Filename Search
Fast filename discovery with fuzzy matching to help surface results even when a query is incomplete or slightly misspelled.
DarkMarsh Studios Project
NovaScout
A privacy-focused local search utility for Windows designed to find files by name or by what is written inside them. NovaScout indexes local content for fast retrieval while keeping the search process and indexed data on the user's own computer.
In DevelopmentBuilt for local search
Find the file even when you forgot its name
NovaScout is aimed at making large local file collections easier to search without depending on cloud storage or sending private documents to an online service.
Content Search
Search inside supported documents so a remembered phrase, topic, or detail can lead back to the original file.
Local-First Privacy
Designed around local processing so indexed files and searches can remain on the host PC rather than being sent to a cloud service.
Useful Result Ranking
Results are ranked to prioritize stronger filename and content matches instead of simply returning a long unordered list.
Document Support
Current development includes text, PDF, and ODT content extraction, with additional document formats planned.
Secure Storage Direction
The project is being built with database protection and encrypted-at-rest storage as an important part of the long-term design.
Project Gallery
NovaScout preview
A look at the current desktop interface while the search engine and secure-storage foundation continue to evolve.
