Your files. Your computer.
Your AI.
Desktop search and AI that runs locally. No cloud uploads, no file storage, no tracking. Your data never leaves your machine.
Built for how your mind actually remembers.
You don't remember folder paths. You remember ideas, shapes, keywords, and dates. Broomed finds them instantly.
Instant Hybrid Semantic Search
Search by concept, fuzzy phrases, or exact names. Broomed runs dense vector embeddings and BM25 lexical ranking directly in Rust on your SSD with zero cloud lag.
Screenshot & Image OCR
Find text locked inside receipts, diagrams, whiteboards, and blurry screenshots without manual tagging.
Air-Gapped & Offline
No telemetry, no background cloud synchronization, and no third-party data broker training. Your files never leave your computer.
Keyboard-First Desktop Productivity
Summon Broomed anywhere on macOS, Windows, or Linux with a single hotkey. Copy text directly from previews, reveal files in Explorer/Finder, and execute batch organization actions without touching the mouse.
Why local-first beats cloud search
Cloud search engines upload your private documents to third-party data centers. Broomed keeps all computing on your SSD.
| Capability | Cloud Search (Drive/Notion AI) | Broomed Desktop AI |
|---|---|---|
| Data Privacy & Retention | Uploaded to corporate cloud servers | 100% on your device, zero uploads |
| Query & Search Latency | 600ms – 2.5s network round-trips | < 15ms local vector search |
| Offline Availability | Fails completely without internet | Full search & OCR offline on flights |
| Image & Screenshot OCR | Requires manual cloud upload | Automatic background local OCR |
| Supported Formats | Proprietary cloud documents | PDFs, Code, Markdown, Images, Audio |
| Subscription Pricing | $20+/mo per user per workspace | Single $0.99/mo or $9.99/yr device license |
How Broomed works in your daily workflow
Three simple steps. No cloud account required for core search.
Index Silently
Point Broomed to your home directory, documents folder, or SSD. It creates encrypted local indices with minimal CPU and battery usage.
Ask Naturally
Hit ⌘ Space and search with fuzzy human memory. Filter by date, format, or extracted OCR text.
Move Instantly
Copy extracted receipts, open files right at the matching page, or synthesize notes into clean markdown summaries.
Loved by engineers, researchers & founders
Professionals who handle confidential data rely on Broomed for private desktop search.
“Broomed found a handwritten receipt from 2024 buried in a random screenshot folder in under 20 milliseconds. I never thought local search could feel this fast.”
“As a health-tech founder, I cannot upload patient data or clinical PDFs to cloud AI tools. Broomed's zero-cloud guarantee is the only solution that passes our compliance.”
“Being able to query my entire research library offline while on 12-hour flights is a superpower. Broomed replaced Spotlight and Raycast file search for me on day one.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Broomed desktop licensing and privacy.
Does Broomed ever upload my personal files to the cloud? ▼
No. Never. Broomed creates vector embeddings, lexical inverted indices, and OCR caches entirely on your computer. Your file contents, paths, queries, and extracted text never touch our servers.
What are the system requirements? ▼
Broomed is built in high-performance Rust and Tauri. It runs smoothly on macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel, macOS 12+), Windows 10/11, and modern 64-bit Linux distributions with as little as 4 GB RAM.
How does single-device licensing work? ▼
Each Broomed Pro subscription permits 1 active machine. When you activate with your single-use code, our backend signs a cryptographic 7-day RS256 token. You can easily deactivate your license and switch machines anytime from your web account portal.
What file formats can Broomed search? ▼
Broomed indexes PDF documents, Markdown notes, Plain text, Code repositories (Python, Rust, JS, TS, Go, C++), Word/Office files, and images (PNG, JPG, WEBP, TIFF) with automated OCR.
Reclaim control over your files.
Join thousands of professionals finding what matters in milliseconds with 100% on-device privacy.