Redstrings

Create Digital Detective Boards Redstrings is a detective board and investigation board app for Mac. Build visual investigation boards to map relationships, track connections, and organize complex information—while keeping your data completely private. WHO IT'S FOR • Investigators organizing cases and tracking evidence • Consultants mapping stakeholder relationships • Analysts understanding organizational connections • Researchers connecting sources and findings • Anyone who needs to visualize how things connect KEY FEATURES Visual Investigation Boards Create boards with cards connected by red strings, just like a real detective board. Drag, tilt, and arrange nodes to reveal patterns that documents and spreadsheets hide. 7 Built-in Node Types Person, Team, Artifact, Process, Place, Event, and Note. Everything you need to map investigations, organizations, and relationships out of the box. Relationship Mapping Connect nodes with labeled strings. Document who knows whom, who influences whom, and how information flows through organizations. Evidence & Source Tracking Add notes, attribution, and confidence levels to every connection. Build a visual case file with full provenance. 100% Local-First Privacy Your investigation data never leaves your Mac. No cloud sync, no accounts required, no tracking. Your research stays yours. Native macOS Performance Built with Swift and Rust for instant startup, smooth scrolling, and reliable performance. Handles large investigations without slowdown. FREE VS PRO Free (Forever): Unlimited boards and nodes All 7 built-in node types Relationship mapping with labels Search and filter Export capabilities Multiple themes Pro (One-time purchase): Create custom node types AI-powered analysis Custom relationship templates Priority support WHY REDSTRINGS? Purpose-built for investigations and relationship mapping. Unlike generic tools, Redstrings uses the detective board metaphor to help you see connections visually. And unlike cloud tools, your sensitive research data stays on your machine. No subscriptions. No data mining. Just powerful, private investigation boards.