Ziri ā AI code context CLI (per-repo stores, streaming embeddings, multi-repo registry)
npm install ziriHigh-performance AI code context CLI with intelligent semantic search, local AI chat, and comprehensive code analysis capabilities.
``bashInstall
npm install -g ziri
āØ Key Features
- Rich Context Analysis - Deep metadata extraction with code snippets and surrounding context
- AI Chat Integration - Local Ollama chat with full codebase context awareness
- 10x Faster Indexing - Concurrent processing with intelligent batching
- Incremental Updates - Only re-index changed files for faster updates
- Multiple Providers - Ollama (default), OpenAI, Hugging Face, Cohere
- Memory Optimized - Handle large repositories without crashes
- Repository Isolation - Per-repo vector stores with no cross-contamination
- Multi-Language Support - Enhanced analysis for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Dart, YAML, ESQL, DataWeave, Mulesoft, and more
- Advanced AST Analysis - Deep code structure understanding with function, class, and import extraction
- Error Resilience - Graceful handling of malformed code and API failures
š Performance
| Repository Size | Time | Improvement |
|----------------|------|-------------|
| Small (< 500 files) | 8s | 4x faster |
| Medium (1000-3000 files) | 15-30s | 8x faster |
| Large (5000+ files) | 1-3 min | 10x faster |
š¤ Supported Providers
| Provider | Type | Best For | Setup | Status |
|----------|------|----------|-------|--------|
| Ollama ā | Local | Development, privacy, free, chat |
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Available out-of-the-box |
| OpenAI | Cloud API | Production, high quality | API key required | š§ Setup required |
| Hugging Face | Cloud API | Specific models, research | API key required | š§ Setup required |
| Cohere | Cloud API | Alternative to OpenAI | API key required | š§ Setup required |ā Ollama is the default provider - no API keys needed, runs locally, supports chat!
š VS Code Extension
Enhance your Ziri experience with the official VS Code extension:
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`bash
Method A: Direct VSIX installation (recommended)
code --install-extension ziri-vscode-0.2.0.vsixMethod B: From npm
npm install -g ziri-vscodeMethod C: VS Code Marketplace (once published)
Search "Ziri Code Assistant" in extensions
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- š In-Editor Search: Search without leaving VS Code
- š¬ AI Chat Integration: Ask questions about your codebase with rich UI
- š Rich Results Display: Syntax highlighting, metadata, and scoring
- āļø Configuration Settings: Customize behavior through VS Code settings
- š Auto-indexing: Optional automatic repository indexing
- š Activity Bar Integration: Quick access to all features
- šØ Theme Support: Automatic VS Code theme integration$3
bash
1. Install Ziri CLI (required by extension)
npm install -g ziri2. Install VS Code extension
code --install-extension ziri-vscode-0.2.0.vsix3. Use extension commands
Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
Run "Ziri: Index Current Repository"
Run "Ziri: Search Codebase"
Run "Ziri: Chat with Code Assistant"
`š Documentation
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- Getting Started - Installation, quickstart, and basic usage
- CLI Reference - Complete command documentation
- Configuration - Provider setup and performance tuning
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions$3
- Docker Setup - Container deployment
- CI/CD Integration - GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins
- Security Guide - Security best practices$3
- AGENTS.md - Complete development standards and instructions
- Architecture - System design and components
- Contributing - How to contribute to Ziri
- API Documentation - Internal APIs and interfacesš§ Advanced Usage
bash
Enhanced context with AI chat (default)
ziri index # Rich metadata extraction
ziri query "authentication logic" # Code snippets in results
ziri chat "explain this auth flow" # AI assistance with contextPerformance optimization
ziri benchmark --providers ollama,openai
ziri index --concurrency 4 --batch-size 75Multi-repository management
ziri sources add ~/code/backend --set backend
ziri sources add ~/code/frontend --set frontend
ziri query "API endpoints" --scope set:backend
ziri chat "how do these services communicate?" --scope set:backendHealth monitoring and Ollama status
ziri doctor
``- Rich Metadata: Automatic extraction of functions, classes, imports
- Code Snippets: See actual code in query results, not just file paths
- Surrounding Context: 2-3 lines before/after for better understanding
- Language Detection: Syntax highlighting and language-aware processing
- AI Chat: Local Ollama integration for contextual code assistance
- Better Relevance: Improved explanations of why results match your query
- Multi-Language Support: Enhanced analysis for 10+ programming languages
- AST-Based Analysis: Deep code understanding through Abstract Syntax Trees
- Quick Issues: Check the Troubleshooting Guide
- Getting Started: Follow the Quickstart Guide
- Advanced Setup: See Usage Examples
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
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Ziri - Making AI-assisted development faster and more intelligent, one repository at a time.