🧠 Semantica
The AI-Native Semantic Layer & Knowledge Engineering Toolkit
Modular • Agentic • RAG-Ready • Real-Time • Extensible • Open-Source
🌐 Vision
In an AI-native world dominated by intelligent agents, automation pipelines, and reasoning systems, raw documents are no longer enough. To enable deep understanding, reasoning, memory, and automation — you need a semantic core.
Semantica is your central, extensible, open-source framework for transforming messy, unstructured data into machine-understandable, queryable, and actionable knowledge.
🔧 What It Does
- ✅ Converts raw documents and streams to triplets, graphs, and embeddings
- ✅ Supports real-time ingestion from 100+ data sources and formats
- ✅ Enables knowledge graph generation, enrichment, and visualization
- ✅ Powers RAG, LLMs, multi-agent systems, and AI workflows
- ✅ Provides memory, reasoning, and semantic search capabilities
- ✅ Allows custom pipelines with DAG-style orchestration
- ✅ Cross-document linking and entity resolution
- ✅ Ontology alignment and schema mapping
- ✅ Context preservation across transformations
📦 Installation
🏗️ Modular Architecture
📊 Data & Document Ingestion
| Module |
Description |
semcore-crawler |
Ingest HTML, PDFs, RSS feeds, YouTube, and web APIs |
semcore-ocr |
Extract text from images and scanned PDFs |
semcore-docproc |
Normalize, tokenize, clean, and structure documents |
semcore-metadata |
Extract metadata using rule-based, ML, and LLM approaches |
semcore-asyncfetch |
Parallel and cached fetching of large datasets |
semcore-multiformat |
Support for JSON, XML, YAML, CSV, Parquet, Avro, Excel |
semcore-streaming |
Real-time processing of Kafka, Pulsar, RabbitMQ streams |
semcore-multimedia |
Audio, video, image content extraction and processing |
semcore-structured |
Database, API, and tabular data ingestion |
semcore-archives |
ZIP, TAR, 7Z extraction and batch processing |
🔍 Advanced Data Processing & Format Support
| Module |
Description |
semcore-parser |
Universal parser for 50+ file formats (DOCX, PPT, ODT, etc.) |
semcore-converter |
Cross-format conversion and normalization pipeline |
semcore-validator |
Schema validation and data quality assessment |
semcore-transformer |
Data transformation and ETL operations |
semcore-splitter |
Smart document splitting and boundary detection |
semcore-merger |
Document merging and concatenation with metadata preservation |
semcore-annotator |
Automatic annotation and markup generation |
semcore-profiler |
Data profiling and statistical analysis |
| Module |
Description |
semcore-ner |
Multi-model named entity recognition (spaCy, Stanza, BERT) |
semcore-coref |
Coreference resolution and entity linking |
semcore-rel-extract |
Relationship extraction using REBEL, OpenNRE, and LLMs |
semcore-event-extract |
Event detection and temporal relationship extraction |
semcore-aspect-extract |
Aspect-based sentiment and opinion mining |
semcore-pattern-match |
Rule-based pattern matching and regex extraction |
semcore-joint-extract |
Joint entity-relationship extraction models |
semcore-weak-super |
Weak supervision for entity labeling |
semcore-active-learn |
Active learning for improving extraction models |
semcore-ensemble |
Model ensemble and voting strategies |
🗺️ Ontology & Schema Management
| Module |
Description |
semcore-ontology-gen |
Automatic ontology generation from text and data |
semcore-onto-align |
Ontology alignment and mapping between schemas |
semcore-onto-merge |
Ontology merging and conflict resolution |
semcore-schema-infer |
Automatic schema inference from unstructured data |
semcore-owl-proc |
OWL, RDFS, and SHACL processing and validation |
semcore-taxonomy |
Hierarchical taxonomy generation and management |
semcore-concept-map |
Concept mapping and semantic relationships |
semcore-vocab-manage |
Vocabulary management and standardization |
semcore-mapping-learn |
Machine learning-based schema mapping |
🔗 Cross-Document Linking & Resolution
| Module |
Description |
semcore-entity-link |
Cross-document entity linking and disambiguation |
semcore-deduplication |
Semantic deduplication and entity resolution |
semcore-cross-ref |
Cross-reference detection and linking |
semcore-canonical |
Entity canonicalization and normalization |
semcore-similarity |
Document and entity similarity computation |
semcore-clustering |
Semantic clustering and grouping |
semcore-record-link |
Record linkage across heterogeneous sources |
semcore-fuzzy-match |
Fuzzy matching and approximate string matching |
semcore-blocking |
Efficient blocking strategies for large-scale linking |
📝 Context Preservation & Semantic Processing
| Module |
Description |
semcore-context-track |
Context tracking across document transformations |
semcore-semantic-chunk |
Semantic-aware chunking and segmentation |
semcore-discourse |
Discourse analysis and rhetorical structure |
semcore-narrative |
Narrative structure extraction and timeline building |
semcore-coherence |
