> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.orq.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Common architecture patterns

> Explore proven architecture patterns for building AI applications with Orq.ai. From simple deployments to advanced RAG systems and multi-agent frameworks.

Learn how to architect AI applications using proven patterns and best practices. These guides cover the most common implementation patterns from simple integrations to complex multi-agent systems.

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  <Card title="Simple Deployment" href="/docs/ai-studio/cookbooks/common-architecture/simple-deployment">
    The most straightforward way to integrate LLM calls through Orq.ai as an AI Gateway with unified routing and monitoring.

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      <Badge>Beginner</Badge>
      <Badge icon="rocket" color="blue">Deployment</Badge>
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  <Card title="Chatbot Architecture" href="/docs/ai-studio/cookbooks/common-architecture/chatbot">
    Build conversational AI for customer support with memory, context awareness, and intelligent escalation handling.

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      <Badge>Beginner</Badge>
      <Badge icon="comments" color="green">Conversational</Badge>
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  <Card title="Simple RAG System" href="/docs/ai-studio/cookbooks/common-architecture/simple-rag">
    Implement basic Retrieval Augmented Generation to ground LLM responses in your knowledge base for accurate, context-aware answers.

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      <Badge>Intermediate</Badge>
      <Badge icon="book" color="orange">RAG</Badge>
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  <Card title="Advanced RAG System" href="/docs/ai-studio/cookbooks/common-architecture/advanced-rag">
    Build sophisticated RAG systems with advanced retrieval strategies, reranking, hybrid search, and query optimization.

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      <Badge>Advanced</Badge>
      <Badge icon="book" color="orange">RAG</Badge>
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  <Card title="AI Agent Architecture" href="/docs/ai-studio/cookbooks/common-architecture/ai-agent">
    Create autonomous AI agents with tool calling, memory management, and multi-agent coordination for complex workflows.

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      <Badge>Advanced</Badge>
      <Badge icon="robot" color="red">Agents</Badge>
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  <Card title="Agents Framework Integration Guide" href="/docs/ai-studio/cookbooks/common-architecture/agents-framework-guide">
    Integrate Orq.ai with popular agent frameworks like LangGraph, CrewAI, and AutoGen for enhanced observability and control.

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      <Badge>Advanced</Badge>
      <Badge icon="robot" color="red">Agents</Badge>
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  <Card title="AI Gateway vs Configuration Management" href="/docs/ai-studio/cookbooks/common-architecture/gateway-vs-config">
    Understand the differences between using Orq.ai as an AI Gateway versus a configuration management platform.

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      <Badge>Beginner</Badge>
      <Badge icon="book" color="purple">Conceptual</Badge>
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