Khoj is an AI personal assistant that serves as a desktop application for searching and interacting with your personal notes, documents, and images. It is an open-source tool with code available on GitHub. Khoj is designed to be compatible with various platforms including Emacs, Obsidian, and web browsers. It supports different file formats such as jpeg, markdown, notion, org-mode, pdf files, and GitHub repositories.The primary function of Khoj is to enable users to search and chat with their data sources efficiently. It utilizes semantic search and offers lightning-fast search results as you type. Khoj’s AI models allow natural language search, offering results based on similar terms rather than exact matches. Importantly, Khoj works offline, ensuring data privacy and independence from internet connectivity when self-hosted.The tool aims to provide a transparent and customizable personal assistant experience. By learning from user’s notes and documents, Khoj aims to become an extension of the user’s brain, assisting in faster and better decision-making. It can be self-hosted on personal machines, allowing users to retain control over their data.Khoj offers chat capabilities that facilitate natural, multi-turn conversations for creating, reasoning, and building upon existing knowledge. Additionally, Khoj supports plugin integrations, with first-party plugins available for Emacs and Obsidian. Its interface is accessible both through browsers and an API.Khoj is actively developing a cloud-hosted version for individuals seeking an always-available assistant without the hassle of self-hosting. User feedback is encouraged through the Khoj Discord community, where users can voice opinions and suggest prioritized features.
