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OSS Report: FlowiseAI/Flowise


FlowiseAI's Development Faces Integration Challenges Amidst Active Feature Expansion

Flowise, a project enabling the creation of applications using large language models through a drag-and-drop interface, is experiencing active development with notable integration challenges. The project, aimed at simplifying LLM workflows for developers and users, continues to see significant community engagement and contributions.

Recent Activity

Recent issues and pull requests (PRs) highlight persistent integration problems, particularly with vector stores like Redis and MongoDB, impacting stability and user experience. Issues such as #3165 and #3160 indicate ongoing difficulties with data upsert processes, which could undermine user trust if unresolved. Concurrently, feature requests and UI enhancement discussions suggest a trajectory focused on expanding functionality and improving user interfaces.

Development Team and Recent Activity

  1. Henry Heng (HenryHengZJ)

    • Recent commits include enhancements to file upload capabilities and UI improvements for chatbot interactions.
    • Collaborated on custom retriever features and Azure model updates.
  2. Ong Chung Yau (chungyau97)

    • Focused on export-import functionality enhancements, including error handling improvements.
  3. Trần Thanh Tùng (thanhtung100397)

    • Added parameters for OpenAI proxy URLs.
  4. YISH (mokeyish)

    • Worked on CustomFunction tool support and Swagger updates.
  5. Aman Soni (amansoni7477030)

    • Updated chat configuration settings.
  6. Jrakru

    • Enhanced state management for tool nodes.
  7. Eyalm321

    • Added TLS support for Milvus integration.
  8. Meltcap

    • Fixed issues related to language watch functionality.
  9. Rafael Reis (raffareis)

    • Improved Airtable document loader and variable resolution features.

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Recent GitHub Issues Activity

Timespan Opened Closed Comments Labeled Milestones
7 Days 13 8 20 6 1
30 Days 80 56 157 32 1
90 Days 246 144 500 80 1
All Time 1315 910 - - -

Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.

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Quantified Commit Activity Over 30 Days

Developer Avatar Branches PRs Commits Files Changes
Henry Heng 20 25/25/0 48 107 9061
Octavian FlowiseAI 1 0/0/0 1 26 3393
Ong Chung Yau 2 1/1/0 11 18 1217
Mohamed Yasser Oaf 1 1/2/0 2 6 439
falkor 1 0/0/0 1 3 287
Rafael Reis 1 2/2/0 2 3 106
Eyalm321 1 1/1/0 1 1 99
apeng-singlestore 1 1/1/0 1 1 61
Jrakru 1 1/1/0 1 2 50
YISH 1 4/2/1 2 2 24
Aman Soni 1 2/1/1 1 1 20
Trần Thanh Tùng 1 1/1/0 1 1 18
Jingun Jung 1 1/1/0 1 1 11
Meltcap 1 1/1/0 1 1 6
Tan Le 1 1/1/0 1 1 6
Alex Linder 1 1/1/0 1 2 4
Kaiwalya Koparkar 1 1/1/0 1 1 2
Adam Chesney (TiGz) 0 1/0/1 0 0 0
None (xyh136138) 0 0/0/1 0 0 0
Andy (AndySSSSSS) 0 1/0/1 0 0 0
Frederic Michel (FredMichel) 0 1/0/1 0 0 0
Vinod Kiran (vinodkiran) 0 3/0/0 0 0 0
None (patrickreinan) 0 2/0/1 0 0 0
Prajwal Pai (prajwal-pai77) 0 1/0/0 0 0 0
None (mohammadfahoum) 0 1/0/1 0 0 0
None (samwisesolutions) 0 1/0/1 0 0 0
None (usama-autonomous) 0 2/0/2 0 0 0

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Recent Activity Analysis

The FlowiseAI GitHub repository currently has 405 open issues, indicating a high level of ongoing development and user engagement. Recent activity shows a mix of bug reports, feature requests, and inquiries about integration and functionality. Notably, there are several recurring themes in the issues, including problems with specific integrations (e.g., OpenAI, Redis, and MongoDB), as well as requests for enhancements to the user interface and functionality of the platform.

Several issues stand out due to their implications for user experience and system reliability. For instance, multiple users have reported errors related to upserting data into various vector stores, such as Pinecone and Milvus, often resulting in empty responses or server crashes. This suggests potential stability issues that could affect user trust and adoption.

