Local-first desktop software for files, documents, prompts, bookmarks, and personal knowledge work.
file-bricks builds practical Windows and cross-platform tools for people who want to keep data on their own machine first. The apps focus on file management, search, synchronization, privacy checks, and lightweight knowledge workflows, with optional AI support only where it helps the task.
| Need | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Explore, preview, and organize local files | ExplorerPro | Advanced file browser with preview panels, privacy monitoring, and sync-aware workflows |
| Search and manage document-heavy folders | ProFiler | File management suite with full-text search, OCR, and document workflows |
| Keep folders and backups synchronized | ProSync | Scheduled sync with database safety and backup-oriented workflows |
| Watch clipboard content for private data | AmpelClip | Clipboard privacy monitor with automatic anonymization for sensitive values |
| Collect reusable prompts and LLM building blocks | ProfiPrompt | Desktop prompt manager for organizing, versioning, and exporting prompt assets |
| Read RSS without a cloud account | RSS-BOOK | Privacy-first RSS and Atom reader that stores feeds as browser bookmarks |
| App | Description |
|---|---|
| ExplorerPro | Advanced local file explorer with preview, privacy, and sync-oriented workflows |
| ProFiler | Professional file management suite for OCR, search, and document-heavy folders |
| ProSync | Backup synchronization with scheduling and database safety checks |
| SoftwareCenter | Lightweight desktop organizer for software shortcuts and launch surfaces |
| SQLiteViewer | Zero-dependency SQLite browser with schema view, SQL editor, and CSV export |
| App | Description |
|---|---|
| NoteSpaceLLM | Local, privacy-first alternative to notebook-style document analysis tools |
| knowledgedigest | Portable knowledge database with local indexing, search, and optional LLM summaries |
| ProfiPrompt | Desktop prompt manager for reusable PROMPT, SKILL, WORKFLOW, ROLLE, and AGENT blocks |
| MetaWiki | Modular knowledge scaffold with 630+ compact stubs for AI-assisted knowledge work |
| App | Description |
|---|---|
| AmpelClip | Clipboard privacy monitor for IBAN, email, phone, card, and other sensitive text patterns |
| WinStorePackager | GUI tool for preparing Python desktop apps for Microsoft Store packaging |
| RSS-BOOK | Browser extension for RSS/Atom reading with bookmark-based storage |
- Local-first: primary data stays on the user's machine.
- Privacy-conscious: tools avoid cloud dependencies unless a user explicitly chooses an external workflow.
- Desktop-practical: the projects are built for repeated real workflows, not only demos.
- Open and inspectable: repositories include source, tests where available, and project notes for maintainers and LLM assistants.
file-bricks is the file and knowledge-work branch of the broader brick ecosystem:
open-bricks | doc-bricks | dev-bricks | ellmos-ai
For machine-readable navigation, see llms.txt.