Claims & source records
Give each proposition its own stable reference. Keep original source instances, precise locators and qualifications next to the claim.
Evidence has a history. Make it traceable.Follow the files.
Follow the files.
Not the noise.
Introducing the ProofDesk investigative workspace: an organized way to connect claims, original source records, contradictions, and the work that still needs to be done.
Windows 11 x64 release 0.3.3 is available through the established store. Expanded 0.5.0 and Mac/Linux builds remain in testing.EVIDENCE RELATIONSHIPS · FICTIONAL
4 source relationships·2 review flagsPRIVATE WORKSPACE
ProofDesk Windows 0.3.3 · available to purchaseOne-time $29 license · documented Windows 11 x64 release · expanded 0.5.0 development features are not in this download
Buy Windows edition ↗01 / TRACE — What does this record actually support?
02 / TEST — Where does evidence conflict or repeat?
03 / ACT — What should a researcher check next?
An investigative workspace, not an accusation engine
From scattered records
to a traceable investigation.
ProofDesk is designed for journalists, nonprofit researchers, legal-support professionals, and anyone managing complicated source material. The sold Windows 0.3.3 edition includes source-linked claims, evidence relationships, research matrices, review tools and private exports. Guided investigations, the unified Evidence Finder, interactive connections, enhanced report builder, provenance review and five Starter Kits are newer development features, not in the current paid download.
Evidence relationships
Separate supporting, contradictory, limiting and withdrawn evidence. A copied article is not an independent source.
Evidence-to-Action Desk
Identify missing sources, broken references, shared source families, unreviewed statements and specific next checks.
Research matrices
Organize specialist spreadsheet research in the existing matrix workspace while retaining source references and revision history.
Private reports
Prepare review queues and private documentation for your own work. Restricted material must never be mistaken for publishable output.
Research stress tests
Challenge weak evidence paths, withdrawal scenarios and unsupported findings before anything is shared or published.
Try the method
A working example.
No real subjects.
Choose one fictional claim and examine its evidence trail. This public example runs entirely in your browser and does not send information to a server.
The full desktop ProofDesk workspace is a separate, locally run application. This small demonstration shows the reasoning behind one part of it, not the entire software.
Claim evidence inspectionFICTIONAL DEMO
Contradictory evidence
An original record conflicts with the report.Two records describe different statuses for the fictional payment.
Next review action: Compare the original dated ledger and announcement. Do not treat the payment as completed without resolution.
Only invented examples. A flag means “needs review,” not “false,” “true” or “criminal.”
From research to responsible action
Keep the question separate
from the conclusion.
Record precisely
Log the exact claim, document, page, date, provenance and limitations. Preserve the source rather than relying on a summary.
Challenge the claim
Look for independent support, documentary contradictions, withdrawn evidence and mistaken source duplication.
Document next steps
Write down what is verified, what remains unresolved and the next appropriate human review before sharing conclusions.
What a real research session looks like
One investigation.
One evidence trail.
The forthcoming 0.5.0 edition connects tasks that normally require separate notes, spreadsheets, and report documents. The current paid Windows edition has the core claims-and-sources workspace. The journey below previews functionality still undergoing release acceptance.
Pick your investigation
Choose from five starter workflows: journalism, institutional accountability, legal chronology, human-rights documentation, or corporate due diligence. Start with empty, editable matrices instead of a preloaded claim.
Find the exact source
Search entered claims, source locators, typed evidence links, and matrix cells. Follow each result back to its recorded source. Attached PDF body text is not yet indexed.
Inspect the connections
See the recorded source relationships and dated claims together. Compare contradictions, withdrawn citations, and reports that repeat one underlying original.
Produce something useful
Export a source-linked research brief with qualified findings, unresolved questions, and next actions. Shared output follows explicit record-level approval rules.
Try original-format files
Start with records.
Not another blank dashboard.
Download fictional example registers in the same three core CSV structures ProofDesk uses. Examine the claim, its original sources, and the distinct meanings of support, contradiction, and limitation.
All example subjects and transactions are invented. These are learning samples, not evidence about real people.
Fictional harbor investigation sample
Three linked registers, separate and ready for import into the corresponding ProofDesk registers.
Import in this order: claims, sources, then links. The files do not include personal research or proprietary archives.
Desktop editions / availability
Choose your operating system.
Windows 11 x64 has an older, documented 0.3.3 release offered through the existing payment-and-download storefront. The newer 0.5.0 Windows edition, both Mac architectures and Linux are not released. Choose carefully: the current Windows purchase does not contain the new development features showcased above.
