Redstrings FAQ

Redstrings is a visual investigation board app. It helps you map people, evidence, events, sources, and their relationships on a spatial board.

Redstrings is for people who need to understand complex relationships. Investigators, researchers, consultants, analysts, writers, and others can use it to organize connected information.

Yes. Redstrings is available for Windows 11 and macOS through the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store.

Yes. The core board and local project files work offline. Gemini analysis, web links, store purchases, and purchase restoration need an internet connection when you use them.

Redstrings stores project files locally on your computer in .redstrings folders. Redstrings has no account requirement or sync service.

Free includes unlimited boards, cards, and red strings, all seven built-in card types, search, board decorations, and project, PNG, and Markdown exports. Pro adds themes, custom card types, custom relationship controls, Gemini analysis, saved reports, and an experimental MCP server for supported AI clients.

No. Redstrings Pro costs $19.99 as a one-time purchase through the platform app store.

Gemini AI analysis is a Pro feature. You provide your own Gemini API key, and the board content you select goes directly to Google when you run analysis.

Yes. Redstrings can export project files, PNG images, and Markdown reports. You can share those exported files using the method you choose.

Redstrings is built for relationship mapping. Its card types, strings, board layout, search, and local project files help you keep evidence and connections together in a structured visual board.