# Introducing Cortex - A web framework in C and oriented toward AI-native workflows

> Source: <https://dev.to/sergiomaia/introducing-cortex-a-web-framework-in-c-and-oriented-toward-ai-native-workflows-ie5>
> Published: 2026-11-11 01:15:32+00:00

Cortex is a web application framework designed to feel familiar if you’ve used Ruby on Rails, but implemented in C and oriented toward AI-native workflows.

It embraces the “Rails Way”: convention over configuration, a clear project structure, and an emphasis on developer happiness. If you already know how a Rails app is organized, you’ll feel at home. The difference is under the hood: Cortex is written in C, giving you low-level control, a small footprint, and excellent performance.

Contributing

Cortex is open source and just getting started. Whether you’re a C veteran, a Rails developer curious about systems programming, or someone passionate about AI tooling, there’s a place for you here. Report bugs, suggest features, improve the docs, or open a pull request at github.com/sergiomaia/cortex.