Local-first file versioner

Automatic file versioning and full-text search for people who don't use Git

Problem

People without Git habits manage versions through filenames, producing 'final', 'final-01', and 'final-really-final'. Once a file is overwritten or deleted there is no way back, and finding content means guessing filenames.

Solution

A locally running file workspace that keeps the original folder structure intact while automatically snapshotting every change, allowing diff viewing and one-click restore. Full-text search highlights matches, with optional local or configured LLM assistance.

Users

Designers, writers, students, non-developer knowledge workers; freelancers who value local data and simple workflows.

MVP

Pick a local folder as the workspace and load files; automatically snapshot each save; version list with restore; full-text search with highlighted matches; runs locally with no server dependency.

Revenue

Open-source core plus paid desktop edition (faster indexing, optional cloud sync); or one-time purchase; on-prem team license per seat.

Why now

Local-first and privacy awareness are rising, yet Git remains too heavy for non-developers. Filesystem watching plus a local index is enough for an indie developer to ship a lightweight alternative.