Roam Research
A note taking tool for networked thought — connect ideas like your brain does
Paid·All audiences·API available
Key strengths
Bi-directional linking between notes and ideasGraph-based knowledge visualizationDaily notes workflow for building a personal knowledge baseBlock-level references and transclusionPowerful outliner with nested, collapsible structure
Paid only · from $15 USD/mo
San Francisco, USA
Founded 2020
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- Building a personal knowledge graph by linking code snippets, architecture decisions, and technical learnings across projects using bi-directional references
- Writing Datalog queries to surface aggregated data, such as all tasks tagged
[[TODO]]with a specific project reference, rendered as a live filtered list - Developing Roam extensions using the
roamAlphaAPIJavaScript interface to automate block creation, data retrieval, or UI enhancements via Roam Depot - Automating daily workflows with SmartBlocks scripting — generating templated meeting notes, standups, or project reviews with dynamic date/context injection
- Exporting and processing graph data programmatically via EDN/JSON exports for use in external analytics, search indices, or backup pipelines
- Integrating external tools (e.g., Readwise, Zapier, or custom scripts) to pipe highlights, tasks, or data into Roam blocks via the API
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