What it gives you
- Local note and Kanban workspace storage
- Local embedding model for semantic retrieval
- Local LLM for knowledge-base answers
- No hosted AI API required for RAG Q&A
- Network access remains separate for explicit operations such as downloads, updates, licensing, and website analytics
Local-first applies to the knowledge workflow
Zettory is designed so capture, organization, retrieval, embeddings, and knowledge-base Q&A can operate locally. That gives you a clearer data boundary for personal notes and working context.
Offline capability is a consequence, not the whole definition
Local-first is about making local data the durable source of truth. Search indexes and AI features can be rebuilt on top of that source rather than becoming the only copy of what you know.
Portable knowledge, not just a private database
Local-first is most useful when your information remains understandable and reusable. Markdown and ordinary assets keep core content portable even as Zettory adds search, Kanban, and AI retrieval on top.