OpenRecall

OpenRecall is an open-source, privacy-first system designed to capture, index, and make searchable a user’s entire digital activity history, effectively acting as a personal memory layer for computing environments. It works by taking periodic screenshots of a user’s screen and applying local AI processing, including OCR and semantic analysis, to extract and structure information from both text and images. This data is then indexed into a searchable database, allowing users to retrieve past information quickly using natural language queries. Unlike proprietary alternatives, OpenRecall operates entirely locally, ensuring that all captured data remains on the user’s device and is never transmitted to external servers. The platform supports multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it widely accessible across different environments.