What is Selectric?
Selectric is an advanced AI-powered personal search tool designed to streamline information retrieval across multiple platforms. The tool integrates seamlessly with popular services like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, and various cloud storage solutions, enabling users to search through their digital content from a single interface.
Operating entirely on the local device, Selectric prioritizes user privacy while delivering superior search results compared to default platform searches. The tool is particularly effective with large inboxes and cloud drives, offering AI summaries and enhanced search algorithms specifically tuned for day-to-day information retrieval needs.
Features
- Unified Search: Search across multiple platforms from a single interface
- Local Processing: All data indexed and stored locally for privacy
- AI Summaries: Generate AI-powered summaries of search results
- Multi-Platform Integration: Compatible with major email, storage, and collaboration tools
- Enhanced Search Algorithm: Optimized for daily information retrieval needs
- Privacy-Focused: No data collection or cloud storage of personal information
Use Cases
- Finding documents across multiple cloud storage platforms
- Searching through large email inboxes
- Locating specific information in collaboration tools
- Managing digital content across various platforms
- Enterprise information retrieval
- Personal knowledge management
FAQs
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How are you different from Raycast or Alfred?
Selectric is specifically designed for AI-powered personal search across platforms, while Raycast and Alfred are general productivity tools focused on being command centers for Mac. Selectric offers better search capabilities for large volumes of data compared to default platform searches. -
How does Selectric ensure data privacy?
Selectric indexes and stores all data locally on your computer. Searches happen locally, and while cloud AI models are used for summaries, data is never stored and is discarded immediately. No personal data is collected or used for AI training or advertising. -
Can I use Selectric at work?
Yes, Selectric is suitable for workplace use, though IT department approval may be required for corporate accounts. The tool ensures company confidential data remains secure and under user control.
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