Axar

Axar is a lightweight, open-source TypeScript framework designed for developers who want to build AI agents without unnecessary complexity. It strips away boilerplate and gives you direct control over agent behavior through Zod-decorated inputs and outputs, making it easy to define strict schemas for reliable agent actions. The framework is minimal by design — no heavy abstractions, no hidden magic — just a clean API that lets you focus on logic. Targeted at TypeScript developers comfortable with async/await and schema validation, Axar simplifies common agent patterns like tool use, multi-step reasoning, and structured output. You define your agents with simple classes or functions, and the framework handles orchestration, context management, and LLM interaction. It's built for both quick prototypes and production systems where predictability matters. What sets Axar apart is its emphasis on developer control: you decide how your agent processes input, which tools it can call, and how it formats responses. There are no black-box prompts or rigid templates. The codebase is lean (~2KB gzipped) and fully typed, encouraging best practices like explicit error handling and testable agent logic. Currently in early stages, Axar is best suited for developers who want to build custom agent workflows — from chatbots and content generators to data extraction pipelines and automation scripts. It's not a visual tool or a no-code platform; it's a library for those who prefer code over configuration.