Cortex

Local-first, open-source NotebookLM alternative turning lectures into cheatsheets, flashcards, and quizzes.

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Cortex is a local-first, open-source desktop study OS that turns slides, PDFs, and lectures into cheatsheets, flashcards, quizzes, and citation-grounded chat, positioned as a NotebookLM alternative for students who want their course material processed entirely on their own machine.

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