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# Mobile Apps
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We must always ask ourselves, [[build-vs-assemble]].
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This Roadmap item discusses existing assembled solutions, and some thoughts on future Foam mobile experience.
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## Existing solutions
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### [GitJournal](https://gitjournal.io/)
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#### Pros
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- Open source
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- Already a usable solution.
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- Provides functionality to edit, create, and browser markdown files.
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- Support journal mode, todo lists, and free writing
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- Syncs to GitHub repo
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#### Cons
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- Doesn't support [[wiki-links]] **(deal breaker, but support [coming soon](https://twitter.com/GitJournal_io/status/1280194357296062466))**
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- Doesn't generate link reference lists (but this is ok, since [[workspace-janitor]] as a GitHub action can solve this)
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- Not as sleek as Apple/Google notes, some keyboard state glitching on Android, etc.
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- Lack of control over roadmap. Established product with a paid plan, so may not be open to Foam-supportive changes and additions that don't benefit most users.
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Verdict: Good. By far best effort/outcome ratio would be to help improve GitJournal rather than building a [bespoke mobile app](#bespoke-mobile-app-for-foam).
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## Bespoke mobile app for Foam
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Given we already have a solution, why would we spend time and effort building a bespoke mobile app?
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- Taking notes on the go is a key part of a good note taking process, and the process should feel effortless
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- Having a custom app could help us support key user workflows in a more Foam-specific manner
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If such an app was worth building, it would have to have the following features:
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- Instant loading and syncing for quick notes
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- Sleek, simple, beautifully designed user experience.
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- Ability to search and navigate forward links and back links (onlly in paid GitJournal version)
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- Killer feature that makes it the best note taking tool for Foam (?)
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Given the effort vs reward ratio, it's a low priority for core team, but if someone wants to work on this, we can provide support! Talk to us on the #mobile-apps channel on [Foam Discord](https://discord.gg/rtdZKgj).
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[//begin]: # "Autogenerated link references for markdown compatibility"
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[todo]: todo "Todo"
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[roadmap]: roadmap "Roadmap"
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[build-vs-assemble]: build-vs-assemble "Build vs Assemble"
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[wiki-links]: wiki-links "Wiki Links"
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[workspace-janitor]: workspace-janitor "Workspace Janitor (stub)"
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[//end]: # "Autogenerated link references" |