What is Quarry?

Quarry is an AI-native personal knowledge management system (PKM) built on the Frame.dev ecosystem. Unlike traditional note-taking apps that bolt on AI as an afterthought, Quarry was designed from the ground up for the age of large language models.

It combines the time-tested Zettelkasten methodology with cutting-edge semantic search, FSRS spaced repetition, and knowledge graph visualization—all running locally with on-device AI inference for complete privacy.

Why Quarry Exists

The web is noise. Every day we consume thousands of pieces of information, but retention is abysmal. Traditional note-taking creates digital graveyards—folders full of markdown files that never get revisited.

Quarry solves this with three core principles:

1. Capture Friction = Zero — Voice input, browser extensions, mobile apps. Getting knowledge in should never interrupt flow.
2. Connection is Automatic — Semantic embeddings find relationships you'd never spot manually.
3. Recall is Active — FSRS flashcards surface knowledge before you forget it.

Core Features

🧠 Zettelkasten Architecture

Quarry implements the Zettelkasten method pioneered by Niklas Luhmann—atomic notes (Supernotes) connected through meaningful links rather than hierarchical folders.

• Supernotes — Atomic knowledge units with structured metadata
• Bi-directional Links — Every connection works both ways
• Recursive Strands — Long-form content that composes from atomic units
• Supertags — Cross-cutting organization beyond traditional folders

🔍 Semantic Search (WebGPU Accelerated)

Forget keyword matching. Quarry uses on-device embeddings via ONNX Runtime with WebGPU acceleration for instant semantic search.

• Hybrid BM25 + Semantic — Best of lexical and neural approaches
• MiniLM Embeddings — 384-dimensional vectors for precise similarity
• Zero Cloud Dependency — All inference happens on your device
• < 50ms Query Time — WebGPU makes local AI genuinely fast

📚 FSRS Flashcards & Spaced Repetition

The Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler (FSRS) is the most advanced open-source algorithm for memory retention. Quarry integrates it natively.

• Automatic Card Generation — AI extracts key concepts from your notes
• Adaptive Intervals — Reviews scheduled for optimal retention
• Difficulty Ratings — System learns what's hard for you
• Progress Tracking — XP, streaks, and mastery visualization

🕸️ Knowledge Graph Visualization

See the structure of your knowledge in real-time. Connections you never knew existed become obvious.

• Force-Directed Layout — Automatic clustering of related concepts
• Temporal Evolution — Watch your knowledge grow over time
• Path Finding — Discover unexpected routes between ideas
• Export to Obsidian/Roam — Interoperability with existing tools

📱 Multi-Platform (Web + Desktop + Mobile)

Quarry goes everywhere you do.

• Web App — Full-featured PWA at quarry.space
• Electron Desktop — Native macOS, Windows, Linux apps
• Capacitor Mobile — iOS and Android with offline sync
• Offline-First — Works without internet, syncs when connected

Part of the Frame.dev Ecosystem

Quarry is powered by Frame.dev—the open-source AI orchestration runtime developed by Framers AI in strategic partnership with Manic Agency.

The same infrastructure that powers:

• AgentOS — Modular AI agent runtime
• OpenStrand — Collaborative knowledge architecture
• Voice Chat Assistant — Voice-first AI coding

Technical Architecture

quarry/
├── apps/
│   ├── web/                    # Next.js 14 PWA
│   ├── desktop/                # Electron wrapper
│   └── mobile/                 # Capacitor iOS/Android
├── packages/
│   ├── @quarry/core/           # Business logic
│   ├── @quarry/editor/         # TipTap-based editor
│   ├── @quarry/search/         # ONNX semantic search
│   └── @quarry/flashcards/     # FSRS implementation
└── lib/
    ├── embeddings/             # MiniLM + ONNX Runtime
    ├── graph/                  # Force-directed visualization
    └── sync/                   # Offline-first sync engine

Key Technologies:

• Frontend: Next.js 14, React 18, TailwindCSS, Framer Motion
• Editor: TipTap with 15+ custom extensions
• AI/ML: ONNX Runtime (WebGPU), Transformers.js, MiniLM
• Storage: IndexedDB, SQL.js (WASM), optional Supabase sync
• Mobile: Capacitor for iOS/Android, Electron for desktop

Getting Started

Web (Instant)

Visit quarry.space — no installation required.

Desktop

# macOS
brew install --cask quarry

# Linux
snap install quarry

# Windows
winget install framersai.quarry

Self-Hosted

# Clone and run locally
git clone https://github.com/framersai/quarry.git
cd quarry
pnpm install
pnpm dev

Open Source Philosophy

Quarry is Apache-2.0 licensed. Your knowledge should never be locked into proprietary formats or dependent on a company's survival.

• Community Edition: Full-featured, self-hostable, forever free
• Premium Edition: Optional cloud sync, advanced collaboration, managed infrastructure

Built by Framers AI × Manic Agency

Quarry is developed by Framers AI in strategic partnership with Manic Agency. Together, we're building the infrastructure for the AI-native future of knowledge work.

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