Question 1

What are the synthesis modes in Alexandra?

Accepted Answer

Alexandra provides three distinct modes: (1) Lite Mode for fast, instant lateral brainstorming and ideation. (2) Private Mode for secure, fully local vault integrations (like Obsidian) where notes are processed locally and never stored or used to train models. (3) Deep Mode for exhaustive multi-step research, structural contradiction screening, and scanning comprehensive paper databases.

Question 2

Does Alexandra train AI models on my private notes?

Accepted Answer

No. All private notes analyzed in Private Mode stay completely under your control on your local device. We never store your notes, and none of your data is ever used to train AI models.

Question 3

How does the local Obsidian integration work?

Accepted Answer

Alexandra communicates directly with your local Obsidian REST API via a secure loopback connection on your machine. Your private markdown files are read locally and are never stored on external servers.

Question 4

What types of problems does Alexandra help solve?

Accepted Answer

Alexandra helps engineers, scientists, and designers solve complex, multidisciplinary problems by finding lateral analogies in other domains. Examples include translating biology-inspired mechanics into transit solutions, applying acoustics principles to cardiology, or using origami folding algorithms to solve aerospace space-saving challenges.

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