Cognito Flow
The private, offline, zero-shame ADHD planner.
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The private, offline, zero-shame ADHD planner.
3 followers
Built by a late-diagnosed ADHDer, Cognito Flow is a 100% free, private, offline planner. No ads, no data collection. Unique features: • ⚡ Energy-Based Focus: Tasks for your current battery level. • 🧠 Brain Dump: Quick capture to clear your mind. • ✅ Zero-Shame: Overdue tasks move to review, no red alerts. • 🛑 Anti-Impulsivity: 5s timers to prevent accidental clicks. • 🛠️ Stability: 840+ automated tests. A tool that works with your brain, not against it. 🧠✨
🙏 Thank you so much for all the upvotes and support! I just wanted to briefly clarify why Cognito Flow stands in contrast to standard planners on the market. Most tools shout "Unlock your potential!", but I focus on something completely different: Low Friction and kindness to your brain. 🧠
✨ Here is what makes us different:
1) ❤️ No Punishment: Standard apps punish you with red text for being late. In my app, tasks just 'fall asleep' in the Needs Review section until you are ready for them. Zero stress.
2) 💡 No 'Productivity Maintenance': You don't lose time on tagging and prioritizing. The Brain Dump feature lets you clear the chaos from your head with one button.
3) 🔒 Code-Enforced Privacy: While other apps train cloud models on your notes, Cognito Flow is technically restricted from connecting to the internet (Content Security Policy).
4) 🚀 Focus Mode: The 3-Level Energy System Cognito Flow doesn't just "track time"—it adapts to your fluctuating ADHD energy levels. 🧠⚡
a) ❄️ Cold Start (Zero Motivation): Stop staring at a blank screen. Just hit "Start" and type anything, then save it. The app automatically creates a task and attaches your notes. Crucially, you can keep writing immediately after saving—every subsequent save adds a new note to the same task without leaving the view. (It kills the "empty page" paralysis).
b) ☕ Warm Start (Low Momentum): Pick a task, set a quick timer, and get moving. The app automatically adds a note to your task with the session duration, so you have a clear record of your work. No pressure—you get points for every single minute you work (1 point to start + 1/min). (Structure without the stress. 🎖️⏳).
c) 🔥 Hot Start (High Energy / Hyperfocus): Deep-diving back into an old project? One click on a previous note teleports you straight into Focus Mode with all your context ready. (It eliminates the "startup cost" of returning to abandoned ideas. 🚀🔄)
✨ Extra "ADHD-Proof" Mechanics:
-- 🧘 Lock Mode: Includes a 5-second "Breathe" cooldown to stop you from impulsively checking your phone.
-- 🛡️ Impulse Shield: Exit and Save buttons are locked for 3 seconds—long enough to make you think before an accidental click ruins your flow.
-- ✍️ Live Stats: Real-time timer and character counter to keep you stimulated while you write.
5) ❤️ More Than a Business: It's a Mission I didn't build this to become a tech mogul. I built it to survive.
a) 💸 No Subscriptions, No Ads: Cognito Flow is (and will stay) 100% free. I believe mental health tools shouldn't have a paywall.
b) 🌍 Global Access: I’ve translated the app into 14 languages to help as many people as possible. (Note: These were done with AI help, so if you're a native speaker, I’d love your help to polish them! 🛠️🗣️)
c) 🌱 Community Driven: This is Early Access. Your thoughts, feedback, and even bug reports are more valuable to me than any subscription fee.
I’m just a guy who coded his way out of a shame spiral, and I hope this tool helps you do the same. I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🚀💬