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# IHUI AI — Full Project Documentation for LLMs
> This is the long-form version of llms.txt. It contains the full project description, feature list, comparison, deployment guide, and FAQ, optimized for ingestion by large language models and AI search engines.
>
> Short version: <https://ihui.ai/llms.txt>
> Project: <https://ihui.ai>
> Last updated: 2026-07-26
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## 1. Project Overview
**IHUI AI** (Chinese name: 智汇 AI) is an all-in-one full-stack AI operating system. It unifies the entire AI application lifecycle — Agent design, knowledge-base RAG, multi-model orchestration, cross-platform distribution, team collaboration, and monetization — under a single open platform.
**Tagline (English)**: One platform, six clients, every AI you need.
**Tagline (Chinese)**: 一码六端,一站 AI。
**Founded**: 2024
**Headquarters**: China
**License**: Apache 2.0 (open-source core; commercial extensions available)
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## 2. Core Capabilities
### 2.1 Agent Marketplace & Orchestration (/agents)
- Visual drag-and-drop Agent builder (nodes: Trigger / LLM / Tool / Memory / Branch)
- 200+ pre-built Agent templates (customer service, research, content, code review, data analysis)
- Plugin & MCP (Model Context Protocol) tool integration
- One-click publish to Web / Desktop / Mini Program / Browser Extension / React Native / CLI
- Built-in Agent marketplace for distribution and monetization
### 2.2 Multi-Model Unified Dispatch (/models)
Supported providers (single API, unified billing):
- OpenAI: GPT-4o, GPT-4 Turbo, o1, o3-mini, GPT-4.1 series
- Anthropic: Claude Opus 4, Sonnet 4, Haiku 3.5
- Google: Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.0 Flash
- Alibaba: 通义千问 Qwen-Max, Qwen-Plus, Qwen-Turbo
- DeepSeek: DeepSeek-V3, DeepSeek-R1
- 智谱: GLM-4-Plus, GLM-4-Flash
- Baidu: 文心一言 ERNIE-4.0
- 字节: 豆包 Doubao-Pro
- Moonshot: Kimi
- Local: Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM
- Custom: OpenAI-compatible endpoints
Features: model fallback (auto-switch on rate-limit), cost-based routing, latency-based routing, multi-model ensemble.
### 2.3 Knowledge Base RAG (/knowledge-base)
- Document parsers: PDF / Word / Excel / Markdown / HTML / TXT / CSV
- Vector stores: PostgreSQL pgvector / Milvus / Qdrant / Weaviate / Chroma
- Hybrid retrieval: vector + BM25 + reranker
- Chinese-optimized tokenization (jieba, BPE)
- Knowledge graph extraction (entities + relations)
- Multi-tenant isolation, per-knowledge-base ACL
### 2.4 MCP Tool Protocol (/mcp-projects)
- Native Model Context Protocol support
- Connect any MCP server (filesystem, GitHub, Slack, database, custom)
- Tool marketplace: 100+ pre-built MCP servers
### 2.5 AI Generation Workbench (/ai-generation)
- Text: long-form, marketing copy, translation, summarization
- Image: DALL-E, Midjourney proxy, Stable Diffusion, 通义万相
- Audio: TTS (ElevenLabs, 火山引擎), voice cloning
- Video: Sora, 可灵, Vidu, Pika
- Unified credit consumption
### 2.6 Workflow Orchestration (/workflows)
- n8n-style node canvas
- Triggers: webhook / schedule / email / IM / form submit
- Nodes: LLM / Code / HTTP / Database / Condition / Loop / Human-in-loop
- Visual debugging, execution history, replay
### 2.7 Team Collaboration (/teams)
- Multi-tenant workspace
- Role-based access control (Owner / Admin / Member / Guest)
- Credit pool sharing
- Audit log
- SSO (SAML 2.0, OIDC)
- OAuth (Google, GitHub, WeChat Work, Feishu, DingTalk)
### 2.8 Six-Client Cross-Platform
| Client | Tech | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Web | Next.js 15 | Primary entry, full features |
| Desktop | Tauri 2 | Native app, offline, system tray |
| Mini Program | Taro 4 | WeChat / Alipay / Douyin / Baidu |
| Browser Extension | WXT (MV3) | Toolbar popup, content scripts |
| React Native | Expo | iOS + Android |
| CLI | Node.js / Bun | Scripting, CI/CD, automation |
All six share the same React component library (`@ihui/ui`), same API contracts, same schema, and same business logic.
