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asciimoo/hister: Private local search engine for visited pages and files

Hister indexes the full contents of visited web pages and local files to enable private, self-hosted search. It exposes results via a web interface, terminal, or an AI assistant connected through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The tool requires no configuration for local setups and provides browser extensions for Firefox and Chrome.

  • Indexing covers both visited web pages and local file contents for unified search.
  • AI integration is supported via MCP, allowing assistant-driven retrieval.
  • Local binary setup is straightforward with no initial configuration required.
  • Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox facilitate seamless content capture.

Cursor has introduced Origin, a code hosting platform designed as an agent-native alternative to GitHub. The service is integrated directly into the Cursor editor via a new Codebase tab and is currently available in early beta for Pro, Teams, and Enterprise subscribers. This move positions Cursor to capture teams that prefer keeping their version control and AI workflows within a single interface.

  • Origin is embedded in the Cursor editor, eliminating context switching for AI-assisted development.
  • The platform targets teams already using Cursor, offering a unified git and AI coding experience.
  • Early beta access is restricted to Pro, Teams, and Enterprise subscription tiers.
  • This launch signals Cursor's expansion beyond an editor into full code hosting infrastructure.
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