Scourhead is an open-source virtual assistant that scours the web, organizes data, and delivers results in a spreadsheet. It runs locally on your computer, with no reliance on cloud services and no fees. Available as native binaries for macOS, Windows, and Linux (multiple architectures).
Key Capabilities
- Local web-scraping and data collection driven by an AI agent.
- Data organization and export to structured spreadsheets (CSV/Excel).
- Open-source, completely free to use and modify.
- No cloud dependency: runs entirely on your machine.
- Cross-platform availability for macOS (Apple silicon and Intel), Windows (x64 and arm64), and Linux (amd64 and arm64).
- Community-backed with GitHub, Discord, LinkedIn, X, and a whitepaper for transparency.
How to Use Scourhead
- Download and install the appropriate binary for your platform from the official releases. Supported: macOS, Windows, Linux (multiple architectures).
- Launch Scourhead. The AI agent will initialize locally without transmitting data to any external servers.
- Configure your search scope by specifying keywords, domains, or data points you want to extract (e.g., product specs, pricing, contact details).
- Run the web-scraping job. Scourhead will browse configured sources, extract structured data, and organize it into a spreadsheet.
- Review and export the results as CSV or Excel, then save or share locally.
Note: Always ensure you comply with the terms of use of target websites and applicable laws when scraping data.
Supported Platforms
- macOS (Apple silicon and Intel)
- Windows (x64 and arm64)
- Linux (amd64 and arm64)
Where to Get It
- Official releases provide prebuilt binaries for all supported platforms.
- Source code and build instructions are available on GitHub for those who want to build from source.
- Community channels (Discord, LinkedIn, X) for support and updates.
Privacy and Local-Only Operation
- All data processing happens locally on your device. No data leaves your computer.
- Ideal for users who require data privacy and offline capabilities.
Safety and Legal Considerations
- Use responsibly and respect robots.txt, terms of service, and data privacy laws when scraping websites.
- Do not store or share sensitive data without proper authorization.
Core Features
- Local-first AI web-scouring agent that runs entirely on-device
- Automated data extraction with structured export to spreadsheets
- Open-source license with no mandatory fees
- Cross-platform binaries: macOS, Windows, Linux (multiple architectures)
- Transparent development with accessible source code, whitepaper, and community channels