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Automatischer Chunking-Tuner und MCP-Server für RAG-Pipelines.

Geben Sie Ihre Dokumente ein. Das Tool testet verschiedene Chunking-Strategien, misst, mit welcher eine KI Fragen am präzisesten beantworten kann, und nennt Ihnen den Gewinner.

chunktuner Projektfluss: Dokumente durchlaufen Strategien, Evaluierung bis hin zu einer empfohlenen Konfiguration


Was es bewirkt

Beim Aufbau einer RAG-Pipeline beeinflusst die Art und Weise, wie Sie Dokumente in Chunks unterteilen, direkt die Qualität des Abrufs. chunktuner automatisiert den Prozess der Suche nach der optimalen Chunking-Strategie für Ihr spezifisches Korpus, Ihr Embedding-Modell und Ihren Anwendungsfall.

Es vergleicht Strategien wie feste Token-Fenster, rekursive Zeichen-Unterteilung, semantische Unterteilung, strukturelles PDF-Chunking und AST-basiertes Code-Chunking – und bewertet jede einzelne anhand echter Abrufmetriken (Token-Recall, MRR, NDCG) sowie optionaler Generierungsmetriken (RAGAS-Treue, Antwortrelevanz).


Related MCP server: golden-dataset-mcp

Schnittstellen

  • Python-Bibliothek — programmatische Integration in Ihre Pipeline

  • CLI (chunk-tune) — manuelles Tuning über das Terminal

  • MCP-Server — direkte Nutzung über Claude Desktop oder jeden MCP-Host


Schnellstart

# Install
uv tool install chunktuner

# Initialize workspace
chunk-tune init --provider openai

# See cost estimate before running anything
chunk-tune estimate ./my_docs --use-case rag_qa

# Get a recommendation
chunk-tune recommend ./my_docs --use-case rag_qa

Python-API:

from pathlib import Path
from chunktuner import FileIngestor, LiteLLMEmbeddingFunction, AutoTuner
from chunktuner import default_registry, Evaluator, ScoreCalculator

docs = FileIngestor().ingest_dir(Path("./my_docs"))
embedding_fn = LiteLLMEmbeddingFunction("text-embedding-3-small")
tuner = AutoTuner(
    strategies=default_registry,
    evaluator=Evaluator(embedding_fn),
    scorer=ScoreCalculator(use_case="rag_qa"),
)
result = tuner.recommend(docs, use_case="rag_qa")
print(result.best.config)

Unterstützte Strategien

Strategie

Am besten geeignet für

fixed_tokens

Basislinie; einheitliche Token-Fenster

recursive_character

Allgemeine Texte und Dokumentationen

semantic

Themenorientierte Artikel

markdown_semantic

Strukturierte Markdown-Dokumente

pdf_structural

PDFs mit Layout-Bereichen und Tabellen

structural_semantic

PDF/DOCX mit gemischtem Layout und Text

late_chunking

Lange Dokumente mit dichten Querverweisen

agentic

Hochwertige narrative Dokumente

code_ast

Code-Repositories (Python, JavaScript)

code_window

Code-Basislinie (gleitendes Fenster)


MCP-Server (Claude Desktop)

Python FastMCP (chunk-tune-mcp, stdio). Kein Node.js-Build erforderlich. Siehe docs/mcp_setup.md.

Fügen Sie dies zu Ihrer .mcp.json hinzu:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chunktuner": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["--from", "chunktuner[mcp]", "chunk-tune-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "CHUNK_TUNER_BASE_DIR": "/path/to/your/corpus"
      }
    }
  }
}

Verfügbare Tools: list_strategies, preview_chunks, evaluate_chunking, recommend_config.


CLI-Referenz

chunk-tune init       Bootstrap workspace config
chunk-tune analyze    Quick structural scan (no API cost)
chunk-tune estimate   Dry-run cost/token estimate
chunk-tune evaluate   Full evaluation across strategies
chunk-tune recommend  Evaluation + best config recommendation
chunk-tune compare    Side-by-side comparison of specific strategies
chunk-tune preview    Inspect how a strategy splits a document
chunk-tune cache      Manage embedding and chunk cache

Installationsoptionen

uv add chunktuner                    # library
uv tool install chunktuner           # global CLI
uvx chunktuner                       # ephemeral, no install

# With optional extras
uv add "chunktuner[docling]"         # PDF/DOCX support
uv add "chunktuner[ragas]"           # generation metrics
uv add "chunktuner[semantic]"        # semantic chunking
uv add "chunktuner[code]"            # AST code chunking
uv add "chunktuner[all]"             # everything

Mitwirken

Siehe CONTRIBUTING.md.


👨🏻💻 Autor

Shantanu Deshmukh

Full-Stack-Entwickler mit Erfahrung in der Erstellung von E2E-KI-Anwendungen.

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Available Tools

4 tools
evaluate_chunkingB

Dry-run cost estimate or full evaluation (DummyEmbeddingFunction if no model).

