Agent Frameworks

Rivet

An IDE for creating complex AI agents and prompt chaining.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 12, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Rivet is an integrated development environment designed to facilitate the creation of sophisticated AI agents and the chaining of prompts, allowing developers to embed these capabilities directly into their applications.

Rivet stands out by offering a comprehensive IDE specifically tailored for developing complex AI agents and integrating them into applications through prompt chaining, providing a unique solution for embedding advanced AI functionalities.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Teams building complex AI-driven apps who need a robust IDE for prompt chaining and agent creation.

  • Developers looking to embed advanced AI functionalities directly within their applications.

  • Projects requiring sophisticated AI interaction through chained prompts.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects that require real-time streaming capabilities as Rivet focuses on prompt chaining and agent creation.

  • Teams with limited technical expertise in Python, as Rivet is primarily designed for developers familiar with the language.

Known weaknesses

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

  1. 01

    Complex setup process, especially for new users

    Documentation lacks step-by-step guides for initial setup and configuration

What it does well

  • Integrated development environment for AI agents and prompt chaining.

  • Embeddable in applications to enhance functionality with AI.

  • Supports complex agent creation and management.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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