Firmware 1.4 is now available
SCOUT Vision mode, threaded history, hardened import/export, and an offline field manual built for zero-signal days.
The 1.4 survival build keeps everything on-device: SCOUT Vision mode, threaded chat history, AES-secured import/export packs, Disaster Mode for emergencies, and a new Offline Field Manual for core survival topics.
Now launches as a desktop app
PortableMind now opens as a desktop app on macOS and Windows 10/11, so the 1.4 tools feel at home on your laptop without extra browser steps.
Firmware 1.4 feature set
Firmware 1.4 ships with SCOUT (Vision), Chat History, Import/Export, Disaster Mode, and an Offline Field Manual—all offline. No cloud. No telemetry. Everything runs on this machine.
SCOUT (Vision mode)
Point SCOUT at photos, maps, or equipment labels and it will describe, read text, and ID objects without sending anything off-device.
- Pick any field image to get a description, text readout, or quick object ID entirely offline.
- Keep SCOUT captures next to your threads so navigation notes and answers stay in one place.
- Runs with Wi-Fi off—no uploads, no cloud relay, just on-device vision.
Chat History (Threads)
Filter, rename, and delete threads without involving an account. Everything lives on the drive so you can travel clean.
- Filter threads to jump back into missions without losing context.
- Rename and delete on your terms; nothing leaves the machine.
- Local-only storage to keep history portable between trusted devices.
Import / Export
Move chats, prompts, and SCOUT notes between rigs with optional AES file security—no cloud hop required.
- Export threads and packs with AES file security for carrying or backup.
- Import clean slates or prior work without touching the internet.
- Designed for sneakernet swaps between machines you control.
Disaster Mode
Strip the UI down to essentials and keep answers flowing when power or thermals are tight.
- Single toggle to enter the emergency profile for constrained conditions.
- Quick actions for Clear History, Import, and Export so you can reset fast.
- Keeps responses snappy while you triage in low-power scenarios.
Offline Field Manual
Browse survival basics without sending chat until you click Ask AI. Copy or export what you need for your kit.
- Water, Fire, First Aid, Shelter, Signal, and Food categories preloaded for offline reading.
- Stay in browse mode until you choose to Ask AI for deeper help.
- Copy or export sections to stash in your go-bag or share over USB.
Maintainer note: drop screenshots into public/screenshots/. The build will continue even if they are missing.
Built to stay stable offline
- Bulletproofed stability to avoid edge-case failures.
- AES file security for the import/export packs.
- Quicker answers and faster first response in chat.
- More fine-tuned profiles across the offline modes.
Hardening in 1.4 is aimed at fewer edge-case failures, faster first responses, and keeping file custody intact with AES protection on packs. Offline stays the default.
How you get it
New units ship with 1.4
Every PortableMind USB leaving the shop is flashed with Firmware 1.4, SCOUT Vision mode, the Offline Field Manual, and the hardened import/export flow. Plug in and you are on the latest build.
Optional update packs
Existing owners get an update pack and walkthrough. You apply it when you're ready; the previous firmware keeps running offline until you switch.
Offline-first, with no telemetry
No cloud. No telemetry. Everything runs on this machine. Updates are optional, data stays on your drive, and the tools stay usable when everything around you is offline.