hey guys ,
hardik this side
built staylokal because i wanted simple file tools without uploading my files to random servers. everything is processed locally in your browser.
i also added a bidding system where people can sponsor placements on the platform, and 50% of the money goes to charity ( learn more at staylokal.app ).
would love to know what you think and what tools i should add next.
"runs on your device" gets thrown around a lot lately but doesn't always mean zero network calls. genuine question - if I turn off wifi entirely, does every tool here still work end to end, or do some still need a round trip for licensing/updates?
I like that the files stay on your device. That feels especially useful for private documents.
About StayLokal on Product Hunt
“Private file tools that run on your device.”
StayLokal launched on Product Hunt on October 1st, 2026 and earned 69 upvotes and 4 comments, placing #25 on the daily leaderboard. StayLokal is a local-first file utility desk for PDFs, images, video, audio, and more.
StayLokal was featured in Design Tools (263k followers), Storage (7.2k followers), SaaS (44.5k followers) and Privacy (11.4k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 113.5k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted StayLokal?
StayLokal was hunted by Hardik Gupta. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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