scribe
A tool to build searchable knowledge from coding sessions.
At a glance
Free · Source review 2026-11-02- Price & billing
Verified on the official homepage reviewed on 2026-11-02: self-hosted single Go binary, free; runs on cron, writes plain markdown into git, and can run locally on Ollama at $0 in model fees. Hosted model API costs are separate. Recheck official pricing before purchase.
- Free allowance
Verified on the official homepage reviewed on 2026-11-02: self-hosted single Go binary, free; runs on cron, writes plain markdown into git, and can run locally on Ollama at $0 in model fees.
- Best suited to
Developers who want a self-hosted LLM wiki from git history.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Developers who want a self-hosted LLM wiki from git history.
Limits and trade-offs
The reviewed homepage does not describe hosted-service options; setup effort was not tested.
Plans and free allowances
Verified on the official homepage reviewed on 2026-11-02: self-hosted single Go binary, free; runs on cron, writes plain markdown into git, and can run locally on Ollama at $0 in model fees. Hosted model API costs are separate. Recheck official pricing before purchase.
Evidence
Official homepage ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-02)
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Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-02. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at scribe
scribe is a self-hosted single Go binary that builds an LLM wiki from git history, coding-agent sessions and links: it runs on cron, writes plain markdown into git, and can run locally on Ollama at zero model cost.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose scribe
- Developers who want a searchable wiki of their own code history.
- Teams that prefer plain markdown in git over a hosted wiki.
When to choose something else
- Non-developers who need a hosted wiki with no setup.
- Anyone who wants a managed cloud service.
A practical starting workflow
- Run the single Go binary on cron.
- Let it read git history, coding-agent sessions and links.
- Browse the plain-markdown LLM wiki it writes into git.
Check before committing
- Hosted model API costs are separate.
- Prices and features may change after this review; recheck the official site before purchase or signup.
Common questions
What is scribe?
A self-hosted single Go binary that builds an LLM wiki from git history, coding-agent sessions and links, writing plain markdown into git.
What does it cost?
The tool is free and self-hosted; running locally on Ollama costs $0 in model fees.
What if I use a hosted model?
Hosted model API costs are separate and not charged by scribe.
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Sources and checks
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