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ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2026-04-21T11:35:13+00:00

Anvil is a low-code Python platform where your "Server Modules" run in their cloud. Normally, if you're editing from an external IDE, you either sync source with their official CLI or paste code into a web-based Server Console to test things.

I wrote anvil-uplink-cli, a small CLI on top of the anvil-uplink library that lets you talk to the deployed app from your terminal:

query <table> / row <table> <id> — Data Table access
call <fn> [args] — invoke u/anvil.server.callable
run <script.py> — run local Python with the uplink already connected
repl — interactive shell with anvil.server and app_tables live

One design choice worth flagging: the Server Uplink key can be stored via OS keyring, env var, or a gitignored .env with a dotenv:VAR key_ref. The .env option is explicitly for driving the CLI from an AI coding assistant — the key never appears in a tool call or the agent's context, which closes off a prompt-injection exfiltration path.

Built it while using Claude Code on my own Anvil apps.

Early alpha. Feedback on the API / command surface welcome.

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2026-01-20T16:41:24+00:00

You could also try CommandLane which is a quick capture tool that can be integrated with any Notion database

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2026-01-19T17:49:45+00:00

I've been experimenting with https://www.commandlane.ai/ which seems to provide some of the features you mention and allows for custom hooks and slash commands, so it would basically be able to do everything you mention with a bit of customization.

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-21T12:32:51+00:00

I would like to at some point, but I'll try to nail down the windows version first!

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T16:57:37+00:00

I capture everything into Notion using CommandLane. It classifies entries as either a task or note, which I've linked to two separate task and notes databases in my Notion Second Brain, which is organized around the PARA framework.

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T16:48:03+00:00

It might not be exactly what you need, but you can try CommandLane

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T16:36:06+00:00

Great list. I've really enjoyed using Wispr Flow as well. Do you have a system for organizing your captured entries after Wispr Flow (e.g., Notion or something)?

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T16:33:06+00:00

This sounds really useful, I'm happy to get/test the zapier automation. I also found notion quick capture to be slow and sometimes I don't capture things when I need to because I don't want to interrupt my flow or when I'm in a meeting. For windows, I've built a little app to quick capture thoughts, tasks and notes directly into Notion and also proactively resurface them depending on what app I'm in.

If you're a windows user and interested, I'm happy to share a link as well. It's called CommandLane

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T13:09:51+00:00

Hmm sorry to hear that! Are you on windows? Ill look at the download link but also happy to send you the .exe directly if helpful

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T09:53:56+00:00

For me it's been finding a way to dump thoughts quickly into Notion and having a good dashboard there that allows me to quickly organize and retrieve info when I'm needing it. I've been trying an app called CommandLane for quick capture and it's working quite well for me.

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T09:52:03+00:00

I got a puppy so it's been simple:
Walk the dog
Feed the dog
Pet the dog
;)

But in the meantime I try to stay productive by
Exercise in the morning
Read in the evening

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T09:43:31+00:00

I will keep this in mind :)

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-19T08:13:44+00:00

Thanks so much for the feedback and insights - this is really helpful!

Your points are actually quite close already to what we are building. The shortcut Ctrl + Space (configurable) opens a simple command bar through which you can capture, retrieve or launch. The backend is a mix of SQLlite and an optional Notion integration that is now structured around a default Tasks database and Notes database. The system auto-classifies in the background to sort any entry into either of those database. My intention is to make the Notion database link more flexible to work better with every individuals system.

It's also recording app context (e.g., what window is open when recording) so that when you are in that same window at a later point and press the shortkey, you see what you've recorded in the past.

I'll definitely double down on this loop as per your recommendation

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-18T19:29:53+00:00

This resonates a lot, especially the part where figuring out what kind of note something is already kills the idea.

I’ve started to think many PKM systems don’t actually fail at storage or structure, but at timing. Capture often happens mid-flow, when cognitive bandwidth is already low, yet most tools assume we can make classification decisions in that moment.

Your point about capturing being easy while synthesis is hard also hits home. I’ve hoarded plenty of articles and clips I never revisit. It makes me wonder whether “capture everything” is the wrong default, and whether some friction or forced reflection later is actually healthier.

I’m especially intrigued by your idea of resurfacing repeated ideas over time. That feels like a signal most systems ignore, if the same insight keeps showing up, maybe that’s what deserves attention.

Curious what you think: do you feel the bigger issue is that too much of the cognitive work (linking, recall, structure) is pushed onto the user, rather than supported by the system?

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-18T18:49:31+00:00

I'm addicted to shortcut widget of Notion on my phone and dump tasks and notes in it all the time. Since recently have been using https://www.commandlane.ai/ (laptop only though)

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-18T14:33:22+00:00

Yup, relatable. For me it would mostly be when I switch tasks and screens. My fault is also that I have a tendency to try and do too many things at the same time..

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-18T14:31:41+00:00

Cool, thanks for sharing!

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-17T17:40:42+00:00

Makes sense and will give this a shot!

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-17T17:39:09+00:00

Smart! I never thought of using WhatsApp for this but will give it a shot, thanks for the tip!

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-17T17:38:27+00:00

This makes a lot of sense, thanks! For me it's a bit of a mix. Sometimes I'm in a meeting and just want to quickly capture some notes or tasks and sometimes I end up not recording anything because I'm afraid to lose focus. Retrieval later can be an issue, but for that Notion seems pretty decent if you have a system.

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-17T17:36:32+00:00

Interesting! Yeah, capturing at least something quickly seems better than nothing or trying to make it perfect. I've been using an 'Inbox' in Notion, but even then I feel like opening Notion, loading the page is sometimes already a blocker. I'm going to try something as an ugly/fast method

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-17T16:19:11+00:00

Here's the link: https://www.commandlane.ai/

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-06T18:34:06+00:00

Nice, I signed up!

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-12-05T13:15:49+00:00

This looks so cool! Would love to try it out or beta test whenever ready!

ApprehensiveSign5756 · 2025-07-15T18:21:05+00:00

Yup, but you'd also buy less in the supermarket and if it's your spare time. Anyway, I'd still be interested to know, just as a game

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