In simple English
This tool searches the files on your computer by what they show, say or mean. You type a description in plain words, and it finds matching photos, videos, audio clips and documents. It runs entirely on your device so your files never leave your computer. Everything stays private and requires no internet connection after the first download. It is free and open source.
What it is
DigUp is a desktop application that indexes your local files into a searchable database using Google DeepMind's EmbeddingGemma 2 model. It runs as a menu bar or system tray helper, letting you press a shortcut from any app to search your folders.
What it is good for
Solo builders and researchers who need to find specific moments in recorded videos, lines in large document archives or exact screenshots without relying on cloud services.
- Runs completely on-device for total privacy.
- Understands images, audio, video and text in over 100 languages.
- Jumps directly to the relevant page in a PDF or second in a video.
- Initial indexing of large folders takes time and processing power.
- Requires downloading an 865 megabyte model before first use.
- Requires a modern computer with sufficient memory to run local artificial intelligence models.
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brew install --cask arahim3/tap/digup