Khoj
AIOpen-source AI second brain with live web research and citations
Project Metrics
- GitHub Stars15,400↑+1100
- Forks950
- LicenseAGPL-3.0
- Last Commit2 days ago
- Repository Age2 years
- Release Versionv1.22.0
- Self-HostableYes (Docker / Bare Metal)
Metrics verified via independent GitHub snapshot. Monthly velocity (+1100) is an estimated projection based on recent 30-day repository activity.
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About Khoj
Khoj is a self-hostable research companion and Perplexity alternative. It searches across your personal notes, PDFs, code repos, and the live web, synthesizing grounded answers with citations. Works with desktop apps, browser extensions, and Emacs/Obsidian.
Quick Self-Host Guide
Clone Repository
git clone https://github.com/khoj-ai/khoj.gitLaunch via Docker
docker compose up -dOpen Interface
Navigate to http://localhost:42110 to configure models and sourcesSimilar Open Source Projects
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