Hey DEV Community! 👋
I wanted to share something I've been working on for a while — StudyMind Pro, a Windows desktop app built for students and visual learners.
I started building it around 2022 as a small web app, but life got in the way and I never fully finished it. Recently, with the help of AI tools, I finally completed it as a proper Windows desktop app. It felt like a big milestone, so I wanted to share it here.
What is StudyMind Pro?
StudyMind Pro is a local-first Windows study workspace that combines several tools students actually need — all in one place, with no account required.
Core Features
- 🗺️ Visual Mind Maps — Organize your subjects and topics visually with a node-based mind map interface
- 📝 Topic-Based Notes — Attach notes directly to each node/topic in your mind map
- 📄 PDF Viewer — Built-in PDF viewer with zoom and fullscreen mode, so you never leave the app
- 🖼️ Photos & Links — Save images and links inside any topic for quick reference
- 📲 Wi-Fi Share (Phone → PC) — Scan a QR code with your phone and send files directly to your PC over Wi-Fi
- 💾 Automatic & Manual Backups — Never lose your work
- 🔒 Local-First Storage — Everything stays on your machine. No cloud, no account, no subscription
- 📦 Windows Installer — Easy setup, runs like a native app
The Standout Feature: Wi-Fi Share
This is the feature I'm most proud of.
How it works:
- Open StudyMind Pro on your PC
- A QR code appears in the app
- Scan it with your phone
- Send PDFs, photos, notes, or any files from your phone directly to your PC — over the same Wi-Fi network
No cables. No cloud accounts. No emailing files to yourself. It just works.
This came from a real pain point — constantly trying to get photos of handwritten notes or PDF slides from my phone onto my PC without friction.
Who Is It For?
- 🎓 Students managing PDFs, slides, and notes
- 🧠 Visual learners who think in diagrams and maps
- 📚 Anyone studying from screenshots or phone photos
- 🗂️ People who want their study materials organized around subjects, not scattered in folders
Built With AI Help
I want to be transparent — I started this project years ago but couldn't finish it alone. Using AI coding tools, I was finally able to complete the features I always envisioned. I think that's worth mentioning because it's part of the story of how indie developers are building today.
Try It Out
👉 Download StudyMind Pro: https://hassoub7.gumroad.com/l/iaxxvv
It's a Windows app available now. I'd love any feedback from this community — especially on the UI, the Wi-Fi Share feature, or anything you'd want to see added.
Thanks for reading! 🙏