Engineering Blog
A behind-the-scenes look at how we build Luma.
Origin Story
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2025-12-01
3 min read
The Origin Story: Why We Built Luma
From a simple AI tool to a comprehensive bookmark manager.
Architecture
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2025-12-02
6 min read
Building a Fast Local File System in the Browser
How we used IndexedDB, simple flat structures, and smart memory caching to build a file explorer that feels native.
Sync Engine
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2025-12-03
5 min read
The Sync Engine: Privacy-First Google Drive Integration
A technical overview of Luma's event-driven sync architecture, exploring how a persistent queue enables offline capabilities and privacy-first Google Drive backups without compromising UI performance.
Google Drive
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2025-12-04
4 min read
Inside LUMASYNC: Deep dive into the sync engine architecture
Why we chose to store your data in plain text formats inside your own Google Drive
Routing
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2025-12-05
3 min read
The Shallow Router: How we made Luma navigation instant
Extending the browser history API to build a zero-latency navigation system that saves money and feels native.
Browser Extension
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2025-12-06
4 min read
The Luma Browser Extension: Bridging the Gap
How the Luma Browser Extension bridges the gap between the web sandbox and browser tabs securely and offline.