> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://fossa.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> What Fossa is, what Fossy the AI code reviewer does for your team, and where to go next.

## What is Fossa

Fossa builds open source AI Agents to help engineering teams improve code quality. Our first agent is **Fossy**, an AI Code Reviewer that streamlines your review process.

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## Key Features

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  <Card title="100% Open Source" icon="github">
    All source code is available on GitHub for anyone to inspect, use, and improve.
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  <Card title="No Inference Games" icon="hand-holding-dollar">
    You pay providers directly at their rates. Predictable costs and full model capabilities
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  <Card title="AI-Powered Code Analysis" icon="sparkles">
    Deep code understanding across multiple languages with context-aware recommendations
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  <Card title="Future Proof by Design" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    New model released? Use it immediately. Works with any AI provider, any model
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  <Card title="True Visibility" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Not just "explainable AI" but complete transparency. See every file read, every decision considered, every token used
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  <Card title="Seamless Git Integration" icon="code-branch">
    Works directly with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket without disrupting your workflow
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  <Card title="Customizable Rules" icon="sliders">
    Define and enforce your team's coding standards and best practices
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  <Card title="Knowledge Retention" icon="brain">
    Preserve explicit team conventions with Memories and Fossy Rules for later reviews.
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## Supported Languages

Fossy works with any programming language or file type out of the box using semantic (LLM) analysis, backed by code search (grep-style) for precise, repository-wide context.

## Benefits for Your Team

* **Faster Reviews**: Automate routine checks and focus on complex aspects
* **Consistent Quality**: Ensure all code meets your team's standards
* **Team Conventions**: Guide reviews with explicit Memories and Fossy Rules.

## Our Long Term Vision

At Fossa, our mission is to empower engineering teams to achieve 10x results through AI-enhanced workflows:

* 🚀 **Productivity**: Deliver faster without compromising quality
* 🎯 **Impact**: Boost business value with every recommendation
* 💜 **Satisfaction**: Create an environment where team members thrive

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    Quickly set up Fossy and integrate with your team's tools and platforms.
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  <Card title="Workspace Roles & Permissions" icon="users" href="workspace_roles">
    Learn about role-based access control and how to manage workspace members effectively.
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  <Card title="100% Free & Self-Hosted" icon="heart" href="/en/how_to_use/pricing">
    FOSSA is completely free and self-hosted with no paid plans, subscriptions, or hidden fees.
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