DEFINITION
Local-first knowledge base
User-controlled, locally-stored unified knowledge management system
Definition
A knowledge management system where all data is stored locally on the user's device (not cloud-dependent), giving users full control and privacy. Integrates multiple knowledge types (chat, notes, documents) and exposes them to AI agents for unified retrieval.
Examples in the Wild
- Example 1:PileaX - desktop app storing all knowledge locally with agent access
- Example 2:Offline-first knowledge base that syncs optionally to web
- Example 3:Encrypted local storage with agent-readable indexes