Independent software workshop

Small tools.
Bright ideas.

Useful little apps, thoughtfully built. Inspired by the quiet of the Northwoods, the warmth of a cabin, and the satisfaction of making something that works.

Illustration of a glowing lantern outside a cabin among pine trees
From the workbench

The first spark.

We're starting with one idea and giving it the care it deserves. More projects can join the collection over time.

Scentory concept app icon

Scentory

In development

A simple home for your candle collection. Scentory is being designed to help you keep an inventory, remember your favorite scents, and record your own ratings.

Candle inventoryPersonal ratingsScent notes
Meet Scentory
Scentory
Your collection
Cedar Glow★★★★★
Vanilla Hearth★★★★☆
Forest Walk★★★★★
Illustrative concept
The Cabin Lantern approach

Built with intention.

Small on purpose

Focused applications that solve real, everyday problems without unnecessary complexity.

Crafted with care

Considered details, useful features, and the patience to make things a little better.

Open where we can

A home for personal projects, experiments, and software we hope to share with others.

A note from the workshop

There's always room for one more good idea.

Explore what's taking shape at Cabin Lantern.

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