Extract and run
The standalone binary includes research resources and needs no separate Python, Node.js or Rust runtime.
A Rust-native CLI, Skills and MCP sharing research records and sources. Keep your chosen Host and model.
These pages cover 2.0.0, the first stable native CLI release from main. Start with guided installation, the offline Graph, reply-only Skill or optional hooks. Coming from 1.x? Read what changed and how to migrate.
| What you need | Entry |
|---|---|
| Download, extract and run | Standalone binary |
| Install through npm, PyPI or Cargo | Installation and commands |
| Install or refresh bundled Plugins and Skills | Plugin installation flow |
| Review CLI copies and integration state | qiongli setup, qiongli install, qiongli doctor |
| Understand the research Graph | Graph scope and checks |
| Maintain an older Python/npm installation | 1.x reference |
The 2.x CLI, Lite/Full MCP and exported native Plugins need no additional language runtime. The npm entry needs Node, PyPI needs Python, and Cargo needs Rust build tools. Choose the standalone binary to avoid those installation prerequisites. Configure Host applications and online service accounts when the task requires them.
Update packages through their original channel. upgrade plugin refreshes content from the running CLI; upgrade cli explains the package update commands. After registration, start a new Host session to check actual tools. Native Marketplace platform packages use Lite MCP; local CLI-exported Plugins use Full MCP.
Research workflows · Architecture · Observed Host capabilities