Created my own note taking app to increase productivity - fast, minimal, and AI included

hey guys, I have just opened the waitlist for my app Verve - ai note-taking that’s fast, minimal, and actually helpful :)

been building this for a while, and I've just opened the waitlist for Verve today! 👇

Verve

it’s an ai-powered note-taking app i built because i was tired of all the bloated, slow, over-complicated stuff out there. i just wanted something that:

  • is very fast (like local app fast, not click-wait-load fast)
  • stays minimal and clean so you’re not distracted every 5 seconds by the amount of features
  • and actually uses AI in a useful way, not just buzzword bs

Web version is the most developed so far, but iOS and Android support will be coming right after - it's in early stage development right now.

here’s what I've built with Verve’s so far:

✨context-aware AI chatbot --- you can ask it anything and it pulls from all your notes with full context. it’s not just searching by keywords - it actually understands what you wrote and gives proper answers.

💡smart ai suggestions --- you’ll get inline suggestions based on what you're writing. not in-your-face or spammy - just helpful little nudges when you need them

⚡️ Local-like speed even though everything’s synced to the cloud (unlike Notion)

🧼 minimal UI + zen mode --- nothing but your notes when you need to focus. zen mode strips away everything - just the editor, full screen, peace and quiet. no distractions. (unlike Notion with it's bloated templates)

🗣️talk-to-type --- dictate your notes directly into the app. been super handy when i’m walking around or just too lazy to type tbh.

✏️ rich text formatting --- bold, italics, headings, bullet points, code blocks, etc. you can keep things clean and organized.

⬆️ import from anywhere --- bring your existing notes in - markdown, txt, whatever. works out of the box.

⬇️ export any time --- no vendor lock-in. you can always get your notes out, plain and simple. your data = your data.

☁️ Cloud saving so you don’t lose your notes if your device explodes or something 😅 (unlike Obsidian on the free plan)

I’ve been using Verve daily for uni + work stuff, and it’s made a huge difference in how i keep track of everything. i wanted something that feels light but is still powerful under the hood - and this is exactly what I have wanted (which is why i built it in the first place).

if that sounds like something you resonate with, hop on the waitlist!

early access folks will get to try it before the public launch + get some little perks along the way 👀

always down to hear feedback, ideas, or anything that’d make this even better. let me know what you think :)

- vis 😃

Created my own note taking app to increase productivity - fast, minimal, and AI included

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vis2x [OP]

hey, thanks for your reply! 😀

it's currently waitlist only, you need to enter your email to get updates on the launch

we'll give beta access to early users first, so those on waitlist currently, before launching to all users!

hope that helps 😃

maiden_fan

It sounds promising but it's hard to commit without knowing more. It's a crowded space. Some screenshots or videos or a trailer would be helpful!

vis2x [OP]

hey, thanks for your reply! 😀

i'll update the page with some screenshots once we're closer to giving waitlist users access!

it's currently waitlist only, you need to enter your email to get updates on the launch

we'll give beta access to early users first, so those on waitlist currently, before launching to all users!

hope that helps 😃

JF_Stasse

Curious about this, I join the waiting list

vis2x [OP]

thank you! 💖

much appreciated, means a lot to me 😃

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Another user created https://notebit.io/

This one is free, requires no signup, can run fully local.

vis2x [OP]

it does look pretty sweet!

however, i think both apps serve different purposes - Notebit seems to be for users who don't need cloud sync, and instead prefer local models, customisation over the models chosen, along with being a desktop app.

I'm trying to build Verve for people who want a simple, fast, and intuitive writing experience, with AI suggestions, minimal UI with zen mode, and cloud sync that feels local, so your data is backed up, along with cross platform support (Web, Android, iOS).

so overall they are similar in the sense both are note-taking, but really they are different tools for different workflows. that's the way i see it at least! 😀

_HMCB_

Screenshots of the app would be nice.

vis2x [OP]

hey, thanks for your reply! 😀

i'll update the page with some screenshots once we're closer to giving waitlist users access!

it's currently waitlist only, you need to enter your email to get updates on the launch

we'll give beta access to early users first, so those on waitlist currently, before launching to all users!

hope that helps 😃