From idea to Windows and Mac app stores. Here's how we built Redstrings.
After a lengthy review process, Redstrings is now available on the Mac App Store. We're officially cross-platform — available on both Windows and macOS.
Redstrings is coming to Mac. After building universal binaries and optimizing for Apple Silicon, we submitted to the Mac App Store for review.
Based on early user feedback, we added a performance mode for smoother canvas interactions and squashed bugs that appeared in real-world usage.
Improved how projects are organized and exported. The file browser got a refresh, and we added better export options for sharing your investigations.
Today marks a major milestone: Redstrings is now available on the Microsoft Store. A real product, available to real users, ready to help make sense of complexity.
With the core experience solid, we expanded what's possible. Custom node types for Pro users, themes for different workflows, and AI-powered analysis for those who want it.
The final MVP push. We implemented file persistence, search functionality, and keyboard shortcuts — everything needed to actually use Redstrings for real work.
A tool is only as good as it feels to use. We added the details that make Redstrings feel like a real detective board — pins, tilts, photos, and that tactile satisfaction.
The namesake feature. We implemented the red string connections that give Redstrings its identity — visual links between nodes that make relationships tangible.
The first week was all about building the foundation — a canvas that felt right. Pan, zoom, drag, drop. The fundamentals had to be solid before anything else.
With a clear vision, we defined what "minimum viable" actually meant. We made hard decisions about what to build first and what to defer, always keeping the core experience in focus.
Before writing a single line of code, we pressure-tested our assumptions. We explored edge cases, challenged our design decisions, and refined our understanding of who would actually use this tool and why.
Every great project starts with a problem. We noticed that consultants, researchers, and knowledge workers often struggle to see the big picture when dealing with complex, interconnected information. Existing tools were either too rigid (spreadsheets) or too freeform (whiteboards). We envisioned a digital "detective board" — a visual workspace where you can map relationships, see patterns, and connect the dots.
Now available on Windows and macOS. We're looking for feedback to improve the product. Let us know what you think.