Recall.OS – AI search for all your files with local processing and source citations

Summary: Recall.OS is a local AI-powered search tool that indexes PDFs, videos, audio, screenshots, and documents on your computer. It provides accurate answers with exact source citations, ensuring data privacy by keeping all files on your device.

What it does

Recall.OS auto-indexes various file types and allows users to query their content with responses citing precise locations like page numbers and timestamps. It runs locally, preventing file uploads to external servers, and currently uses Google's Gemini API to process questions with only snippets sent externally.

Who it's for

It is designed for users who need fast, reliable search across diverse personal files without compromising data privacy or uploading documents to cloud servers.

Why it matters

Recall.OS addresses the trade-off between convenience and privacy by enabling AI search on local files with verifiable answers, eliminating reliance on external servers and reducing hallucinations.