FAQ

FAQ

Why not just use File Explorer / Finder?

They show where a file is. Where shows everything about a piece of work: the files and the tasks, notes and links that go with them, in one search. Search "website login" and you get the task, the note and the code folder together, even if they live in different places.

Isn't this like Notion / Obsidian / Everything / Spotlight?

Parts of it. Notion and Obsidian connect notes but don't know your real files. Everything and Spotlight find files but not your tasks or notes. Where does both, fully offline. The spec has an honest comparison.

Is it free?

Yes. Where is free and open source under the Apache License 2.0. Optional paid services like hosted sync may come later, but Where on your own computer will stay free.

Does it upload anything?

No. There's no account, no cloud and no telemetry. The browser extension only talks to Where on your own computer. See Your Data and Privacy.

Does it use AI?

No. Search is regular keyword search that runs on your computer. Optional AI features may come later, and they'll be off unless you turn them on.

Can it search inside my documents?

Not yet. It searches file names, paths and types. Content search is on the Roadmap.

Will it change or delete my files?

Never. Removing something from Where only removes it from Where.

Phones? Sync between computers?

Not yet. Both are on the Roadmap. Until then you can move your data with a database copy.

Firefox or Safari extension?

Not yet. The extension works in Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera and Vivaldi. Help porting it is very welcome: see Contributing.

Why "alpha"?

It works, but things may change between versions. Export now and then.

Can I use Where's code in my own project?

Yes, under the Apache License 2.0: keep the copyright and license notices (see NOTICE) and mark files you changed.

How can I help?

See Contributing. Testing, docs, translations, design and ideas all count, not just code.