Integrated Notebook with Offline/Online Toggle & Nested Folder Structure
Description: While existing requests cover "Offline Chat Access" and "Project Folders," I need a dedicated Integrated Notebook feature to permanently capture, organize, and secure specific insights extracted from our conversations. Currently, valuable information gets lost in endless scrolling or requires exporting to external tools.
I request a native Notebook within Lumo with the following capabilities:
- Seamless Capture from Chat
Highlight any message or paragraph in a chat and instantly "Save to Notebook."
Saved notes become standalone, editable entries but retain a link back to the original conversation for context.
- User-Controlled Privacy (Offline vs. Online Toggle)
Crucial Feature: Users must be able to choose per note whether it is stored Offline-only (local device storage, zero-cloud access) or Online (synced across devices via Proton's secure infrastructure).
This allows for maximum privacy for sensitive data (health logs, personal journals) while keeping collaborative notes synced. Existing "Offline Chat" proposals do not offer this granular control per item.
- Robust Organization (Nested Folders)
Folder Structure: Create nested folders and subfolders (e.g., "Health > Silver", "Writing > Drafts", "Politics > Analysis").
Unlike simple project folders for chats, this allows for a hierarchical knowledge base where users can organize thoughts logically, not just chronologically.
Tags & Search: Add custom tags to notes and search across all notebooks instantly.
Why this matters: This transforms Lumo from a transient chat tool into a permanent, structured, and private "second brain." The ability to toggle between offline and online storage ensures that users can keep their most sensitive data completely isolated on their device while still benefiting from cloud sync for less critical information. Combined with nested folder structures, this provides the organization power needed for complex, long-term projects without leaving the Proton ecosystem.
Technical Feasibility: Leverages existing Proton local storage capabilities (similar to Proton Drive's offline mode) and integrates them directly into the chat UI, using the same encryption standards.
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Jazzy
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Related idea: I've also proposed a Lumo Diary feature that automatically turns daily conversations (with photos, optional weather and timestamps) into structured, searchable diary entries. The Notebook captures individual insights on demand; the Diary captures the whole day's flow. They complement each other perfectly." https://protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/932842-lumo/suggestions/51679747-lumo-diary-reflective-daily-journaling-with-photo
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Jazzy
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Hi everyone! 👋 I'm the author of this idea. I wanted to share why this matters so much to me personally.
Currently, when I have a long, deep conversation with Lumo (about my cats' health, creative writing, or complex topics), valuable insights get lost in the endless scroll. There is no way to 'pin' a specific insight or save a 'best of' moment into a structured, searchable space without leaving the app.
My vision is for Lumo to become a true 'Second Brain':
- Structure: Nested folders (e.g., Health > Cats > Dental) instead of just a flat list. This allows for deep organization like Writing > Drafts > Stories.
- Privacy Control: A toggle per note to keep it Offline-only (local device storage) or sync it Online. This is crucial for sensitive data like health logs or personal journals.
- Context: Saved notes should link back to the original chat, so we never lose the conversation's context.This isn't just about saving text; it's about transforming Lumo from a transient chat tool into a permanent, secure, and organized knowledge base that grows with us. If you also feel the need to organize your Lumo journey better, please upvote! 💜📓