Turn web chaos into structured knowledge cards and surface them when relevant
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0.6.0
updated 17 Jun 2026
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About CruxCards
Stop drowning in browser tabs. Start building a knowledge library that thinks.
Every day, you discover valuable information while browsing—insightful articles, expert opinions, data that could change your thinking. Yet most of it vanishes into forgotten tabs, lost bookmarks, or the void of "I'll remember this later."
Crux Cards transforms how you capture and recall knowledge.
What It Does
Crux Cards automatically extracts the essence of any webpage and turns it into structured, atomic knowledge cards. Each card captures a single insight in one of six semantic types:
Concepts: Definitions and mental models
Facts: Specific data points and events
Quotes: Memorable statements worth preserving
Arguments: Claims backed by evidence
Frameworks: Processes and methodologies
Theses: Investment ideas with catalysts and risks (perfect for analysts)
Unlike traditional bookmarks that just remember URLs, Crux Cards understands what matters on each page and builds connections automatically.
Why Users Love It
Effortless Capture
Click the extension icon on any webpage to generate knowledge cards
AI automatically identifies and structures key insights
Works on articles, PDFs, YouTube videos, and more
Select specific text to create focused cards
100 free credits to get started
Intelligent Organization
Auto entity extraction identifies people, companies, and key concepts
Build an effortless knowledge graph without manual tagging
Entity Timeline tracks how your understanding evolves over time
See all cards related to any person, company, or topic in chronological order
Organize cards into custom folders
Smart Recall
Related cards automatically surface when browsing similar topics
Ask AI to query your personal knowledge base in natural language
AI-powered similarity search finds connections you'd miss
Your library grows more valuable with every card saved
No more "I know I saved this somewhere..."
Built for Retention
Spaced repetition system with daily review queue
Smart scheduling ensures long-term retention
Active recall strengthens memory better than passive re-reading
Track your learning progress over time
Thesis Tracking (Investors)
Purpose-built cards for tracking investment ideas
Document entry points, catalysts, and risks
Track P&L performance alongside your thesis
Entity Timeline shows how your view of companies evolves
Privacy-First
Your cards are stored securely in your personal database
Only you can access your knowledge library
No data mining or selling your insights
Google Sign-In for seamless authentication
Perfect For
Research Analysts building searchable knowledge bases
Portfolio Managers tracking theses and entity timelines
Students using spaced repetition for long-term retention
Knowledge Workers curating insights for projects
Lifelong Learners building their personal knowledge graph
Writers collecting quotes and research for articles
Investors documenting investment theses and tracking performance
How It Works: Capture → Organize → Recall
Browse the web as you normally would
Click the extension when you find something valuable
Review AI-generated cards capturing key insights
Save to folders and let AI extract entities automatically
Rediscover knowledge through related cards and Ask AI
Reinforce learning with daily spaced repetition reviews
Key Features
✓ AI-Powered Extraction - Powerful LLM identifies and structures insights automatically ✓ 6 Semantic Card Types - Concepts, Facts, Quotes, Arguments, Frameworks, Theses ✓ Auto Entity Extraction - Build a knowledge graph without manual work ✓ Entity Timeline - Track how your understanding evolves over time ✓ Ask AI (RAG) - Query your knowledge base in natural language ✓ Smart Related Cards - Surface relevant saved knowledge while browsing ✓ Spaced Repetition - Daily review queue for long-term retention ✓ Thesis Tracking - Purpose-built for investment research ✓ Multiple Content Types - Works with articles, PDFs, videos, and text selections ✓ Personal Knowledge Base - Build your second brain in the cloud ✓ Beautiful Design - Premium typography and thoughtful UX ✓ Cross-Device Sync - Access your cards from anywhere ✓ Search & Filter - Find exactly what you need instantly
Beyond Bookmarks
Traditional bookmarks are like writing down a library's address instead of the book title. They remember where you found information, not what the information was.
Crux Cards captures the actual knowledge, structures it semantically, extracts entities automatically, and surfaces it when you need it most. It's not a filing system—it's a thinking partner.