Coherence analysis and consistency checking |
semcore-provenance |
Data lineage and provenance tracking |
semcore-citation |
Citation extraction and reference linking |
semcore-sentiment |
Multi-level sentiment and emotion analysis |
semcore-intent |
Intent classification and purpose detection |
📈 Graph Analytics & Knowledge Reasoning
| Module |
Description |
semcore-graph-metrics |
Graph centrality, clustering, and topological analysis |
semcore-community |
Community detection and graph partitioning |
semcore-path-find |
Shortest path and graph traversal algorithms |
semcore-graph-embed |
Graph embedding generation (Node2Vec, GraphSAGE, etc.) |
semcore-reasoning |
Logical reasoning and inference over knowledge graphs |
semcore-subgraph |
Subgraph extraction and pattern matching |
semcore-anomaly |
Graph anomaly detection and outlier identification |
semcore-temporal-graph |
Temporal graph analysis and evolution tracking |
semcore-multi-layer |
Multi-layer and multiplex graph analysis |
| Module |
Description |
semcore-meta-rule |
Rule-based metadata extraction with configurable patterns |
semcore-meta-ml |
Machine learning-based metadata classification |
semcore-meta-llm |
LLM-powered metadata generation and enrichment |
semcore-meta-visual |
Visual metadata extraction from images and layouts |
semcore-meta-audio |
Audio metadata and transcription analysis |
semcore-meta-biblio |
Bibliographic metadata extraction and normalization |
semcore-meta-tech |
Technical metadata (file properties, encoding, etc.) |
semcore-meta-semantic |
Semantic metadata (topics, themes, concepts) |
semcore-meta-quality |
Data quality and completeness assessment |
semcore-meta-enrich |
External metadata enrichment via APIs |
🔢 Vector Stores & Embedding Management
| Module |
Description |
semcore-vector-store |
Multi-backend vector storage (Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma) |
semcore-embed-gen |
Multi-model embedding generation and comparison |
semcore-embed-meta |
Metadata-aware embedding strategies |
semcore-hybrid-search |
Hybrid vector-keyword search with ranking fusion |
semcore-embed-tune |
Embedding fine-tuning and domain adaptation |
semcore-vector-ops |
Vector operations, clustering, and dimensionality reduction |
semcore-index-manage |
Vector index optimization and management |
semcore-multi-modal |
Multi-modal embedding for text, images, and structured data |
semcore-embed-eval |
Embedding quality evaluation and benchmarking |
🧩 Knowledge Graph Construction
| Module |
Description |
semcore-triplet-gen |
Multi-approach triplet generation (rule, ML, LLM-based) |
semcore-graph-build |
Knowledge graph construction and validation |
semcore-rdf-proc |
RDF processing, serialization, and format conversion |
semcore-neo4j-adapt |
Neo4j adapter with Cypher query generation |
semcore-sparql |
SPARQL endpoint creation and query optimization |
semcore-graph-merge |
Multi-source graph merging and conflict resolution |
semcore-quality |
Knowledge graph quality assessment and validation |
semcore-versioning |
Graph versioning and change tracking |
semcore-federation |
Federated querying across distributed knowledge graphs |
🤖 Advanced Agents & Reasoning
| Module |
Description |
semcore-agent-kg |
KG-aware agents for semantic tasks |
semcore-reasoning |
Logical and probabilistic reasoning engines |
semcore-explanation |
Explainable AI and reasoning path generation |
semcore-planning |
Semantic planning and goal-oriented reasoning |
semcore-dialogue |
Conversational agents with knowledge grounding |
semcore-multiagent |
Multi-agent coordination with shared semantic memory |
semcore-tool-use |
Tool-using agents with semantic understanding |
semcore-fact-check |
Automated fact-checking and verification |
🔄 Pipeline & Orchestration
| Module |
Description |
semcore-pipeline |
DAG-based pipeline orchestration and workflow management |
semcore-scheduler |
Task scheduling and batch processing |
semcore-monitor |
Pipeline monitoring and performance analytics |
semcore-cache |
Intelligent caching and memoization strategies |
semcore-parallel |
Parallel processing and distributed computing |
semcore-recovery |
Error handling and recovery mechanisms |
semcore-config |
Configuration management and environment handling |
semcore-testing |
Unit testing and integration testing framework |
🎯 Quality & Evaluation
| Module |
Description |
semcore-benchmark |
Comprehensive benchmarking and evaluation suite |
semcore-metrics |
Custom metrics for semantic tasks |
semcore-validation |
Data and model validation frameworks |
semcore-ablation |
Ablation studies and component analysis |
semcore-compare |
Model and pipeline comparison tools |
semcore-regression |
Regression testing for semantic pipelines |
semcore-profiling |
Performance profiling and optimization |
🌐 Integration & Deployment
| Module |
Description |
semcore-api |
RESTful API and GraphQL endpoints |
semcore-streaming-api |
