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Local code search combining BM25, vector similarity, and cross-encoder reranking. Parses 60+ languages with tree-sitter, runs entirely offline, and returns structured results with file paths, line ranges, and symbol metadata. Built in Rust.

Rust ◇ bm25 MIT
★114STARS
⑂15FORKS
!1ISSUES
🏆#8,545GLOBAL RANK
🔥1DAYS TRENDING
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vera gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 114. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 114 stars a year. It ranks #835 among Rust repositories and #8,545 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

vera is an open-source project written in Rust: Local code search combining BM25, vector similarity, and cross-encoder reranking. Parses 60+ languages with tree-sitter, runs entirely offline, and returns structured results with file paths, line ranges, and symbol metadata. Built in Rust.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in bm25, cli, code-search. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ cargo install vera

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

vera coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Command-Line Automation

Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.

CI/CD Workflow Integration

Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.

Developer Environment Setup

Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.

Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration

Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install vera using your package manager: `cargo install vera`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for vera.

3

Import vera into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `vera --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 114 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in Rust for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Rust and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

VeraTools/vera is currently ranked #8,545 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does vera do? +

Local code search combining BM25, vector similarity, and cross-encoder reranking. Parses 60+ languages with tree-sitter, runs entirely offline, and returns structured results with file paths, line ranges, and symbol metadata. Built in Rust.

What language is vera written in? +

The primary language is Rust. Topics include: bm25, cli, code-search, code-search-engine, cross-encoder.

Is vera actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does vera have? +

vera has 114 stars and 15 forks on GitHub.

How does vera rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 114 stars, VeraTools/vera is ranked #8,545 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #835 among Rust projects.

What license is vera distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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