STORM
Stanford system that writes Wikipedia-style articles from web research.
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About STORM
STORM is listed in our research category and is aimed at builders. Stanford system that writes Wikipedia-style articles from web research. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Research project; no recent updates (last commit Sep 2025). We last checked the official link on 2026-10-14.
What is STORM?
STORM (Synthesis of Topic Outlines through Retrieval and Multi-perspective Question Asking) is a Stanford system that writes Wikipedia-style articles from web research.
The project also released Co-STORM, and the knowledge-storm package supports models through litellm.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: storm.genie.stanford.edu.
Who is STORM for?
Researchers and writers who want long-form, sourced articles.
STORM at a glance
- Open source: Yes (MIT License)
- GitHub: stanford-oval/storm · 31,676 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Wikipedia-style articles
- Multi-perspective questioning
- Co-STORM collaboration
STORM FAQ
What is STORM?
STORM (Synthesis of Topic Outlines through Retrieval and Multi-perspective Question Asking) is a Stanford system that writes Wikipedia-style articles from web research.
Who is STORM for?
Researchers and writers who want long-form, sourced articles.
Is STORM free?
STORM'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 STORM open source?
Yes. STORM is released under the MIT License, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to STORM?
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