AI search for Apple Notes that understands what you mean
Fast, private, yours. A workspace ready for any AI.
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Pricing model
Paid
Freemium
Pricing
Free to try with first 30 answers and new notes included, search stays free forever. Full version: $24 once, no subscription. AI queries cost a few cents paid to OpenRouter.
Koru Local: free. Koru Cloud: $9.99/month for 100 GB storage, always-on sync and backup.
Key features
Ask questions in plain language and get answers from notes
Every answer shows its sources with footnote links to original notes
Discover forgotten notes through daily finds and connections
Search by meaning without typing exact keywords
Capture content from any app with keyboard shortcut
Password and sensitive data masking before AI processing
Voice dictation to create titled notes with suggested folders
Integration with Apple Reminders for task planning and viewing
Insights charts showing writing patterns and productivity
AI tools like Claude Code can search and read notes securely
Offline-first notes with local database storage
Peer-to-peer sync between devices with end-to-end encryption
AI agents as tabs using MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Local voice input that works offline
Terminal and coding agent tabs beside documents
Multiple profiles for work, school and personal use
Native apps for Windows, macOS and Linux
Markdown import and export with code blocks
What makes it different
Native Mac app that runs locally with notes never leaving your device
One-time $24 purchase with no subscription required
Uses your own OpenRouter key for full privacy and cost control
Suggests questions from your own notes when unsure what to ask
Automatic updates delivered directly without manual intervention
Free and fully open source with code on GitHub under MPL-2.0 license
Works completely offline with no account required
Bring your own AI without vendor lock-in
Local voice input that never sends audio to the cloud
Peer-to-peer sync without a server holding your notes
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