Make your documents easy for people and AI to understand.
Think of Open Document Spec (ODS) like smart sticky notes for your files. Instead of making AI (like ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor) read a whole giant folder to answer one question, ODS shows it the exact right page, giving you faster answers while saving up to 94% in AI costs!
Install the direct tool for your terminal (Shell or Cargo) →├── docs/guide/01-introduction.md (Main page)
├── specs/SPEC.md (linked page)
├── docs/guide/05-profiles.md (related page)
└── src/crates/ods-core/src/graph.rs (connected code)
Sends only the exact pages AI needs.
Instant context lookup in under 5ms.
ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor & 17+ tools.
Runs completely local on your machine.
How ODS Works
ODS builds a precise reading list before AI starts processing, eliminating unnecessary context, reducing cost, and improving accuracy.
- ✕ Reads thousands of irrelevant pages
- ✕ High token usage and processing cost
- ✕ Higher risk of context mix-ups and hallucinations
- ✓ Reads only the most relevant pages (2 of 1,000)
- ✓ Up to 95% fewer tokens, dramatically lower cost
- ✓ Deterministic accuracy with laser precision
Install ODS in Seconds
One command. No extensions. No account.
Works with your existing AI assistant.
Ask AI
You prompt your AI assistant
Install ODS
ODS loads the smart reading map
Read Relevant Pages
AI reads only what matters (<5ms)
Get Fast Answers
Accurate answers with 94% less tokens
Estimate Your Team's AI & Cost Savings
Enter your team size and usage to see how much money you can save on AI tools.
Three Easy Steps to Get Started
Get your documents ready for AI in 3 super easy steps (under 2 minutes)!
1. Prepare Your Folder
Run ods init . in your folder. ODS creates a main map file (index.md) so AI knows where to find your files!
$ ods init . 2. Get Smart Reading Lists
Ask AI to read a file. ODS picks only the exact right pages in under 5 milliseconds, saving 94% on AI reading costs!
$ ods context doc.md 3. Auto-Fix Broken Links
Keep ODS running in the background. If you move or rename any file, ODS automatically repairs all your document links!
$ ods serve Built for Everyone: Writers, Managers, and Developers
ODS is not just for programmers. Anyone who writes documents, guides, guidelines, or research can use ODS without touching a terminal.
Product & Business Managers
Connect feature descriptions, goals, and checklists directly to project plans to stay organized.
Legal, HR & Compliance
Enforce required policy chapters and hide private files or sensitive data using the simple share: private setting.
Researchers & Academics
Easily map and link citations across your research notes, papers, and projects.
Engineering & DevOps
Connect your technical plans and guides directly to specific parts of your program code.
Two Easy Ways to Get Started
Use Directly Inside Your AI Assistant
No terminal commands needed. Simply ask your AI assistant (like Claude, Cursor, or Antigravity):
"Install the ODS skill and index my documents folder." Quick Direct Tool Setup
Install the fast direct utility command using a single terminal line:
$ curl -fsSL https://opendocify.com/install.sh | bash Vector Search vs ODS Smart Mapping
Why teams prefer ODS over standard vector search tools for linking documentation.
| Feature | Vector Search (RAG) | ODS Document Map |
|---|---|---|
| How AI Reads Pages | Scrambled snippets (confuses the AI) | ✓ Full pages in the exact order they are linked |
| Text Sent to AI | 80,000+ words (unrelated text is included) | ✓ 4,100 words (saves ~94% space) |
| Search Speed | Slow (takes up to 1.5 seconds) | ✓ Instant (under 5 milliseconds) |
| Maintenance Cost | Expensive database fees ($500+ / month) | ✓ $0 (works directly on standard text files) |
| Moving or Renaming Files | Search database breaks and lists out-of-date files | ✓ Links are automatically repaired on the spot |
| Freedom / Portability | High lock-in (dependent on database vendor) | ✓ Zero lock-in (standard text documents forever) |
ODS Document Templates
Pre-structured profiles to keep documents clean and organized.
Technical Specs
Standardize architecture, APIs, and schemas.
## Summary ## Requirements ## Schema Runbooks & Guides
Clear step-by-step setup and operations.
## Overview ## Prerequisites ## Steps Product PRDs
Connect user goals to feature plans.
## User Goal ## Acceptance Criteria Decision Records
Track design context, decisions, and impact.
## Context ## Decision ## Impact Pricing & Tier Options
Open Document Spec core is 100% free and open-source forever under the Apache 2.0 license, with managed cloud and enterprise features coming soon.
Open Document Spec core is completely free and open-source under the Apache 2.0 license. Managed cloud synchronization, live team collaboration, and enterprise compliance features are launching soon.