Description
Kensaku is a robust, free, and open-source file launcher designed to revolutionize how users search and access their local files. It offers comprehensive search capabilities, allowing users to find content not only within traditional documents and code but also inside screenshots, thanks to its integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. This means that text embedded within images becomes fully searchable, significantly expanding the scope of discoverable information.
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The tool leverages semantic search, moving beyond simple keyword matching to understand the context and meaning of queries. This allows for more relevant and accurate search results, even when the exact keywords are not present. Kensaku also provides access to MCP (Multi-Content Processing) agents, further enhancing its ability to process and retrieve diverse types of information.
Developed as a GitHub repository, Kensaku is actively maintained with recent commits indicating continuous development and feature enhancements, such as multilingual CJK search support and compatibility with over 50 file formats. Its open-source nature fosters community contributions and transparency, ensuring ongoing improvements and adaptability to user needs. The project includes detailed documentation covering aspects like language support and architecture.
Kensaku is ideal for developers, researchers, and anyone who needs to quickly locate specific information across a vast local file collection. Its local operation ensures privacy and speed, as data does not need to be uploaded to external servers. The tool's commitment to being free and open-source makes it an accessible and powerful solution for advanced file management and content discovery.
- CategoryAI Search Engines
- Pricing ModelOpen source
- DeploymentRuns locally
- PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Kensaku's Core Features
Instant local search across diverse file types
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for searchable text in screenshots
Semantic search capabilities for contextual results
Access to MCP (Multi-Content Processing) agents
Support for multilingual CJK search
Compatibility with over 50 file formats
Open-source and free to use
File launcher functionality
Continuous development and updates
Comprehensive documentation available
CLI build and daemon rescan semantics
Visual search (beta-only)
Near[x] proximity operator for search
Folder picker for setup
Getting Started with Kensaku
Clone Repository: Obtain the Kensaku source code by cloning the GitHub repository.
Install Dependencies: Follow the project's instructions to install all necessary dependencies for building and running the application.
Build Application: Compile the source code to create the executable application for your operating system.
Launch Kensaku: Run the compiled application to start the Kensaku file launcher.
Index Files: Allow Kensaku to index your local documents, code, and screenshots for search.
Perform Searches: Use the search interface to find content using keywords, semantic queries, or OCR-enabled text from images.
Kensaku's Use Cases
- Developer Code Search
- Document Content Retrieval
- Screenshot Text Extraction
- Research Data Discovery
- Personal File Organization
- Multilingual Content Search
- Project Management
