Genkit
Genkit is an open-source framework for building full-stack AI-powered applications, used in production by Google's Firebase. It provides a unified interface for integrating AI models from multiple providers and supports JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Python (Beta), and Dart (Preview). It simplifies AI development with streamlined APIs for structured output, tool calling, and agentic workflows.
✨ Key features
- Unified interface for hundreds of AI models from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama.
- Streamlined APIs for structured output, tool calling, and multimodal content.
- Cross-language SDKs: JS/TS, Go, Python (Beta), Dart (Preview).
- Deploy anywhere: Firebase, Cloud Run, or any environment.
- Local CLI and Developer UI for testing, debugging, and evaluation.
- Production monitoring dashboard for performance and errors.
🎯 Use cases
- Build chatbots and virtual assistants.
- Create AI-powered automation workflows.
- Develop recommendation systems.
- Implement RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) for data retrieval.
- Generate text and images with structured outputs.
📦 Installation
🧰 Requirements: Requires Node.js for CLI installation; API key from model provider (e.g., Google, OpenAI) for authentication.
npm install -g genkit-cli
Then install the Genkit SDK and model-provider package of your choice. For example, for JavaScript with Google AI:
npm install genkit @genkit-ai/google-genai
🚀 Usage
import { genkit } from 'genkit';
import { googleAI } from '@genkit-ai/google-genai';
const ai = genkit({ plugins: [googleAI()] });
const { text } = await ai.generate({
model: googleAI.model('gemini-flash-latest'),
prompt: 'What is the meaning of life?'
});
⚠️ Good to know
Python SDK is in Beta with wide feature support approaching production-readiness; Dart SDK is in Preview with early development and core functionality.
❓ FAQ
What programming languages are supported?
Genkit provides SDKs for JavaScript/TypeScript (production-ready), Go (production-ready), Python (Beta), and Dart (Preview).
Which AI model providers can I use?
You can use models from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, and more through a unified interface.
How do I install the Genkit CLI?
Install the CLI globally with npm: npm install -g genkit-cli.
Can I deploy Genkit apps to platforms other than Google?
Yes, you can deploy to any environment that supports your chosen language, including third-party platforms.
📊 Repository
🤖 Overview, features, install steps and FAQ were generated from the project's README on Sep 4, 2026. Always check the original source before running commands.