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYes
top_kNo
dry_runNo
max_docsNo
use_caseNorag_qa
strategiesNo
content_typeNo
embedding_modelNo

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses the use of a DummyEmbeddingFunction when no model is given, which is a key behavior. However, it does not mention whether the tool is read-only, side effects, or other important traits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence, concise and front-loaded. It could be more structured (e.g., listing modes separately), but it is not unnecessarily verbose.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given 8 parameters, no output schema, and no parameter descriptions, the description is far too minimal. It fails to explain return values, how results are presented, or how parameters interrelate, making it incomplete for effective use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%—all 8 parameters have only titles. The description adds no explanation of any parameter, leaving their meaning entirely to the schema with no additional context.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool can perform a dry-run cost estimate or a full evaluation, and mentions using a DummyEmbeddingFunction if no model is provided. This differentiates it from siblings like list_strategies and preview_chunks.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies when to use each mode (dry_run vs full evaluation), but provides no explicit guidance on when to choose this tool over its siblings. No exclusions or alternatives are mentioned.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_strategiesB

List registered chunking strategies, optionally filtered by content type.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
content_typeNo

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does not state that the tool is read-only (safe), nor does it mention any side effects, authentication requirements, or rate limits. The agent can infer that listing is non-destructive, but this is not explicit.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, well-structured sentence of 10 words. It is front-loaded with the action and resource, and every word contributes meaning. There is no fluff or redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the simplicity of the tool (one optional parameter, output schema exists), the description provides the essential functionality. However, it lacks context about what 'chunking strategies' are and how they are registered. For a standalone tool, this might be insufficient without additional documentation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The description adds minimal value beyond the input schema. It merely paraphrases 'optionally filtered by content type', which mirrors the schema property. Since schema description coverage is 0%, the description should compensate with more detail (e.g., allowed values, behavior when null), but it does not.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('List'), the resource ('registered chunking strategies'), and includes a filtering condition ('optionally filtered by content type'). It effectively differentiates from sibling tools like evaluate_chunking, preview_chunks, and recommend_config by focusing on listing rather than evaluation, preview, or recommendation.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus its siblings. There are no 'when-to-use' or 'when-not-to-use' statements, and no mention of alternatives. The agent is left to infer usage context from the tool name alone.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

preview_chunksC

Chunk inline text with one strategy + params (no embeddings).

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYes
configNo
strategy_nameYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description must bear the full burden. It implies no embeddings and inline processing, but does not explicitly state that no data is persisted or that the operation is idempotent. The output schema exists but behavioral side effects are not addressed.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence, very concise. However, it sacrifices useful details that could be added without becoming verbose, such as examples or config structure.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given three parameters, zero schema descriptions, and a sibling set, the description is insufficient. While the output schema covers return values, the lack of parameter guidance and usage context makes it incomplete for an AI agent to use correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%. The description only hints that 'strategy_name' selects a strategy and 'config' holds parameters, but does not explain the format or constraints for 'config' (anyOf object/null). No enum values or examples are provided.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('chunk'), the resource ('inline text'), and includes a distinguishing detail ('no embeddings'). However, it could better differentiate from sibling tool 'evaluate_chunking' which likely involves evaluation.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is given on when to use this tool versus siblings like 'evaluate_chunking', 'list_strategies', or 'recommend_config'. The description does not specify prerequisites or contexts.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

recommend_configC

Run tuner and return ranked Recommendation (uses dummy embeddings by default).

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYes
top_kNo
max_docsNo
use_caseNorag_qa
strategiesNo
content_typeNo
embedding_modelNo

TDQS

C2.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It discloses the use of dummy embeddings by default, but does not mention side effects, idempotency, or other behavioral traits like whether it modifies state or runs asynchronously.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise at one sentence, but at the cost of missing critical information. It is structured well enough for a simple statement, but could be expanded to include essential details without becoming verbose.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given 7 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is severely incomplete. An agent cannot determine what the tool returns, how to set parameters correctly, or what the expected behavior is beyond a vague 'tuner' operation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description should explain parameters. It does not mention path, top_k, max_docs, use_case, strategies, content_type, or embedding_model, leaving all semantics to be inferred from parameter names alone.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description says 'Run tuner and return ranked Recommendation', which vaguely states a tuning action but does not define what a 'tuner' or 'Recommendation' is in this context. The phrase 'uses dummy embeddings by default' adds some specificity but the core purpose remains unclear.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus its siblings (evaluate_chunking, list_strategies, preview_chunks). The description does not mention alternatives or conditions for use, leaving the agent to infer.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 4 tool updatesv0.1.1
    • First observedevaluate_chunking
    • First observedlist_strategies
    • First observedpreview_chunks
    • First observedrecommend_config

TDQS

B3.2/5.0

Scored across 4 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a distinct purpose: evaluating, listing, previewing, and recommending. No overlap in functionality.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (evaluate_chunking, list_strategies, preview_chunks, recommend_config).

Tool Count5/5

Four tools is appropriate for a chunking tuner server, covering the core workflow without being too sparse or overwhelming.

Completeness4/5

The set covers listing, previewing, evaluating, and recommending chunking configurations. A minor gap is the lack of explicit strategy management, but it may be predefined.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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