Published by Roshan | Senior AI Specialist @ AI Efficiency Hub | February 6, 2026 Introduction: Beyond Simple AI Chats Last week, we explored the fascinating world of personal productivity by connecting your Notion workspace to AnythingLLM . It was a foundational step for those wanting to secure their daily notes. However, a much larger challenge exists for professionals today: the massive accumulation of static data. I’m talking about the thousands of PDFs—research papers, legal briefs, technical manuals, and historical archives—that sit dormant on your hard drive. In 2026, the dream of having a personal 'Alexandria Library' is finally a reality. But we aren't just talking about a searchable folder. We are talking about a Living Knowledge Base . Imagine an AI that has "read" all 10,000 of your documents, understands the nuanced connections between a paper written in 2010 and a news article from 2025, and can answer your questions ...
Build Your Own 'Alexandria Library' Offline: How to Chat with 10,000+ PDFs Using AnythingLLM and SLMs
Published by Roshan | Senior AI Specialist @ AI Efficiency Hub | February 6, 2026 Introduction: Beyond Simple AI Chats Last week, we explored the fascinating world of personal productivity by connecting your Notion workspace to AnythingLLM . It was a foundational step for those wanting to secure their daily notes. However, a much larger challenge exists for professionals today: the massive accumulation of static data. I’m talking about the thousands of PDFs—research papers, legal briefs, technical manuals, and historical archives—that sit dormant on your hard drive. In 2026, the dream of having a personal 'Alexandria Library' is finally a reality. But we aren't just talking about a searchable folder. We are talking about a Living Knowledge Base . Imagine an AI that has "read" all 10,000 of your documents, understands the nuanced connections between a paper written in 2010 and a news article from 2025, and can answer your questions ...