BrainLoom
Turn PDFs into Flashcards. The local-first Learning OS.
400 followers
Turn PDFs into Flashcards. The local-first Learning OS.
400 followers
Stop switching between different apps just to study. BrainLoom is the local-first Learning OS that unifies your study workflow. Turn PDF highlights into Flashcards instantly and keep them linked to the source text for deep context. You can also structure ideas visually on an Infinite Canvas using "Smart Paste" without touching your mouse. Available for Windows v1.0 (Mac soon). To fund the expansion, grab a Lifetime License for $29 today (First 150 users only).
Congrats on the launch Ujjwal! This looks really helpful. Also are you planning to accommodate other sources apart from PDFs like web articles, ebooks or Youtube videos?
BrainLoom
@mustassim Thanks, Syed! The short answer is: Yes.
Full web-article parsing (like a 'Reader mode') is next on the roadmap for Q2. Is there a specific source you use most often for study (e.g., Coursera, Wikipedia, Blogs)?"
Kudos on Launch. The “view source” context jump is 🔥, feels genuinely built by someone who studies a lot.
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@anupamsingh0211 Thanks a ton! 🙌 You nailed it—I built this purely out of my own frustration while preparing for exams.
Congratulations on the launch; without a doubt, it is a tool that every education professional could use. The features look interesting and, besides saving time, I believe they will increase productivity when studying, which will lead to better results. It seems to me that it could become an essential resource for those looking to optimize their teaching and learning methods. It would also be interesting to know if there are customization options to adapt it to different educational styles. Undoubtedly, this type of tool can make a big difference in the academic field.
Does the tool work on any operating system (Mac, Linux, Windows)? Is the interface only available in English? I ask because there are many of us who do not master that language, and an interface in Spanish or another language would be very useful.
Are you planning to launch any version for mobile devices?
Also, I would like to know if you have plans to add support for more languages in the near future, as this would undoubtedly expand its accessibility and usefulness globally.
Thank you!
BrainLoom
@alejandro_luna2 Thank you, Alejandro!
OS: Windows now. Mac/Linux coming in ~4 weeks.
Mobile: On the roadmap for later this year.
Language: The interface is English v1.0, but you can create notes/cards in Spanish/any language immediately. UI localization is coming in Q3!
The view source jump-back is huge. Flashcards without context always felt shallow this actually close that gap nicely.
BrainLoom
@freya24 Exactly! Flashcards without context are just trivia. The 'Deep Context' link was the feature I built first because I got tired of forgetting why an answer was the answer.
Alt-tabbing between PDFs, notes, and flashcards is painfully real. This feels built by someone who actually studies, not just ships features.
BrainLoom
@rubyalexander 100%. I built this because my own 'Alt-Tab' friction was driving me crazy during exams. It is built for flow state first!
Local-first is refreshing, but how do you see syncing or backups fitting in log term without compromising that philosophy?
BrainLoom
@ill_robyn Great question. v1.0 is strictly local (folder-based) for privacy. For v2.0, I plan to offer optional encrypted cloud sync, but the local-only mode will always exist for those who prefer full sovereignty over their data
BrainLoom
@chimeremeze Super sharp question. The hook is the Generation, but the retention comes from Deep Context. Once users realize they can 'time travel' back to the source text with one click, they rarely go back to standard flashcards. So, for me "Deep context" is valuable.