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Your journal that evolves and builds together

Write daily notes, track tasks that carry forward automatically, and generate custom interactive widgets powered by AI — all embedded right inside your journal.

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Daily timeline view
Automatic task rollover
AI-powered widgets
Local markdown storage

Get started in minutes

Download Philo and start journaling with AI-powered widgets in just a few steps.

1

Download and install Philo

Download the latest release for macOS, Windows, or Linux from the GitHub releases page. Install the application on your system.
2

Add your Anthropic API key

Open Settings (⌘,) and enter your Anthropic API key to enable AI widget generation. Get your API key from the Anthropic Console.
3

Start journaling

Write your first note in today’s entry. Use markdown formatting, add tasks with - [ ] Task name, and paste images directly into the editor.
4

Generate your first widget

Select text describing what you want (like “calorie tracker” or “habit chart”), then press ⌘↵ to generate an interactive widget powered by Claude.

Core features

Everything you need for daily journaling, task management, and building custom tools.

Daily Timeline

View tomorrow, today, and past notes in a single scrollable timeline with automatic date navigation.

Task Rollover

Unchecked tasks automatically move to today when you launch the app — nothing falls through the cracks.

Recurring Tasks

Tag tasks with #daily, #weekly, #2weeks, or any custom interval to have them repeat automatically.

AI Widgets

Generate custom interactive components like calorie trackers, habit charts, or countdown timers with ⌘↵.

Widget Library

Save your favorite widgets to the library (⌘J) and reuse them across any note.

Image Support

Paste or drag-and-drop images directly into notes. Images are stored locally alongside your journal.

Explore by use case

See how Philo adapts to different workflows and goals.

Daily Journaling

Capture thoughts, plan tomorrow, and review the past in a continuous timeline.

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Habit Tracking

Use recurring tasks like “Meditate #daily” to build consistent routines.

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Project Planning

Generate kanban boards, progress trackers, or countdown timers for your projects.

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Ready to start journaling?

Download Philo and experience a journal that grows with you — from daily notes to custom widgets built by AI.

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