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RTFM MCP server

roomi-fields/rtfm

Local retrieval layer for coding agents: indexes a whole project (code, docs, PDFs, ebooks, spreadsheets, SQLite, Obsidian vaults) into SQLite FTS5 with optional local embeddings, 24 parsers, a link and import graph, and auto-sync hooks for Claude Code.

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Install RTFM in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add rtfm -- uvx rtfm-ai
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rtfm": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "rtfm-ai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the RTFM MCP server do?

Local retrieval layer for coding agents: indexes a whole project (code, docs, PDFs, ebooks, spreadsheets, SQLite, Obsidian vaults) into SQLite FTS5 with optional local embeddings, 24 parsers, a link and import graph, and auto-sync hooks for Claude Code.

Is the RTFM MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does RTFM run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add RTFM to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add rtfm -- uvx rtfm-ai

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