diff --git a/AGENTS.md b/AGENTS.md
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+++ b/AGENTS.md
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# Repository Guidelines
+
+## Project Structure & Module Organization
+- `rust/lance-graph/` hosts the Rust Cypher engine; keep new modules under `src/` and co-locate helpers inside `query/` or feature-specific submodules.
+- `python/src/` contains the PyO3 bridge; `python/python/lance_graph/` holds the pure-Python facade and packaging metadata.
+- `python/python/tests/` stores functional tests; mirror new features with targeted cases here and in the corresponding Rust module.
+- `examples/` demonstrates Cypher usage; update or add examples when introducing new public APIs.
+
+## Build, Test, and Development Commands
+- `cargo check` / `cargo test --all` (run inside `rust/lance-graph`) validate Rust code paths.
+- `cargo bench --bench graph_execution` measures performance-critical changes; include shortened runs with `--warm-up-time 1`.
+- `uv venv --python 3.11 .venv` and `uv pip install -e '.[tests]'` bootstrap the Python workspace.
+- `maturin develop` rebuilds the extension after Rust edits; `pytest python/python/tests/ -v` exercises Python bindings.
+- `make lint` (in `python/`) runs `ruff`, formatting checks, and `pyright`.
+
+## Coding Style & Naming Conventions
+- Format Rust with `cargo fmt --all`; keep modules and functions snake_case, types PascalCase, and reuse `snafu` error patterns.
+- Run `cargo clippy --all-targets --all-features` to catch lint regressions.
+- Use 4-space indentation in Python; maintain snake_case modules, CamelCase classes, and type-annotated public APIs.
+- Apply `ruff format python/` before committing; `ruff check` and `pyright` enforce import hygiene and typing.
+
+## Testing Guidelines
+- Add Rust unit tests alongside implementations via `#[cfg(test)]`; prefer focused scenarios over broad integration.
+- Python tests belong in `python/python/tests/`; name files `test_*.py` and use markers (`gpu`, `cuda`, `integration`, `slow`) consistently.
+- When touching performance-sensitive code, capture representative `cargo bench` or large-table pytest timing notes in the PR.
+
+## Commit & Pull Request Guidelines
+- Follow the existing history style (`feat(graph):`, `docs:`, `refactor(query):`), using imperative, ≤72-character subjects.
+- Reference issues or discussions when relevant and include brief context in the body.
+- PRs should describe scope, list test commands run, mention benchmark deltas when applicable, and highlight impacts on bindings or examples.
diff --git a/python/pyproject.toml b/python/pyproject.toml
index 29914cc8..07946f91 100644
--- a/python/pyproject.toml
+++ b/python/pyproject.toml
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ classifiers = [
 
 [tool.maturin]
 python-source = "python"
+python-packages = ["lance_graph", "knowledge_graph"]
 
 [build-system]
 requires = ["maturin>=1.4"]
@@ -37,6 +38,9 @@ build-backend = "maturin"
 tests = ["pytest", "pyarrow>=14", "pandas"]
 dev = ["ruff", "pyright"]
 
+[project.scripts]
+knowledge_graph = "knowledge_graph.main:main"
+
 [tool.ruff]
 lint.select = ["F", "E", "W", "I", "G", "TCH", "PERF", "B019"]
 
