Cleftnotes

Cleft reimagines note-taking by eliminating the friction of traditional writing. Instead of typing, users simply speak their thoughts and Cleft's AI transforms raw voice memos into coherent, well-structured notes with headings, bullet points, and checklists. The app runs natively across Apple's ecosystem—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac—making it accessible wherever inspiration strikes.

The tool serves multiple use cases: professionals dictating meeting summaries, writers drafting articles from spoken ideas, individuals with ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions who think better aloud, and anyone needing to capture thoughts hands-free while driving or multitasking. Cleft's privacy-first approach uses on-device transcription, ensuring sensitive voice data never leaves the user's device unnecessarily.

Cleft particularly resonates with users who struggle with traditional note-taking methods. Its ability to "untangle" rambling thoughts into organized content makes it valuable for people with executive function challenges, anxiety, or those who simply process information better through verbal expression rather than written composition.

• On-Device AI Transcription: Cleft transcribes voice using on-device processing, ensuring your spoken thoughts remain private and secure while delivering fast, accurate text conversion without cloud dependency.

• Intelligent Note Structuring: The AI automatically transforms raw speech into organized notes with heading titles, bullet points, and checklists, reorganizing content for readability even when your original rambling wasn't entirely coherent.

• Cross-Platform Native Apps: Available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac with native applications that sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices for consistent access.

• Full Markdown Editor: Every note is fully editable in Markdown format, giving users complete control to refine AI-generated content with professional formatting capabilities.

• Zapier Integration: Automate workflows by connecting Cleft to thousands of third-party applications, enabling automatic routing of notes to project management tools, CRMs, or other productivity systems.

• Obsidian Sync: Direct integration with Obsidian allows users to sync .md files with their local knowledge base, making Cleft a powerful capture tool for personal knowledge management enthusiasts.

• Shareable Public Links: Generate simple public links to share notes anywhere, or copy markdown directly into favorite applications like Notion for collaborative workflows.

• File and Image Attachments: Plus subscribers can attach documents and images to notes, creating richer, more comprehensive records beyond text alone.

• Custom AI Instructions: Advanced users can customize how Cleft AI writes their notes, tailoring output style and structure to match personal or professional preferences.

• Download and Install: Get Cleft from the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac, then complete the simple setup process to create your account.

• Start Recording: Tap the record button or use the Lock Screen widget to instantly begin capturing your thoughts—speak naturally without worrying about perfect structure or coherence.

• Let AI Transform Your Speech: After recording, Cleft automatically transcribes your voice and applies AI processing to generate organized notes with headings, bullet points, and logical structure.

• Edit and Refine: Open the full Markdown editor to review AI-generated content, make adjustments, add formatting, or attach files and images to enhance your notes.

• Share or Export: Distribute your notes via public shareable links, copy markdown to paste into other apps, or use Zapier integrations to automatically route content to your preferred tools.

• Sync with Obsidian: Configure local file sync to automatically export notes as .md files into your Obsidian vault for seamless personal knowledge management.

• Privacy-First Architecture: Unlike competitors that process voice in the cloud, Cleft uses on-device transcription that keeps sensitive personal and professional conversations private by default.

• Designed for Neurodivergent Thinking: Built by and for neurodivergent people, Cleft excels at capturing non-linear, rapid-fire thoughts and organizing them into coherent structure without losing the original meaning or nuance.

• Fastest Voice-to-Draft Workflow: Users consistently report Cleft as the quickest solution for moving from "zero to one"—transforming raw ideas into usable draft content faster than any alternative they've tried.

• Meaning-Preserving AI: The AI synthesizes meaning rather than just summarizing, maintaining the nuances and personal voice that generic tools like ChatGPT often strip away.

• Seamless Ecosystem Integration: Native Apple platform support combined with Obsidian sync and Zapier automation creates a frictionless workflow that fits into existing productivity systems rather than replacing them.

• Email Support: Contact hello@cleftnotes.com directly for questions, feedback, or technical assistance with your Cleft account.

• Documentation Hub: Visit learn.cleftnotes.com for comprehensive user guides, tutorials, and detailed information about features and integrations.

• Blog Updates: Follow the Cleft blog for product announcements, tips, and insights into new features and improvements.

• Public Roadmap: Check cleft.canny.io to view upcoming features, vote on suggestions, and track development progress.

• Account Management: Access billing and subscription management through Stripe's customer portal for Plus subscribers.

• iOS/iPadOS: Download from the App Store for iPhone and iPad—requires compatible Apple device with iOS/iPadOS support.

• macOS: Native Mac application available through the same App Store link, optimized for desktop workflows.

• Apple Watch: Companion app available via App Store, enabling quick voice capture directly from your wrist with Lock Screen widget support.