Reflect

Reflect is an open-source note-taking application designed to help individuals organize thoughts and files. It emphasizes local Markdown files, daily notes, and a graph of ideas created by backlinked notes. The tool runs on Mac for free and offers paid apps for iPhone and iPad, with options to use iCloud Drive or Git for syncing. It is positioned as a personal knowledge tool that keeps content in a local structure while enabling cross-device access through supported platforms.

Reflect provides an environment for capturing ideas and organizing them through backlinks, forming a connected note system. It supports offline usage and online syncing, with an emphasis on local control of files and data. The app aims to help users recall and connect past notes and ideas by building a map of related notes and excerpts. It integrates features like daily notes, search, and an optional AI assistant.

Reflect embeds capabilities for capturing web clips and audio memos, searching content, and maintaining a linked note graph. It highlights local files and private notes, and it offers a Chrome extension to capture content. The product integrates with iCloud Drive or Git for syncing, and it presents a translucent view of how notes connect and how AI can assist in reading, summarizing, and improving writing.

Reflect includes access to a free Mac version and paid subscriptions for iPhone and iPad, with optional AI that requires a separate API key. It also points to a GitHub repository for open-source code and a privacy framework that respects local files and ownership.

Use cases

• Capture ideas on the go and organize them later