Local-First Architecture
All file indexing, analysis, and searching happens on your machine. No files are uploaded to our servers. No copy of your file index is stored in the cloud.
Hardened Electron App
AtlasFiles runs as a notarized, code-signed macOS app with:
- Context isolation: Renderer process cannot access Node APIs
- Sandbox mode: Strict permission boundaries
- No node integration: IPC is the only bridge to the filesystem
- Secure timestamps: All code signatures use Apple's timestamp servers
Database Security
File metadata is stored in a local SQLite database (WAL mode, FTS5 for search) with:
- Foreign key constraints enforced
- Transactional integrity
- No network access
- Encrypted by your OS at rest (via FileVault or equivalent)
Metadata-Only Analysis
Smart Insights and natural-language search work on file metadata only:
- Filename, extension, size, modified date
- Folder path, cloud provider hints
- Your open/reveal activity (stored locally)
- No content reading, no ML, no telemetry
Cloud Storage Handling
When you choose to scan cloud folders (OneDrive, iCloud, Google Drive):
- You authorize AtlasFiles to list those folders
- We only read file metadata (names, sizes, dates)
- Cloud files are never downloaded
- Your authorization is stored locally and can be revoked anytime
No Telemetry, No Tracking
We don't collect:
- Usage analytics or crash reports
- File names or paths
- Search queries or insights viewed
- Device identifiers or IP addresses
Open & Auditable
The entire codebase is available for inspection. No closed dependencies. No third-party SDKs reading your files.
Questions?
Contact us at privacy@atlasfiles.in with any security or privacy concerns.