Kompas

Kompas is a desktop application designed to help individuals capture, organize, and develop their thoughts into tangible outputs. The tool functions as a personal knowledge workspace where users can collect fragments of ideas from various sources — reading materials, conversations, notes, or half-formed concepts — and gradually connect them into coherent projects. Unlike many AI-powered writing or brainstorming tools that attempt to generate content for the user, Kompas positions itself as an AI assistant that works alongside human thinking, supporting the natural process of idea development rather than replacing it. The core workflow involves gathering raw input: users can import text from web pages, paste excerpts from documents, record voice notes, or type free-form thoughts. These pieces are stored locally on the user’s device by default, ensuring privacy and control. Kompas then provides a visual or relational interface to link related ideas, tag them, or cluster them by theme. Over time, these connections help users see patterns, gaps, and potential directions for their work — whether it is writing an article, preparing a presentation, drafting a research paper, or planning a creative project. Kompas is built with a local-first architecture. All data resides on the user’s machine unless they choose to use the Pro Cloud version. The free version supports bringing your own AI model: users can connect their own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, or use local models via Ollama. This flexibility allows users to select the AI model that fits their privacy preferences, budget, or specific task requirements. The software is open source under the MIT license, enabling developers to inspect, modify, or self-host the application if needed. The Pro Cloud subscription offers a 7