First public release of LocalGist — private, local-first transcript research for Windows.
Install
- Download
LocalGist Setup 1.0.0.exebelow. - Run the installer and pick your install location (Start Menu and desktop shortcuts are created).
- Launch LocalGist. A private transcript folder is set up on first run.
Windows SmartScreen may warn because the installer is not commercially signed. Choose More info → Run anyway.
Highlights
- Evidence-backed findings — answers cite exact quotes and name the source transcript.
- Four analysis modes — Decision brief, Themes & patterns, Risks & objections, Customer language.
- Bring your own model — uses a local Ollama model when available, with a grounded extractive fallback when offline.
- Private by design — transcript content never leaves your machine; no account, no telemetry.
- System-aware light and dark themes.
Requirements
- Windows 10 or 11 (x64)
- Optional: Ollama running locally for AI synthesis
Full details: see the README.