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About Cortex

The Idea

Cortex was born from a simple need: a clean, calm personal finance app with an AI that actually helps. Most finance apps are either too complex or too basic. Cortex aims for the sweet spot — powerful enough to manage real finances, simple enough to use daily.

Design Philosophy

The Botanical design system draws from nature — earthy colors, organic shapes, and a paper-like texture. The goal is to make financial management feel calm, not stressful. Every interaction is designed to feel intentional and refined.

Tech Stack

  • Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router)
  • Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL + Auth)
  • AI: Google Gemini + Groq (user's own API keys)
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS
  • Charts: Recharts
  • Deployment: Vercel

Open Source

Cortex is open source. Built by Soumya Chakraborty.

github.com/soumyachk101