Day 93 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Added Mac style traffic lights to Windows version. Not sure Windows users will find it weird but we'll see.
Also built a system to track token usage so I can measure average cost per user later.
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Added Mac style traffic lights to Windows version. Not sure Windows users will find it weird but we'll see.
Also built a system to track token usage so I can measure average cost per user later.
#buildinpublic
February 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Day 93 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Added Mac style traffic lights to Windows version. Not sure Windows users will find it weird but we'll see.
Also built a system to track token usage so I can measure average cost per user later.
#buildinpublic
Added Mac style traffic lights to Windows version. Not sure Windows users will find it weird but we'll see.
Also built a system to track token usage so I can measure average cost per user later.
#buildinpublic
Day 92 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Until now you could only record voice inside the app. Today I added support for uploading existing audio files too.
Also added drag & drop for supported files like images, audios, pdfs.
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Until now you could only record voice inside the app. Today I added support for uploading existing audio files too.
Also added drag & drop for supported files like images, audios, pdfs.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Day 92 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Until now you could only record voice inside the app. Today I added support for uploading existing audio files too.
Also added drag & drop for supported files like images, audios, pdfs.
#buildinpublic
Until now you could only record voice inside the app. Today I added support for uploading existing audio files too.
Also added drag & drop for supported files like images, audios, pdfs.
#buildinpublic
Day 91 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Finished the last part of sync. Attachments are local by default but pro users can sync them too. Images, docs and audios upload to the cloud and download on other devices. I thought this would take longer but it just took 30 min.
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Finished the last part of sync. Attachments are local by default but pro users can sync them too. Images, docs and audios upload to the cloud and download on other devices. I thought this would take longer but it just took 30 min.
#buildinpublic
February 10, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Day 91 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Finished the last part of sync. Attachments are local by default but pro users can sync them too. Images, docs and audios upload to the cloud and download on other devices. I thought this would take longer but it just took 30 min.
#buildinpublic
Finished the last part of sync. Attachments are local by default but pro users can sync them too. Images, docs and audios upload to the cloud and download on other devices. I thought this would take longer but it just took 30 min.
#buildinpublic
Day 90 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Wow it's been 3 months. I guess I really like building.
Settings and chats are now synced as well. Next up is uploading and syncing attachments.
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Wow it's been 3 months. I guess I really like building.
Settings and chats are now synced as well. Next up is uploading and syncing attachments.
#buildinpublic
February 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Day 90 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Wow it's been 3 months. I guess I really like building.
Settings and chats are now synced as well. Next up is uploading and syncing attachments.
#buildinpublic
Wow it's been 3 months. I guess I really like building.
Settings and chats are now synced as well. Next up is uploading and syncing attachments.
#buildinpublic
Day 89 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Still working on cloud sync. Finished syncing for drawings and other apps. Settings and chats are the last pieces to sync.
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Still working on cloud sync. Finished syncing for drawings and other apps. Settings and chats are the last pieces to sync.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Day 89 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Still working on cloud sync. Finished syncing for drawings and other apps. Settings and chats are the last pieces to sync.
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Still working on cloud sync. Finished syncing for drawings and other apps. Settings and chats are the last pieces to sync.
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Day 88 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Spent the day setting up Parallels and Windows 11 on my Mac to test things.
Also finished syncing for folders and tags but still a lot to sync like settings, chats, apps.
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Spent the day setting up Parallels and Windows 11 on my Mac to test things.
Also finished syncing for folders and tags but still a lot to sync like settings, chats, apps.
#buildinpublic
February 7, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Day 88 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Spent the day setting up Parallels and Windows 11 on my Mac to test things.
Also finished syncing for folders and tags but still a lot to sync like settings, chats, apps.
#buildinpublic
Spent the day setting up Parallels and Windows 11 on my Mac to test things.
Also finished syncing for folders and tags but still a lot to sync like settings, chats, apps.
#buildinpublic
Day 87 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Finally note syncing is now working 🎉
This weekend I'll be extending sync to folders, settings, chats, and the rest of the app.
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Finally note syncing is now working 🎉
This weekend I'll be extending sync to folders, settings, chats, and the rest of the app.
#buildinpublic
February 6, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Day 87 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Finally note syncing is now working 🎉
This weekend I'll be extending sync to folders, settings, chats, and the rest of the app.
#buildinpublic
Finally note syncing is now working 🎉
This weekend I'll be extending sync to folders, settings, chats, and the rest of the app.
#buildinpublic
Day 86 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Started working on cloud sync today but it's more complex than I thought.
Upgraded to Claude Max to use Opus 4.6 and hopefully get some help.
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Started working on cloud sync today but it's more complex than I thought.
Upgraded to Claude Max to use Opus 4.6 and hopefully get some help.
#buildinpublic
February 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Day 86 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Started working on cloud sync today but it's more complex than I thought.
Upgraded to Claude Max to use Opus 4.6 and hopefully get some help.
#buildinpublic
Started working on cloud sync today but it's more complex than I thought.
Upgraded to Claude Max to use Opus 4.6 and hopefully get some help.