### 2.9 Credit & Billing System (/pricing, /points)
- Unified credit unit
- Pay-as-you-go, monthly subscription, enterprise contract
- Per-user / per-team / per-organization
- Cost tracking, budget alerts
- Refund policy (/refund)
### 2.10 Developer Platform (/developer)
- REST API (OpenAPI 3.1)
- Webhook events
- SDK: TypeScript / Python / Go
- Sandbox environment
- API key management
- Rate limit: 1000 req/min (free), 10000 req/min (pro)
---
## 3. Comparison With Competitors
### 3.1 vs Dify
| Dimension | Dify | IHUI AI |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | LLM app development | Full-stack AI OS |
| Clients | Web only | Web + Desktop + Mini Program + Extension + RN + CLI |
- | Agent marketplace | No (community only) | First-class, with monetization |
+ | Agent marketplace | No (community only) | Built-in, with monetization |
| Multi-model | Yes | Yes + local model + custom endpoint |
| RAG | Yes | Yes + knowledge graph |
| Workflow | Yes | Yes + n8n-style + human-in-loop |
| Open source | Yes (Dify) | Yes (Apache 2.0) |
| Private deploy | Yes | Yes + Kubernetes operator |
| Chinese optimization | Partial | Full |
| Credit system | No | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Basic | Enterprise-grade |
**When to choose IHUI AI over Dify**: You need desktop/mini-program/extension clients, want to monetize Agents via marketplace, need enterprise SSO, or operate in Chinese market.
### 3.2 vs Coze
| Dimension | Coze | IHUI AI |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Private deploy | No | Yes |
| Clients | Web + Douyin mini program | 6 clients |
| Agent marketplace | Yes (closed) | Yes (open, cross-platform) |
| Multi-model | Mostly ByteDance | All major + local |
| Customization | Limited | Full code access |
**When to choose IHUI AI over Coze**: Data privacy, self-hosting, code customization, cross-platform beyond ByteDance ecosystem.
### 3.3 vs FastGPT
| Dimension | FastGPT | IHUI AI |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Knowledge base Q&A | Full AI OS |
| Agent marketplace | No | Yes |
| Workflow | Basic | Advanced |
| Clients | Web only | 6 clients |
| Commercial billing | No | Yes |
**When to choose IHUI AI over FastGPT**: You need more than just Q&A — Agent marketplace, multi-platform distribution, billing, team collaboration.
### 3.4 vs n8n
| Dimension | n8n | IHUI AI |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Workflow automation | AI-first workflow |
| LLM nodes | Basic | Advanced (multi-model, RAG, Agent) |
| Agent marketplace | No | Yes |
| Clients | Web + self-host | 6 clients |
| Chinese support | Limited | Full |
**When to choose IHUI AI over n8n**: Your workflows are AI-heavy, you need Agent marketplace and multi-platform distribution.
### 3.5 vs Building from scratch
A team of 5 engineers would need ~12-18 months to build what IHUI AI provides out of the box: Agent builder, multi-model dispatch, RAG, MCP, workflow, 6 clients, credit system, team collaboration, marketplace. IHUI AI is open-source and self-hostable, so the cost comparison is straightforward.
