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BrainOS — an AI that has actually read your second brain
An AI that has actually read your second brain
The short version
What is BrainOS — an AI that has actually read your second brain?
BrainOS is a desktop application for macOS and Windows that manages mind maps, notes, todos, habits, bookmarks, and projects locally on the user's machine. It includes an AI assistant named Jarvis, an App Studio for creating custom tools, and an LLM Council for decision-making. The software operates on a local SQLite database and markdown files, requiring no cloud account or subscription.
Operates entirely on the user's local machine with no cloud account or sync service, utilizing a one-time payment model for all future updates.
Product capabilities
Key features
- Mind maps
- Notes
- Todos
- Habits
- Bookmarks
- Project manager
- Learning planner
- App Studio
- Jarvis AI assistant
- LLM Council
Ways to use it
Use cases
- Managing personal knowledge
- Task management
- Habit tracking
- Project management
- Learning planning
- Building custom mini-apps
At a glance
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Local data storage
- No subscription required
- One-time payment model
- Works offline for non-AI features
- Data portability via Markdown and SQLite
- Supports multiple AI providers
Things to consider
- Requires user-provided AI API keys or existing subscriptions
- Requires macOS 12+ or Windows 10+
- AI features require an internet connection
- Linux is not currently supported
Plan information
Pricing
One-time payment of $49 for the app and all future updates.
7-day free trial with all features enabled; becomes read-only after the trial ends.
Prices and plans can change. Confirm current terms on the official pricing page before purchasing.
Compatibility & availability
Technical details
Integrations
Platforms & channels
Official destinations
Links
Quick answers
BrainOS — an AI that has actually read your second brain FAQ
What happens when the free trial ends?
BrainOS becomes read-only. All data remains accessible, but editing pauses until a license key is entered.
Does BrainOS work offline?
Yes, maps, notes, todos, habits, projects, learning plans, and search are local and work offline. Only AI features require a network connection.
Where is my data stored?
Data is stored in a SQLite file and a folder of markdown and JSON on your own disk, in a location you choose.
Can I use my existing Obsidian vault?
Yes, you can point BrainOS at your vault folder to import notes and preserve links.
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