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The quiet observer of your digital life
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Sebastian Rivers

Orb - The quiet observer of your digital life

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Orb is the quiet observer of your digital life. It’s a native macOS app that transforms your raw screen time into meaningful insights using local-first, privacy-centric AI analysis. Stop falling into "digital amnesia." Whether you are deep in a coding session or exploring new research, Orb silently witnesses your journey. It periodically captures screen snapshots and provides automated daily summaries, helping you reflect on where your time actually went—without ever interrupting your flow.

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Sebastian Rivers
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I’m Sebastian Rivers, the creator of Orb. The idea for Orb was born at 2 AM on a restless New Year’s holiday night. I realized I was suffering from "digital amnesia" — that unsettling feeling after a long day at my Mac when I couldn't remember where the hours actually went. I didn't want a tracking tool to micromanage my productivity; I wanted a witness. I wanted to turn the fleeting minutes spent in Xcode, browser tabs, and terminal sessions into a record I could look back on—like a diary that writes itself. Orb is designed to be the quiet observer of your digital life. It sits subtly in your screen corner, periodically capturing snapshots and using AI (Gemini) to provide context-aware insights and automated daily summaries. Why Orb is different: Observe, don't interrupt: It respects your flow. It never pokes you; it just listens and watches. Privacy-first: As a native macOS app, we prioritize local-first analysis to ensure your most sensitive screen data stays under your control. Meaningful Insights: It doesn’t just list apps; it understands that you were "debugging a SwiftUI layout" or "researching a new tech stack." I built this for the dreamers, the builders, and the late-night coders who want to remember their journey. This is just the beginning for Orb, and I’m eager to hear your feedback on how we can make your digital life more memorable. I'll be here all day to answer your questions. Let’s cure digital amnesia together! 🌙✨