Why Hister?
Keep your data private and local while enjoying powerful search capabilities.
Your Own
Search Engine
Full-text search across your files, browsing history and beyond.
Private. Fast. Yours.
Features
Privacy-focused
Keep your browsing history indexed locally. No remote servers, no tracking, no data leaving your machine.
Full-text Indexing
Search through the actual content of web pages and your local files.
Blazing Fast
Instant results as you type. Full keyboard-driven workflow for maximum efficiency.
Advanced Search
Powerful query language for precise results.
Flexible Management
Configure blacklist and priority rules to control your indexed content.
Offline Preview
Readable offline previews of any result. Access your saved pages without internet.
BROWSER IMPORT
Import existing Firefox or Chrome history with a single command.
SEARCH ALIASES
Create custom keyword shortcuts to simplify complex or frequently used queries.
WEB UI
TERMINAL UI
READY TO OWN YOUR SEARCH?
Start indexing your browsing history today. Free, open-source, and completely private.