Minimalist Intelligence for Builders
Two sharp, handcrafted newsletters.
Built for solopreneurs, indie hackers, and deep thinkers.
Built for people who build.
Bare Layer is a fast-curated newsletter for lean teams and solo creators.
Sent 3× a week. Tactical. Raw. No filler.
Each issue includes:
- A sharp insight to shift how you work
- A top article summary tied to tools or systems
- A minimalist framework or mental model to apply
It's for builders who don't have time for noise.
Clarity, powered by calm AI.
Zen Syntax is the quiet twin.
It's an AI-coauthored digest focused on mindfulness, philosophy, and slow thinking.
Published weekly. Reflective. Poetic. Clear.
Each edition offers:
- A timeless idea, simplified
- Calm commentary from AI
- A quote + modern take
- A tiny poem or meditative prompt
If Bare Layer is a strike, Zen Syntax is an echo.
| Bare Layer | Zen Syntax | |
|---|---|---|
| Tone | Tactical, minimalist, raw | Reflective, poetic, calm |
| Audience | Indie hackers, founders, solopreneurs | Creatives, thinkers, seekers |
| Frequency | Daily or 3× per week | 2–3× per week or weekly digest |
| Includes | Insight + Summary + Framework | Deep Idea + Reflection + Quote |
Bare Layer
Tone
Tactical, minimalist, raw
Audience
Indie hackers, founders, solopreneurs
Frequency
Daily or 3× per week
Includes
Insight + Summary + Framework
Voice
Human-first (you)
Zen Syntax
Tone
Reflective, poetic, calm
Audience
Creatives, thinkers, seekers
Frequency
2–3× per week or weekly digest
Includes
Deep Idea + Reflection + Poem + Quote
Voice
AI-first (coauthored)
No noise. No spam. Just clarity.
Get one or both — only what you need.