Local-first, Mac-native quotes management and revisiting app
Full data ownership with easy import (from Kindle and CSV files) and export options. Use offline, manage with Tags and Collections. Generate and share stunning quote images. Rediscover through full-text search, Widgets & Reminders!
I'm Conan, the creator of Quotes. This is our first time launching on Product Hunt, and I'd love to share the story behind how Quotes came to be.
Words have been my companions since childhood. To me, they've always been these magical little vessels of power, beauty, and wisdom. I've been a devoted collector of words ever since I can remember (though plot twist: I ended up becoming a software maker instead of a writer – but hey, I still keep my reading and writing habits alive!).
Like many collectors, I started the old-school way – notebooks, sticky notes, you name it. But oh boy, did that get messy fast! Lost notebooks during moves, countless frustrated moments digging through pages to find that one perfect quote. I tried going digital, jumped from one solution to another, but nothing quite clicked. So, I did what any slightly obsessed developer would do – I built my own solution! It started as a simple TUI (Terminal User Interface) tool.
When I showed this little creation to my fellow word-loving friends, they got excited... until they realized they had to use the terminal. Not everyone's cup of tea, right? That got me thinking – there must be others out there looking for something similar. Having lived through the golden age of classic Mac apps, I've always had a soft spot for those beautifully crafted, delightful native applications. I dreamed of creating something similar: a refined Mac app dedicated to quick collection, easy organization, and effortless browsing, deeply integrated with the system to bring your favorite words right into your virtual workspace.
Sure, it might not be the next billion-dollar idea, and yes, it's pretty niche. But you know what? We only live once, and some things just need to exist in the world. This reminds me of something Steve Jobs once said:
(Quote Image Generated Using the Quotes App)
Now I’m not claiming Quotes has reached that "wonderful" status yet, but that's what we're aiming for, one feature at a time. After months of designing and building, we've got something that I believe nails the core features I've always wanted:
🔒 Own your data: Local-first approach with multiple export options for complete control
✈️ Offline-friendly: No internet required for full functionality
📥 Easy import: Seamlessly bring in highlights from Kindle, CSV, and more sources
🏷️ Smart organization: Manage your library with Tags, Collections, and Index
🔍 Powerful search: Find any quote with comprehensive full-text search
⏰ Rediscovery tools: Widgets & Reminders bring your favorite quotes back into your day
🖼️ Beautiful sharing: Generate stunning quote images to share your inspiration
⌨️ Keyboard wizardry: Navigate efficiently with full keyboard support (Vim-style options included!)
We're a tiny team of 2 people, united by our love for reading and writing. This passion drives our dedication to the Quotes project. If you're a fellow word lover, we'd love for you to take it for a spin and share your thoughts!
And since this is a public beta, expect to find some bugs and rough edges – but don't worry, that's what beta testing is for! Just let us know what you find, and we'll squash those bugs as fast as we can.🤞😉
Whether you're a reader, a writer, or someone who appreciates the power of words, we hope Quotes can be that special place where your collected wisdom lives and thrives. Every comment and piece of feedback helps us make Quotes better for fellow word lovers like you. Let's build something wonderful together!
Happy Quoting!
Conan
About Quotes on Product Hunt
“Local-first, Mac-native quotes management and revisiting app”
Quotes launched on Product Hunt on March 4th, 2025 and earned 164 upvotes and 18 comments, placing #11 on the daily leaderboard. Full data ownership with easy import (from Kindle and CSV files) and export options. Use offline, manage with Tags and Collections. Generate and share stunning quote images. Rediscover through full-text search, Widgets & Reminders!
On the analytics side, Quotes competes within eBook Reader, Mac and Writing — topics that collectively have 167.8k followers on Product Hunt. The dashboard above tracks how Quotes performed against the three products that launched closest to it on the same day.
Who hunted Quotes?
Quotes was hunted by Conan Chou. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
Conan Chou
Hi Hunters!
I'm Conan, the creator of Quotes. This is our first time launching on Product Hunt, and I'd love to share the story behind how Quotes came to be.
Words have been my companions since childhood. To me, they've always been these magical little vessels of power, beauty, and wisdom. I've been a devoted collector of words ever since I can remember (though plot twist: I ended up becoming a software maker instead of a writer – but hey, I still keep my reading and writing habits alive!).
Like many collectors, I started the old-school way – notebooks, sticky notes, you name it. But oh boy, did that get messy fast! Lost notebooks during moves, countless frustrated moments digging through pages to find that one perfect quote. I tried going digital, jumped from one solution to another, but nothing quite clicked. So, I did what any slightly obsessed developer would do – I built my own solution! It started as a simple TUI (Terminal User Interface) tool.
When I showed this little creation to my fellow word-loving friends, they got excited... until they realized they had to use the terminal. Not everyone's cup of tea, right? That got me thinking – there must be others out there looking for something similar. Having lived through the golden age of classic Mac apps, I've always had a soft spot for those beautifully crafted, delightful native applications. I dreamed of creating something similar: a refined Mac app dedicated to quick collection, easy organization, and effortless browsing, deeply integrated with the system to bring your favorite words right into your virtual workspace.
Sure, it might not be the next billion-dollar idea, and yes, it's pretty niche. But you know what? We only live once, and some things just need to exist in the world. This reminds me of something Steve Jobs once said:
(Quote Image Generated Using the Quotes App)
Now I’m not claiming Quotes has reached that "wonderful" status yet, but that's what we're aiming for, one feature at a time. After months of designing and building, we've got something that I believe nails the core features I've always wanted:
🔒 Own your data: Local-first approach with multiple export options for complete control
✈️ Offline-friendly: No internet required for full functionality
📥 Easy import: Seamlessly bring in highlights from Kindle, CSV, and more sources
🏷️ Smart organization: Manage your library with Tags, Collections, and Index
🔍 Powerful search: Find any quote with comprehensive full-text search
⏰ Rediscovery tools: Widgets & Reminders bring your favorite quotes back into your day
🖼️ Beautiful sharing: Generate stunning quote images to share your inspiration
⌨️ Keyboard wizardry: Navigate efficiently with full keyboard support (Vim-style options included!)
We're a tiny team of 2 people, united by our love for reading and writing. This passion drives our dedication to the Quotes project. If you're a fellow word lover, we'd love for you to take it for a spin and share your thoughts!
And since this is a public beta, expect to find some bugs and rough edges – but don't worry, that's what beta testing is for! Just let us know what you find, and we'll squash those bugs as fast as we can.🤞😉
Whether you're a reader, a writer, or someone who appreciates the power of words, we hope Quotes can be that special place where your collected wisdom lives and thrives. Every comment and piece of feedback helps us make Quotes better for fellow word lovers like you. Let's build something wonderful together!
Happy Quoting!
Conan