Issue Details

Here are some of the most recently created and updated issues:

  1. Issue #3165: FlowiseAI Crashes when I try to upsert to a local Redis vector store

    • Priority: High
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 4 days ago
    • Updated: 2 days ago
    • Labels: bug
  2. Issue #3160: Error in Upsert Config

    • Priority: High
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 5 days ago
    • Updated: 2 days ago
    • Labels: bug
  3. Issue #3159: [BUG] - CSV Loader usable issue in Document Store

    • Priority: Medium
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 5 days ago
    • Updated: 1 day ago
    • Labels: question
  4. Issue #3149: SQL QnA not working as expected

    • Priority: Medium
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 6 days ago
    • Updated: 2 days ago
    • Labels: question
  5. Issue #3147: [BUG] Claude Sonnet 3.5 based Software Team consistently fails with "found multiple assistant roles in a row"

    • Priority: High
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 7 days ago
    • Updated: 2 days ago
    • Labels: enhancement
  6. Issue #3144: [BUG] Confluence Data Center File Upsert broken

    • Priority: High
    • Status: Open
    • Created: 7 days ago
    • Updated: 2 days ago
    • Labels: bug

Analysis of Themes and Commonalities

Several themes emerge from the recent issues:

  • Integration Issues: Many users report problems with integrating various components like Redis, PostgreSQL, and different LLMs (OpenAI, Ollama). These integration challenges may hinder the overall functionality of the platform.

  • Upsert Failures: A significant number of issues relate to failures during the upsert process across different vector stores, indicating potential bugs in how data is handled or stored.

  • User Interface Concerns: There are requests for enhancements to the user interface, particularly regarding how agent messages are displayed and how users can interact with tools.

  • Documentation Gaps: Several users express confusion regarding setup processes and configurations, suggesting that clearer documentation could improve user experience significantly.

Overall, addressing these issues will be crucial for maintaining user satisfaction and ensuring the continued growth of the FlowiseAI community.

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Report on Pull Requests

Overview

The FlowiseAI/Flowise repository currently has 27 open pull requests (PRs) and has recently seen significant activity, including multiple feature additions and bug fixes. This report analyzes the latest PRs to identify trends, commonalities, and notable issues.

Summary of Pull Requests

Open Pull Requests

  1. PR #3172: Bugfix: Check for relative path when saving file, to prevent unauthorized writes

    • Created by: Vinod Kiran
    • Significance: Addresses a security vulnerability related to file saving.
  2. PR #3169: Feature: Custom Templates

    • Created by: Vinod Kiran
    • Significance: Introduces functionality for users to save and manage custom templates in the marketplace.
  3. PR #3168: feat: add support for custom overrideConfig for ChatflowTool

    • Created by: YISH
    • Significance: Enhances the ChatflowTool with customizable configurations.
  4. PR #3141: Added env vars to UI and API URL

    • Created by: Patrick Reinan
    • Significance: Allows separate deployments of UI and server for better scalability.
  5. PR #3125: Feature/sse

    • Created by: Vinod Kiran
    • Significance: Implements Server-Side Events (SSE) as an alternative to WebSockets.
  6. PR #3093: Add Couchbase vector store support

    • Created by: Prajwal Pai
    • Significance: Integrates Couchbase as a new vector store option.
  7. PR #2879: Feature/export import stage 3

    • Created by: Ong Chung Yau
    • Significance: Adds encryption capabilities to the import/export functionality.
  8. PR #3098: Fix Output of LLM Chain (llmChain_0) must be LLM Chain, can't be an Output Prediction

    • Created by: YISH
    • Significance: Corrects output handling in the LLM chain.
  9. PR #2667: LunaryAI automatic Thread and User tracking

    • Created by: Vincelwt
    • Significance: Enhances integration with Lunary for better user tracking.
  10. PR #2601: Add PromptOutput Node for corpus collection

    • Created by: YISH
    • Significance: Introduces a new node for collecting prompts for model training.

Closed Pull Requests (Recent)

  1. PR #3173: Bugfix/Prevent sending non-image file

    • Merged successfully; enhances file upload validation.
  2. PR #3154: Bugfix/Add fix for processing chunks

    • Merged successfully; improves document processing logic.
  3. PR #3153: Add chat model OpenAI proxy URL params

    • Merged successfully; adds proxy support for OpenAI models.
  4. PR #3151: Embed Chat Configuration Updated

    • Merged successfully; updates chat embedding settings.
  5. PR #3143: feat:add support for calling tools in CustomFunction

    • Merged successfully; enhances CustomFunction capabilities.

