Independent app studio

Curious tools for curious minds.

Squiddy Labs makes thoughtful apps for seeing your day, capturing ideas, learning languages, and reading with focus.

Meet the projects Why we build
4 projects growing together. More experiments to come.
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In the lab

One small ecosystem.
Room for your whole day.

A clearer view of today, a place for your ideas, and more ways to learn. Choose the tools that fit your day. Each app stands on its own.

Preparing for launch

Your personal daily dashboard

SquidBoard

Your day at a glance. A dashboard that feels like you.

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In active development

Notes & personal knowledge

SquidNote

A playful, local-first notebook for ideas that refuse to fit in plain text.

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In active development

Language learning

Sensei Dictionary

Chinese, Japanese, Korean. From a quick lookup to a lasting habit.

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In the lab

Reading & research

SquidRead

A focused reader that keeps your best ideas moving.

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Our approach

Software should feel like a helpful extra hand.

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Calm by default

Clear hierarchy, focused screens, and fewer things competing for your attention.

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Connected on purpose

Ideas should move between reading, learning, and note-taking without busywork.

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Made to grow

A shared foundation makes room for new tools without making the old ones feel crowded.

Next from the tank

More useful things are taking shape.

Follow Squiddy Labs on GitHub to watch the ecosystem grow.

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