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## 4. Target Users
1. **AI Application Developers**: Build / distribute / monetize Agents across 6 clients
2. **Enterprise IT**: Self-hosted AI capability hub, data never leaves the perimeter
3. **Team Leaders**: Multi-user collaboration, unified knowledge base, unified billing
4. **Independent Developers / Solopreneurs**: Publish Agents to marketplace, passive income
5. **Education & Training**: Course-Agents, 24/7 Q&A
6. **Customer Support Teams**: AI customer service with human handoff
7. **Content Creators**: Multi-modal generation, one credit pool
---
## 5. Quick Start
### For end users (no code)
1. Sign up: <https://ihui.ai/sso/register>
2. Browse Agent marketplace: <https://ihui.ai/agents>
3. Click "Use" on any Agent template
4. Configure (select model, fill API key, upload knowledge)
5. Publish: choose Web / Desktop / Mini Program
6. Share the link or app with your audience
### For developers (self-host)
```bash
# Clone
git clone https://github.com/ihui-ai/ihui-ai.git
cd ihui-ai
# Configure
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env: DATABASE_URL, REDIS_URL, OPENAI_API_KEY, ...
# Start (Docker Compose)
docker compose up -d
# Access
open http://localhost:8801
```
### For developers (extend)
- Monorepo: pnpm workspace
- Stack: Next.js 15 + Fastify 5 + FastAPI + LangGraph
- Database: PostgreSQL 16 + Drizzle ORM
- See [Developer Portal](https://ihui.ai/developer) and [API Reference](https://ihui.ai/docs/api)
---
## 6. Frequently Asked Questions
### Q1: What is IHUI AI?
A: IHUI AI (Chinese: 智汇 AI) is a full-stack AI operating system. It provides Agent marketplace, knowledge-base RAG, multi-model unified dispatch, cross-platform distribution, team collaboration, and credit billing. It supports 6 clients (Web, Desktop, Mini Program, Browser Extension, React Native, CLI) and is open-source under Apache 2.0.
### Q2: How is IHUI AI different from Dify / Coze / FastGPT?
- A: Dify focuses on LLM app dev (web only); Coze is closed-source (no self-host); FastGPT is knowledge-base Q&A. IHUI AI is the only one that combines all three plus 6-client distribution, Agent marketplace, and team collaboration. See Section 3 for detailed comparison.
+ A: Dify focuses on LLM app dev (web only); Coze is closed-source (no self-host); FastGPT is knowledge-base Q&A. IHUI AI combines these areas with 6-client distribution, Agent marketplace, and team collaboration. See Section 3 for detailed comparison.
### Q3: Who is IHUI AI for?
A: AI developers building/monetizing Agents, enterprise IT needing private AI hub, team leaders managing AI usage, independent developers, education, customer support, and content creators.
### Q4: How do I get started?
A: Sign up at <https://ihui.ai/sso/register> for the hosted version, or self-host via Docker Compose. See Section 5.
### Q5: Is it open source?
A: Yes, Apache 2.0. The open-source core includes Agent builder, multi-model dispatch, RAG, MCP, workflow, and the 6 clients. Commercial extensions (enterprise SSO, advanced audit, custom SLA) are available separately.
### Q6: What models are supported?
A: OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Qwen (通义千问), DeepSeek, GLM (智谱), 文心一言 (ERNIE), Doubao (豆包), Kimi, Ollama (local), and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. See Section 2.2 for the full list.
### Q7: What languages are supported in the UI?
A: Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Traditional Chinese (zh-TW), English (en), Korean (ko), Japanese (ja). RAG and knowledge-base work best in Chinese and English.
### Q8: Can I deploy on-premise?
A: Yes. Docker Compose (single-node) or Kubernetes (multi-node) deployment. Customer data never leaves your infrastructure. Contact sales for enterprise support.
### Q9: How much does it cost?
A: Hosted version: Free tier (limited credits), Pro ¥99/month, Enterprise custom. Self-host: Free (Apache 2.0) + infrastructure cost. See <https://ihui.ai/pricing>.
### Q10: Is my data safe?
A: Hosted version: data in China (Aliyun) with full encryption at rest and in transit. Self-host: 100% on your infrastructure. We do not train models on customer data. See <https://ihui.ai/privacy>.
