ArchiveTuna
LOCAL TOOLS. LASTING DIGITAL LIFE.
There’s good work
buried in there.
Old projects, forgotten experiments, folders from three computers ago. ArchiveTuna helps you discover what survived—and what deserves another look.
Open source · Local Ollama · Your files stay yours
A little context, recovered.
old-work/
├── garden-sensor/
│ ├── README.md
│ └── firmware/
├── garden-sensor-backup/
└── workshop-organizer/
├── bracket.stl
└── notes.txtA sensor prototype that fits your interest in small, useful hardware projects.
Illustrative report · fictional files and model judgment
DIGITAL ARCHAEOLOGY
The files survived.
Recover the context.
A folder name tells you where something is. A good description helps you remember why it mattered.
Survey the ground
Map an archive and spot folders with matching names or metadata. Keep every candidate visible for a closer look.
Follow your interests
Choose how much evidence to share with a local model. Describe folders, then rank them against a profile you write.
Keep your findings
Save readable Markdown and structured JSON reports. Rebuild reports from saved results without another model call.
START WITH A SURVEY
A path back into
your own work.
Inventory and duplicate candidate reports run without Ollama. Preview an analysis before letting the model read anything.
Follow the setup guide →npm install -g archivetuna
archivetuna init
archivetuna scan ./old-work
archivetuna dupes
archivetuna run ./old-work \
--profile profile.yaml --dry-runNode.js 22+. Install from npm, then start with a small archive.
CAREFUL COMPARISONS
A match is a clue.
Matching filenames and sizes do not prove identical content. ArchiveTuna labels candidates clearly and never automatically deletes or merges your archive.
How comparisons work →MORE THAN TEXT
Find the shape of an idea.
For STL collections, generate view collages and adjacent notes with file facts and optional local vision descriptions.
Explore the STL workflow →PART OF THE TUNA FAMILY
Good things are worth keeping.
ArchiveTuna uncovers the context in old folders. Its sibling MediaTuna helps you work with and preserve your media.
0.2.0 is available on npm. Start with an inventory, then add a local model for descriptions and rankings.