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✨ Now in Beta

The fastest way to think.

A command-driven workspace where notes, PDFs, and deep links live side by side. No clutter. No context switching. Just your work.

buffer — terminal
Why Buffer

Built for productivity. Not complexity.

Most note-taking apps try to do everything. Buffer does one thing extremely well:

It helps you think clearly and move faster.

No dashboards.
No bloated features.
No endless menus.

Just a powerful editor and the tools you actually need.

0ms

Average load time

0%

Local-first

Zero

Bloat

0x

Faster workflow

Four ways Buffer makes your work better

Command-Driven Workspace

Everything at your fingertips.

Type commands to create notes, open files, launch viewers, or start drawing.

Type. Execute. Move on.

# Type any command
user@buffer:~$

Notes + Documents, Side by Side

Think with context.

Open PDFs, slides, or websites directly next to your notes in one workspace.

research-notes.md
paper.pdf — p.12

Deep Linking to Real Content

Link to exact pages and sections.

Reference a specific page inside a PDF. Jump directly to a slide or heading.

link: paper.pdf → page 12, §3.2
paper.pdf — p.12
§3.2 Results and Discussion

Lightweight, Local-First Speed

Instant. Always.

Buffer loads in milliseconds. Notes saved locally, synced to the cloud.

Load time0ms
IndexedDB✓ saved
Convex cloud✓ synced

Your workflow in 3 steps

From command to context to clarity — in seconds.

Step 1

Create or Open

Start a note instantly with a terminal command like new or open.

new ideas
open research-notes
Step 2

Bring Context In

Open a PDF, slides, a website, or an Excalidraw canvas — all inside the same workspace.

Step 3

Think and Connect

Write. Deep-link to specific PDF pages. Reference exact sections. Save everything together.

Minimal UI. Maximum clarity.

Buffer removes visual noise so your ideas stay at the center. A terminal-first interface means every action is a keystroke away.

No unnecessary panels
No overwhelming feature lists
No visual clutter

Just you and your work.

Collaborative

Designed for collaboration. Comment, edit and iterate with your team in real time.

Share documents with a single link.

Granular permissions — view, edit, or comment.

Real-time CRDT sync via Yjs. No conflicts.

Project Roadmap Q3 2025
Goals
- Launch public beta by end of July
- Onboard 500 early users in first month
- Ship real-time collaboration (Yjs + Convex)
Key Features
- Terminal-first command interface
- Deep linking to PDF pages & sections
- Offline-first with cloud sync
- Shared workspaces with permissions
Notes
Buffer should feel like a tool for people
who actually do deep work — researchers,
writers, engineers, students.
Kendrick
Cole
Drake

Who is Buffer for?

Students who work with PDFs daily

Researchers linking sources to notes

Developers documenting alongside code

Professionals who need context during calls

Anyone tired of bloated productivity tools

Students who work with PDFs daily

Researchers linking sources to notes

Developers documenting alongside code

Professionals who need context during calls

Anyone tired of bloated productivity tools

Students who work with PDFs daily

Researchers linking sources to notes

Developers documenting alongside code

Professionals who need context during calls

Anyone tired of bloated productivity tools

Students who work with PDFs daily

Researchers linking sources to notes

Developers documenting alongside code

Professionals who need context during calls

Anyone tired of bloated productivity tools

Anyone tired of bloated productivity tools

Professionals who need context during calls

Developers documenting alongside code

Researchers linking sources to notes

Students who work with PDFs daily

Anyone tired of bloated productivity tools

Professionals who need context during calls

Developers documenting alongside code

Researchers linking sources to notes

Students who work with PDFs daily

Anyone tired of bloated productivity tools

Professionals who need context during calls

Developers documenting alongside code

Researchers linking sources to notes

Students who work with PDFs daily

Anyone tired of bloated productivity tools

Professionals who need context during calls

Developers documenting alongside code

Researchers linking sources to notes

Students who work with PDFs daily

Simple plans. No nonsense.

Join the beta today — all plans are free during early access.

Free

Personal use

₹0/mo
  • Unlimited notes
  • Local-first storage
  • PDF viewer
  • Deep linking
  • Basic commands
Popular

Pro

Collaboration & cloud sync

₹499/mo
  • Everything in Free
  • Cloud sync via Convex
  • Shared workspaces
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Priority support

Studio

Power users & teams

₹1,499/mo
  • Everything in Pro
  • Team management
  • Advanced permissions
  • API access
  • Custom integrations

Stop managing tools. Start doing real work.