Devlog #1 — GroundedFiling

September 4, 2026

Project Overview

GroundedFiling is a self-hosted, offline-first file storage and retrieval platform designed for local home networks. The core idea is simple: the control and accessibility of cloud storage eg; Google Drive, without the dependency on external infrastructure or internet connectivity.

Active work: Authentication Flow

The current development focus is architecting a secure, local-only authentication system. Key considerations include:
Offline credential validation, no external identity providers
Session management without cloud dependencies
Multi-user support for household or small-team environments

Next Steps
[ ] Complete auth middleware and session handling
[ ] Design AI indexing pipeline for file ingestion
[ ] Build out the local web interface for file browsing