Why Hister?
Keep your data private and local while enjoying powerful search capabilities.
Your Own
Search Engine
Full-text search across your files, visited sites and beyond.
- Free Software
- Self-Hosted
- Privacy Respecting
Features
AI Integration
Optional semantic search and MCP connectivity
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.
Web UI
Terminal UI
Preserve your data
Free, open-source and completely private.