Overview
Dify is a platform designed to build and deploy AI applications, focusing on agentic workflows and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines. It offers a visual interface for creating AI apps, supporting diverse tasks and evolving needs. The platform allows users to connect to various global large language models (LLMs), including open-source and proprietary options, and to compare their performance. Dify's Backend-as-a-Service handles complexities related to publishing AI applications. It provides native MCP (Model Communication Protocol) integration for accessing external APIs, databases, and services. Dify aims to simplify the development process by offering features like drag-and-drop workflow creation, RAG pipeline implementation, and tools for expanding application capabilities through plugins. The platform also focuses on scalability, stability, and observability.