How It Works

Sidelith builds a persistent, fractal index of your codebase. Unlike standard RAG which chunks text blindly, we understand your code's abstract syntax tree (AST).

Fractal Indexing

We extract structural signals using Tree-sitter to create a map of your entire project. This allows Sidelith to understand the relationships between files, classes, and functions.

Local-First

Your code never leaves your machine. The index resides locally in `.side/` directory within your project root. This ensures zero latency and maximum privacy.

IDE Integration

We inject this context directly into Cursor, VS Code, and Claude Desktop via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Your AI assistant gains 'eyes' into your actual project structure.