Fetch LLM Apps

Overview

The pool file section/x_llm_apps.md is a generated ranked list of GitHub repositories related to LLM apps, agents, chat UIs, workflow builders, and similar application-layer projects.

It is generated by code/fetch_llm_apps.py using GitHub topic search, deduplicated across multiple topics, and sorted by GitHub star count descending.

The section #### Popular LLM Applications (GitHub Stars >= 1000) in section/applications.md links to this generated file with a one-line description only. Do not paste generated entries directly into applications.md.

Script Reference

Script: code/fetch_llm_apps.py

Python env: .venv\Scripts\python.exe

Key CLI Arguments

| Argument | Default | Purpose |

|----------|---------|---------|

| --output | section/x_llm_apps.md | Output file path. Extension controls format: .md, .json, .csv |

| --min-stars | 1000 | Minimum GitHub star threshold |

| --topics | curated list | GitHub topics to query and merge |

| --token | GITHUB_TOKEN env var | GitHub PAT for higher rate limits |

| --show | 30 | Number of repos printed to console |

| --timeout | 20 | Per-request timeout in seconds |

| --max-retries | 4 | Max retries per request |

| --backoff | 1.0 | Initial retry backoff |

| --sleep | 1.0 | Delay between successful page requests |

| --include-archived | off | Include archived repositories |

| --append | off | Merge new results with an existing output file, then re-sort by stars |

Workflow

1. Full refresh of the markdown pool

Use this for the normal update path.

.venv\Scripts\python.exe code/fetch_llm_apps.py

• Rewrites section/x_llm_apps.md.
• Uses --min-stars 1000 by default to match the section title.
• Excludes archived repos unless --include-archived is passed.
• Writes compact numbered entries instead of badge-heavy markdown.

2. Authenticated refresh to avoid GitHub API limits

.venv\Scripts\python.exe code/fetch_llm_apps.py --token $env:GITHUB_TOKEN

Use a GitHub PAT when doing a full refresh across many topics. Unauthenticated search is heavily rate-limited.

3. Generate a stricter ranking

.venv\Scripts\python.exe code/fetch_llm_apps.py --min-stars 2000

Use this when you want a tighter list. If you change the threshold materially, update the descriptive text in section/applications.md so the label stays truthful.

4. Export raw data for review

.venv\Scripts\python.exe code/fetch_llm_apps.py --output files/x_llm_apps.json
.venv\Scripts\python.exe code/fetch_llm_apps.py --output files/x_llm_apps.csv

Use JSON or CSV when you want to inspect or post-process the ranked repo pool before regenerating markdown.

5. Tune the topic set

.venv\Scripts\python.exe code/fetch_llm_apps.py --topics llm agent rag chatbot ai-workflow

• Topics are GitHub repository topics, not free-text queries.
• Results are deduplicated by full_name after all topic passes complete.
• If the topic set changes substantially, regenerate the markdown pool rather than editing it by hand.

6. Topic-specific doc update

If the output is intentionally narrowed to a subset such as gemini claude azure-openai copilot assistant, keep the ranked entries as generated, then update the document metadata and the linking description in section/applications.md to reflect the narrowed scope.

7. Add topics without discarding the current pool

.venv\Scripts\python.exe code/fetch_llm_apps.py `
	--append `
	--topics llm agent rag chatbot ai-workflow

--append parses the existing compact entries, merges newly fetched repositories by full_name, and rewrites the file sorted by star count. Use it when expanding coverage; use the normal full refresh when the default topic set changes substantially.

Output Format

Each entry in section/x_llm_apps.md follows this compact format:

1. [owner/repo](https://github.com/owner/repo): Short GitHub description. [Mon YYYY] (⭐ 12,345)

• Entries are sorted by GitHub stars descending.
• The date is the repository creation month, formatted as [Mon YYYY].
• The star count is static text in parentheses using the star symbol.
• Do not append realtime shields or badges in this generated file.

The file header includes:

• UTC generated timestamp
• GitHub Search API source note
• searched topic list
• total repository count

Common Pitfalls

• Using the wrong output target: The generated ranking belongs in section/x_llm_apps.md, not inline inside section/applications.md.

• Adding GitHub star badges: This file intentionally uses static text like (⭐ 12,345). Do not run add_github_stars.py on it.

• Forgetting the star threshold contract: The linked section title says ≥1000. If you generate with a different threshold, either restore 1000 or update the section label and description.

• Unauthenticated rate limits: Full runs over many topics can stall or fail without a token. Prefer GITHUB_TOKEN for routine refreshes.

• Assuming GitHub topics are comprehensive: Some strong repos do not declare useful topics and may be missed. Expand --topics or curate separately if coverage is insufficient.

• Archived repos polluting the ranking: Archived repos are excluded by default. Only include them deliberately.

• Hand-editing generated entries: Manual changes will be lost on the next run. Adjust the script inputs or post-process separately instead.