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Your Local-First
AI Workspace

Own your data. Bring your own AI. A unified workspace for notes, docs, and whiteboards that runs entirely on your device.

βœ“ 100% Local-First
βœ“ Privacy-Focused
βœ“ One-Time License

No credit card required

Available for macOS

Getting Started
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Welcome to BiuWrite!

You can start with a normal page, with richly formatted text, markdown support, links, and a lot of other blocks.

Click anywhere to start typing
Click to edit this line, and then drag the handle on the left to reorder blocks
/ for more blocks
@ for linking and mentioning ( docs | users | dates )
e.g. πŸ“‚ How to use folder and Tags
select a date to leave a note for that day, view by date in Journals
nested lists can be toggled

Everything you need, nothing you do not.

BiuWrite combines the best of block-based editing, local-first privacy, and AI assistance into one seamless experience.

Local-First & Private

Your data lives on your device, not our servers. Work offline by default, sync only when you want to. You own your workspace completely.

BYO AI Model

Connect any LLM you want. Use local models via Ollama or connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, and more. No middleman fees.

AI Chat Interface Preview

Block-Based Editor

Drag, drop, and organize your thoughts with a powerful block editor that feels familiar yet faster.

Powerful Databases

Organize projects with tables, kanban boards, and gallery views. Filter, sort, and view your data your way.

Compose Beautifully

A powerful block-based editor that lets you create anything you can imagine. No coding required.

To-do List

Track tasks with checkboxes

2. Objectives & Goals

🎯 What do we want to achieve?

Increase brand awareness
Drive website traffic
Generate leads
Boost sales
Improve customer engagement

Image

Upload or embed images

Characters writing

Embed

Embed Spotify, YouTube, and more

Currently Playing

Time in a Bottle

Time in a Bottle

Jim Corce

My Way

My Way

Frank Sinatra

Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree

Fools Garden

Slash Commands

Type / to see all options

Basic
Text

Start typing with plain text.

Heading 1

Headings in the largest font.

Heading 2

Headings in the 2nd font size.

Heading 3

Headings in the 3rd font size.

Other Headings
Code Block

Code snippet with formatting.

Quote

Add a blockquote for emphasis.

Divider

Visually separate content.

Inline equation

Render mathematical formulas.

Bulleted List

Simple bullet points

BiuWrite features πŸ”₯

  • Local-first
  • One-time payment

AI features

  1. 1.Switch between multiple providers
  2. 2.Search easily with built-in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  3. 4.Remember your preferences with long-term memory layer.

Quote & Callout

Highlight key information

πŸ’‘Pro tip: Use shortcuts to write faster.
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
ℹ️Note: Changes are saved automatically.
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

Code Block

Code with syntax highlighting

constx=42

Equations

Mathematical formulas

E = mcΒ²

And more...

15+ content types available

Infinite whiteboard canvas

Break free from constraints with an endless canvas for your ideas.

Bidirectional linking

Connect ideas seamlessly with automatic backlinks and relationship tracking.

Embed anything, anywhere

Add documents, images, videos, and more directly into your canvas.

Seamless transition between docs and whiteboard

Switch effortlessly between structured documents and freeform canvas.

How to be productive
Dream Japan Trip
Dream Japan Trip
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Share Expenses for Trip

Mountains
Plane
Street
Lanterns
Canal

πŸ—Ό Trip to Tokyo

Destination: Tokyo, Japan

Travel Dates: 2024-12-01 to 2024-12-05

Total Travelers: 4

To-do List

Book flights
Reserve hotels
Plan itinerary

Expenses Breakdown

All
Item
Amount
Paid by
Shared by
Hotel (5 nights)
800
John
JohnEmilyMikeSarah
JR Pass
280
Emily
JohnEmilyMikeSarah
Teamlab Tickets
120
Sarah
JohnEmilyMikeSarah
Sushi Dinner
180
Mike
JohnEmilyMikeSarah
Shibuya Shopping
95
Emily
EmilySarah
Taxi to Airport
60
John
JohnEmilyMikeSarah
to shape not to adapt
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True Canvas Experience

Break free from linear documents. BiuWrite combines a powerful block editor with an infinite whiteboard. Sketch, write, and plan in one unified space without context switching.

    Databases that work for you

    Organize your life and work with flexible databases. Visualize your data as tables, kanban boards, or galleries. Filter, sort, and group with ease.

