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research-notes.md

The draft reads well, but the opening drags. Before launch I need to rewrite the onboarding section and tighten the examples.

Rewrite the onboarding section

To do

Your document is already the plan.

Most tools make you copy a task into a separate list. Q.Shift doesn't. The highlight stays in your writing — a living marker you can see in context.

  • To do
  • In progress
  • Done
A Q.Shift document with project tasks highlighted directly in the text, and the matching task panel beside it

Features

See your work the way you think.

  • Q.Shift Kanban board with tasks grouped by status across project columns

    Eight views, one set of tasks

    List, Kanban, Timeline, Focus, Table, Cards, Due buckets, Compact. Switch how you see the same work.

  • The Q.Shift editor with headings, lists and tasks highlighted inline in a document

    A real writing surface

    Headings, tables, images, code, callouts, slash commands. It's a proper editor.

  • A Q.Shift canvas with sticky notes connected by arrows on an infinite whiteboard

    A canvas when you need space

    Sketch ideas on an infinite whiteboard with sticky notes and arrows.

  • Export to PDF

    Clean, vector PDFs — text, tables and images included.

  • Works offline

    Everything lives on your device. Open it on a plane; it just works.

  • Mac, Windows, and the browser

    Native desktop apps, or any modern browser. Same app, your choice.

Privacy by design

Your work stays yours.

No account to create. No server to trust. Q.Shift stores everything locally, in your browser or desktop app. Back up to a single file whenever you like.

  • No sign-up
  • No cloud
  • One-file backup
  • Open and go

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Native builds for macOS and Windows. Same Q.Shift, on your machine.

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Sync and accounts are coming.

Q.Shift is local-first by design. Optional, encrypted sync across your devices is on the way. Leave your email and we'll tell you when it lands — nothing else.

No spam. One email when it’s ready.

Questions, answered.

Do I need an account?

No. Q.Shift works without sign-up. Your data stays on your device.

Where is my data stored?

Locally — in your browser's storage or the desktop app. Nothing is sent to a server.

Is it free?

Yes, it’s free to use today.

Which platforms?

macOS and Windows desktop apps, plus any modern browser.

Will there be sync between devices?

It’s planned — optional and encrypted. Leave your email above to hear first.

Is there a mobile app?

The web version works on mobile browsers. Native apps may come later.

Can I get my data out?

Anytime. Export everything to a single JSON file, or export documents to PDF.