGPT
Open-source API layer that turns local models into private AI applications, with RAG, tools, skills, MCP and text-to-SQL on any OpenAI-compatible server.
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PrivateGPT is listed in our frameworks category and is aimed at builders. Open-source API layer that turns local models into private AI applications, with RAG, tools, skills, MCP and text-to-SQL on any OpenAI-compatible server. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
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