Plugin Knowledge Base Backend

What it is

A reusable Backstage backend plugin that provides Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities, including embedding providers and vector stores for efficient knowledge retrieval. It is designed to enhance the functionality of Backstage by integrating AI-driven knowledge management features.

The only vector database plugin for Backstage that provides both embedding providers and vector stores, making it uniquely suited for RAG applications within the Backstage ecosystem.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Limited documentation and examples for complex use cases

   Documentation lacks detailed guides on integrating with various vector stores and embedding providers

2. 02

   Performance issues at scale

   Known performance bottlenecks when handling large datasets for embedding generation and retrieval

What it does well

• Embedding providers for generating embeddings from text data.

• Vector stores for efficient storage and retrieval of embeddings.

• Integration with Backstage for seamless knowledge management.

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.