0.3.3 available
Windows
Windows 11 · x64
Purchase the existing 0.3.3 Windows 11 x64 edition, previously tested locally. It includes the core claim/source workspace, matrices and private review tools. The expanded 0.5.0 edition is still being tested and is not included in this download.
Existing package is unsigned; Windows security prompts may appear. Hosted download access follows confirmed Stripe payment via the existing storefront. 30-day refund requests and 12 months of released updates are included.
Buy Windows 0.3.3 · $29 ↗Testing required
Mac
Intel and Apple Silicon
Both Mac versions are configured for native testing. Customer downloads also require real Mac launch checks and Apple signing/notarization.
Planned: DMG and ZIP for each architecture.
Request Mac access →Private technical candidate
Linux
64-bit Linux · x64
Private ProofDesk 0.5.0 Linux x64 ZIP and Debian (.deb) candidates have passed extracted-package integrity, runtime, and local API checks. Neither is a signed, clean-machine-certified customer installer; they are not available for public purchase.
Private technical formats: portable ZIP and Debian preview. Electron AppImage and production distribution acceptance remain pending.
Request Linux access →Windows 0.3.3 instructions: Download and installation guide. After purchase, the Stripe redirect leads to the earlier ProofDesk receipt/download portal; keep that receipt URL private. For delivery or installation problems, contact ProofDesk support.
Release transparency: the existing Windows 0.3.3 purchase redirects to the established receipt/download storefront after confirmed payment. The newer 0.5.0 and Mac/Linux installers are not yet available. Mac/Linux access inquiries are free. View release status.
Clear terms, no mandatory subscription
Built for working researchers, not enterprise budgets.
ProofDesk is designed to run locally, with your own records, not a mandatory cloud account. The earlier Windows 0.3.3 edition is offered now. Expanded 0.5.0 and Mac/Linux editions are still being validated.
Human review stays responsible for conclusions. ProofDesk does not automatically prove guilt, authenticate sources, or establish independent corroboration.
Owner-approved desktop offer
$29 one-time
One named user on supported, released platforms. No mandatory subscription.
- 12 months of released updates and setup / bug support
- 30-day refund request period after purchase
- Original research files remain local in plaintext
- Windows 0.3.3 uses the established Stripe-to-receipt/download checkout
- Mac/Linux and new 0.5.0 releases are not yet purchasable here
Price excludes applicable taxes disclosed at checkout. Read full customer terms.
Before you install
Questions worth asking.
Is ProofDesk available to purchase today?
Yes, the older Windows 11 x64 version 0.3.3 has an active $29 Stripe purchase link and an existing receipt/download portal. It is not the newer 0.5.0 development edition. Mac and Linux editions are not yet for sale. Requests for access do not take payment.
Does the website upload my investigation?
No. The public demonstration uses invented examples. The separately installed ProofDesk desktop application stores project records locally. Existing project files are plaintext, so protecting the device and backups matters.
Can ProofDesk read all of my PDFs automatically?
Not yet. The current development product supports attached local PDFs and reference metadata, but does not provide full PDF OCR or searchable PDF body indexing.
Does ProofDesk verify accusations or identify criminals?
No. It organizes entered records, preserves conflicting evidence, and highlights documentation gaps. Claims must be checked against original sources by responsible people.
Can I work across multiple computers?
Backups can be transferred between computers you control. The license is for one named user, and available installers must match the actual operating system. No hosted synchronization is included.
What happens after I purchase a verified release?
The stated offer includes 12 months of released updates and setup / bug support, plus a 30-day refund-request period. No specific future feature is guaranteed. See the customer terms.
ProofDesk · local research edition
The files stay
under your control.
The Codex-built Windows research workspace stores projects locally and supports private exports and recovery records. This public website is an introduction and fictional demonstration, not a shared online research database.
See desktop availability ↗What you can expect
- Research records organized by claim, source and evidence relationship
- Separate matrix review and claim-level action queues
- No public sharing of personal project files through this page
- Private, local-first workflow rather than a hosted multi-user account
The established Windows 0.3.3 checkout is available. The expanded 0.5.0 and Mac/Linux builds are not yet delivered. Local projects remain plaintext; review the terms before buying.
A note on evidence: Being mentioned in a record, appearing in a network diagram, or sharing a source does not establish wrongdoing. The fictional demonstration does not assess real people or organizations. Research conclusions require original sources and accountable human review.