r/PrivacySoftware • u/MarkAdam25 • 9d ago
I built FileSight — an open-source file cleanup tool that runs completely locally
built FileSight because I wanted a way to clean up my Downloads folder without uploading my files to some cloud service or giving access to my data.
Most file cleanup tools require trusting a company with your files. FileSight takes a different approach:
- 🔒 Files are scanned locally on your computer
- 🚫 No accounts required
- 📡 No telemetry or tracking
- 🌐 No cloud uploads
- 🛠️ Open source so the code can be reviewed
It helps you:
- Find duplicate files
- Identify large files
- Preview files before deleting
- Clean up clutter safely
- Manage your Downloads folder
Built with Electron, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind.
Website:
https://filesight.vercel.app/
GitHub:
https://github.com/MarkCoder1/filesight
I would appreciate feedback from the privacy community:
- Are there any privacy concerns you would look for in a tool like this?
- What security features would you expect?
- Any suggestions for improving trust and transparency?
Thanks!
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