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@indoulia/ferret

v2.0.0

Published

Ferret — local-first code & document search with an MCP server for AI agents.

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@indoulia/ferret

Install Ferret via npm. This package downloads the official, checksum-verified Ferret binary for your platform from GitHub Releases — it does not bundle or build anything.

Install

npm install -g @indoulia/ferret
ferret --version

Upgrade

npm update -g @indoulia/ferret

Uninstall

npm uninstall -g @indoulia/ferret

Removes only the Ferret binary. Your .ferret workspaces, indexes, and configuration are left untouched.

Where the binary is installed

  • Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Ferret
  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Ferret
  • Linux: ~/.local/share/ferret

Failure recovery

  • Checksum mismatch / corrupted download: rerun npm install -g @indoulia/ferret. The installer is atomic — a failed install never overwrites a working one.
  • "Ferret binary not found": the postinstall did not complete; rerun the install command.
  • Unsupported platform: supported targets are Windows x64, Linux x64, macOS arm64, and macOS x64.
  • macOS Gatekeeper prompt: macOS builds are currently unsigned; allow the binary in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
  • Behind a firewall / no GitHub access: point the installer at a mirror with FERRET_DIST_RELEASE_ENDPOINT=<base-url> (and optionally FERRET_DIST_OWNER / FERRET_DIST_REPO).

Configuration (advanced)

| Env var | Default | Purpose | | ------------------------------ | ---------- | ------------------------------------------- | | FERRET_DIST_OWNER | indoulia | GitHub owner | | FERRET_DIST_REPO | Ferret | Repository name | | FERRET_DIST_RELEASE_ENDPOINT | (unset) | Custom release base URL (enterprise mirror) |