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Open-Source Desktop App Redacts PII Locally Before Sending to AI Tools

June 17, 2026

A free, open-source desktop app runs PII detection and redaction entirely on-device before text reaches any AI API, supporting both rule-based filters and model-based redaction via OpenAI's privacy filter. No data leaves the machine during the detection step, which differentiates it from server-side scrubbing proxies.

HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU

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builderYou can drop this into workflows where sensitive data must be scrubbed before hitting external LLM APIs, without building your own redaction pipeline.

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policyWorth watching as a practical local-first PII control layer for teams navigating data residency or compliance requirements around AI tool usage.

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