ManePaw – Search Mac documents using natural language with local AI

Summary: ManePaw is a native macOS app that indexes and searches documents, code, images, and audio using local AI without uploading data. It processes queries in plain English, enabling semantic search entirely offline and without accounts or data harvesting.

What it does

ManePaw indexes files on your Mac once and lets you ask questions in natural language to find relevant content by meaning rather than keywords. It supports multiple file types and runs fully locally using Ollama.

Who it's for

It is designed for Mac users who want private, offline access to search and interact with their documents and media using AI.

Why it matters

It eliminates the need to upload private files to cloud services, ensuring data privacy and local control while enabling semantic search.