Mastra
TypeScript-first AI agent framework with built-in workflows
Verdict
Clean TypeScript SDK for building agents with workflows, tools, and RAG. Good DX with VS Code extension. Newer framework with growing ecosystem. Worth watching for TS-first teams.
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