your models, your data
Minerva is local-first. Your library is a folder of plain files on your machine, and the assistant runs on a provider you pick with your own key, or fully offline.
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Bring your own key
Use Anthropic, OpenAI or OpenRouter with your own API key. Keys stay on your device and are used only to reach the model you picked.
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Or keep it all local
Run models offline with Ollama, or use Apple's on-device model on macOS 26 and later.
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Agents you already use
Connect Claude Code, Codex, opencode, Cursor Agent or OpenClaw, each signed in with its own account.
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Plain files you own
Each paper is a folder of plain files: details, annotations and notes. The search index is rebuilt from them, so nothing is locked in.
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Lock the app
Protect Minerva with a passcode, Touch ID, Face ID or Windows Hello.
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Analytics only with consent
Usage analytics are sent only if you say yes.