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CommandLane

Local-first productivity layer for Windows that captures tasks and notes instantly, classifies them intelligently, and resurfaces relevant context when you return to work.

Overview​

CommandLane is a personal knowledge base designed for Windows users who need to capture thoughts, tasks, and notes without interrupting their workflow. It combines:

  • Instant Capture - Global hotkey access from anywhere
  • Intelligent Classification - Learns your patterns and organizes automatically
  • Smart Search - Find anything with keyword or semantic search
  • Context Awareness - Resurfaces relevant past entries when you need them
  • Local-First Privacy - All data stays on your machine by default

Key Features​

Instant Capture​

Press a hotkey from anywhere to capture thoughts in seconds. The modern, minimal UI stays out of your way and disappears when you're done.

Intelligent Classification​

CommandLane learns your patterns over time:

  • Automatic categorization of tasks, notes, and projects
  • Works offline without internet
  • Optional cloud AI for enhanced accuracy

Find anything instantly:

  • Full-text keyword search
  • Semantic search that understands meaning
  • Combine both for best results

Secure Local Storage​

  • All data stored locally on your machine
  • Fast, reliable SQLite database
  • Background indexing for instant search

Context-Aware Assistance​

  • Background monitoring of your work context
  • Smart suggestions based on what you're doing
  • Configurable notifications and limits

Security First​

  • Strict input validation
  • Local-only by default
  • GDPR/CCPA compliant

Quick Start​

Get started in under 2 minutes:

  1. Download CommandLane from commandlane.ai
  2. Install and launch the app
  3. Press Ctrl + Space to open the Capture Window
  4. Type your first note and press Enter

Full Installation Guide →

Use Cases​

For Developers:

  • Capture code snippets and context while debugging
  • Track technical decisions and architecture notes
  • Quick access to past solutions for similar problems

For Professionals:

  • Capture meeting action items instantly
  • Organize project notes and tasks
  • Context-aware reminders based on current work

For Researchers:

  • Save references and insights as you read
  • Build a searchable knowledge base
  • Connect related ideas with semantic search

License​

CommandLane is proprietary software. See Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for details.