What it does
RocketRide lets developers build AI workflows, called pipelines, by connecting building blocks on a visual canvas inside VS Code and similar editors. For example, a pipeline might take a PDF, pull out the text, find personal details like names and addresses, and return a cleaned copy.
It has a large set of ready-made blocks, including links to many AI model providers and vector databases, text recognition from images (OCR) and tools for removing personal information. While pipelines run, it shows token use, AI calls and timing. Pipelines are saved as plain files that Python or TypeScript apps can call, or that AI assistants can use as tools.
It can run on your own computer, your own servers or the paid RocketRide Cloud. Its makers say the whole engine is open source, with nothing behind a paywall.
Who it's for
Developers building AI features that process documents and data.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. Runs as an extension in a code editor such as VS Code and is aimed at developers. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Server, Cloud
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Install the RocketRide extension in your code editor, such as VS Code.
- Click the extension and choose Local to run the server on your computer.
- Open the example document-processing pipeline and try it with a PDF or image.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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