Astrolabe FAQs

Question 1

What problem does Astrolabe solve for documentation?

Accepted Answer

Astrolabe solves the problem of scattered documentation across multiple projects, providing a unified knowledge layer that allows AI agents to search and navigate all your project information from one place.

Question 2

Does Astrolabe require me to change my existing project files?

Accepted Answer

No, Astrolabe features "zero-intrusion" indexing. It creates a knowledge index without modifying or adding any frontmatter to your original project files, preserving your existing setup.

Question 3

How does Astrolabe use AI to manage documentation?

Accepted Answer

Astrolabe employs an "agent-powered enrichment" model. While the server indexes files, compatible AI agents (like Claude) classify, summarize, and tag documents, making them intelligently searchable.

Question 4

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in relation to Astrolabe?

Accepted Answer

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the underlying standard that Astrolabe uses to create a transparent knowledge layer. It enables AI clients like Claude Code or Claude Desktop to seamlessly connect and interact with your unified documentation.

Question 5

What kind of files can Astrolabe index?

Accepted Answer

Astrolabe can index a wide range of files including text, Markdown, code, YAML, and common binary formats like PDF, Office documents, and media files. Binary files are currently indexed by metadata and filename.

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