gno

The premium Open Source alternative to Glean

🎯 Best for:Developers needing a local, AI-powered search interface for their private documentation and code.

What is gno?

A local AI search engine utilizing hybrid retrieval and LLMs to query private document sets via a WebUI or REST API. It features native Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for seamless integration with AI agents and IDEs.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptAI, ML & Data

Why gno?

  • Local-first privacy
  • MCP integration
  • Hybrid retrieval accuracy

Limitations

  • High RAM requirements
  • Indexing speed on large sets
  • CLI-heavy configuration
3/4/2026
Last Update
7
Forks
2
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Glean)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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