microsoft/graphrag

GraphRAG is a modular graph-based Retrieval-Augmented Generation system that extracts structured knowledge from unstructured text using large language models.

The system addresses the challenge of enabling LLMs to reason effectively over private, narrative data by constructing knowledge graph memory structures. It works as a data pipeline and transformation suite that uses LLMs to extract meaningful, structured information from unstructured text, then organizes this into graph-based representations that provide targeted context for question answering.

The tool suits teams working with private document collections who want to improve LLM reasoning over their data. It requires careful consideration of indexing costs, which the documentation emphasizes should be understood before starting. The project recommends prompt tuning to achieve optimal results with your specific data rather than relying on out-of-the-box performance.

The project is in maintenance mode and no longer accepts new pull requests or implements new features. Bug fixes and dependency updates are performed as needed, particularly to address security vulnerabilities. The team maintains active discussion channels for user feedback and conversation.