I built a Python web app to search local files using semantic meaning, not just filenames 🚀

Description and use

The app enables searching local files by meaning, not just filenames, speeding up content retrieval.

Problem

Users struggle to locate files by exact filenames or open many files to find content.

Outcome

The application allows users to search local documents by meaning, reducing the need to open many files or remember exact names.

Workflow

• Developed a Python web app using Flet and Gemini API
• Implemented semantic search over local files
• Enabled natural language queries for concept-based search
• Integrated file opening functionality
• Deployed the app on Streamlit

Evidence

I built YF Meaning Finder— a web application powered by Python, Flet, and the Gemini API that lets you search your local documents using natural language and semantic understanding.

Source

Instead of exact string matching, you can search for concepts (like "It had app ideas" or "Q3 budget allocations"), and it instantly scans your folders to find and open the right file based on its actual meaning!

Source