Stella brings local semantic search to macOS

Stella's offline, local-first architecture is a compelling alternative to cloud-reliant indexing tools, presenting a secure, zero-trust solution for users handling sensitive files.

• –**True Semantic Indexing**: By searching document concepts and meanings rather than simple metadata or filenames, Stella effectively solves a major daily workflow bottleneck that traditional search tools like Spotlight fail to address.
• –**Privacy and Security**: Packaging the AI models locally ensures no data leaves the user's machine, satisfying strict privacy needs of corporate, legal, and personal workflows.
• –**Native User Experience**: Features like custom system-wide keyboard shortcuts and direct drag-and-drop into target applications like Gmail make it highly practical and integrated.
• –**System Constraints**: The current beta is exclusive to macOS Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and requires a hefty 1.5 GB initial download, temporarily alienating Windows and Intel Mac users.