The problem: too many documents
Knowledge is scattered across notes, specs, PDFs, project files, and now sometimes database-backed workflows, so important details are easy to miss.
WORKSPACE LAB
Free to useTurn local folders and databases into agent-native workspaces.
FolderAsk is an AI desktop app for local knowledge work. It still helps you search folders and ask questions over files, and now also supports database workspaces for table-aware answers.
The friction: can’t recall on demand
Even if you have seen it before, finding the right paragraph, source file, or table slice at the moment you need it is still slow.
The solution: ask FolderAsk
Ask one question, and FolderAsk can retrieve from local folders as before, while the new database workspace mode lets it answer over tables and generate structured results when needed.
Database Q&A
NEWA new highlight: connect a database workspace, ask questions over business data in natural language, and get structured table-shaped answers when the result needs rows and columns.
FolderAsk is completely free to use. No sign-up. No login. FolderAsk does not store your messages or data, the workflow is fully local-first, and the same product now supports both local-folder workspaces and database workspaces.
HOW IT WORKS
Turn document overload into instant clarity.
FolderAsk understands the active workspace, retrieves the right file or table context, and returns a clear answer or table in seconds.
FAQ
Can FolderAsk search PDFs, notes, and local project documents?
Yes. FolderAsk is designed for local document search across PDFs, notes, specs, and project folders so you can find the right source and ask follow-up questions in one place.
Can FolderAsk work with database workspaces?
Yes. You can connect a database as a workspace, ask natural-language questions over its tables, and generate table-shaped answers for analysis or reporting. See Docs for setup guidance.
Is FolderAsk free to use?
Yes. FolderAsk itself is completely free to use, and every user gets 10 free Q&A requests so they can try the core experience first. After the free quota is used, you can continue by configuring your own model provider and API credentials. FolderAsk does not charge an extra platform fee for that usage. Your ongoing cost depends on your provider’s own billing. For provider setup, see Docs.
How do I open the macOS beta if the system blocks the app?
See the installation guide in Docs for the step-by-step flow in Privacy & Security.
Download FolderAsk
Install locally, open a folder or connect a database workspace, ask questions, and generate tables. You can try the full workflow first, then continue with your own provider configuration when needed.