Takes a screenshot of your phone screen every 2 seconds (only of apps you choose)
Reads and embeds the text from each screenshot with OCR
Lets you chat with anything you've seen on your phone via a local LLM (my favorite: llama3.2 1B)
Demos
Vision
At Hindsight, we believe technology is falling short of its promise to improve the human condition. We believe we can help redefine the relationship between people and technology by
empowering people to collect and utilize their own data. By controlling the most comprehensive dataset on ourselves, we can better harness the ever increasing power of technology and A.I. to help us achieve our goals.
It is time to flip the script on big data.
FAQ
How much battery does Hindsight use?
We are working on getting consumption stats from more users, but for a Pixel 8 it uses <4% of the battery when recording. Processing the screenshots takes more battery, but this can be set to only run when your phone is plugged in.
How much storage does Hindsight use?
It uses a little under 1 GB per 10 hours of recording on my Pixel 8.
How do I start recording with Hindsight?
To start recording, simply open the app and toggle the Screen Recording on. The app will run in the background.
How do I stop recording with Hindsight?
You can pause or stop (will require broadcast permission again) the screen recording using the recording notification. Toggling Screen Recording off within the app will prevent recording from initiating when the phone wakes up, but it will not always stop an active recording.
What Permissions are required to run Hindsight?
Notification Permissions are always required. Each time the app starts recording Broadcast Permission will be requested. Accessibility Permission is required for knowing which app is in use.
Is my data secure with Hindsight?
Yes! The screenshots are saved within the Hindsight app's data directory to ensure no malicious phone software can access the data.
Does a version of this exist for PC?
Yes! These is an open-source Mac version rem and a cross-platform version screenpipe.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about Hindsight, please feel free to reach out through the following:
