// rag Β· HiAi-gg/docsmint

docsmint

An open-source knowledge base for people and AI agents.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 118 starsβ‘‚ 3 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

docsmint is an open-source rag & knowledge project by HiAi-gg (HiAi-gg/docsmint on GitHub). It has 118 GitHub stars and 3 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 28 September 2026.

GitHub stars
118
Forks
3
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
28 September 2026
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official docs
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clarify your goal

    Decide what you want the project to do before installing anything.

  2. Clone the repo

    Grab the source and skim the README for setup requirements.

  3. Install and configure

    Install dependencies and add any API keys or settings it needs.

  4. Run your first task

    Launch it and follow the example workflow from the docs.

// features

Why people love it

MCP-ready

Exposes its capabilities to AI agents over the Model Context Protocol.

Docker deployment

Ships with container support for one-command self-hosting.

Self-hostable

Deploy the full stack on your own infrastructure.

Rich-text editing

Comfortable writing and organizing experience.

Local-first options

Works offline with on-device storage.

Import friendly

Bring notes from Obsidian, Notion, and more.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/HiAi-gg/docsmint.git
    cd docsmint
  2. Step 2 β€” Install dependencies

    Pull in the Node packages the project needs.

    npm install
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Start the dev server and open the printed URL.

    npm run dev
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains docsmint?

It is an open-source project at HiAi-gg/docsmint with 3 forks. Check the repo’s contributors and recent commits to judge how active maintenance is.

Is docsmint free to use?

Yes. It is Apache-2.0 licensed, so commercial use is allowed with attribution and license notices.

Where is my data stored?

Locally or on your own server, depending on how you deploy it.

Which LLMs can it use?

Most support OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, and other providers via config.

Can AI agents query it?

Yes β€” MCP support lets agents search your knowledge base directly.

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Get docsmint

Free and open β€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.