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docsmint
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.
An open-source knowledge base for people and AI agents.
💎 Hidden gem★ 118 stars⑂ 3 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- HiAi-gg/docsmint
- GitHub stars
- 118
- Forks
- 3
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 28 September 2026
- Category
- RAG & Knowledge
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official docs
// how it works
How it works
- Clarify your goal
Decide what you want the project to do before installing anything.
- Clone the repo
Grab the source and skim the README for setup requirements.
- Install and configure
Install dependencies and add any API keys or settings it needs.
- 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
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/HiAi-gg/docsmint.git cd docsmint - Step 2 — Install dependencies
Pull in the Node packages the project needs.
npm install - Step 3 — Run it
Start the dev server and open the printed URL.
npm run dev
// use cases
What you can build
- Build a second brain that organizes itself.
- Let agents query your docs over MCP.
- Search notes by meaning, not keywords.
- Keep research and reading notes connected.
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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 — MCP support lets agents search your knowledge base directly.
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