Mira – Search for files semantically – no exact filenames required
Would appreciate a star (and happy for ideas on improving indexing speed/embedding quality)!
Mira – Search for files semantically – no exact filenames required launched on May 28, 2026 with 5 votes, #2,008 of 20,538 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Mira is a local-first desktop application for macOS that lets users search files using plain English descriptions rather than exact filenames. It indexes folders to enable semantic search functionality, processing files locally on the device by default. The application is still in development, with the creator seeking feedback on improving indexing speed and embedding quality.
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Search for files semantically - no exact filenames required. - Heidar-An/Mira
Mira is a local-first desktop application that turns your folders into a searchable, intelligent workspace. Search files in plain English - no exact filenames required. Download the latest macOS build from the GitHub Releases page . Because Mira is not yet notarized by Apple, macOS will show "Mira is damaged and can't be opened" on first launch. Remove the quarantine flag by running this once in Terminal: xattr -cr /Applications/Mira.app Launch Mira from Applications . By default, processing happens locally and your files never leave your device. If you enable the optional Gemini API provider in settings, Mira sends the content needed for embeddings to Google's API using the key you…from github.com
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