First impressions

I was an early adopter of Fabric, and it quickly earned its place as a staple in my workflow – so much so that I invested in its lifetime Believer subscription. This digital workspace and file explorer is designed for those who want a centralized hub for managing all types of digital content, living up to their bold manifesto: "Death to Organizing."

What sets Fabric apart is its visual-first approach to content management. It lets you explore files, notes, media, and content side by side, creating a seamless space where you can "dump" everything from articles and ideas to inspiration. The real power comes from its ability to connect with various data sources – Notion, Figma, Google Drive, and even your phone screenshots all find a home here.

What we love

• AI-Powered Search: Like a skilled librarian who remembers everything you've ever read, the AI assistant instantly surfaces relevant content across your entire digital library - from screenshots to buried paragraphs in PDFs.

• AI-Enhanced Timeline: Beyond simple chronological organization, Fabric's AI acts as your personal content curator. Each week, it analyzes your saves and delivers insights such as "Your interests this week centered on minimalist design, user research, and brand strategy." This feature transforms random collecting into intentional curation, encouraging regular review of saved materials.

• Effortless Capture: A single keyboard shortcut (⌘⌥N) transforms fleeting inspirations into permanent memories, eliminating the friction between thought and documentation. Fabric also allows you to save content from across the web. This could be articles, videos, tweets, podcasts, or any other type of digital content.

• Fluid Collaboration: Create dedicated spaces where ideas flow freely between collaborators, turning individual discoveries into collective wisdom.

Overall rating

🤌🤌 Almost artful

Fabric represents an intriguing step forward in personal knowledge management – where traditional organization meets AI assistance. Its search capabilities act like an eager but sometimes inconsistent librarian, while the weekly insights offer a fresh take on content review.

Power users will definitely miss Obsidian-level customization, and there's room for the AI features to mature, but Fabric's approach to making content management more accessible is commendable. The app shows promise in solving the challenge of digital organization. For those drowning in screenshots, bookmarks, and scattered notes, Fabric offers a helping hand – a thoughtful attempt at reimagining how we manage our digital lives.

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