A polished, distraction-free take on the classic, with four calibrated difficulty levels, smart notes, and local progress.
Independent Software Studio · macOS & iOS
Crafted tools for deep work.
Experiences for clear minds.
We build local-first desktop software where plain-text files remain authoritative, alongside thoughtful, distraction-free logic games designed for quiet mental resets.
01 / MAC TOOLS
Focused desktop tools crafted for macOS.
Local-first software engineered for privacy, direct file control, and zero distraction.
Tools →
v1.0.10 · macOS 12+
Quillpath
A local-first Markdown desktop editor with workspaces, live styling, search, outlines, math, diagrams, and reliable export.
v0.6.8 · macOS 12+
MarkSnap
Paste Markdown, polish it in a live canvas, and export beautiful PNG, PDF, or Word documents.
v0.9.7 · macOS 12+ · Apple Vision
SnipLingo
A menu bar translation and screen OCR tool powered by macOS Apple Vision and custom AI models.
v1.0.5 · macOS 12+ · Rust
LithePic
A lightweight, local-first batch image optimizer and format converter powered by native Rust performance.
02 / WEB APPLICATIONS
Web tools for sharing, publishing, and useful links.
Share a private note, publish your work, or manage short links from a browser.
Web / All Devices
ViewOnce
A zero-knowledge, encrypted one-time secret sharing web tool with military-grade AES-256 and auto self-destruction.
Web / All Devices
Folivento
Bring your articles, projects, and social profiles together on one personal page.
Web / All Devices
LinkMivo
Create short URLs and QR codes with editable destinations and click analytics.
03 / MINDFUL LOGIC GAMES
Crafted for thoughtful breaks.
High-intensity knowledge work deserves high-purity cognitive resets. Focused mental challenges and pure offline deduction.
Games →
A clear, modern number crossword built around elegant sums, deduction, helpful hints, and offline local progress.
Classic Sudoku meets sum cages in a focused number puzzle with four difficulty levels.
A cozy line puzzle: guide glowing spirits across the board and connect five or more to clear them.
04 / PRINCIPLES
Software should earn its place.
Local-first by default
Your documents, preferences, and game progress belong to you—stored directly on your device.
Calm, not crowded
Clear hierarchy, typography-first layout, and quiet interactions keep mental friction at zero.
Privacy-conscious
Zero behavioral tracking. What is local stays local, without mandatory accounts or telemetry.
05 / THE MAKER
Human vision. AI-coded. Pure intent.
Human vision defines the problems. AI crafts the code.
I’m Lynn, the independent creator behind WhaleLives. In a noisy digital world, I build calm, local-first tools that respect your attention and privacy.
The code here is crafted in close collaboration with AI, while I define the problems, shape the user experience, and take full personal accountability for the software’s taste and quality.
06 / WHALELIVES
Small software.
Long-term value.
Built with care, maintained with intent.