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<strong>Build and manage RAG libraries from the command line</strong>
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Create private, local RAG libraries from documentation. Build from local files or git repositories, then search with natural language or connect to AI assistants via MCP.
**[Full documentation →](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli)**
## Installation
```bash
npm install -g @libragen/cli
```
Or use with npx:
```bash
npx @libragen/cli <command>
```
## Typical Workflow
### 1. Build a library
```bash
# From local docs
libragen build ./your-private-docs --name company-docs
# From a git repository
libragen build https://github.com/anthropics/anthropic-cookbook --name anthropic-cookbook
```
### 2. Connect your AI
```bash
npx -y install-mcp @libragen/mcp
```
Restart your AI tool (Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor, etc.). Libraries in your global directory are now searchable.
### 3. Search with natural language
```bash
# Query from the command line
libragen query "how to implement tool use" -l anthropic-cookbook
# Or just ask your AI directly!
```
### 4. Manage your libraries
```bash
# See what's installed
libragen list
# Remove a library
libragen uninstall anthropic-cookbook
# Check for updates
libragen update --dry-run
```
## Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| [`build`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#build) | Build a library from files or git repo |
| [`query`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#query) | Search a library for relevant content |
| [`inspect`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#inspect) | Display library or collection metadata |
| [`list`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#list) (alias: `ls`) | List installed libraries |
| [`install`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#install) | Install a library or collection |
| [`uninstall`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#uninstall) | Remove an installed library |
| [`update`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#update) | Update libraries from collections |
| [`collection`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#collection) | Create and manage collections |
| [`config`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#config) | Display configuration and paths |
| [`autocomplete`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#autocomplete) | Set up shell completions |
| [`cli-update`](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli#cli-update) | Update the CLI to the latest version |
## Related
- [@libragen/core](../core) — Programmatic API
- [@libragen/mcp](../mcp) — MCP server for AI assistants
**[Full CLI reference →](https://libragen.dev/docs/cli)**
