iwe

What it does

Points at a directory of markdown and treats it as a knowledge graph — the same files, browsable from your editor and queryable from the command line by whichever agent you use. No cloud, no database, no lock-in; git handles the history. It ships no AI of its own, which is the point: it gives Claude, Codex or Gemini the tools to move through your notes. Editor setup takes some patience, and queries through a hosted model send the matching excerpts there. Apache-2.0.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineRequired
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

iwe FAQ

Is iwe free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use iwe?

It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.

Does iwe work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use iwe commercially?

The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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