Redly

Your notes and tasks, redly available.

Redly is a minimalist, powerful, and aesthetically pleasing knowledge base designed for people who value privacy, speed, and standard formats. It turns your local folders or browser storage into a sleek, searchable productivity hub that lives wherever you choose to keep it.

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Data Ownership

Redly is built on the principle of user-led storage. Whether you prefer the speed of a browser-based sandbox or the transparency of your own local folders, Redly provides the interface while you maintain full custody of your information.

• Offline-First: Your knowledge base is built to be fast and functional without needing an internet connection.

• Transparent Formats: Your notes and tasks are stored as standard Markdown or JSON, ensuring your data is always portable and accessible.

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Key Features: Your Workflow, Redly Available

What makes Redly unique is how it turns static text into a dynamic productivity hub. By keeping your hands on the keyboard, you can manage complex projects without ever leaving your note.

Command-Driven Creation

Everything is at your fingertips. Use the Slash Menu (/) to instantly generate headers, persistent tables, and todo lists as you type. No toolbars, no distractions—just pure flow.

Smart Tasks & Notifications

Redly breathes life into your todo lists using the @ symbol.

• Natural Language Dates: Assign deadlines using the way you actually think—type @next monday at 4pm or @tomorrow to instantly schedule a task.

• Precise Timing: You can also use specific stamps like @2026-03-05 or @14:30.

• Native Alerts: These “Smart Tasks” trigger native browser push notifications, ensuring your deadlines are always front-of-mind.

Tag-Based Project Management

Organize your world using the # symbol.

• Instant Grouping: Tag tasks to categorize them by project or status (e.g., #ideas or #urgent).

• Intelligent Autocomplete: As soon as you type #, Redly suggests tags you’ve used elsewhere, keeping your workspace consistent and searchable.

WikiLinks & Backlinks

Turn your static folders into an interconnected web of knowledge using the [[ syntax.

• Page Links: Type [[Note Name]] inside any document to establish a bi-directional link to another note. An intelligent dropdown menu will autocomplete existing file names across your workspace.

• Linked References: At the bottom of any linked note, Redly automatically generates a Linked References section. This displays every note that links to the current file, complete with a contextual excerpt showing exactly how it was mentioned.

Bi-Directional Kanban Dashboard

Visualize your progress with a high-performance Kanban Board (Alt + V) that stays in perfect sync with your notes.

• Automatic Status Updates: When you drag a task card between columns, Redly automatically rewrites the tags in your raw Markdown files.

• Global Visibility: The dashboard aggregates every task from across your entire library, categorizing them into an actionable project view.

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Getting Started

Redly is designed to be redly available the moment you open it. Because it is a Progressive Web App (PWA), you can use it instantly in your browser or install it for a full desktop experience.

1. Choose Your Workflow

Redly offers two ways to manage your data, giving you full control over where your knowledge lives:

• The “I just want to type” way (Browser Storage):

  • Experience: Uses a secure, high-performance sandbox (OPFS) within your browser.

  • Best For: Quick notes, mobile use, and zero-configuration privacy.

  • Compatibility: Works across all modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox).

  • Automatic Backups: Browser storage is inherently temporary. To keep your data safe, Redly will automatically prompt you every 7 days to download a complete .json backup of your workspace if you haven't recently exported one. For an extra layer of peace-of-mind, Desktop users will receive a 48-hour warning suggesting they switch to Local Storage.

• The “I own my data” way (Local Storage):

  • Experience: Points Redly at a specific folder on your hard drive.

  • Best For: Power users who want their notes stored as standard .md files accessible by other apps.

  • Compatibility: Optimized for Chromium-based browsers (Chrome, Edge) on Desktop.

[!TIP] Switch Workspaces: You don't have to pick just one. Use Alt + W to switch between different local folders or browser sandboxes instantly.

2. Install for the Best Experience

For a distraction-free environment, install Redly as a PWA:

• Desktop: Click the “Install Redly” button on the Welcome screen.

• Mobile: Tap “Add to Home Screen” in your browser menu.

3. Browser Compatibility Matrix

Feature	Chrome / Edge	Safari	Firefox	Mobile (iOS/Android)
PWA Installation	✅ (One-click)	✅ (Manual)	⚠️ (Limited)	✅ (Add to Home)
Browser Storage	✅ (OPFS)	✅ (OPFS)	✅ (OPFS)	✅ (OPFS)
Local Storage	✅ (Native API)	❌	❌	❌
Dark Mode	✅	✅	✅	✅

4. Your First 60 Seconds

1. Launch: Open the app and select your preferred storage.

2. Create: Press Alt + N or click “New Note”.

3. Organize: Type / for the formatting menu, # to tag a project, and @tomorrow at 10am to set your first smart reminder.

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Power User Hotkeys

Action	Shortcut
Global Search	Alt + K
New Note	Alt + N
New Folder	Alt + F
Go Home	Alt + H
Focus Sidebar	Alt + S
Focus Editor	Alt + E
Enter Note	→ (Right Arrow)
Global Tasks	Alt + T
Toggle Kanban / List	Alt + V
Filter Tags (Tasks View)	Alt + G
Change Workspace	Alt + W
Help & Guide	Alt + /
Rename Selection (Folder/File)	F2
Delete Selection	Delete

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License

Copyright © 2026 Jonathan Redsell. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use, copying, or distribution is strictly prohibited.