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[WIP] Context engineering: the art and science of shaping context-aware AI systems

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fastmcp logofastmcp
MCP-Chinese-Getting-Started-Guide logoMCP-Chinese-Getting-Started-Guide
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CategoryDev ToolingDev ToolingDev ToolingDev Tooling
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Open SourceYesYesYesYes
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FAQ

What is context-engineering?
Context engineering is the practice of providing LLMs with comprehensive context from various sources. It emphasizes that quality and completeness of context matter more than prompt wording. This repository is a companion resource for a book on context engineering, containing examples and an online prompt builder.
What is the best alternative to context-engineering?
fastmcp is the top-rated alternative to context-engineering in the Dev Tooling category.
Is there a free alternative to context-engineering?
fastmcp is a free, open-source alternative.
Is context-engineering open source?
Yes, context-engineering is open source on GitHub, licensed under Apache-2.0.
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