Dolphin FAQs

Question 1

What are the core requirements to run Dolphin?

Accepted Answer

To run Dolphin, you need Bun (version 1.0.0 or higher) installed on your system. Additionally, an operational Dolphin API endpoint must be running and accessible, as it powers the underlying semantic search functionality.

Question 2

Can I configure Dolphin for optimal performance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dolphin offers configurable performance settings for parallel snippet fetching. You can adjust parameters like maximum concurrent requests, timeout durations, and retry attempts to fine-tune its performance based on your system resources and needs.

Question 3

What kind of search capabilities does Dolphin offer?

Accepted Answer

Dolphin enables semantic search across code and documentation, returning highly ranked snippets. It also allows fetching specific code chunks by ID or line range, and querying vector store information including namespaces and dimensions.

Question 4

What is Dolphin and what is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Dolphin provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that seamlessly integrates advanced semantic code and documentation search capabilities into various AI development environments, such as Continue.dev and Claude Desktop.

Question 5

How does Dolphin integrate with existing AI development tools?

Accepted Answer

Dolphin conforms to the MCP specification, allowing it to easily integrate with popular AI development tools. Simply add Dolphin as an MCP server in your configuration (e.g., in Continue.dev's config.yaml or Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json) to leverage its search features.

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