Your Personal Thought Transformation System - This is not another transcription tool or replacement for typing. Cleft is artisan software built specifically for verbal processors who need support filtering their thoughts into usable structures. Like having skilled scribes running behind you on your morning walk, capturing and shaping your ideas as they flow. Built by neurodivergent minds for the edge cases - because we are those edge cases.
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Capture Your First Thought
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Download & Login
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Capture Your Thoughts with Cleft
iOS: Tap + and start talking.macOS: Press 
⌘ + N and start talking.
Just let your ideas flow—no need to organize.
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Watch the Magic
Stop recording and watch Cleft transform your scattered thoughts into organized brilliance.
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See Your Brilliance, Organized
Your thoughts, once chaotic, are now beautifully structured for action.
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Success! Your first organized note is ready.
Your Ideas, Your Way: Voice notes are perfect for those quick “aha!” moments when ideas flash through your mind. Voice memos work better for longer explorations like thinking through a design problem out loud. Cleft handles both beautifully, adapting to your thought process.
Find Notes Instantly with Spotlight Search (New in v1.10!)
Spotlight Search Integration: Your Cleft notes are now part of your device’s search system. Find any note instantly without even opening the app!
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Search on iPhone/iPad
- Swipe down from the middle of your home screen
- Type any word or phrase from your notes
- Tap on the Cleft result to open the note directly
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Search on Mac
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⌘ + Spaceto open Spotlight - Start typing to search your notes
- Select a Cleft note to open it instantly
Indexing delay: Spotlight indexes your notes automatically in the background. If you just updated to v1.10, give it 5-10 minutes to index your existing notes for search to work properly.
Your First Week with Cleft
Days 1-2: Build the Recording Habit
- Morning brain dump - Record your thoughts while having coffee
- Task capture - Use voice to capture to-dos throughout the day
- Meeting notes - Try recording key points during one meeting
Days 3-4: Organize Your Notes
- Create folders - Set up basic organization (Work, Personal, Ideas)
- Try tagging - Add tags like #meeting, #project, or #idea
- Practice search - Look for notes using different keywords
Days 5-7: Explore Integrations
- Export to Apple Notes - Send important notes to your existing system
- Try Apple Shortcuts - Set up quick recording triggers
- Explore custom instructions - Make your notes more useful with AI processing
Common Questions
How accurate is the transcription?
How accurate is the transcription?
Cleft’s transcription is highly accurate for clear speech in quiet environments. Tips for best results:
- Speak clearly and at normal speed
- Use a quiet environment when possible
- You can always edit transcriptions by tapping on text
Can I use Cleft offline?
Can I use Cleft offline?
Yes! Cleft works offline for recording. Transcription happens when you reconnect to the internet.
How do I organize my notes?
How do I organize my notes?
Start simple with folders for major areas (Work, Personal, Projects). Add tags for more specific organization. You can always reorganize later.
What if I make mistakes while recording?
What if I make mistakes while recording?
Don’t worry about perfection! You can:
- Keep recording and edit the transcription later
- Stop and start a new recording if needed
- Edit any part of the transcription by tapping on it
Next Steps
Once you’re comfortable with basic recording and organization:Daily Capture Routines
Build sustainable daily habits for maximum productivity
Meeting Notes System
Never enter a meeting unprepared or leave without clear actions
Apple Shortcuts Gallery
Automate your note-taking with powerful shortcuts
Custom Instructions Library
Get better results with AI-powered note processing