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Something like this is what I need. I have an awful memory and need something to catalog the people I meet and know. Which would probably sound a bit odd if the people found out but otherwise I wouldn't remember.

My issue is ubiquity and reliability. This doesn't seem to have a mobile component and I'm not sure how reliable the service or even company is. The latter of which can come in time.

It's cool, though. I've been thinking about using something like Airtable for this sort of thing.



I agree. I want something like this that:

(1) is a native mobile/desktop app instead of web-first, because there’s no reason my most personal stuff should be available globally

(2) stores data in a REALLY open format like JSON or YAML, because I want maximum interoperability and minimum but rot

(3) synchronizes across devices using generic file sync tools like Dropbox, google drive, or One Drive, because all my other stuff is in there and they’re as secure as anything gets

(4) runs anywhere without administrator privileges or special run times, because I want to be able to use it at work

(5) federated the data store so I can have a single view into personal, professional and proprietary information, while storing and sharing them appropriately to the sensitivity of the data.


What would you be ready to pay for such a software?


I’m the same and have been using it mostly just to keep track of the names of everyone’s jobs, SO, and kids. The site on mobile is usable, an app might help but isn’t required. As for your data, it lets you export everything quite easily (as JSON IIRC). And since there’s a version you can host yourself, if their service goes away, you can export and self host.

It’s pretty easy to get going on a free Heroku instance too. Consider trying it out if you’re interested in a tool like this.




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