An independent lab building private software.

Most modern apps solve a real problem and then keep your data on their servers, track how you use it, and use that to sell ads. That tradeoff is no longer necessary. Phones are fast, storage is cheap, and on-device processing has caught up, so a private app can be just as capable.

NovusKey Labs builds local-first software. Your work lives on your device, the network is optional, and anything that leaves does so because you sent it. There are no accounts, no telemetry, and no ads. The core code is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so anyone can verify how it works.

Our first app, Nibhaus, turns a digital smartpen into a private notebook. The same approach applies to other tools people currently trust to the cloud. We build the local-first version that does the job without collecting your data.

NovusKey Labs LLC is an independent, self-funded company registered in Alaska. There are no outside investors and no growth targets driving the roadmap. If you have questions, get in touch.