qmd

mini cli search engine for your docs, knowledge bases, meeting notes, whatever. Tracking current sota approaches while being all local

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How the LLM Cache in QMD Delivers 10-30× Performance Improvements

Discover how the QMD LLM cache achieves 10-30x performance gains by storing responses locally, slashing latency from seconds to milliseconds and eliminating redundant network calls.

performance
Feb 16, 2026
Which GGUF Models Does QMD Support and How to Configure Them

Discover which GGUF models QMD supports for embeddings, reranking, and query expansion. Learn to configure custom HuggingFace GGUF models with LlamaCppConfig.

how-to-guide
Feb 16, 2026
Migrating from Another Search System to QMD: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Seamlessly migrate your search system to QMD. Follow our step-by-step guide to install, configure collections, update the index, and enable semantic search with embeddings.

migration-guide
Feb 16, 2026
QMD CPU vs GPU Performance: Benchmarks and Device Selection Guide

Discover QMD CPU vs GPU performance differences. See benchmarks showing 10x faster inference on GPU, reducing latency from 300ms to 30ms. Choose the right device for your needs.

performance
Feb 16, 2026
QMD vs ripgrep: Semantic Search vs Lexical Pattern Matching

Discover how QMD semantic search with vector embeddings outperforms ripgrep's regex scans for context-aware, ranked local search results. Compare QMD and ripgrep.

comparison
Feb 16, 2026
Chunk Size and Overlap Settings for QMD Embeddings: A Technical Deep Dive

Discover how Tobi/qmd determines chunk size and overlap for QMD embeddings. Learn about the 900-token limit, 15% overlap ratio, and intelligent boundary detection for optimal context.

deep-dive
Feb 16, 2026
How the Top-Rank Bonus in QMD Fusion Preserves Exact Matches

Discover how the QMD Fusion top-rank bonus preserves exact matches by adding score increments, preventing high-precision results from being lost.

internals
Feb 16, 2026
How to Use QMD to Manage Collections on Network Drives: A Complete Guide

Learn how QMD manages collections on network drives with this comprehensive guide. QMD unifies filesystem paths for seamless network storage management.

how-to-guide
Feb 16, 2026
Database Schema for a QMD Index: Complete SQLite Structure Explained

Explore the complete SQLite database schema for a QMD index. Understand the seven core tables storing metadata, content, vectors, and FTS indexes for efficient document management in tobi/qmd.

api-reference
Feb 16, 2026
How to Debug Irrelevant Search Results in QMD: 8 Common Causes and Fixes

Debug irrelevant search results in QMD by understanding 8 common causes like BM25-only queries and stale indexes. Learn quick fixes to improve search accuracy.

how-to-guide
Feb 16, 2026
How QMD Handles Large Files During Multi-Get Operations

Learn how QMD handles large files during multi-get operations. Discover default limits, automatic skipping, and how to override settings for efficient data transfer.

internals
Feb 16, 2026
How QMD Uses Position-Aware Blending for Intelligent Reranking

Discover how QMD employs position-aware blending to intelligently rerank search results by fusing retrieval and neural scores. Learn about its tiered weighting system.

internals
Feb 16, 2026

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