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Reflect

Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial

End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with GPT-4, voice transcription, and networked notes.

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Setup: 5-10 minutes
3 Steps

Quick Info

Pricing

Monthly: $10/month (all features, billed annually). Free trial available with full AI access. No free tier.

Requirements
  • Email address
  • Credit card for trial
  • Mobile or desktop device

Overview

Reflect is a minimalist, privacy-focused note-taking app with powerful AI features. Offers end-to-end encryption, GPT-4 integration for rewriting and generating, Whisper voice transcription, backlinked networked notes, calendar integration, and instant sync across devices. Supports offline mode and one-click web publishing.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Start Free Trial

Sign up at reflect.app

  • Visit reflect.app
  • Start free trial
  • Create account
  • Download apps
2

Set Up Notes

Create your first note

  • Create new note
  • Use backlinks with [[note name]]
  • Try voice transcription
  • Connect calendar (optional)
3

Use AI Features

Try GPT-4 integration

  • Highlight text
  • Use GPT-4 to rewrite
  • Generate outlines
  • Transcribe voice memos

Core Features & Capabilities

End-to-End Encryption

Military-grade privacy

How to use: All notes encrypted automatically
Use cases:
Sensitive notesPersonal journalConfidential workPrivacy-first users

GPT-4 Integration

AI for rewriting, outlines, improvements

How to use: Highlight text, use AI commands
Use cases:
Improve writingGenerate outlinesRewrite ideasPolish content

Voice Transcription

Whisper-powered voice notes

How to use: Record voice, AI transcribes automatically
Use cases:
Voice memosMeeting notesBrainstormingQuick captures

Best Use Cases

Personal knowledge base
Daily journaling
Meeting notes
Research
Writing projects
Encrypted notes
Privacy-conscious users

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Use backlinks for knowledge network
  • Voice memos for quick captures
  • GPT-4 for writing improvement
  • Calendar integration for meeting notes
  • One-click publish for sharing

Integrations & Compatibility

Reflect works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:

CalendarZapierReadwiseWeb clipperKindle highlights

Limitations & Considerations

  • No free tier
  • $10/month required
  • Less features than Notion
  • Focused on simplicity
  • No team collaboration features

Ready to Get Started with Reflect?

Put this guide into action and start creating amazing content with Reflect.