[r/LocalLLaMA] I built "Gloss" -- A local-first, privacy-focused NotebookLM alternative in Rust. Features hybrid search, local model support, and explicit RAG control.

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Gloss is a new, local-first, privacy-focused alternative to Google's NotebookLM, built in Rust for speed and efficiency. It offers a transparent RAG environment with features like hybrid search, local model support, and explicit control over retrieval paths. This project aims to provide users with an auditable and completely local research workspace, addressing concerns about black-box architectures and data privacy.

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