BrainLoom
Turn PDFs into Flashcards. The local-first Learning OS.
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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).
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@jakub_ner Great question. BrainLoom stores everything locally (ISER), so you always own your data. Today, you can right-click to import notes (.md, .txt) directly into the app, which makes getting started straightforward.
In v1.0.2, which is coming in the next 1–2 weeks, I’m adding mass import support, including drag-and-drop for multiple files, to make migration much smoother.
Great use case for LLMs. Is there a limit on PDF size for local processing? Also, can the flashcards be exported to apps like Anki, or is the flow strictly internal? Love the local-first approach.
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@klara_minarikova Thanks, Klara!
Important clarification: The core magic is actually manual. You can simply highlight text in the PDF and instantly convert that specific selection into a flashcard.
1. PDF Limits: Since I built this Local-First, the limit is mostly your computer's RAM. It handles standard textbooks (500+ pages) easily.
2. Export: Yes! I don't believe in data lock-in. You can export your decks as CSVs and import them directly into Anki if you ever decide to leave.
Congrats on your launch Ujjwal - BraimLoom looks really promising (and polished ;-) )
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@matt_rewo Thanks! I tried to build the tool I wish I had when I was studying, so it means a lot to hear that it looks promising to you.
Amazing man! It's the way I use to learn content so you're helping enough with it. Hope everybody can see the same and wish you all the best here!
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@german_merlo1 Thank you so much, Germán! It means a lot to hear it aligns with your workflow. I built it for learners just like you. Appreciate the support!
Congrats on the launch! One feature that I personally will be excited about is automatically filtering out any content that is duplicated across multiple pdf files, curious is that is something you are considering
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@david_chen37 Oh, that is a brilliant idea for v2. Cross-PDF deduplication is tricky but would be a killer feature for researchers handling multiple papers. Adding it to the wishlist!
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@rachelz1 Thanks, Rachel! The app interface (menus/buttons) is currently English-only for v1.0.You can write notes, create flashcards, and build mind maps in any language (Unicode support).
This seems like a very carefully made and well-made product. But with so many strong features, no feature truely stands out. I had previously tried using Google's learn-your-way and notebook LM. The thing with these tools is that the learning curve is steep, and it takes time for it to fully seep into your routine.
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@peterz_shu Totally agree—that initial learning curve matters a lot. I’m working on a Starter Pack that introduces the core features in a simple, guided way so users can start using the tool effectively much faster.