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Why DoubleMemory works the way it does, what changed, and what comes next, in the maker's own words.

NewsletterJune 11, 20263 min read

DoubleMemory used to remember links and text; now it remembers images too. Save your latest screenshot or an image from the clipboard, and the text inside it becomes searchable and helps Auto Tags file it.

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EssayWhy I created DoubleMemoryIt started with one question, what if pressing ⌘C twice on purpose saved the text, and three quick prototypes that were just a list in the menu bar.3 min readEssayWhy local-first is the only sensible architecture for a bookmarking appHosted services pay more for every user until they fold; self-hosting makes you the sysadmin. Local-first, synced through your own iCloud with no account, is what lets a bookmarking app outlive your reading list.6 min readEssayWhy not files over app?What people want from file over app is portability and integration. Export and import, the dbm command line, a SQLite store and sync without conflicted copies give you both.3 min readEssayAligning value with sustainable developmentWhy capture and browsing stay free, and why a modest subscription for features that help you revisit what you saved beats a one-time sale and feature bloat.2 min readEssayExtension-free bookmarkingHow pressing ⌘C twice, a habit many people already have by accident, became a way to save without installing a browser extension.4 min readNewsletterDoubleMemory Nov Updates + Cyberweek 2025 DealsLiquid Glass on iPhone, iPad and Mac, finer control over Sort By and double capture, Safari Reading List import and batch actions on the Mac, and the biggest discount yet.Nov 20, 20252 min readNewsletterSaved Search is here + what’s next for DoubleMemoryPin any keyword or hashtag search for one-tap access, and what comes next: on-device tag suggestions, more playful ways to explore, and better reading.Sep 5, 20252 min readNewsletterPocket Shutdown, WWDC, and What's New and What's Next for DoubleMemoryPocket announces its shutdown, the Show HN post reaches the front page, TechCrunch lists DoubleMemory among the alternatives, and the first Shortcuts arrive.Jun 13, 20252 min readNewsletterDoubleMemory for iOS launched, New Pricing, What's Next?The iPhone and iPad app is on the App Store, the price comes down after feedback on Reddit, and an honest look at three months of indie traction.May 7, 20252 min readNewsletterIntroducing DoubleMemory iOSA TestFlight invite to the iOS app: a share extension, a more immersive reader, Spotlight that finally earns its place, and a native note editor.Apr 10, 20253 min readNewsletterWhat's new in March for DoubleMemoryWhat two launches taught us, double-copy detection rewritten to get along with clipboard managers, a pause switch, and more ways to save.Mar 12, 20252 min readNewsletterWe are live on ProductHuntLaunch night on Product Hunt, with a dev log of new ways to save: drag and drop, the share sheet and the Services menu.Feb 25, 20253 min readNewsletterDoubleMemory LaunchedDoubleMemory opens for business on the Mac App Store and r/macapps, with a menu bar icon that animates on every capture and a first peek at iOS.Feb 12, 20253 min readNewsletterSecret Plan of DoubleMemory LaunchThe staged road from private alpha to public beta to launch, first thoughts on the business model, and a public TestFlight link.Dec 18, 20244 min readNewsletterThe DoubleMemory Journey BeginsWhy an offline-first app with no accounts has an opt-in newsletter at all, and what it will cover.Nov 18, 20242 min read
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