Analysis of Pull Requests

Recent Activity and Themes

The recent PR activity in the FlowiseAI/Flowise repository indicates a strong focus on both feature enhancements and critical bug fixes, reflecting an ongoing commitment to improving user experience and security:

  • The majority of open PRs are driven by a single contributor, Vinod Kiran, who is actively working on multiple features such as custom templates (#3169) and security improvements (#3172). This concentration of contributions may indicate either a high level of engagement from this developer or a potential bottleneck if their PRs are not reviewed promptly.

  • The introduction of features like custom templates and enhanced configuration options demonstrates a clear direction towards making the platform more user-friendly and adaptable to various use cases, particularly in enterprise environments where customization is crucial.

  • Bug fixes related to file handling (#3172) and upload validation (#3173) highlight an emphasis on security and data integrity, which is essential given the nature of applications built using Flowise.

Notable Issues

  • The presence of several long-standing open PRs (e.g., PR #2879 on export/import functionality) suggests that there may be challenges in maintaining momentum on certain features or that they require more extensive testing before merging.

  • The recent trend towards adding environment variables (#3141) indicates a shift towards more scalable deployment options, but it also raises questions about backward compatibility and the need for thorough documentation updates to assist users in adapting to these changes.

  • Some closed PRs were merged quickly without extensive discussion (e.g., PR #3154), which could indicate either confidence in the changes made or a need for more rigorous review processes to ensure quality control across contributions.

Conclusion

Overall, the FlowiseAI/Flowise repository is experiencing active development with a strong focus on enhancing usability through new features while addressing critical bugs that affect performance and security. However, there is room for improvement in terms of managing PR reviews efficiently and ensuring that all contributions receive adequate scrutiny before merging. This will help maintain code quality as the project continues to grow in complexity and user base.

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Repo Commits Analysis

Development Team and Recent Activity

Team Members and Recent Contributions

  1. Henry Heng (HenryHengZJ)

    • Recent Activity:
    • Contributed significantly with 48 commits, focusing on various features and bug fixes. Key contributions include:
    • Implemented the ability to upload files from chat and append uploaded images to message history.
    • Fixed issues related to image uploads and processing chunks in the document store.
    • Enhanced the UI for showing/hiding agent messages in chatbots.
    • Worked on custom retriever functionality and updated model names for Azure.
    • Collaborated with multiple team members, including Ong Chung Yau.
  2. Ong Chung Yau (chungyau97)

    • Recent Activity:
    • Made 11 commits primarily focused on the export-import functionality, including adding error handlers and modifying routes.
    • Collaborated closely with Henry Heng on the feature/export-import stage 2 branch.
  3. Trần Thanh Tùng (thanhtung100397)

    • Recent Activity:
    • Contributed 1 commit to add chat model OpenAI proxy URL parameters.
  4. YISH (mokeyish)

    • Recent Activity:
    • Contributed 2 commits, including adding support for calling tools in CustomFunction and updating Swagger specifications.
  5. Aman Soni (amansoni7477030)

    • Recent Activity:
    • Contributed 1 commit to update embed chat configuration.
  6. Jrakru

    • Recent Activity:
    • Made 1 commit focusing on passing state to tool nodes for agents.
  7. Eyalm321

    • Recent Activity:
    • Contributed 1 commit adding TLS support to Milvus.
  8. Meltcap

    • Recent Activity:
    • Made a bugfix commit related to missing return IDs in language watch functionality.
  9. Rafael Reis (raffareis)

    • Recent Activity:
    • Contributed 2 commits, enhancing Airtable document loader and adding variable resolution features.
  10. Others

    • Various contributors made minor updates or bug fixes across different branches.

Patterns and Themes

  • Active Development: The team is actively pushing new features and bug fixes, with a total of 48 commits from Henry Heng alone in the last month, indicating a strong focus on enhancements and maintenance.
  • Collaboration: There is significant collaboration among team members, particularly between Henry Heng and Ong Chung Yau, who worked together on the export-import feature.
  • Feature Focus: Recent activities show a clear emphasis on improving user experience through UI enhancements, file handling capabilities, and integration of new functionalities like custom retrievers.
  • Bug Fixes: The team has been addressing various bugs promptly, ensuring stability while introducing new features.
  • Branch Management: Multiple branches are being actively developed, suggesting organized efforts towards feature releases and maintenance.

Conclusion

The development team is demonstrating robust activity with a focus on enhancing the Flowise project through collaborative efforts, feature development, and timely bug fixes. The recent contributions reflect a commitment to improving both functionality and user experience within the application.