Khoj

Khoj transforms how you interact with your personal knowledge base by combining semantic search with conversational AI. Using natural language understanding, it finds relevant information based on meaning rather than exact keyword matches, delivering instant results as you type. The tool integrates seamlessly with popular platforms including Emacs, Obsidian, and web browsers, supporting diverse file formats from markdown and PDFs to images and GitHub repositories. Privacy and data sovereignty are central to Khoj's design. The application operates offline when self-hosted, ensuring your personal information never leaves your control. This approach eliminates dependency on cloud services while maintaining full access to advanced AI capabilities. Users can customize their setup entirely, choosing deployment options that match their comfort level and technical requirements. Khoj extends beyond simple search with multi-turn chat capabilities that let you reason through problems, create new content, and build upon existing knowledge. Its learning system adapts to your notes and documents, functioning as a genuine extension of your thinking process. Plugin support for Emacs and Obsidian allows native integration into your existing workflow, while browser access and API endpoints provide flexibility for different use cases. The platform is actively developed with community input through dedicated Discord channels. A cloud-hosted version is in development for users who prefer managed infrastructure over self-hosting, offering the same AI capabilities with zero maintenance overhead.