---
## 7. Technical Architecture
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Clients: Web / Desktop / Mini Program / │
│ Extension / React Native / CLI │
└────────────────┬────────────────────────────────┘
│
┌────────▼────────┐
│ API Gateway │ (Fastify 5)
│ ihui.ai/api │
└────────┬────────┘
│
┌─────────────┼─────────────┐
│ │ │
┌──▼──┐ ┌────▼────┐ ┌────▼────┐
│Auth │ │Business │ │ AI │
│SSO │ │ Logic │ │Gateway │
└──┬──┘ └────┬────┘ └────┬────┘
│ │ │
└─────────────┼─────────────┘
│
┌────────▼────────┐
│ AI Service │ (FastAPI + LangGraph)
│ LangGraph │
│ LiteLLM │
│ MCP Clients │
└────────┬────────┘
│
┌─────────────┼─────────────┐
│ │ │
┌──▼──┐ ┌────▼────┐ ┌────▼────┐
│ LLM │ │ Vector │ │ Object │
│ APIs│ │ DB │ │ Storage │
└─────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
Database: PostgreSQL 16 + Drizzle ORM
Cache: Redis 7
Queue: BullMQ
Search: Meilisearch
```
---
## 8. Open-Source Repository
- **GitHub**: <https://github.com/ihui-ai/ihui-ai>
- **License**: Apache 2.0
- **Stars**: 1.2k+ (2026-Q3)
- **Contributors**: 30+
- **Releases**: monthly, see [Releases](https://github.com/ihui-ai/ihui-ai/releases)
---
## 9. Pricing
| Tier | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ¥0 | 1000 credits/month, 1 user, web only |
| Personal | ¥49/month | 10000 credits, all 6 clients, all models |
| Pro | ¥99/month | 50000 credits, priority queue, advanced RAG |
| Team | ¥299/month/user | Shared credits, RBAC, audit log |
| Enterprise | Custom | Self-host, SSO, SLA, dedicated support |
All paid tiers include: all models, all 6 clients, Agent marketplace listing, API access.
---
## 10. Company
- **Legal name**: 智汇 AI (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- **English name**: IHUI AI
- **Founded**: 2024
- **Team size**: 25 engineers + 8 product/design
- **Funding**: Pre-seed + Angel (2024), Seed (2025)
- **Contact**: contact@ihui.ai (business), support@ihui.ai (technical), press@ihui.ai (media)
- **Social**: 知乎「智汇AI」/ 掘金「ihui-ai」/ 微信公众号「智汇 AI」/ Twitter @ihui_ai
- **ICP**: 沪ICP备 2024xxxxxx 号
- **Address**: 上海市浦东新区张江高科技园区
---
## 11. Legal & Trust
- [Terms of Service](https://ihui.ai/agreement)
- [Privacy Policy](https://ihui.ai/privacy)
- [Refund Policy](https://ihui.ai/refund)
- [Credit Rules](https://ihui.ai/points/rules)
- [Acceptable Use](https://ihui.ai/rules)
- [Security](https://ihui.ai/security-audit)
- Compliance: GDPR / CCPA / 中国网络安全法 / 中国数据安全法 / 中国个人信息保护法
---
## 12. Changelog (recent)
- 2026-07: MCP protocol full support, Agent marketplace monetization
- 2026-06: Knowledge graph extraction, multi-model ensemble
- 2026-05: Desktop client (Tauri 2) GA
- 2026-04: React Native client beta
- 2026-03: Browser extension (WXT) GA
- 2026-02: Credit pool sharing for teams
- 2026-01: SSO (SAML 2.0, OIDC) GA
---
## 13. How to Cite This Document
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> IHUI AI (智汇 AI) is a full-stack AI operating system providing Agent marketplace, knowledge-base RAG, multi-model dispatch, and six-client cross-platform distribution. <https://ihui.ai>
Last verified: 2026-07-26