Genkit
Google's open-source framework for building agentic apps in JavaScript, Go, Dart and Python.
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About Genkit
Genkit is listed in our frameworks category and is aimed at builders. Google's open-source framework for building agentic apps in JavaScript, Go, Dart and Python. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Genkit?
Genkit is Google's open-source framework for building full-stack AI-powered applications, built and used in production by Firebase.
SDKs cover JavaScript/TypeScript and Go (production-ready), Python (beta) and Dart (preview), with a unified interface across models.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: genkit.dev.
Who is Genkit for?
App developers, especially on Firebase or Google Cloud, adding AI and agent features in JS, Go, Python or Dart.
Genkit at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: genkit-ai/genkit · 6,537 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- JS/TS and Go SDKs (production-ready)
- Python (beta) and Dart (preview)
- Unified model interface
- Used in production by Firebase
Genkit FAQ
What is Genkit?
Genkit is Google's open-source framework for building full-stack AI-powered applications, built and used in production by Firebase.
Who is Genkit for?
App developers, especially on Firebase or Google Cloud, adding AI and agent features in JS, Go, Python or Dart.
Is Genkit free?
Genkit's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Genkit open source?
Yes. Genkit is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Genkit?
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