How Chat with PDF & document Q&A Works Locally in Your Browser
Chat with PDF & document Q&A processes files and text entirely inside your browser tab using bge-micro-v2-q8 (Tier M). Zero bytes are uploaded to any server.
Chunk document text in a Web Worker, compute local cosine-similarity embeddings (bge-micro ~22 MB + pdfjs-dist), and answer questions or summarize key points with 0 server uploads.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Paste or load your text data directly into the input editor.
- Apply transformations, formatting, or validation rules in real time.
- Copy the output or save the result with zero data transmitted over the network.
Architecture & Standards Comparison
| Attribute | PrivacyFold Local Engine | Traditional Online Converters |
|---|---|---|
| Execution Runtime | bge-micro-v2-q8 (In-Browser RAM) | Remote Cloud Server Buckets |
| Standard Compliance | W3C WebAssembly Core 2.0 | Opaque Server Scripts |
| Network Footprint | 0 KB uploaded (Client-Side Only) | Full File Upload Over Internet |
| Offline Support | 100% Functional via Service Worker PWA | Fails Without Active Server Connection |
| Agent Integration | Deterministic JSON-RPC / MCP Tool Schema | Ad-Hoc REST Upload Form |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chat with PDF & document Q&A upload my files or text to a server?
No. Chat with PDF & document Q&A executes 100% inside your browser's local memory using bge-micro-v2-q8. No data leaves your device.
Can AI agents or CLI scripts automate Chat with PDF & document Q&A?
Yes. Use Lane A schema /schemas/chat_pdf.json or open /tools/chat-pdf?mode=agent#payload with input[data-pf='input'] and window.__PRIVACYFOLD_RESULT__.