Web site: roamresearch.com
Category: Office
Subcategory: Notes
Platform: Linux, OS X, Windows, Android, iOS
License: Proprietary
Interface: GUI
Wikipedia: Roam Research
First release: 2019
Roam Research – a productivity and note-taking application designed to facilitate knowledge management and enhance the user’s ability to organize thoughts and research. Developed by Roam Research Inc. and launched in 2019, it employs a unique directed graph structure that allows users to create interconnected notes, mimicking the way human brains form associations between ideas.
Features:
– Bidirectional Linking: Users can create links between notes effortlessly using double brackets (e.g., [[note]]). This feature automatically generates a dedicated page for each linked term, consolidating all references and fostering deeper connections among ideas34.
– Graph Visualization: Roam provides a visual representation of how notes are interconnected, helping users to see relationships and patterns within their knowledge base. This is particularly useful for researchers and writers who need to explore complex topics24.
– Unstructured Note-taking: Unlike traditional hierarchical note-taking systems, Roam allows for a more organic approach. Notes can be freely linked without the constraints of folders or categories, making it easier to capture thoughts as they arise
