About Chat Locker
Chat Locker gathers exported AI conversation history in one searchable library. A user drags in the ZIP or JSON export from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Grok, then searches, tags, filters by platform or date, and exports conversations again in other formats.
Privacy is the main design point: data stays in the browser by default, no account is needed for local use, and conversations leave the device only if the user chooses to sync or share. Search combines full-text keywords with an optional semantic search that runs on the device. A desktop version for Windows, macOS and Linux runs offline, and encrypted sync across devices and team sharing are offered as options.
Key features
- Import of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok exports
- Full-text and on-device semantic search
- Custom tags and filters by platform or date
- Export of conversations
- Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Optional encrypted sync and sharing
Good fit for
- →Searching years of AI chat history
- →Keeping a private archive of AI conversations
- Tags
- ai-history
- chatgpt
- claude
- search
- export
- privacy
- desktop-app
Chat Locker: questions and answers
- What is Chat Locker used for?
- Chat Locker is a tool for importing, searching, tagging and exporting your ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok history, kept on your own device by default. It is a good fit for searching years of AI chat history and keeping a private archive of AI conversations.
- Is Chat Locker open source?
- No. Chat Locker is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the AI Tools category, open-source options include Chatbox, Jan and NextChat.
- What are some alternatives to Chat Locker?
- Chat Locker competes with ChatGPT Exporter.
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