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// rag · bkywksj/knowledge-base
knowledge-base
knowledge-base is an open-source rag & knowledge project by bkywksj (bkywksj/knowledge-base on GitHub). It has 328 GitHub stars and 62 forks, is released under the NOASSERTION license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.
Knowledge-base — 本地优先的知识库桌面应用。markdown 编辑器 + 全文搜索（fts5） + 双向链接 / 知识图谱；多端, publicly avai...
💎 Hidden gem★ 328 stars⑂ 62 forksNOASSERTIONupdated 2026-10
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- bkywksj/knowledge-base
- GitHub stars
- 328
- Forks
- 62
- License
- NOASSERTION
- Last updated on GitHub
- 2 October 2026
- Category
- RAG & Knowledge
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Clone the repository
Fetch the source code onto your machine.
- Install dependencies
Pull in the Node packages the app needs.
- Configure the project
Copy the sample config or env file and adjust it.
- Run it
Start the development or production server.
// features
Why people love it
Ai Assistant
Built around ai assistant for a focused workflow.
Cross Platform
Built around cross platform for a focused workflow.
Desktop App
Built around desktop app for a focused workflow.
Fts5
Built around fts5 for a focused workflow.
Open source
Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.
Self-hosted
Run it on your own machine — no account lock-in.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Clone
Get the source on your machine.
git clone https://github.com/bkywksj/knowledge-base.git - Install
Install Node dependencies.
cd knowledge-base && npm install - Start
Run the application.
cd knowledge-base && npm start
// use cases
What you can build
- Learning how a real rag & knowledge project is built
- Integrating into a larger personal stack
- Contributing fixes back to the project
- Forking and customizing for your own needs
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// faq
Questions, answered
What does knowledge-base do?
It 本地优先的知识库桌面应用。Markdown 编辑器 + 全文搜索（FTS5） + 双向链接 / 知识图谱；多端同步（WebDAV / S3 / 同步盘，单笔记粒度增量 + 自动双向调度，含整库 ZIP 备份）；AI 问答与智能规划（OpenAI 兼容 / Ollama / 自定义 provider，工具调用框架）；支持导入 .md / .txt / .pdf / .docx（自动嗅探编码）；笔记加密 Vault + 隐藏笔记 PIN；自定义数据目录；跨平台 Win/macOS/Linux + 应用内自动更新。Tauri 2.x + React 19 + Rust + SQLite，零云端依赖。, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.
Is knowledge-base free to use?
Yes — the code is publicly available, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.
How do I install knowledge-base?
Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.
What is knowledge-base written in?
It is primarily written in TypeScript, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.
Where can I get help with knowledge-base?
The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.
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