Documentation
ThinkableSpace is your local knowledge base accessible via AI - the easiest way to access your files with your AI
Quickstart
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Download ThinkableSpace
Choose your platform from our downloads page
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Get a license
Choose from our pricing plans or try the limited free version
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Start using AI with your files
Launch the app and connect your local knowledge base to your AI
Installation
Follow the platform-specific instructions below to install ThinkableSpace on your system.
macOS
- Download the .dmg file from the downloads page
- Open the downloaded DMG file
- Drag ThinkableSpace to your Applications folder
- Right-click the app and select "Open" (first launch only, due to macOS security)
- Click "Open" in the security dialog to confirm
Windows
- Download the .exe installer from the downloads page
- Double-click the installer file
- If Windows Defender SmartScreen appears, click "More info" and then "Run anyway"
- If prompted with an "Unknown Publisher" warning, click "Yes" to accept and continue
- Follow the installation wizard to complete the setup
- On first launch, the app will download the local model - allow this to complete before proceeding
- If Windows Firewall prompts you to allow the HNSW server executable, click "Allow access" to enable local search
- Launch ThinkableSpace from the Start menu or desktop shortcut
Linux
- Download the AppImage (arm64 or x64) or .deb package from the downloads page
- AppImage
- Make the file executable:
chmod +x ThinkableSpace-*.AppImage - Run the AppImage directly:
./ThinkableSpace-*.AppImage - .deb Package
- Double-click the .deb file to open it in Ubuntu Software, then click "Install"
- Or install via terminal:
sudo dpkg -i ThinkableSpace-*.deb - Launch ThinkableSpace from your application menu
MCP Connection
Connect ThinkableSpace to your AI assistant using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Claude Code
- Launch ThinkableSpace and ensure it is running
- Open Claude Code desktop application
- Navigate to Settings and find the MCP servers section
- Add a new MCP server with the local URL provided by ThinkableSpace
- Restart Claude Code to activate the connection
OpenAI
- Launch ThinkableSpace and ensure it is running
- Open your OpenAI-compatible client
- Configure the MCP connection using the server details from ThinkableSpace
- Test the connection to verify access to your local files
Gemini
- Launch ThinkableSpace and ensure it is running
- Access Google AI Studio or your Gemini client
- Add the MCP server connection using ThinkableSpace server URL
- Authorize the connection when prompted
Features
Local RAG System
Advanced Retrieval Augmented Generation technology that indexes your local files and makes them accessible to AI.
MCP Integration
Model Context Protocol support enables seamless integration with Claude and other AI assistants.
Privacy-First Design
Your files stay local on your machine. No cloud uploads, no data sharing, complete privacy and security.
Easy AI Access
The easiest way to give your AI access to your documents, code, notes, and knowledge base - all running locally.
Licensing
License Activation
After purchasing a license, you'll receive an activation code. Enter this code in the application when prompted to unlock all features.
Managing Your License
View and manage your licenses from your dashboard. You can see active devices, deactivate devices, and purchase additional seats.
What Happens After Expiry?
You'll retain perpetual access to the last version released before expiration. To access new updates and features, you can renew your license at any time.