deusXmachina-dev/memorylane

Overview

MemoryLane is a desktop application that captures screen activity through event-driven screenshots. It stores AI-generated summaries and OCR text locally in a SQLite database, exposing your activity history for review.

Best for

Best for
Developers and privacy-conscious users who want a local, searchable record of their screen activity.

Use cases

• Reviewing personal screen activity logs for productivity tracking
• Searching past screen content via OCR text and AI summaries
• Building a local, searchable timeline of desktop work sessions

Notes

MemoryLane is a desktop application that captures screen activity through event-driven screenshots. It stores AI-generated summaries and OCR text locally in a SQLite database, exposing your activity history for review.

122 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-06-01. Licensed GPL-3.0.

Use cases

• Reviewing personal screen activity logs for productivity tracking
• Searching past screen content via OCR text and AI summaries
• Building a local, searchable timeline of desktop work sessions

Pros

• All data stored locally in SQLite, preserving privacy
• Event-driven capture reduces storage waste compared to continuous recording
• Combines OCR and AI summaries for rich searchability

Cons

• Requires manual setup and configuration as an open-source tool
• Limited to desktop use with no mobile or cross-platform support
• AI summary quality depends on local model or API integration not specified

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