Build a Local RAG System with LangChain and ChromaDB
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RAG lets LLMs answer questions based on your private data. Build one that runs entirely locally with privacy, no API costs, and full control. Architecture includes Document Loader for PDF/Word/TXT/Markdown, Text Splitter, Embedding Model using BGE, Vector DB with ChromaDB, and LLM Interface ing OpenAI or Ollama. Full code includes 400+ lines with RAGSystem class and Gradio web UI.