Reading noise, distilled.
Too many saved articles, newsletters, and open tabs to ever get through? Etcetra clears the backlog for you: paste a URL or text, get back a concise, searchable note in seconds — no filing system required.
Free during beta - bring your own Gemini API key
Section 01 - Features
Less reading. More knowing.
Smart Summarization
From long reads to clear actions.
URL or text in, structured note out. Etcetra uses your chosen model and template to produce concise, decision-ready output.
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Knowledge Graph
Connections appear as you go.
You don't build a graph — it builds itself. As your notes pile up, tags, categories, and links surface a map of how everything connects, no extra setup required.
Instant Search and Recall
Find any note in seconds.
Search across summaries, metadata, and linked notes, or jump quickly with Command Palette
(Cmd/Ctrl + K). Use categories and free tags to keep your reading memory clean and
retrievable.
Anchoring Effect - key points
Action Brief - AI product memo
Teach Back - market sizing notes
Translation Ready
Summaries in the language you think in.
Keep source meaning while changing summary language for sharing and recall.
EN
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ES
FR
DE
Annotation Capture
Turn highlights into reusable notes.
Highlight while reading, add tags, and return to the exact passage later.
#research
#quote
Theme Modes
Switch modes to match your focus.
Switch instantly between Studio, Medium-inspired light, and VSCode-inspired dark.
Studio
Medium
VSCode Dark
Embedded Source View
Read source and notes side by side.
Keep source context beside notes so summarizing and verification stay in one workspace.
Section 02 - How it works
Five steps. Zero drag.
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Capture in the moment
Paste a URL or text into Quick Capture, then choose the format that matches your intent.
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Distill with structure
Use Snapshot, Key Points, Decision Memo Lite, Action Brief, Teach Back, or your own custom templates for consistent structure.
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Store as a structured note
Etcetra stores summary, source reference, categories, and tags in a local-first note store.
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Annotate and connect thoughts
Add inline notes and tags while reading to connect related annotations.
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Retrieve and refine anytime
Search quickly, use Command Palette, open source preview, and regenerate when you need a sharper summary.
Section 03 - Preview
Interaction flow, from capture to note.
Embedded interaction flow
Watch capture, summary, and save in one pass.
Section 04 - FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is a summarization note app?
A summarization note app turns long-form reading into concise, structured notes you can search and revisit. Etcetra uses AI-powered templates to distill articles, URLs, and pasted text into decision-ready notes stored locally on your device.
How does reading distillation work?
Reading distillation extracts key ideas, evidence, and action items from articles and saves them as reusable notes. Etcetra offers templates like Snapshot, Key Points, Action Brief, and Teach Back so each summary matches your intent.
Is Etcetra free?
Etcetra is free during beta. Bring your own Gemini API key for AI summarization — no subscription required.
What can I summarize with Etcetra?
Paste any URL, article, or plain text and Etcetra distills it into structured notes using templates like Snapshot, Key Points, and Action Brief. It works with web articles, research papers, blog posts, and any text you want to condense.
How is Etcetra different from Obsidian or Notion?
Obsidian and Notion give you a blank canvas for your knowledge — you write and link every note yourself. Etcetra fills the canvas for you: paste in a URL or text and the structured note, tags, and links are generated automatically. The second brain builds itself while you just keep reading.
Section 05 - Download