DevDocs is a free, self-hosted, UI-based tool designed to accelerate software development by efficiently processing and organizing technical documentation. It targets enterprise developers, teams, and indie hackers who need to quickly understand and implement new technologies, reducing research time from weeks to hours.

How It Works

DevDocs employs intelligent web crawling with configurable depth (1-5 levels) and selective crawling to extract meaningful content from documentation websites. It processes this content, cleaning it and structuring it into Markdown or JSON formats, or directly into a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. This structured data is then readily available for querying by LLMs, enabling rapid knowledge retrieval and application.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install/Run: Clone the repository and run ./docker-start.sh (Linux/Mac) or docker-start.bat (Windows).
• Prerequisites: Docker, Git. Windows users require WSL 2.
• Access: Frontend UI at http://localhost:3001, Backend API at http://localhost:24125.
• Docs: Getting Started

Highlighted Details

• Unlimited free tier for crawling pages, contrasting with paid alternatives.
• Parallel processing and smart caching for efficient crawling.
• Direct integration with MCP servers for LLM querying, supporting tools like Claude Desktop App.
• Offers export to MD or JSON for LLM fine-tuning.

Maintenance & Community

• Active development by CyberAGI Inc.
• Community support via Discord.
• Roadmap available detailing upcoming features like enhanced dynamic content handling and PDF extraction.

Licensing & Compatibility

• The repository is licensed under the MIT License.
• Compatible with commercial use and closed-source linking.

Limitations & Caveats

The Windows setup is experimental and may require manual permission adjustments for Docker containers. Some advanced features like API access are listed as "Coming Soon."