FILES > APPS

Plaintext is the most durable interface we have. Every Ren tool uses simple plaintext files, so your data always stays readable, scriptable, and portable.

OPEN-SOURCE > PROPRIETARY

Users should be able to patch and modify their tools, especially in the age of AI. Open-source and open standards give people transparency, control, and the freedom to build on each other's work.

PROTOCOLS > SERVICES

A service should be a convenient implementation of a protocol, not a walled garden.
When people build on protocols, users can move between providers, self-host, and keep their app working, even when a company shuts down.