MANIAC

The Local-First, Zero-Latency Alternative to Notion

Turn chaos into a system. MANIAC is an offline-first workspace for notes, knowledge, relational databases, tasks, and active recall. All data is stored directly in your browser's IndexedDB with client-side AES-256-GCM encryption and zero server roundtrips.

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Key Architectural Capabilities

  • Local-First Storage: High-performance IndexedDB persistent storage with zero cloud latency.
  • AES-256-GCM Encryption: Client-side vault encryption with PBKDF2 derived keys for confidential notes.
  • Modular Block Canvas: TipTap and Yjs CRDT-powered editor with drag-and-drop headings, callouts, and code blocks.
  • Relational Databases: Notion-like Table, Kanban Board, and Calendar views with custom properties.
  • Active Recall & Spaced Repetition: Built-in Leitner/SM-2 practice engine to transform notes into long-term retention.
  • Client-Side Notion ZIP Importer: Instant browser-based extraction of Notion markdown and CSV archives.
  • Interactive 2D Knowledge Graph: Real-time bi-directional backlink visualization of connected thoughts.