CLIPS Documentation

Adventures in
Rule-Based
Programming:
A CLIPS Tutorial

Published in 2022, this tutorial covers the basics of developing applications in CLIPS. Copies can be purchased in paperback, hardback, and eBook formats.
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Basic
Programming Guide

The Basic Programming Guide documents the CLIPS programming language. Available in PDF.
V6.4.1     V6.31     V6.24

Advanced
Programming Guide

The Advanced Programming Guide provides information on compiling CLIPS and use of the C Application Programming Interfaces. Available in PDF.
V6.4.1     V6.31     V6.24

Interfaces Guide

The Interfaces Guide documents the CLIPS Integrated Development Environments, wrapper classes, and example programs. Available in PDF.
V6.4.1     V6.31     V6.24

User’s Guide

The User’s provides an introduction to CLIPS and rule-based programming. Available in PDF.
V6.4.1     V6.31     V6.24

Expert Systems:
Principles and Programming

The first half of this textbook covers expert system theory and the second half focuses on programming with CLIPS. Copies can still be purchased through Amazon and other book sellers.
4th Edition