ExportLens

Read AI chat and social platform data exports locally in your browser

Problem

When users export their data from Character.AI or similar platforms, they get a pile of JSON and HTML files that are painful to browse, and they worry about uploading to third-party tools. A Show HN post built a local Character.AI export reader, showing demand for a more general solution.

Solution

A purely front-end web app where users drag in a platform export zip or JSON, and it parses into a searchable conversation timeline, stats charts, and exportable formats—all without uploading anything. Initial support for Character.AI, ChatGPT, and Twitter/X exports.

Users

AI chat users who export their data, heavy social media users, digital privacy advocates

MVP

Drag-and-drop zip/JSON import; parse Character.AI and ChatGPT conversations; timeline and keyword search; basic stats charts; export to Markdown/CSV; all local processing

Revenue

Free for two formats; Pro one-time purchase unlocks all formats, batch export, and advanced search at ~$12

Why now

AI chat platforms now offer data exports and users care more about data sovereignty, yet good local viewers are missing. A pure front-end build is cheap for an indie developer.