Show HN: Open-source semantic search over your local notes via CLI
jellyotsiro Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Introducing Nia Vault, a CLI that lets you query your local markdown/text files using natural language.
What it does:
Semantic search over local folders and notes Works across multiple synced directories RAG-style answers with citations from your own files
How it works:
Calls `POST /search/query` with `local_folders` Uses `search_mode: sources` to return answers + file references
Example:
vault ask "What are my notes about project planning?"
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