Kaisar

Software Eng. and Founder

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Builder. I design and code tools for deep thinking. Currently building Verdant — a local-first cognitive workspace where your data stays on your machine and AI runs with your own key. Obsessed with typography, privacy, and the lifecycle of ideas.

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VerdantLocal-first cognitive workspace with BYOK AI.
Sep 2026

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Joined Product HuntJuly 24th, 2026

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Verdant - Local-first cognitive workspace with BYOK AI.

A desktop app designed for the lifecycle of your ideas: capture thoughts, track your cognitive energy, and synthesize projects. Verdant features an ink-and-paper aesthetic and a local-first architecture — your data never leaves your machine. Use our BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) model to connect OpenAI or Anthropic at raw API cost, or hook up a local model for 100% private, air-gapped synthesis. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.