What it does
CocoIndex is a tool for programmers that turns sources like codebases, notes, PDFs and videos into fresh, searchable context for AI agents and apps.
It is built to be incremental, meaning when your data changes it only reprocesses the parts that changed instead of redoing everything.
Its makers say you describe in Python what you want the result to contain, and the engine keeps it up to date.
Who it's for
Developers building AI agents or search features that need to stay in sync with changing data.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. It is a Python framework used by writing code. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Mac, Linux, Server
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- Show HN: CocoIndex – Open-Source Data framework for AI, built for data freshnessHacker News · Apr 2025