rtfm

The open retrieval layer for AI coding agents. Indexes code, docs, legal, research, data — 22 parsers (incl. EPUB, DOCX, ODT), FTS5 + semantic search, knowledge graph. Serves surgical context via MCP. Open source, local, free.

24 stars PythonOthers Updated Sep 3, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is rtfm?

rtfm is The open retrieval layer for AI coding agents. Indexes code, docs, legal, research, data — 22 parsers (incl. EPUB, DOCX, ODT), FTS5 + semantic search, knowledge graph. Serves surgical context via MCP. Open source, local, free.

How do I install rtfm?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is rtfm open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/roomi-fields/rtfm and has 24 stars.

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