Real-time streaming API for live processing |
semcore-docker |
Containerization and deployment templates |
semcore-k8s |
Kubernetes operators and helm charts |
semcore-cloud |
Cloud provider integrations (AWS, GCP, Azure) |
semcore-edge |
Edge deployment and lightweight processing |
semcore-federation |
Federated deployment and cross-instance communication |
💻 Developer Tools & UI
| Module |
Description |
semcore-studio |
Comprehensive web-based development environment |
semcore-builder |
Visual pipeline builder and editor |
semcore-explorer |
Interactive knowledge graph explorer |
semcore-debugger |
Semantic pipeline debugging and introspection |
semcore-notebook |
Jupyter notebook extensions and templates |
semcore-cli |
Command-line interface for all operations |
semcore-sdk |
Language SDKs (Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust) |
🚀 Core Features
🔄 Multi-Modal Processing
- Text, images, audio, video, and structured data
- Cross-modal semantic alignment and understanding
- Unified representation across modalities
🌍 Multi-Language Support
- 100+ language support for entity extraction
- Cross-lingual knowledge graph construction
- Language-agnostic semantic representations
⚡ Real-Time Processing
- Stream processing for live data ingestion
- Incremental knowledge graph updates
- Event-driven architecture with pub/sub
🔒 Privacy & Security
- PII detection and anonymization
- Differential privacy for sensitive data
- Secure multi-party computation for federated learning
📊 Scalability
- Horizontal scaling with distributed processing
- Memory-efficient processing for large datasets
- Cloud-native architecture with auto-scaling
🧪 Example: Comprehensive Pipeline
🔮 Advanced Capabilities
🧠 Contextual Understanding
- Semantic Chunking: Preserve meaning across document boundaries
- Discourse Analysis: Understand document structure and flow
- Context Propagation: Maintain context through processing pipeline
- Narrative Extraction: Build storylines and temporal sequences
🔗 Knowledge Integration
- Multi-Source Fusion: Combine knowledge from diverse sources
- Conflict Resolution: Handle contradictory information intelligently
- Incremental Updates: Efficiently update existing knowledge
- Provenance Tracking: Maintain full data lineage
📊 Advanced Analytics
- Graph Neural Networks: Deep learning on knowledge graphs
- Temporal Analysis: Track knowledge evolution over time
- Anomaly Detection: Identify unusual patterns and outliers
- Predictive Modeling: Forecast based on semantic patterns
📊 Supported Data Formats & Sources
📄 Document Formats
- Text: TXT, MD, RTF, LaTeX
- Office: DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, ODT, ODS
- Web: HTML, XML, XHTML, RSS, Atom
- Archives: PDF, EPUB, MOBI
- Structured: JSON, YAML, TOML, INI
- Tabular: CSV, TSV, Parquet, Avro
- Multimedia: Images, Audio, Video files
🌐 Data Sources
- Web APIs (REST, GraphQL, SOAP)
- Databases (SQL, NoSQL, Graph)
- Message Queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pulsar)
- Cloud Storage (S3, GCS, Azure Blob)
- Version Control (Git repositories)
- Enterprise Systems (SharePoint, Confluence)
- Social Media APIs
- Research Databases
🛠️ Installation & Deployment
Quick Start
Docker Deployment
Kubernetes
🧑💻 Contributing
We welcome contributors to:
- 🔌 Add new data format parsers and connectors
- 🧠 Build advanced extraction models and algorithms
- 🗺️ Design ontology alignment strategies
- 🔗 Improve cross-document linking accuracy
- 📊 Develop graph analytics algorithms
- 🎨 Extend UI with annotation workflows
- 🏗️ Add database and vector store integrations
- 🧪 Create evaluation benchmarks and datasets
- 📚 Write documentation and tutorials
Check CONTRIBUTING.md and open a PR or issue to get started!
📚 Documentation & Learning
- 📖 User Guide: Comprehensive tutorials and examples
- 🔧 API Reference: Complete API documentation
- 🏗️ Architecture Guide: System design and best practices
- 🧪 Cookbook: Common patterns and recipes
- 📊 Benchmarks: Performance comparisons and metrics
- 🎯 Use Cases: Real-world applications and case studies
⚖️ License
MIT — Free for commercial and academic use.
Attribution appreciated. Collaborative forks encouraged.
- 💬 Discord: Real-time community chat
- 📧 Mailing List: Development discussions
- 🐛 GitHub Issues: Bug reports and feature requests
- 📚 Wiki: Community knowledge base
- 🎓 Workshops: Regular training sessions
- 🏆 Competitions: Semantic processing challenges
✨ Join the Mission
Let's build the semantic backbone of the AI-native world.
Semantica is not just a toolkit — it's a movement toward AI systems that reason, explain, and learn from structured, semantic knowledge.
Connect. Contribute. Collaborate.
Together, we're creating the foundation for truly intelligent AI systems that understand not just what data says, but what it means.
Inspired by: Diffbot, OpenIE, Haystack, REBEL, LangChain, RDFLib, Wikidata Toolkit, DeepLake, Trieve, spaCy, Hugging Face, Neo4j, Apache Jena