
I used to feel overwhelmed by my saved highlights and bookmarks, like I was just piling them up in an endless "bucket" that I'd never find time to sort through.

**Like many of us, I spent countless hours building complex systems in Notion and Obsidian, only to rarely revisit them. Sound familiar?**

Don't get me wrong - these are powerful tools, and they still have their place in my workflow. But I was spending too much time trying to perfect my "second brain" system, when in reality, I was just procrastinating and creating a false sense of productivity.

The key benefits of this "river" approach:

Instead of treating my digital library like a bucket that needs constant organizing, I started viewing my highlights and bookmarks as a river - always flowing, always changing.

## The key benefits of this "river" approach: 


1. **Natural Learning**: The best insights come not from hoarding information, but from how reading gradually shapes your thinking over time.

2. **Serendipity**: When ideas resurface organically, they often connect perfectly with whatever you're currently working on. That highlight from months ago might suddenly become the missing piece you needed.

3. **Present-Moment Joy**: Sometimes, reading something just because it interests you right now is reason enough. Not everything needs to be about future benefit or productivity.

2. **Easy, Enjoyable Reviewing**: Instead of facing an overwhelming archive, you can revisit your highlights and thoughts in a more natural, flowing manner.

4. **Reduced Maintenance**: No more complex systems or folder structures that you'll abandon in a few months.

## How I Implement This

This philosophy led me to build Screvi, where highlights don't get buried in folders but become part of a dynamic feed that brings ideas back to the surface naturally. It's like having a stream of thoughts that you can dip into whenever inspiration strikes, without the pressure of managing everything you've saved.

The platform combines a feed that surfaces random highlights with powerful search capabilities for when you need to find specific content.

 **It's designed to help you rediscover old ideas naturally, making your digital library feel alive and accessible rather than overwhelming and outdated.**

## Getting Started

If you're feeling buried under an avalanche of saved bookmarks and highlights like I was, try shifting your perspective from "buckets" to river. 

Let your highlights flow, engage with what catches your eye, and trust that valuable ideas will surface when you need them.

Want to try this approach? You can [check out Screvi here](https://screvi.com/pricing), or download the app on [the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/screvi/id6670569420).

Treat Your Highlights and Bookmarks Like a River, Not a Bucket


Here's the latest update on features and improvements coming to Screvi:

## Explore Tab

The new Explore tab in the iOS app allows browsing a curated list of highlights from popular books and authors. This feature is ideal for users who don't yet have enough highlights to fill their feed or for discovering new books and ideas.

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## Daily Review Emails

The daily review email feature supports building a consistent reading review habit. Each day, a curated selection of past highlights will be sent, making it easier to maintain a steady reading and review routine. 

These emails are not enabled by default. To activate them, visit [app.screvi.com/preferences](https://app.screvi.com/preferences) to customize the schedule.

## 3rd Party Integrations

- Readwise CSV Import is now supported.
- Kindle MyClippings.txt Import is supported.

More integrations are in development. If you need a specific integration to be prioritized, send an email to support@screvi.com.

## Android Version

Screvi v1.00 for Android is complete and awaiting approval from the Google Play review team. 
While the review process is taking much longer than expected, the app will be available once it clears the final stage.  

Meanwhile, the [web version of Screvi](https://app.screvi.com/) is accessible on Android devices.

## What's Next?

**The current roadmap for 2024 includes:**

1. Releasing the Android app
2. Chrome Extension for highlighting articles and importing from Kindle without using the mobile app
3. Multiple improvements and bug fixes

**For the first half of 2025, planned features include:**

1. Notion & Obsidian Sync
2. Improved Daily Review within the app (not just by email)
3. Duplicate highlight detection algorithm
4. AI-powered global highlight search (to search specific topics, themes, etc.)
5. More platform integrations

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Stay tuned for more updates! 

Questions or feedback can be sent to support@screvi.com.


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