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Minna: On-device semantic search for personal documents on macOS

Minna is a macOS tool enabling semantic search across your own documents directly on your device. It allows users to find information within their files without relying on cloud services.

Source: Hacker News · github.com Published 2026-08-19T15:09:48+00:00 Detected 2026-08-19T21:21:42+00:00
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Minna is a macOS tool enabling semantic search across your own documents directly on your device. It allows users to find information within their files without relying on cloud services.

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On-device semantic search enhances privacy by keeping data local and can improve search speed and relevance for personal document management. This approach addresses growing concerns about data security in AI-powered search tools.

Hardware and robotics watchers may want to track whether this becomes a product, benchmark, or deployment signal.

Signal Strength 81% Technical label SOURCE-BACKED Public Interest 22 Category ROBOTS & HARDWARE Reader Depth TECHNICAL

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Recognizable Entity Score 0 Practical Impact Score 0 Novelty Interest Score 94 Consequence Score 0 Curiosity Score 0 Shareability Score 37

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