Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to use Graspee?
No. You can create a local profile and start using Graspee immediately with no account, no email, and no internet connection. An account is only needed if you want to sync across devices.
Is Graspee free?
Yes. Graspee is free to use, including local profiles and cloud sync.
How does the encryption work?
Your password derives a key (PBKDF2, 200K iterations) that encrypts a randomly generated data key (AES-GCM-256). All your data is encrypted with this key before it leaves the browser. The server only stores encrypted blobs.
How does sync work?
Cloud sync uses Yjs CRDT documents transmitted over WebSocket. All data is encrypted client-side before syncing. The server relays encrypted blobs between your devices and cannot read them. Changes merge automatically when you come back online.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Graspee is offline-first. All data is stored locally in IndexedDB and works without any network connection. If you have sync enabled, changes are synchronized when you're back online.
How does the personal finance tracker work?
You can manually create accounts and transactions, or connect your bank via Plaid for automatic imports. All finance data is encrypted locally like everything else. You can tag, review, and filter transactions.
Is my bank data safe with Plaid?
Plaid access tokens are stored only in your encrypted local shard. The server never stores them. The server acts as a pass-through for Plaid API calls. Connection data may be held briefly in memory for sync job recovery but is never saved to the database.
What happens if I lose my device?
If you had cloud sync enabled, you can restore your data on a new device by signing in and entering your profile password. If you used only local storage, the data exists only on your device with no server backup.
What languages are supported?
English, French, and Korean. You can switch languages anytime from the interface.
Can I install Graspee as an app?
Yes. Graspee is a Progressive Web App. On most browsers, you can install it to your home screen or desktop directly from the browser. No app store required.