Use cases
Cairni fits anywhere you need to turn a pile of sources into something you can actually query and share. Here are the four main patterns people use it for. Cairni guide.md
Research
Drop in papers, articles, and notes on a topic. Cairni compiles them into a connected, queryable knowledge base — so instead of hunting through PDFs, you can ask questions and get cited answers. See what you can add for the full list of supported source types.
Learning
Turn lecture slides, reading notes, and course materials into a study wiki. Because every page links back to its source, you can trace any claim to the original text and build on it over time.
Meetings & decisions
Add recordings, transcripts, or written notes from meetings. Cairni compiles them into a searchable record so you can find what was decided, who said what, and why — without digging through old files.
Team knowledge
Build a shared, always-current wiki instead of scattered docs and chat threads. Invite teammates, control access per notebook, and let everyone ask questions grounded in the same sources. See key features for more on collaboration and pricing for team plans.
Ready to get started? Head to Getting started for a step-by-step walkthrough, or check how Cairni works to understand what happens under the hood.