Show HN: Every 4s, Familiar OCRs my screen into Markdown (open source, local)

Category: devtools

Tags: screen-ocr, local-ai, privacy, automation, macos

Score: 6.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 5, Documentation: 6, Utility: 6)

Familiar is a Mac app that periodically captures screenshots, performs local OCR using Apple's Vision framework, and converts the content to markdown while redacting sensitive information. It's interesting because it bridges screen content with local AI agents, enabling them to self-update memory and skills based on real-time user activity in a privacy-preserving, offline manner.

Target audience: backend devs, ai researchers, productivity enthusiasts

Repository: https://github.com/familiar-software/familiar · JavaScript · MIT · 151 stars

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