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Launched my encrypted notes + passwords app after months as solo dev

Hey IH! I just launched Claspt — a desktop app where you write markdown notes and embed encrypted secrets (passwords, API keys) inline.

The backstory: I was frustrated with having passwords in 1Password, notes in Obsidian, and API keys in .env files. I wanted one app where my documentation and credentials lived together.

Months of solo development. Rust backend (Tauri), React frontend. Cross-platform: macOS, Windows, Linux.

Business model:

- Free forever on desktop (no limits, no account required)

- Pro ($4/mo or $36/yr) adds cloud sync via Google Drive

- Pro+ ($8/mo or $72/yr) adds hosted sync + vault storage

Current state:

- Launched today

- 0 paying customers (just launched!)

- All three platforms shipping

- Browser extension coming next (most-requested feature)

What I'm looking for:

- Feedback on the free → Pro conversion hook (is sync compelling enough?)

- Ideas for what would make you pay $4/mo for a vault app

- Whether the positioning ("notes + passwords together") resonates or confuses

Website: https://claspt.app

Security model: https://claspt.app/security/

Happy to share revenue numbers, architecture details, or marketing learnings as this progresses. Ask me anything!

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