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⚖️ legal-document-chat - Private legal document analysis for attorneys

This tool allows you to chat with your legal documents. You keep your data on your own computer. Use your private files to find answers and cite sources.

🛠️ System Requirements

Your computer needs specific hardware to run this software. Please ensure your machine meets these criteria before you begin.

• Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 or better.
• Memory: 16 gigabytes of RAM or more.
• Storage: 10 gigabytes of free disk space.
• Graphics: A modern graphics card helps process documents faster, but the system functions without one.

📥 How to Install

Follow these steps to set up the software on your Windows computer.

1. Go to the official downloads page.
2. Look for the latest release section.
3. Download the file that ends in .exe.
4. Open the file once the download finishes.
5. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
6. Launch the program from your desktop shortcut.

🚀 Getting Started

The application uses a local language model to read your PDFs. This keeps your sensitive case files away from the internet.

1. Open the application.
2. Select the folder containing your legal PDFs.
3. Wait for the software to parse your documents.
4. Type your question into the chat box.
5. Review the citations provided to verify the specific page source.

🛡️ Privacy and Ownership

All data remains on your local hardware. You own your documents. The software deletes nothing without your command. No external servers receive your data. You maintain total control over your legal records and notes.

🔍 Understanding Vector Search

The software creates a map of your document text. When you ask a question, the system searches this map for relevant information. It finds the exact page and section that answers your inquiry. This process saves hours of manual review.

📋 Features

• Local processing: Your files stay on your machine.
• Citations: Every answer includes a link to the source page.
• Smart parsing: The system reads complex legal tables and headers.
• Search: Find specific clauses across multiple files.
• Offline use: You do not need an internet connection to run searches.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this software send my data to a company? No. Everything runs on your machine. No information leaves your home or office network.

Can I load multiple files at once? Yes. Use the import function to add entire case folders.

Is this service paid? This software is provided for use without recurring subscription costs.

What if the software crashes? Restart the application. Your indices remain saved to your hard drive.

Can I run this on a laptop? Laptops with sufficient memory run this tool well. Ensure your battery is charged during large document imports.

How do I update the software? Visit the download page again to check for newer versions. You generally replace the existing file with the newer version.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

If you experience slowness, close other open programs. Large legal archives consume significant memory. Ensure your Windows updates are current to maintain system stability. If the search results appear incorrect, verify that the original PDF is not a scan that requires optical character recognition (OCR) correction. The software performs basic OCR automatically as it parses new files. Keep the application window open while it processes large batches.