Write, derive, and annotate.
With native tablet precision.
Stylus is a high-performance digital canvas built for students, teachers, and researchers. It pairs 240Hz pressure-sensitive inking and hardware palm rejection with Canva-style modular notes, native KaTeX LaTeX equations, and a split-view PDF reader.
Engineered to Excel
How Stylus compares to traditional tools
| Capability | Traditional Note Apps | Cloud Whiteboards | Stylus by Xicae |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stylus Inking Fidelity | Fixed pages only | No true pressure or tilt | 240Hz Coalesced + perfect-freehand |
| Palm Rejection | OS-dependent | Frequent accidental smudges | Strict hardware pointer separation |
| Academic Formulas | Paid subscription OCR | Not supported natively | Client-side KaTeX LaTeX blocks |
| Object Duplication | Clunky copy/paste menus | Standard Alt-drag | Instant Ctrl+D & Alt-drag duplication |
| Academic PDF Reader | Locked to full screen | Static image conversion | Split-view dual pane + vector ink |
| Data Privacy | Cloud account required | Data stored on 3rd-party servers | 100% Client-side local storage |
Purpose-Built Utility
Designed for academic & educational workflows
For Students
Import lecture slide decks, annotate in real time, switch between Cornell, 5mm Math, and Dot Grid templates, and duplicate notes or derivation cards with instant keyboard shortcuts.
- ✓ Cornell note layout guides
- ✓ 5mm engineering grid & isometric
- ✓ Multi-page notebook thumbnails
For Teachers
Turn your tablet or laptop into a fluid digital blackboard. Grade student homework in red ink, use the glowing laser pointer during lectures, and export stamped PDFs.
- ✓ Glowing ruby laser spotlight
- ✓ Red-ink assignment grading
- ✓ Smart shape draw & hold snapping
For Researchers
Read two-column arXiv and IEEE papers in split view. Unpack tensor and differential equations right next to the text using native vector KaTeX LaTeX blocks.
- ✓ Dual-pane split reading view
- ✓ Native KaTeX LaTeX formula blocks
- ✓ Direct vector export (PNG & SVG)
Fast, client-side, and private by default.
Stylus runs completely inside your web browser using HTML5 Canvas, Pointer Events Level 3, and Web Workers. Your documents, notes, and handwriting never leave your machine. There are no tracking scripts, no cloud logins required, and no AI scrapers accessing your work.