How to Use Hawkfield AI
From download to your first answer in minutes. No accounts, no API keys, no configuration headaches.
Download & Install
Download Hawkfield AI for your operating system. The installer includes everything you need — no additional downloads or setup required.
- Available for macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel), Windows, and Linux
- One-click installer — drag to Applications on Mac, run setup on Windows
- No account creation required
- No internet needed after initial download
- Choose your tier: Free (5GB), Pro (9GB), Pro+ (20GB), or Team (20GB)
Add Your Documents
Drag and drop your company's documents into Hawkfield. The AI will learn from your manuals, SOPs, procedures, and reference materials.
- Supports PDF, Word (.docx/.doc), Excel (.xlsx/.xls), and Text (.txt/.md)
- Drag and drop or click to browse files
- No file size limits on paid tiers
- Free tier supports up to 10 documents
- Documents stay on your device — never uploaded anywhere
Train the AI
Click 'Train AI' and Hawkfield processes your documents into searchable knowledge. This happens entirely on your machine.
- Documents are split into intelligent chunks that preserve context
- Each chunk is converted into a vector embedding for semantic search
- Metadata preserved — page numbers, sheet names, document sources
- Training time depends on document count (typically 1-5 minutes)
- Progress shown in real-time with per-file status
Ask Questions
Type your question in plain English. Hawkfield searches your documents, finds the relevant information, and generates a clear answer with citations.
- Natural language — ask like you'd ask a coworker
- Every answer cites the exact source document and page number
- Toggle between 'Search Docs' mode (uses your documents) and 'Model Knowledge' mode
- Responses generated in seconds on standard hardware
- Chat history preserved between sessions
Personalize Your AI
Configure Hawkfield with your company info and the AI adapts every response to your role, industry, and location.
Tips for Best Results
Be Specific
Instead of "tell me about the pump," ask "What are the diagnostic steps for a P-400 centrifugal pump showing vibration above normal?"
Reference Your Documents
Hawkfield knows your uploaded docs. Ask questions specific to your equipment, procedures, and site — that's where it shines.
Use Model Knowledge Mode
For general industry questions (standards, regulations, formulas), toggle off 'Search Docs' to use the model's built-in knowledge.
Configure Your Settings
Setting your company, role, and industry makes every response more relevant. The AI adapts its language and recommendations to your context.
Add More Documents Anytime
Upload new documents and retrain whenever your procedures change. The AI always reflects your latest documentation.
Works Offline Forever
Once installed and trained, disconnect from the internet entirely. Hawkfield runs 100% locally — take it underground, offshore, anywhere.
Hardware Requirements
Standard Laptops (16GB RAM)
For Free and Pro tiers
- -MacBook Air M1/M2/M3
- -Most modern field laptops (Toughbook, Latitude Rugged)
- -Intel i5 10th gen+ or AMD Ryzen 5+
- -512GB SSD minimum
- -GPU optional (speeds things up)
Workstations (64GB+ RAM)
For Enterprise tier only
- -Mac Studio, Mac Pro, high-end MacBook Pro
- -High-end workstation PCs
- -Intel i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9
- -1TB+ SSD recommended
- -Discrete GPU recommended for 70B models
FAQ
Do I need internet after installing?
No. Once installed and trained with your documents, Hawkfield works 100% offline forever. Take it underground, offshore, or into the field.
Can I add more documents later?
Yes. Upload new documents anytime and click 'Train AI' again. Your knowledge base updates instantly.
Is my data safe?
Your documents never leave your device. There's no cloud processing, no uploads, no telemetry. The AI runs entirely on your local hardware.
How accurate are the answers?
Hawkfield retrieves exact passages from your documents and cites page numbers. You can always verify by checking the source. For safety-critical decisions, always cross-reference with official procedures.
Can I switch models later?
Yes. Upgrade your tier anytime to access more powerful models. Your documents and training data carry over — no need to re-upload.
What if my documents change?
Replace the files and retrain. Hawkfield rebuilds the knowledge base fresh each time you train, so it always reflects your latest documents.
Does it work on Panasonic Toughbook?
Yes. Hawkfield runs on any laptop with 16GB RAM — that covers all self-service tiers (Free, Pro, Pro+, Team). Toughbooks with 16GB+ RAM work perfectly.