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Context-aware AI

Understands threads, relationships, and your communication history — not just the email in isolation.

Instant answers

Get a plain-English "why" in under a second. No summarizing, no waiting, no guessing.

Priority scoring

Surfaces time-sensitive emails automatically — deadlines, contracts, and actions you cannot miss.

Privacy first

All AI processing is server-side with encryption. Your emails never train our models.

Works with any inbox

Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, or self-hosted — connect any IMAP account in 30 seconds.

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Simple by design

Three steps to inbox clarity

Step 01

Connect your inbox

Link any Gmail, Outlook, or IMAP account in 30 seconds. We use OAuth — no passwords stored, no surprises.

Works with any email provider
Step 02

Ask "Why?" on any email

Tap the Why? button on any message. Our AI reads the full thread, your history with the sender, and any context attached.

Context-aware, not just summarizing
Step 03

Get a clear answer

You get a plain-English explanation: why you got it, why it matters, and what to do. Then act directly from the answer.

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  • 50 Why? answers per month
  • 1 inbox connection
  • Email priority scoring
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  • Unlimited Why? answers
  • Up to 5 inbox connections
  • Priority AI processing
  • Smart reply suggestions
  • 90-day history
  • Calendar & task sync

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Shared AI context for your whole team's inboxes.

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