# MotifLoom

> Visual knowledge mapping platform. Connect books, films, podcasts, games, articles, and notes into interactive graph-based maps.

## What is MotifLoom?

MotifLoom is a web application for creating visual knowledge maps (called "motifs"). Users pick a topic and connect related media — books, films, podcasts, games, articles, links, and notes — into an interactive force-directed graph. The relationships between items are the knowledge, not just the items themselves.

## Key Features

- 7 node types: books, films, podcasts, games, articles, links, notes
- Auto-fetched metadata from TMDB, Open Library, RAWG, Podcast Index
- Force-directed graph visualization (2D canvas)
- Public maps explorable and forkable by anyone
- Quick-add bar for fast content entry
- Real-time collaboration via WebSocket
- Works on desktop and mobile (PWA)
- Free to use, no limits on maps or nodes

## Use Cases

- Map your reading journey (connect books by theme, author, influence)
- Film and series curation (connect by director, genre, mood)
- Research mapping (connect papers, articles, ideas)
- Podcast universe tracking (shows, episodes, topics)
- Personal knowledge management (second brain, Zettelkasten-style)
- Learning paths (resources for a skill or topic)

## Comparisons

- vs Notion: MotifLoom is graph-first, not document-first. The visual map IS the interface.
- vs Obsidian: MotifLoom is multi-media (not just notes) and social (public maps, forking).
- vs Goodreads/Letterboxd: MotifLoom connects ALL media types in one map, not just one category.
- vs Roam Research: MotifLoom is visual-first with force-directed graphs, not text-first with backlinks.

## Technical Stack

- Frontend: SvelteKit 2, Svelte 5, Tailwind CSS v4
- Backend: Ruby on Rails 8 (API mode), GraphQL
- Database: PostgreSQL with pgvector
- Search: Meilisearch
- Real-time: ActionCable (WebSocket)
- Hosting: Hetzner Cloud (Germany)

## Links

- Website: https://motifloom.com
- Explore public maps: https://motifloom.com/explore
- Sign up: https://motifloom.com/sign-up

## Comparisons

- MotifLoom vs Obsidian: https://motifloom.com/compare/motifloom-vs-obsidian
- MotifLoom vs Notion: https://motifloom.com/compare/motifloom-vs-notion
- MotifLoom vs Roam Research: https://motifloom.com/compare/motifloom-vs-roam

## Alternatives

- Obsidian alternative: https://motifloom.com/alternative/obsidian
- Notion alternative: https://motifloom.com/alternative/notion
- Roam Research alternative: https://motifloom.com/alternative/roam
- Goodreads alternative: https://motifloom.com/alternative/goodreads
- Letterboxd alternative: https://motifloom.com/alternative/letterboxd

## Use Cases

- Book mapping: https://motifloom.com/use-cases/book-mapping
- Research mapping: https://motifloom.com/use-cases/research
- Film curation: https://motifloom.com/use-cases/film-curation
- Podcast tracking: https://motifloom.com/use-cases/podcast-tracking
- Second brain: https://motifloom.com/use-cases/second-brain

## Contact

- Email: alperen@motifloom.com
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/motifloom
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/motifloomhq