#buildinpublic
Day 85 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Added this little formatting toolbar but not sure whether it should be fixed or floating.
Also started researching cloud sync. Never built syncing before so I don't know what to expect.
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Added this little formatting toolbar but not sure whether it should be fixed or floating.
Also started researching cloud sync. Never built syncing before so I don't know what to expect.
#buildinpublic
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Day 85 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Added this little formatting toolbar but not sure whether it should be fixed or floating.
Also started researching cloud sync. Never built syncing before so I don't know what to expect.
#buildinpublic
Added this little formatting toolbar but not sure whether it should be fixed or floating.
Also started researching cloud sync. Never built syncing before so I don't know what to expect.
#buildinpublic
I searched for a simple web app to add a cursor to an image for 10 min but couldn't find one then I made one in 5 min with v0
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I searched for a simple web app to add a cursor to an image for 10 min but couldn't find one then I made one in 5 min with v0
Day 84 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Added a version history for notes. When you enable it, every update is saved locally. You can view up to 50 past versions, preview them by date, restore any version or delete ones you don't need.
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Added a version history for notes. When you enable it, every update is saved locally. You can view up to 50 past versions, preview them by date, restore any version or delete ones you don't need.
#buildinpublic
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Day 84 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Added a version history for notes. When you enable it, every update is saved locally. You can view up to 50 past versions, preview them by date, restore any version or delete ones you don't need.
#buildinpublic
Added a version history for notes. When you enable it, every update is saved locally. You can view up to 50 past versions, preview them by date, restore any version or delete ones you don't need.
#buildinpublic
Day 83 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
I'm adding a lifetime plan. The free plan works as a regular note taking app and with the lifetime plan you can bring your own API keys to use AI chat and AI tools without a subscription.
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I'm adding a lifetime plan. The free plan works as a regular note taking app and with the lifetime plan you can bring your own API keys to use AI chat and AI tools without a subscription.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Day 83 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
I'm adding a lifetime plan. The free plan works as a regular note taking app and with the lifetime plan you can bring your own API keys to use AI chat and AI tools without a subscription.
#buildinpublic
I'm adding a lifetime plan. The free plan works as a regular note taking app and with the lifetime plan you can bring your own API keys to use AI chat and AI tools without a subscription.
#buildinpublic
Day 82 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Still working on Grape Pro plan. Vector search and autocomplete are now included as part of it.
Autocomplete especially helps a lot while you're writing.
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Still working on Grape Pro plan. Vector search and autocomplete are now included as part of it.
Autocomplete especially helps a lot while you're writing.
#buildinpublic
February 1, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Day 82 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Still working on Grape Pro plan. Vector search and autocomplete are now included as part of it.
Autocomplete especially helps a lot while you're writing.
#buildinpublic
Still working on Grape Pro plan. Vector search and autocomplete are now included as part of it.
Autocomplete especially helps a lot while you're writing.
#buildinpublic
Day 81 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Working on the backend for AI apps like flashcards, quizzes, mind maps. They're included in the Pro plan so you can create as many as you want.
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Working on the backend for AI apps like flashcards, quizzes, mind maps. They're included in the Pro plan so you can create as many as you want.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Day 81 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Working on the backend for AI apps like flashcards, quizzes, mind maps. They're included in the Pro plan so you can create as many as you want.
#buildinpublic
Working on the backend for AI apps like flashcards, quizzes, mind maps. They're included in the Pro plan so you can create as many as you want.
#buildinpublic
Day 80 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Started working on the AI chat backend for Pro users. After upgrading, you can use AI chat right away without adding any API keys with everything handled on the Grape backend.
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Started working on the AI chat backend for Pro users. After upgrading, you can use AI chat right away without adding any API keys with everything handled on the Grape backend.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Day 80 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Started working on the AI chat backend for Pro users. After upgrading, you can use AI chat right away without adding any API keys with everything handled on the Grape backend.
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Started working on the AI chat backend for Pro users. After upgrading, you can use AI chat right away without adding any API keys with everything handled on the Grape backend.
#buildinpublic
Day 79 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
I had both lifetime and subscription plans but it made pricing feel complicated so I reduced it to 2 plans.
I'll focus on selling the Pro plan and use the Free plan to get feedback from people.
#buildinpublic
I had both lifetime and subscription plans but it made pricing feel complicated so I reduced it to 2 plans.
I'll focus on selling the Pro plan and use the Free plan to get feedback from people.
#buildinpublic
January 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Day 79 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
I had both lifetime and subscription plans but it made pricing feel complicated so I reduced it to 2 plans.
I'll focus on selling the Pro plan and use the Free plan to get feedback from people.
#buildinpublic
I had both lifetime and subscription plans but it made pricing feel complicated so I reduced it to 2 plans.
I'll focus on selling the Pro plan and use the Free plan to get feedback from people.
#buildinpublic
Day 78 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
My company is incorporated today and I made the most simple webpage for it.
Also applied Mercury for banking, still in review.
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My company is incorporated today and I made the most simple webpage for it.
