faf
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FAF specification — IANA-registered AI context format (application/vnd.faf+yaml)
FAF (Foundational AI-context Format) is an IANA-registered open format for persistent AI context. It transforms project metadata into structured YAML that AI tools can instantly understand, eliminating the need to re-explain projects. With 50,000+ downloads and multiple MCP integrations, FAF is a universal standard for AI context across different platforms.
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01
Features
01IANA-registered standard for AI context
02Structured YAML format with scoring (0-100%)
03Bi-directional sync with AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, .cursorrules, GEMINI.md
04Universal compatibility with any AI tool (Claude, Gemini, Cursor, Grok, ChatGPT)
0550,000+ downloads and official MCP Registry inclusion
02
Compatibility
Claude
Claude MCP
Verified via docs
Gemini
Gemini MCP
Verified via docs
Cursor
Cursor rules
Verified via docs
Grok
Grok MCP
Verified via docs
OpenAI Codex
OpenAI AGENTS.md
Verified via docs
03
Quick start
1
$ npm install -g faf-cli
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$ cd your-project
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$ faf init
04
Use cases
↳Quickly bootstrap AI context for new or existing projects
↳Generate standardized AI instruction files across multiple platforms from a single source
↳Onboard AI assistants to any GitHub repository without cloning or installation
05
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- KKendall ThompsonApr 17, 2026
IANA registration means longevity and potential broad adoption.
- DDylan ZhangMar 9, 2026
Good for developers who want a durable, portable AI context format.
- SSpencer RiveraMar 2, 2026
The format specification is clear and implementable.
- PPeyton LewisFeb 28, 2026
IANA-registered AI context format — standardized .faf files for cross-tool context.