Find technical documents. Capture intermittent PLC faults.

Search helps you find files and document contents locally. TRACE helps you monitor, record, and replay Allen-Bradley PLC signals to troubleshoot intermittent machine problems.

Independent software · Local-first where possible · No unnecessary accounts

Search100% client-side
TRACEWindows · local app
BrowserSearch runs locally in your browser
WindowsTRACE desktop application
FreeBoth tools are free to use
SimulationExplore TRACE without a physical PLC

Explore the products

Search is free and live today. TRACE is free too, with all current features included.

100% client-side

Search

Find files without sending them anywhere.

Search folders and document contents directly from your browser. No upload, server, account, or indexing service required.

  • Search filenames, folders and document contents
  • Full-text PDF, TXT and HTML search
  • Detect exact duplicate files
  • Favorites and collections
  • Recently opened and recently added files
  • Local reading suggestions
  • Export results and back up your workspace
Windows · local app

TRACE

See what your machine is doing while the problem is happening.

TRACE gives technicians and controls engineers a direct view of PLC signals, recorded events, industrial Ethernet devices and connector information from one Windows application.

  • Live digital and analog signal monitoring
  • Conditional recording
  • Historical session replay
  • Industrial Ethernet chain diagnostics
  • Connector pinout reference
  • CSV recording and export
  • Configurable simulation patterns and ready-made scenarios

Built for people doing the work

Maintenance & Controls

Troubleshoot machine signals, intermittent faults and industrial network problems with TRACE.

Technical teams

Keep technical documents searchable locally without sending them to another service.

Students & Training

Practice with configurable signals, prepared scenarios, and manual simulation events without a physical PLC.

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Free tools for technical work

Search and TRACE are free to use. Choose the tool that fits your work.

Search

Local document search, runs entirely in your browser.

$0 forever

  • 100% client-side, nothing uploaded
  • No account required
  • Reads the folder live, never goes stale
Learn more about SearchStar Search on GitHub

TRACE

Beta available

A Windows desktop application for monitoring Allen-Bradley PLC signals and troubleshooting intermittent machine problems.

Free

  • All current features included
  • Live digital and analog monitoring
  • Conditional recording and historical replay
  • Chain Map and connector pinout reference
  • CSV recording and export
  • Configurable simulation patterns and ready-made scenarios
Download TRACE BetaLearn more about TRACE and beta conditions

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Software that respects your time.

Search is free to use right now, online or downloaded. TRACE is free too, with all current features included.