    • Kanban, Table, and Gallery views
    • Rich property types
    • Linked databases
    • Custom templates

    Table for project tracking

    Table View
    Kanban View
    Gallery View
    Title
    Status
    Due date
    Progress
    Download BiuWrite
    Todo
    2026/03/11
    0
    Profit πŸš€
    Todo
    0
    Learning about BiuWrite
    Doing
    2025/11/21
    71
    Heard cool stuffs about BiuWrite
    Done
    100
    New Record

    Organize data in rows and columns with sorting and filtering

    Your AI, Your Rules

    BiuWrite is built for the AI era, but respects your privacy. Use our built-in AI or connect your own local models. Chat with your notes, generate content, and automate workflows.

    • Local-first AI support (Ollama, etc.)
    • Bring Your Own Key (OpenAI, Anthropic)
    • Context-aware chat
    • AI-powered writing assistant

    What can I help you with?

    Ask about your notes...
    mimax free
    Context-aware answers from your workspace.

    Ask questions and get answers from your entire knowledge base.

    All of the features, none of the lock-in

    AI that remembers and grows with you

    Advanced AI features that understand your context, learn your preferences, and help you work smarterβ€”not harder.

    Unlimited AI Demo

    Context-Aware Search

    Ask questions about your workspace and get instant answers with citations. Your AI knows what you have written and can surface relevant information from across all your documents.

    • β€’Natural language queries across all documents
    • β€’Answers with source citations
    • β€’Semantic search understands intent
    When did the project start?

    The project started in Q1 2024...

    πŸ“„ Project Overview

    Initial planning began in January...

    πŸ“„ Meeting Notes

    AI Presets

    Reusable prompts prevent repetition. Create your own or use built-in templates.

    What are your thoughts?
    Brainstorm ideas about this
    Others
    Continue in AI Chat
    Presets
    Beta Reader
    Chapter Critique
    Add Sensory Details
    Style Analysis
    Review Manuscript
    Uncover Plot Holes

    Long-Term Memory

    Your AI remembers who you are and grows with you. It learns your style, preferences, and context over time.

    Inline AI Actions

    Summarize, expand, translate, or rewrite directly in your docs. AI automations with custom buttons at your fingertipsβ€”no context switching required.

    • β€’One-click AI actions on selected text
    • β€’Custom automation buttons
    • β€’Command menu for quick access

    This is a sample paragraph that demonstrates how inline AI actions work. Select any text to see the magic happen.

    Multi-Model Support

    Switch between GPT, Claude, or local models on the fly. Use the best model for each task without vendor lock-in.

    Privacy-First AI

    Process locally when possible. Your data stays on your device. Use cloud AI only with your own keys.

    ✨ Powered by AI

    Your AI Copilot for Everything

    From writing and brainstorming to presentations and analysisβ€”AI assistance at every step of your workflow.

    AI Writing Assistant

    From sentences to full articles

    • βœ“Fix spelling and grammar instantly
    • βœ“Refine tone and style
    • βœ“Generate content from prompts
    • βœ“Summarize long documents

    Visual Idea Generation

    Turn thoughts into visuals

    • βœ“Transform outlines into mind maps
    • βœ“Generate diagrams from text
    • βœ“Create visual brainstorms
    • βœ“Conceptualize ideas visually

    Instant Presentations

    Slides in seconds

    • βœ“Generate slides from content
    • βœ“One-prompt presentations
    • βœ“Professional layouts
    • βœ“Auto-format and polish

    Chat with AI

    Real-time insights

    • βœ“Ask questions about your work
    • βœ“Get instant answers
    • βœ“Contextual suggestions
    • βœ“Conversational interface

    Inline Improvements

    Edit as you write

    • βœ“Improve tone on the fly
    • βœ“Quick grammar fixes
    • βœ“Instant summaries
    • βœ“Context-aware edits

    Content Transformation

    Adapt to any format

    • βœ“Convert formats instantly
    • βœ“Translate languages
    • βœ“Expand or condense
    • βœ“Restructure content

    All AI features work in both Page Mode and Canvas Mode

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about running BiuWrite as your local-first AI workspace.

    BiuWrite is a local-first AI workspace you own. Notes, automations, and dashboards live together instead of in separate tools.
    Yes. Bring your own keys for GPT, Claude, or local models. Mix and match per task without caps or markups.
    Import Markdown, PDFs, and research snippets, then connect everything with linked databases, mind maps, and references.
    No. You own your license forever, can export any page to Markdown or JSON, and keep automation buttons with your files.
    Beta updates arrive as downloadable builds with release notes. Install when you’re ready and keep working on any previous version.

    Ready to own your workspace?

    Join thousands of users who have switched to a faster, more private way of working. No credit card required.

    Available for macOS.

    We respect your privacy

    We use necessary cookies to keep BiuWrite secure (for example, to protect forms). We would also like to use optional analytics cookies to understand usage and improve the product.

    Read our privacy policy orterms of service for details.