Introducing Aristo

We live in an age of information abundance. Our computers are filled with thousands of documents, images, videos, and files scattered across local storage, Google Drive, Notion, Slack, and countless other platforms. Yet when we need to find something specific, we're stuck with primitive keyword searches that only look at filenames, or we spend minutes scrolling through folders trying to remember where we saved that important document.

Traditional file search feels like looking for a needle in a haystack when you can only describe the needle but don't know what haystack it's in. What if you could simply ask your computer "Find the contract we discussed with the client last month" or "Show me the presentation about AI trends" and get exactly what you need? This is what led us to build Aristo.

The Problem

Current file management and search systems are fundamentally limited and frustrating to use in our modern workflow.

Existing search tools only look at filenames and basic metadata, completely ignoring the rich content inside your files. You might remember writing a document about "machine learning strategies" but saved it as "ML_notes_final_v2.docx" – good luck finding that with traditional search. The situation gets worse when your files are spread across multiple platforms: your presentation might be in Google Drive, your notes in Notion, related discussions in Slack, and supporting documents on your local machine.

Even when you remember exactly where a file should be, navigating through nested folder structures and multiple applications becomes a time-consuming treasure hunt that breaks your flow and productivity.

Meet Aristo

Aristo is the easiest way to find any file on your computer using natural language queries. What makes Aristo special is that it runs 100% locally on your machine, ensuring complete privacy and security – your personal data never leaves your computer, and there's zero risk of information leakage or unauthorized learning from your files.

Aristo uses advanced AI models to analyze and understand the actual content of your documents, images, presentations, and other files. When you search for "Flight Tickets to SF", Aristo doesn't just look for those exact words in filenames – it understands the semantic meaning and finds relevant files even if they're titled flight number or anything else.

Aristo goes beyond text-based files and can even search images based on their visual content and meaning. Whether you're looking for "photos from the team meeting" or "diagrams showing network architecture," Aristo can understand and find images based on what they actually contain.

Here are some examples of searches powered by Aristo:

Natural Language Queries:

• "Find presentations about user research from last quarter"
• "Show me contracts that mention payment terms"
• "Where are the meeting notes about the product launch?"

Intelligent Image Search:

• Searches through images based on visual content and meaning
• Finds photos, diagrams, screenshots, and illustrations using natural language
• Understands visual context beyond just filename matching

The best part is that Aristo works instantly once installed, runs completely offline to protect your privacy, and requires no complex setup or file organization changes.

How It Works

Getting started with Aristo takes just 3 simple steps:

1. Download and Install - Get Aristo for macOS (Windows version coming soon)

2. Generate Index - Aristo analyzes and indexes your files so AI can understand your data and provide intelligent search results

3. Start Searching - Use natural language to find anything on your local machine instantly

Currently, Aristo focuses on providing the best possible search experience for your local files while maintaining complete privacy and security.

We've also made it incredibly easy to preview and open files directly from search results, with rich previews that show you exactly why each file matched your query.

What's Next

Aristo was designed to help individuals work more efficiently by eliminating the friction of finding information on their computers. In our next phase, we're planning to expand beyond local files to create a unified search experience across your entire digital workspace.

For Individual Users:

• Researchers can instantly find relevant papers, notes, and references across all their sources
• Content creators can quickly locate assets, drafts, and inspiration materials
• Students can effortlessly search through lecture notes, assignments, and research across multiple platforms

Coming Soon:

• Cloud Integration: Connect your Google Drive, Notion, Slack, and other platforms for unified search across all your digital workspace while maintaining the same privacy-first approach
• Windows Support: Bringing Aristo to Windows users with the same powerful local search capabilities
• Team Features: Enhanced collaboration tools for organizations that need to search across shared resources

We're already seeing incredible results from our beta users who report saving hours each week on file searching and organization. One user mentioned: "Aristo has transformed how I work. Instead of spending 10 minutes looking for a document, I can find it in seconds and stay focused on what actually matters."

As we continue to improve Aristo and add support for more platforms and file types, we're excited to help more people reclaim their time and focus on their most important work.

Ready to transform how you find and organize your digital life? Click the button below to try Aristo for free.👇