About this project

This tool enables users to chat with their legal documents entirely on their own computer, ensuring privacy by keeping sensitive client information local. It combines legal document parsing with a local language model to deliver answers that include verifiable page references. **Key Features:** - **Local Processing:** All document analysis and chat occur on the user's machine; no data is sent to external servers. - **Cited Answers:** Responses include citations that link directly to the relevant page in the PDF, allowing verification of every claim. - **Document Library Management:** Users can add or remove PDFs from a designated folder, and the software automatically detects changes and offers to index new files. - **Search Index:** Documents are processed into a search index for fast retrieval of relevant sentences. **Installation and Setup:** - Download the latest .exe release from the provided page. - Run the installer (may require bypassing Windows security prompts). - Install Ollama if prompted, then point the app to the folder containing legal PDFs. - The software indexes documents once; subsequent chats use the built index. **System Requirements:** - Windows 10 or 11 - 16 GB RAM recommended - 5 GB free storage - Modern multi-core processor - Dedicated GPU with 6 GB VRAM recommended for faster performance **Usage:** - Ask questions in the chat box about contracts, clauses, payment terms, etc. - Click citations to jump to the exact location in the PDF. **Troubleshooting:** - Restart the computer if the app fails to start. - Ensure Ollama background service is active. - Close heavy applications if memory errors occur. - Keep graphics drivers updated. **Updates:** - New versions can be installed without uninstalling the old one; document indexes and settings are preserved.