Docent — Your private AI assistant for chatting with…

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About this project

Docent transforms how users interact with their PDFs and Office files, enabling seamless conversations and web searches directly from the terminal. It includes automatic downloads and installations for optimal setup, ensuring an effortless experience while connecting to MCP servers all from your own machine.

Docent is a powerful private AI assistant designed for seamless interaction with PDFs, Office files, and web searches, all conducted directly from the terminal. This innovative tool empowers users to engage in dynamic conversation with their documents while also connecting to MCP servers, bringing a rich set of features right to the fingertips.

Key Features

Interactive Communication: Chat directly with your documents and get instant answers, enhancing productivity.
Local Agent Management: If no local agent is running, Docent automatically fetches and starts the necessary framework and models.
Multiple Command Names: The project installs under both docent and smartloop, providing flexibility in command usage.

Efficient Installation

The installation process ensures that the binary is placed in an accessible directory on all supported platforms (macOS, Linux, and Windows), making it easy to get started without complex configurations.

Usage Overview

First Run: The first command to the agent initializes it and prepares the necessary files. Progress is displayed in real-time:
```
docent agent start
```
Login Management: Users can easily log in through the browser, ensuring secure access to their accounts.
```
docent login
```
Project Organization: Manage projects efficiently with commands to list, create, and delete projects, all encapsulated in a seamless experience.
```
docent project list
docent project create --name my-project
```
Engaging Chat Interface: Starting an interactive chat is straightforward, allowing users to engage with their documents and retrieve information instantly.
```
docent
```
Model Management: List, enable, or disable models as needed, ensuring that the best capabilities are always at hand.
```
docent model list
docent model enable gemma4-e2b
```

Configuration

Docent allows customization of the CLI's behavior through various environment variables, enhancing its adaptability to user needs.

For detailed documentation and further information, visit the official documentation at docs.smartloop.ai.

Docent fundamentally enhances how users interact with their files, streamlining workflows and enabling access to critical information with ease.