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semtools

run-llama/semtools

Semantic search and document parsing tools for the command line

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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026 · GitHub synced Sep 20, 2026

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1.9k stars141 forksLast push Mar 11, 2026 Rust MIT

Decision brief

semtools is a Rust-based tool that provides command-line capabilities for semantic searching and parsing documents. It leverages embeddings and static embedding techniques to offer robust data retrieval functionalities.

Good fit when

- When you require fast, statically typed document and search functionality via the command line built in Rust.
- For teams or projects already integrated with Rust-based technologies, semtools offers a seamless addition due to its language compatibility.

Avoid when

- If your workflow does not frequently involve command-line operations for managing search capabilities on documents, as semtools is explicitly designed for such usage.
- When there's no plan or necessity to integrate with Rust-based ecosystems, since semtools might require additional effort in setting up a compatible environment.

Pricing:: freemium - Freely available under the MIT license, with possible premium features not covered by open-source.

Observed Jul 12, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts

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Maintenance and security

Full trust report

Maintenance: Slowing (192d since push); As of Sep 20, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Sep 20, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Jul 11, 2026

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Backing

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Company: LlamaIndex·GitHub org profile·Jul 11, 2026
Funding: $19,000,000 (2024-02)·GraphCanon curated seed (public press)·Jul 11, 2026
Commercial model: Open core·GraphCanon curated seed·Jul 11, 2026

Install

cargo add semtools

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How it fits your stack(1)

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Depends on

llama_index

LlamaIndex can leverage semtools for semantic search capabilities necessary to parse and extract meaning from documents.

used by

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Evidence and technical details

Sourced facts, taxonomy, compatibility claims, README excerpt, and machine-readable endpoints.

Overview

Provides tools for semantic searching and parsing documents from the command line using Rust.

Capability facts

CLI: CLI entrypoint
Source: package.json:bin|scripts · Sep 20, 2026
MCP server: No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Sep 20, 2026
Languages: rust, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Sep 20, 2026

Graph entities

LlamaIndexcompany

Compatibility

Sourced claims from the README excerpt - not unsourced marketing copy.

OpenAI APIOpenAI API

Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 2026)

- For the `ask` subcommand: OpenAI API key

Source link

README

Installation Prerequisites: For the subcommand: LlamaIndex Cloud API key For the subcommand: OpenAI API key Install: You can install via npm: Or via cargo: Note: Installing from npm builds the Rust binaries locally during install if a prebuilt binary is not available, which requi...

For agents

This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.

/tools/run-llama-semtools.md GET /api/graphcanon/tools/run-llama-semtools GET /api/graphcanon/graph?tool=run-llama-semtools