Survival LLM is a free, open-source AI assistant and emergency library that runs entirely on your computer without an internet connection. It provides trusted answers to survival, medical, and emergency questions by citing specific sources like FEMA, CDC, and Wikipedia. The app automatically selects an AI model based on your system's memory, ranging from 6 GB to 21 GB downloads. Setup takes 20 minutes to 2.5 hours and requires a one-time online configuration. Once installed, it operates offline with no tracking or accounts.
The library includes over 930,000 Wikipedia articles, MedlinePlus, Ready.gov guides, and iFixit repair manuals. Users can also add personal PDFs and documents for AI search. While the AI can make errors—especially smaller models—every answer displays its sources for verification. The tool is designed for emergencies, blackouts, and preparedness, with versions for Mac (macOS 14+) and Windows 10/11.
Source: Hacker News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing