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the reflection when duo is semi-folded! geez, apple, you didn't have to go that hard.

the reflection when duo is semi-folded! geez, apple, you didn't have to go that hard.

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in the last three months i’ve seen a few dozen Atlas copycats, and none of them come even close to its speed. i have to admit, there’s a certain ux trick behind this speed, but no one seems to have noticed it yet. try yourself →

in the last three months i’ve seen a few dozen Atlas copycats, and none of them come even close to its speed. i have to admit, there’s a certain ux trick behind this speed, but no one seems to have noticed it yet. try yourself →

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breaking news: atlas for iphone have been achieved internally. same engine, same quality, same speed. it’s fascinating how much bigger the world feels once you step outside the swiftui bubble.

breaking news: atlas for iphone have been achieved internally. same engine, same quality, same speed. it’s fascinating how much bigger the world feels once you step outside the swiftui bubble.

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a serious question: now that Atlas supports MCP, smart folders, semantic search, tags, filters, external folders, browser extensions, downloads from X and IG, grid, canvas, and infinity views, and is unquestionably the most elegant app in the category, what’s stopping you from switching to it? leave a reply, whatever it is, i’ll make sure it’s addressed in the coming weeks. (except for a windows app, sorry)

a serious question: now that Atlas supports MCP, smart folders, semantic search, tags, filters, external folders, browser extensions, downloads from X and IG, grid, canvas, and infinity views, and is unquestionably the most elegant app in the category, what’s stopping you from switching to it? leave a reply, whatever it is, i’ll make sure it’s addressed in the coming weeks. (except for a windows app, sorry)

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reporting on a mission to build the fastest, most polished and simple way to collect inspiration on mac 🫡 → (and yes, links now have previews. check out the latest version)

reporting on a mission to build the fastest, most polished and simple way to collect inspiration on mac 🫡 → (and yes, links now have previews. check out the latest version)

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the goal is that by the end of the year, you’ll be able to save, import, preview, collect, group, sort, drag and drop, and share any type of content that’s important to you. meet Atlas v1.4.

the goal is that by the end of the year, you’ll be able to save, import, preview, collect, group, sort, drag and drop, and share any type of content that’s important to you. meet Atlas v1.4.

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widgets-based habit tracker. anyone interested?

widgets-based habit tracker. anyone interested?

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macOS 26 or macOS 27 style sidebar?

macOS 26 or macOS 27 style sidebar?

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this week, Atlas turns two months old, but since we’ll all be busy talking about the new iphones tomorrow, today feels like a good time to share some insights and reflections. over the last 60 days, atlas: - received 287 app updates (one every five hours, damn) - released 144 new features (based on Claude’s report, so take that with a grain of salt. maybe it’s just bragging) - implemented 137 improvements based directly on feedback sent through the app (thank you all 🙏) - generated $15K+ in revenue, with 55% (!) people returning after 21 days (aka D21 retention rate) atlas is now used by designers at Apple, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and SpaceX, alongside independent designers and content creators across 91 countries. i couldn’t be more grateful for all the support i’ve received over the last two months. the feedback so far has been incredible. it is the tool i’ve always wished existed. it’s built with care, respect for different workflows, and the flexibility to adapt to different ways of working. there are still plenty of rough edges, unpolished screens, imperfect animations, and things i want to improve. but i can’t wait to tackle them all. one by one. 🫶🏻 →

this week, Atlas turns two months old, but since we’ll all be busy talking about the new iphones tomorrow, today feels like a good time to share some insights and reflections. over the last 60 days, atlas: - received 287 app updates (one every five hours, damn) - released 144 new features (based on Claude’s report, so take that with a grain of salt. maybe it’s just bragging) - implemented 137 improvements based directly on feedback sent through the app (thank you all 🙏) - generated $15K+ in revenue, with 55% (!) people returning after 21 days (aka D21 retention rate) atlas is now used by designers at Apple, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and SpaceX, alongside independent designers and content creators across 91 countries. i couldn’t be more grateful for all the support i’ve received over the last two months. the feedback so far has been incredible. it is the tool i’ve always wished existed. it’s built with care, respect for different workflows, and the flexibility to adapt to different ways of working. there are still plenty of rough edges, unpolished screens, imperfect animations, and things i want to improve. but i can’t wait to tackle them all. one by one. 🫶🏻 →

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so far, my favorite design element in markie

so far, my favorite design element in markie

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👀 → (soon)

👀 → (soon)

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something i’ve been holding back for a while. two years ago, one of my biggest dreams came true: i got to work on interfaces for a movie starring Chris Pratt. together with Alex Bystrov, Slava Yaremenko and Misha Katz we designed Mercy OS, a fictional AI judge, for the film Mercy (2026).

something i’ve been holding back for a while. two years ago, one of my biggest dreams came true: i got to work on interfaces for a movie starring Chris Pratt. together with Alex Bystrov, Slava Yaremenko and Misha Katz we designed Mercy OS, a fictional AI judge, for the film Mercy (2026).

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Salih Aydın could saving from instagram be any easier than this?

Salih Aydın could saving from instagram be any easier than this?

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one thing i’ve learned from building productivity apps is that everyone’s brain works differently. elements that motivate some people can distract others. that’s why, as we add more features to Joi Planner, we make sure you can mix and match features in a way that works for you.

one thing i’ve learned from building productivity apps is that everyone’s brain works differently. elements that motivate some people can distract others. that’s why, as we add more features to Joi Planner, we make sure you can mix and match features in a way that works for you.

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for everyone asking: yes, atlas comes with a chrome (arc/dia/etc) extension. safari is coming soon too.

for everyone asking: yes, atlas comes with a chrome (arc/dia/etc) extension. safari is coming soon too.

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okay, week 2, let's go. here's everything new in Atlas v1.2: → ⌘K menu (for quick navigation between collections, moving items around, and more) → folders! you can now create folders, move folders, move collections into folders, rearrange folders, group, ungroup, whatever (⌘+⌥+⇧+N or file → new folder) → save videos from X. just copy a link with video and paste to any collection. yep, just like that, works like magic, keeps the original post URL in inspector.

okay, week 2, let's go. here's everything new in Atlas v1.2: → ⌘K menu (for quick navigation between collections, moving items around, and more) → folders! you can now create folders, move folders, move collections into folders, rearrange folders, group, ungroup, whatever (⌘+⌥+⇧+N or file → new folder) → save videos from X. just copy a link with video and paste to any collection. yep, just like that, works like magic, keeps the original post URL in inspector.

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a few hours before the app release, i realized we didn’t have a landing page because i had been pushing that task further down my to-do list for weeks. so, i had less than an hour to quickly pull something together (i made it, thanks to the magic of Framer) what would you improve here?

a few hours before the app release, i realized we didn’t have a landing page because i had been pushing that task further down my to-do list for weeks. so, i had less than an hour to quickly pull something together (i made it, thanks to the magic of Framer) what would you improve here?

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a quick question: swipe for days flipper — yes or no?

a quick question: swipe for days flipper — yes or no?

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eagle is too clunky, mymind is too ugly, arena is too slow, freeform is too buggy, figjam is too web, cosmos is almost perfect, but not local. all i needed was apple photos app, but for collecting references. so i made one. it's native, it's local, and it's blazing fast.

eagle is too clunky, mymind is too ugly, arena is too slow, freeform is too buggy, figjam is too web, cosmos is almost perfect, but not local. all i needed was apple photos app, but for collecting references. so i made one. it's native, it's local, and it's blazing fast.

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late friday news: atlas will be released on july 9. it’s a fast, native replacement for eagle (or finder, if you’re really old) for designers and content creators. pre-orders are now open with 50% off. macOS only.

late friday news: atlas will be released on july 9. it’s a fast, native replacement for eagle (or finder, if you’re really old) for designers and content creators. pre-orders are now open with 50% off. macOS only.

158,582 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

since i use obsidian pretty much for anything, including todos and collecting links, i needed a quick way to append any text to existing notes. so, meet markie. i'm too lazy to make a proper intro video, so here's a screen recording with a groovy jazz beat.

since i use obsidian pretty much for anything, including todos and collecting links, i needed a quick way to append any text to existing notes. so, meet markie. i'm too lazy to make a proper intro video, so here's a screen recording with a groovy jazz beat.

95,295 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

in 20 years of using macs, macOS 27 Golden Gate might be the first time i’ve seen an app run faster on a newer version of macOS than on the previous one, without any additional optimization. Atlas performance after the update is unmatched (and i’m on an old M1, btw)

in 20 years of using macs, macOS 27 Golden Gate might be the first time i’ve seen an app run faster on a newer version of macOS than on the previous one, without any additional optimization. Atlas performance after the update is unmatched (and i’m on an old M1, btw)

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started learning dutch a couple of weeks ago, and couldn't find a well-designed app for flashcards to memorize new words. well, had to make my own one.

started learning dutch a couple of weeks ago, and couldn't find a well-designed app for flashcards to memorize new words. well, had to make my own one.

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how it started / how it’s going Atlas isn’t even 3 months old yet, but already feels like a completely different product. thank you to everyone who believed in it from day one. you’re why i’m doing this. →

how it started / how it’s going Atlas isn’t even 3 months old yet, but already feels like a completely different product. thank you to everyone who believed in it from day one. you’re why i’m doing this. →

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did i mention that atlas works with eagle libraries? yeah, no need to start from scratch.

did i mention that atlas works with eagle libraries? yeah, no need to start from scratch.

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a few people asked if this is the real app. well, the short answer is no, it's not. the long answer: last year, Andrei Ildiakov and I were messing around with the idea of a social app with short-form updates for small groups of friends. we designed and prototyped a few proofs of concept, but eventually decided to move on to other projects for now. however, if this idea clicks (no pun intended) with you, and you know a thing or two about launching social apps (or your name starts with Nikita Bier) hit me up. →

a few people asked if this is the real app. well, the short answer is no, it's not. the long answer: last year, Andrei Ildiakov and I were messing around with the idea of a social app with short-form updates for small groups of friends. we designed and prototyped a few proofs of concept, but eventually decided to move on to other projects for now. however, if this idea clicks (no pun intended) with you, and you know a thing or two about launching social apps (or your name starts with Nikita Bier) hit me up. →

144,263 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

i wonder, now that every tech bro is obsessed with making their own open source markdown editor for agents, should i revive this project and make one for humans?

i wonder, now that every tech bro is obsessed with making their own open source markdown editor for agents, should i revive this project and make one for humans?

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was going to post this on monday, but that scroll effect ended up taking ages to implement

was going to post this on monday, but that scroll effect ended up taking ages to implement

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i'll take those 719 likes as yes

i'll take those 719 likes as yes

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today Atlas celebrates it's first anniversary (one day old) so naturally, it's time for v1.1 → the #1 request: play videos & gifs right in the grid (toggle it on in settings) → full svg + pdf support (super handy for storing logos and icons) → ⌘-scroll to zoom (great if you're on a mouse + generally app now is way more stable with a mouse) → like badges on thumbnails (hide-able in settings for a cleaner look) → space to open (macos quick look style, also works on hover) → pan the canvas like figma (space + drag, or middle mouse button) → quick-like straight from the grid with ⌥-click → reduced motion (if the bouncy animations are too much) → big performance boost for power users (tested on a 50K item library) and many more. most of these improvements were based on feature requests and feedback from the app. please keep them coming. i’ve made the mistake of not listening to users enough in the past, trying things differently this time. download → (or use atlas — check for updates from the app's menu)

today Atlas celebrates it's first anniversary (one day old) so naturally, it's time for v1.1 → the #1 request: play videos & gifs right in the grid (toggle it on in settings) → full svg + pdf support (super handy for storing logos and icons) → ⌘-scroll to zoom (great if you're on a mouse + generally app now is way more stable with a mouse) → like badges on thumbnails (hide-able in settings for a cleaner look) → space to open (macos quick look style, also works on hover) → pan the canvas like figma (space + drag, or middle mouse button) → quick-like straight from the grid with ⌥-click → reduced motion (if the bouncy animations are too much) → big performance boost for power users (tested on a 50K item library) and many more. most of these improvements were based on feature requests and feedback from the app. please keep them coming. i’ve made the mistake of not listening to users enough in the past, trying things differently this time. download → (or use atlas — check for updates from the app's menu)

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honestly, at this point i think i enjoy working on macOS apps more than on iOS. ✅ proof of concept (1 day) ✅ logic + UI (3 days) ⏳ publish to testflight (in progress) who wants to test it first? → (coming soon)

honestly, at this point i think i enjoy working on macOS apps more than on iOS. ✅ proof of concept (1 day) ✅ logic + UI (3 days) ⏳ publish to testflight (in progress) who wants to test it first? → (coming soon)

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what's your favourite radiohead song? → Ask Computer

what's your favourite radiohead song? → Ask Computer

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i know i’m supposed to be working on the Joi Planner mac app, but every weekend i challenge myself to build a side project: something small that can be done in a day or two. mostly for fun, sometimes to wrap my head around a new topic or technology. yet, i never end up sharing anything. so in the spirit of change, i’m putting this one out there. meet Ambie Journal (name pending), an app for daily self-expression through freewriting, that only allows you to create one note per day (just like a paper journal would). no cloud storage, no markdown, no spell check, no AI, no images, just text. everything is stored locally in .txt format. should i release it?

i know i’m supposed to be working on the Joi Planner mac app, but every weekend i challenge myself to build a side project: something small that can be done in a day or two. mostly for fun, sometimes to wrap my head around a new topic or technology. yet, i never end up sharing anything. so in the spirit of change, i’m putting this one out there. meet Ambie Journal (name pending), an app for daily self-expression through freewriting, that only allows you to create one note per day (just like a paper journal would). no cloud storage, no markdown, no spell check, no AI, no images, just text. everything is stored locally in .txt format. should i release it?

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