Guardian: Local AI Scans Your Mac for Sensitive Files Before Attackers Do

Local AI that finds sensitive files on your Mac before attackers do

Guardian: Local AI Scans Your Mac for Sensitive Files Before Attackers Do

I built Guardian to scan your Mac for identity documents, financial records, and credentials without ever uploading data. Running entirely on-device with zero network calls, it identifies exposed files and lets you encrypt them instantly. This read-only tool ensures your most sensitive information stays private while helping you lock down what attackers might find.

Every AI file organizer that wants to understand your files does it by uploading them, which is self-defeating for the exact files Guardian looks for.

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2026-07-23