Most people work with 5-9 apps open at once — notes, browser, calendar, task manager, AI chat. That's 5-9 windows to manage, 5-9 contexts to juggle, and dozens of app switches per hour.
Tiling Workspace for lawyers
Lawyers deal with case files, legal research, and document review. Melo's tiling workspace is particularly valuable here because it lets you organize this work spatially — seeing everything in context rather than hidden behind tabs and folders.
Tile case documents, legal research, notes, and AI analysis on one spatial board per matter. See the entire case landscape at a glance. Local-first architecture means attorney-client privilege is protected — your data never leaves your machine.
1.Case materials spread across document management systems, email, and notes
2.Legal research requires cross-referencing multiple sources simultaneously
3.Client confidentiality makes cloud-based tools a liability
4.No spatial way to see the full picture of a case at a glance
Key benefits
1
Everything visible
No hidden windows, no tab hunting. Everything you need is tiled on one canvas, visible at a glance. When you can see it all, you can think clearly.
2
Context preservation
Each board preserves your tiling arrangement. Switch between projects by switching boards — your context is exactly where you left it.
3
Diverse content types
Tile notes, todos, web pages, AI chat, clipboard history, and calendar. Mix content types freely to build the workspace your project demands.
4
Keyboard-driven
Create tiles, resize them, navigate between them, and trigger actions — all from the keyboard. Designed for flow state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melo good for lawyers?
Yes. Melo's spatial canvas is particularly well-suited for lawyers who need to manage case files, legal research, and document review. The ability to tile multiple content types on one board means you can see everything relevant to your work without switching apps.
Which apps have tiling workspace?
Few productivity apps offer true tiling workspace the way Melo does. While some tools have partial implementations, Melo's version is deeply integrated into a spatial canvas with full AI awareness and local-first architecture.
How do lawyers use Melo differently?
Lawyers typically create boards organized around their case files, legal research, and document review. They tile relevant documents, tasks, web references, and AI chat specific to their workflow. The spatial layout lets them design a workspace that matches how they naturally think about their work.
Is my data private with Melo?
Yes. Melo is local-first, meaning your data lives on your Mac by default. Nothing is uploaded to external servers unless you explicitly use AI features, which send only the necessary context and don't persist your data.
Is Melo free?
Melo is a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring fees. Pay once and own it forever. There's no free tier, but you get the full product with a single purchase.