Public-first channels. Deep Work Mode. AI catch-up. Built for small teams from day one.
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Public channels by default so context is shared, not siloed
Deep Work Mode batches pings so builders can build
AI summaries keep everyone aligned without the scroll
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Public channels, async by default, Deep Work when you need it.
Conversations in the open mean knowledge spreads naturally. Private channels exist when needed, but transparency is the default.
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One click to enter flow state. Notifications pause, messages batch. Urgent matters still get through — senders must provide a reason.
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"The ability to perform deep work is becoming increasingly rare at exactly the same time it is becoming increasingly valuable."
— Cal Newport
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"The biggest shift hasn't just been the time saved, but the impact on my mental health. I used to deal with that constant, low-level anxiety waiting for a dopamine hit when somebody would message me. Using Cleariest has significantly lowered that anxiety for me..."
"At Omnisoft, our mission is to help business owners move from being 'The Juggler' to the 'Systems CEO.' We are obsessed with any tool that helps our clients stop trading their time for manual tasks, which is why we've been so impressed with Cleariest.
The biggest bottleneck for the entrepreneurs we work with is the mental load of trying to capture every detail during discovery calls and team meetings. We've been using Cleariest internally, and the clarity it provides is a game-changer. It effectively plugs the leaks in our communication by turning raw, messy conversations into organized, actionable notes instantly.
On a personal note, the biggest shift hasn't just been the time saved, but the impact on my mental health. I used to deal with that constant, low-level anxiety all the time waiting for a dopamin hit when somebody would message me on Slack. Using Cleariest has significantly lowered that anxiety for me. Cleariest allows me to be 100% present in the moment, rather than stuck in my own head. It's rare to find a tool that doesn't just improve your workflow, but actually gives you back your peace of mind."
"With Cleariest Focus Mode - you can just narrow down to the urgent communication that needs to happen, and save the other conversations for catch up later. You're never far away from the team..."
"We tried so many ways to calm down conversations on Slack - no meeting days, setting status or rules. In Slack, when an incident occurs, you're caught between the urgent and important channels."
"With Cleariest Focus Mode - you can just narrow down to the urgent communication that needs to happen, and save the other conversations for catch up later in the day. You're never far away from the team - they can always reach you with a reason to break your focus."
"What surprised me most wasn't just the productivity gain, but the sense of calm. Cleariest makes it possible to do deep, meaningful work without feeling disconnected from your team..."
"As a founder, the hardest part isn't the volume of work, it's the constant context switching and the background noise that never really turns off. Cleariest fundamentally changed how I relate to my day.
Instead of living in Slack and reacting to every ping, I can stay focused on what actually matters while knowing nothing important is slipping through the cracks. The clarity Cleariest brings to conversations and decisions has removed a huge amount of mental overhead for me.
What surprised me most wasn't just the productivity gain, but the sense of calm. Cleariest makes it possible to do deep, meaningful work without feeling disconnected from your team. It's one of the rare tools that genuinely improves both how you work and how you feel while working."
As a Software Engineering Manager, I watched talented teams drown in anxiety — important conversations siloed in DMs, hours spent hunting for context instead of doing deep work.
The tools we used were designed for engagement, not effectiveness. So I built what I needed: transparent by default, protective of flow.
— Ola Halvorsen, Founder
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Cleariest prioritizes transparency and focus over constant engagement. It is built for founder-led teams and small companies that want public channels, Deep Work Mode, and AI catch-up before Slack-style habits harden. Our UI is calmer, with fewer attention traps and less pressure to be always on.
Yes. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Pick your tier when you create a workspace and experience public-first communication, Deep Work Mode, and AI summaries with your whole team before you pay.
When you activate Deep Work Mode, Cleariest pauses all notifications and holds them for you. Your team sees your status (so they know not to expect instant replies). You're still reachable, but senders must provide a reason to interrupt you, making it friction-appropriate for urgent matters only. When you're ready to exit, you get a batched summary of everything you missed - not one ping at a time.
Yes. All data is encrypted in transit via HTTPS/TLS. We don't store passwords, authentication is handled by our secure identity provider using OAuth. We use JWT authentication, Row Level Security (RLS) for workspace isolation, and validate all user permissions at the database level. We never sell your data.
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