// rag Β· scarletkc/vexor

vexor

Semantic search engine designed for files and code.

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 242 starsβ‘‚ 15 forksMITupdated 2026-10
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// project facts

Project facts

vexor is an open-source rag & knowledge project by scarletkc (scarletkc/vexor on GitHub). It has 242 GitHub stars and 15 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.

Repository
scarletkc/vexor
GitHub stars
242
Forks
15
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
2 October 2026
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  2. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  3. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want vexor to do first β€” semantic search engine designed for files and code.

  4. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

// features

Why people love it

Claude integration

Works with Anthropic Claude models.

Command-line interface

Drive it from the terminal.

Codex

Working codex support built in.

Embeddings

Turns text into searchable vectors.

Python codebase

Readable code that is easy to modify.

MIT license

Use it freely, even commercially.

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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/scarletkc/vexor.git
    cd vexor
  2. Step 2 β€” Install

    Install the Python dependencies from the project.

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Launch with the project entry point β€” check the README for the exact command.

    python main.py  # see README for the exact entry point
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is vexor free to use?

Yes. It is MIT licensed, so you can use it freely, including commercially, with attribution.

Do I need an account to use vexor?

No. It is a self-run project β€” clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run vexor on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is vexor licensed?

It is released under MIT. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Does it work without the internet?

That depends on the feature. Local-capable parts run offline; anything calling a cloud API needs a connection. Check the docs.

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Get vexor

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