Also applied Mercury for banking, still in review.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Day 78 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
My company is incorporated today and I made the most simple webpage for it.
Also applied Mercury for banking, still in review.
#buildinpublic
My company is incorporated today and I made the most simple webpage for it.
Also applied Mercury for banking, still in review.
#buildinpublic
Day 77 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Finished the upgrade flow today. Clicking upgrade button opens Stripe checkout, you complete the payment, return to the app, and your Pro plan is activated instantly via webhooks and deeplinks.
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Finished the upgrade flow today. Clicking upgrade button opens Stripe checkout, you complete the payment, return to the app, and your Pro plan is activated instantly via webhooks and deeplinks.
#buildinpublic
January 26, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Day 77 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Finished the upgrade flow today. Clicking upgrade button opens Stripe checkout, you complete the payment, return to the app, and your Pro plan is activated instantly via webhooks and deeplinks.
#buildinpublic
Finished the upgrade flow today. Clicking upgrade button opens Stripe checkout, you complete the payment, return to the app, and your Pro plan is activated instantly via webhooks and deeplinks.
#buildinpublic
Day 76 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Added a new Grape Pro tab in settings. You can compare plans there.
Also working on the login part. Login opens the browser and you login with Google then return with a deep link. I think I'll start dealing with the payments now.
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Added a new Grape Pro tab in settings. You can compare plans there.
Also working on the login part. Login opens the browser and you login with Google then return with a deep link. I think I'll start dealing with the payments now.
#buildinpublic
January 25, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Day 76 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Added a new Grape Pro tab in settings. You can compare plans there.
Also working on the login part. Login opens the browser and you login with Google then return with a deep link. I think I'll start dealing with the payments now.
#buildinpublic
Added a new Grape Pro tab in settings. You can compare plans there.
Also working on the login part. Login opens the browser and you login with Google then return with a deep link. I think I'll start dealing with the payments now.
#buildinpublic
Installed clawdbot on my MacBook and setup Telegram. Now what?
January 25, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Installed clawdbot on my MacBook and setup Telegram. Now what?
Day 75 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
I've started working on the onboarding. When you open the app for the first time, you'll get a simple welcome screen and a few starter notes.
There's no login or anything like that. You just start taking notes right away.
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I've started working on the onboarding. When you open the app for the first time, you'll get a simple welcome screen and a few starter notes.
There's no login or anything like that. You just start taking notes right away.
#buildinpublic
January 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Day 75 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
I've started working on the onboarding. When you open the app for the first time, you'll get a simple welcome screen and a few starter notes.
There's no login or anything like that. You just start taking notes right away.
#buildinpublic
I've started working on the onboarding. When you open the app for the first time, you'll get a simple welcome screen and a few starter notes.
There's no login or anything like that. You just start taking notes right away.
#buildinpublic
Day 74 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Today I created my first US company with Stripe Atlas. Actually Claude Desktop did it. I think I'm the first person to start a company with AI.
I chose the name Shiny Grape, LLC because it was taking me forever to find a name.
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Today I created my first US company with Stripe Atlas. Actually Claude Desktop did it. I think I'm the first person to start a company with AI.
I chose the name Shiny Grape, LLC because it was taking me forever to find a name.
#buildinpublic
January 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Day 74 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Today I created my first US company with Stripe Atlas. Actually Claude Desktop did it. I think I'm the first person to start a company with AI.
I chose the name Shiny Grape, LLC because it was taking me forever to find a name.
#buildinpublic
Today I created my first US company with Stripe Atlas. Actually Claude Desktop did it. I think I'm the first person to start a company with AI.
I chose the name Shiny Grape, LLC because it was taking me forever to find a name.
#buildinpublic
January 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Day 73 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
What to choose guys a C corp or LLC?
Also how do you find a cool company name? I need help.
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What to choose guys a C corp or LLC?
Also how do you find a cool company name? I need help.
#buildinpublic
January 22, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Day 73 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
What to choose guys a C corp or LLC?
Also how do you find a cool company name? I need help.
#buildinpublic
What to choose guys a C corp or LLC?
Also how do you find a cool company name? I need help.
#buildinpublic
Day 72 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Today I realized I've built way more than an MVP. Tons of features nobody asked for. I still had more in mind but decided to work on subscriptions.
I'm thinking $19.99/mo for unlimited AI. Is it good to go?
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Today I realized I've built way more than an MVP. Tons of features nobody asked for. I still had more in mind but decided to work on subscriptions.
I'm thinking $19.99/mo for unlimited AI. Is it good to go?
#buildinpublic
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Day 72 of building Grape, an AI note taking app
Today I realized I've built way more than an MVP. Tons of features nobody asked for. I still had more in mind but decided to work on subscriptions.
I'm thinking $19.99/mo for unlimited AI. Is it good to go?
#buildinpublic
Today I realized I've built way more than an MVP. Tons of features nobody asked for. I still had more in mind but decided to work on subscriptions.
I'm thinking $19.99/mo for unlimited AI. Is it good to go?
#buildinpublic