Local-first by default
Software should work at full speed in the brewhouse, workshop, or field, without requiring a constant cloud tether.
Independent software studio
Enduring software for independent makers and operators.
Oak Keel is an independent software studio designing local-first, data-owned applications for technical crafts and specialized operations.
Studio principles
How we buildUser-owned data
Your records, formulations, and operational history belong on your machine in open, portable formats.
Built like physical tools
We build durable, focused instruments designed for long-term ownership rather than forced subscription lock-in.
The Workbench
Products · Active and in developmentGristmark™
The Brewing App You Own.
An offline-first brewing studio for recipe formulation, water chemistry, fermentation tracking, and brewery inventory.
- Recipe formulation
- Water chemistry
- Fermentation tracking
- Inventory
Future utility
The next instrument on the bench. Oak Keel is built for a family of focused tools that share the same local-first foundation.