Seamless CAD file syncing with smart conflict resolution.
Remote manufacturing workers cannot collaborate in real-time on CAD files due to tools lacking seamless syncing and version control for distributed teams.
ForgeSync watches local CAD folders, syncs changes to cloud in real-time for team access. AI detects and resolves common conflicts like dimension overlaps. Remote workers pull latest versions instantly without manual uploads.
Remote manufacturing engineers and designers in distributed teams using CAD software for product development.
Desktop agent + AI conflict solver for zero-friction sync across any CAD software.
supportive
Desktop app monitors CAD folders for changes.
Real-time upload/download to team shares.
AI suggests fixes for edit clashes.
Secure links/folders for collaborators.
See who changed what, when.
Choose folders/files to sync.
Daily snapshots.
Notifications to channels.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| path | text | No |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| sync_folder_id | uuid | No |
| local_path | text | No |
| cloud_url | text | No |
| last_synced | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| file_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| resolved_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/sync-foldersRegister folder for sync
/api/files/syncPush file changes
/api/conflicts/:id/resolveResolve conflict
/api/activityFetch recent changes
No AI conflicts
Priority AI
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 2% | $24 | $288 |
| Month 6 | 600 | 5% | $360 | $4,320 |
Desktop sync with AI conflicts – works with your existing CAD software.
Release desktop beta on CAD subreddits, offer lifetime Pro for reviews. Email outreach from manufacturing directories. Partner with freelance CAD sites for trials.
Reliable sync
No CAD smarts
CAD-specific AI
P2P fast
No collab/UI
Cloud dashboard + AI
AI-trained on conflicts improves with usage; agent lock-in.
Rise of hybrid teams and AI maturity enables smart sync.
Desktop cross-platform
Tauri for web tech
AI accuracy
User override + feedback loop
OpenAI costs
Tier limits
Success: 10 downloads
Success: 90% retention
Success: 100 installs
Success: 300 MRR
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