diff --git a/python/python/knowledge_graph/__init__.py b/python/python/knowledge_graph/__init__.py
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+++ b/python/python/knowledge_graph/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+"""High-level helpers for working with Lance-backed knowledge graphs."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from typing import Dict, Mapping, Optional
+
+import pyarrow as pa
+from lance_graph import CypherQuery, GraphConfig
+
+try:  # Prefer to import for typing without raising at runtime.
+    from lance_graph import GraphConfigBuilder
+except ImportError:  # pragma: no cover - builder is available in normal installs.
+    GraphConfigBuilder = object  # type: ignore[assignment]
+
+TableMapping = Mapping[str, pa.Table]
+
+
+def _ensure_table(name: str, table: pa.Table) -> pa.Table:
+    if not isinstance(table, pa.Table):
+        raise TypeError(
+            f"Dataset '{name}' must be a pyarrow.Table (got {type(table)!r})"
+        )
+    return table
+
+
+@dataclass(frozen=True)
+class KnowledgeGraph:
+    """Wraps a ``GraphConfig`` alongside the Arrow tables backing it."""
+
+    config: GraphConfig
+    _tables: Dict[str, pa.Table]
+
+    def __init__(self, config: GraphConfig, datasets: TableMapping) -> None:
+        object.__setattr__(self, "config", config)
+        normalized = {
+            name: _ensure_table(name, table) for name, table in datasets.items()
+        }
+        object.__setattr__(self, "_tables", normalized)
+
+    def run(
+        self,
+        statement: str,
+        *,
+        datasets: Optional[TableMapping] = None,
+    ):
+        """Execute a Cypher statement, overriding tables when provided."""
+        query = CypherQuery(statement).with_config(self.config)
+        sources: Dict[str, pa.Table] = dict(self._tables)
+        if datasets:
+            sources.update(
+                {name: _ensure_table(name, table) for name, table in datasets.items()}
+            )
+        return query.execute(sources)
+
+    def tables(self) -> Dict[str, pa.Table]:
+        """Return a shallow copy of the registered datasets."""
+        return dict(self._tables)
+
+
+class KnowledgeGraphBuilder:
+    """Collects nodes, relationships, and datasets before building a graph."""
+
+    def __init__(self) -> None:
+        builder = GraphConfig.builder()
+        self._builder: GraphConfigBuilder = builder  # type: ignore[annotation-unchecked]
+        self._datasets: Dict[str, pa.Table] = {}
+
+    def with_node(
+        self,
+        label: str,
+        primary_key: str,
+        table: pa.Table,
+    ) -> KnowledgeGraphBuilder:
+        """Register a node label and Arrow table."""
+        self._builder = self._builder.with_node_label(label, primary_key)
+        self._datasets[label] = _ensure_table(label, table)
+        return self
+
+    def with_relationship(
+        self,
+        name: str,
+        source_key: str,
+        target_key: str,
+        table: pa.Table,
+    ) -> KnowledgeGraphBuilder:
+        """Register a relationship and its underlying table."""
+        self._builder = self._builder.with_relationship(name, source_key, target_key)
+        self._datasets[name] = _ensure_table(name, table)
+        return self
+
+    def with_dataset(self, name: str, table: pa.Table) -> KnowledgeGraphBuilder:
+        """Attach arbitrary supporting datasets (e.g., reference tables)."""
+        self._datasets[name] = _ensure_table(name, table)
+        return self
+
+    def build(self) -> KnowledgeGraph:
+        """Materialize the ``KnowledgeGraph`` instance."""
+        config = self._builder.build()
+        return KnowledgeGraph(config, self._datasets)
+
+
+__all__ = ["KnowledgeGraph", "KnowledgeGraphBuilder"]
diff --git a/python/python/knowledge_graph/__main__.py b/python/python/knowledge_graph/__main__.py
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index 00000000..bb3ea24e
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+++ b/python/python/knowledge_graph/__main__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+"""Executable module wrapper for `python -m knowledge_graph`."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+from .main import main
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    raise SystemExit(main())
diff --git a/python/python/knowledge_graph/main.py b/python/python/knowledge_graph/main.py
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+++ b/python/python/knowledge_graph/main.py
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+"""Command line interface for the knowledge_graph helpers."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import argparse
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Optional, Sequence
+
+
+def init_graph() -> None:
+    """Initialize storage for the knowledge graph."""
+    pass
+
+
+def run_interactive() -> None:
+    """Enter an interactive shell for issuing commands."""
+    pass
+
+
+def execute_query(text: str) -> None:
+    """Execute a single knowledge graph query."""
+    del text  # placeholder until implementation
+
+
+def preview_extraction(path: Path) -> None:
+    """Preview extracted knowledge from a text source."""
+    del path  # placeholder until implementation
+
+
+def extract_and_add(path: Path) -> None:
+    """Extract knowledge and append it to the backing graph."""
+    del path  # placeholder until implementation
+
+
+def ask_question(question: str) -> None:
+    """Answer a natural-language question using the graph."""
+    del question  # placeholder until implementation
+
+
+def _build_parser() -> argparse.ArgumentParser:
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        prog="knowledge_graph",
+        description="Operate the Lance-backed knowledge graph.",
+    )
+    group = parser.add_mutually_exclusive_group()
+    group.add_argument(
+        "--init",
+        action="store_true",
+        help="Initialize the knowledge graph storage.",
+    )
+    group.add_argument(
+        "--extract-preview",
+        metavar="PATH",
+        help="Preview extracted entities and relations from a text file.",
+    )
+    group.add_argument(
+        "--extract-and-add",
+        metavar="PATH",
+        help="Extract and insert knowledge from a text file.",
+    )
+    group.add_argument(
+        "--ask",
+        metavar="QUESTION",
+        help="Ask a natural-language question over the knowledge graph.",
+    )
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "query",
+        nargs="?",
+        help="Execute a single Cypher or semantic query.",
+    )
+    return parser
+
+
+def main(argv: Optional[Sequence[str]] = None) -> int:
+    parser = _build_parser()
+    args = parser.parse_args(argv)
+
+    exclusive_args = any(
+        [
+            args.init,
+            args.extract_preview is not None,
+            args.extract_and_add is not None,
+            args.ask is not None,
+        ]
+    )
+    if args.query and exclusive_args:
+        parser.error("Query argument cannot be combined with flags.")
+
+    if args.init:
+        init_graph()
+        return 0
+    if args.extract_preview:
+        preview_extraction(Path(args.extract_preview))
+        return 0
+    if args.extract_and_add:
+        extract_and_add(Path(args.extract_and_add))
+        return 0
+    if args.ask:
+        ask_question(args.ask)
+        return 0
+    if args.query:
+        execute_query(args.query)
+        return 0
+
+    run_interactive()
+    return 0
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    raise SystemExit(main())