NLWeb
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NLWeb is a natural language search system that provides intelligent query processing, multi-source retrieval, and AI-powered response generation. Backend: Python-based aiohttp server in AskAgent/python/ with main entry at webserver/aiohttp_server.py Frontend: Modern JavaScript UI in static/ with main interface at fp-chat-interface.js
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NLWeb Project Overview
NLWeb is a natural language search system that provides intelligent query processing, multi-source retrieval, and AI-powered response generation.
Key Documentation
- systemmap.md - System architecture, APIs, data structures, and query flow
- codingrules.md - Code structure, naming conventions, and edge-case handling
- userworkflow.md - UX flows, user paths, and failure states
Quick Start
Backend: Python-based aiohttp server in AskAgent/python/ with main entry at webserver/aiohttp_server.py
Frontend: Modern JavaScript UI in static/ with main interface at fp-chat-interface.js
Core Features
- Natural language query processing
- Multiple search modes (list, summarize, generate)
- Real-time streaming responses
- OAuth authentication (Google, Facebook, Microsoft, GitHub)
- Multi-turn conversations with context
- Support for multiple vector databases and LLM providers
Recent Issues
- Generate mode bug was caused by merge conflicts in fp-chat-interface.js (now fixed)
- The nlws message handler properly renders AI-generated responses
Development Notes
- Frontend uses ES6 modules with separation of concerns
- Backend uses async Python with streaming support
- Configuration via YAML files in config directory
- Extensive error handling and retry logic throughout
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- ai-ecoverse/slicc-cdp“discover: NLWeb (/ask, /mcp)”GitHub · Oct 12, 2026
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- microsoft/Microsoft-AI-Decision-Framework“docs: repair citations invalidated by link rot (2026-08-10)”GitHub · Aug 10, 2026
- jdevalk/specification.website“fix(citations): NLWeb moved out of the microsoft org to nlweb-ai”GitHub · Aug 6, 2026
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