Local-First by Design

Memephant is built around a simple idea: your project context should start on your device, stay understandable, and move only when you choose to move it.

What Local-First Means Here

• The desktop app stores project memory in local application data.
• AI handoffs are generated locally and copied by the user.
• Cloud backup is optional rather than required.
• Local AI is optional and points at a local Ollama endpoint.

What It Does Not Mean

• It does not mean every optional feature is offline-only.
• It does not mean copied exports are controlled after you paste them into another tool.
• It does not replace normal backups, security review, or source control.