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DigUp and Mac Local AI File Search

DigUp is an open-source desktop search app that finds files on your computer by their meaning and exact text using local AI models.

Current versions: 0.6.1 for Mac, 0.7.0-beta.1 (beta) for Windows and Linux; checked against DigUp's GitHub releases on October 15, 2026.

The file comes directly from DigUp's GitHub Releases page.

DigUp's demo, from its README on GitHub (MIT License)

DigUp searches the files on your computer by what is inside them. By combining conceptual meaning with exact matching, you can locate files through everyday descriptions or specific terms like invoice numbers, error codes, and names.

Natural meaning and exact text

DigUp reads images, PDFs, audio, video, and documents inside the folders you choose. Searches match concepts across formats and preserve exact terms:

  • “zebra in a video” opens the clip at the moment the zebra shows up
  • “where they talk about sleep” jumps to that minute of a podcast
  • “the clause about pets in the lease” shows the PDF page

For details on vector indexing in 768 dimensions across media, review our guide to local AI file search. If you work with programming projects, code search can index functions and definitions when turned on.

System requirements and downloads

The Mac version requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 14 or later. You can find DMG packages and installation instructions on the Mac download page. Windows and Linux versions are available as a beta (0.7.0-beta.1) for 64-bit systems. To learn shortcut keys like ⇧⌘Space, refer to how to use DigUp. If files do not appear or setup needs attention, visit troubleshooting.

Local processing and network access

DigUp requires no user account and collects no telemetry. The software connects to the network once to download the 865 MB model and performs a daily check for updates, which you can turn off in Settings. All file reading remains on your device. This guide is an independent reference for EmbeddingGemma 2 and DigUp.

Questions

What systems does DigUp support?

The Mac version requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 14 or later. Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and Linux (64-bit x86/amd64 systems like Ubuntu 22.04, Debian 12, and Mint 21) are supported via the 0.7.0-beta.1 release.

Does DigUp send files or indexing data to external servers?

No. DigUp reads files on your machine without uploading them. It connects online once to download the 865 MB model and checks daily for updates, which you can disable in Settings.

How does DigUp handle exact words and codes?

DigUp matches exact strings alongside semantic vectors. File names and document text matching specific invoice numbers, error codes, and names receive an exact-match boost.

What file types can DigUp index?

DigUp indexes images (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP), PDFs up to 5,000 pages, documents (txt, md, rtf, docx, odt, html), and audio and video of any length. On a Mac, it also indexes SVG files, old Word .doc files, RAW photos, and text inside screenshots.