PickUp: AI Memory for Work, Study, and Everyday Tasks

Mohit Bhatia — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:11:17 +0000

PickUp: Continue Where You Left Off with AI and Notion Memory

This is a submission for the Notion MCP Challenge

What I Built

I built PickUp, a context-aware productivity app that helps people return to unfinished work without losing momentum.

The problem is simple: most tools are good at capture, but bad at resuming. When we come back later, we often have to rebuild context from scattered notes, half-finished tasks, and vague memory.

PickUp is designed around that "resume moment."

A user can create a context for anything they are working on:

studying
writing
coding
planning
cooking
personal tasks

Inside each context, PickUp keeps track of:

recent notes
important milestones
current status
the next best step
AI-powered resume help

So instead of starting from scratch, the user can ask:

What was I doing last time?
What changed?
What should I do next?

And PickUp responds using the saved context.

Why This Project Matters

Most note-taking apps help us store information.

PickUp is focused on something slightly different: continuity.

I wanted to build a tool that helps people continue their work with less mental overhead. Instead of asking the user to remember everything themselves, the app keeps enough structured context that coming back feels easy.

That makes it useful across far more than software work. It can support study sessions, cooking prep, side projects, writing drafts, planning, and everyday life admin.

How I Used Notion MCP

For this project, Notion acts as the persistent memory layer behind PickUp.

When sync is enabled, PickUp sends structured context data into Notion so the user's progress is not trapped in one browser session.

That includes:

context title
status
notes
milestones
pinned next step
daily recap-style progress

This is what makes the Notion integration important to the workflow rather than just a storage add-on.

Notion unlocks three key things in PickUp:

1. Persistent context memory

A user can come back later and still have meaningful progress saved outside the browser.

2. Structured progress tracking

Milestones and next steps are saved in a format that is easier to review than raw chat history.

3. Better resume experience

The AI can use saved context plus synced memory to help the user continue instead of reconstructing everything manually.

So in PickUp, Notion is not just where data ends up.

It is the long-term memory system that helps the resume experience work.

Core Workflow

Here's the flow:

A user creates a context
They add notes as they make progress
PickUp tracks milestones and the next step
The user returns later and asks the AI what they were doing
PickUp responds using the saved context
If sync is enabled, the same context is stored in Notion for persistence and review

That means the app works in two modes:

local-first for instant use
Notion-backed when the user wants persistence beyond the browser

Features

Local-first context saving
AI-powered resume assistance
Milestone tracking
Pinned next-step guidance
Search, archive, and restore
Daily recap support
Optional Notion sync
Responsive mobile, tablet, and desktop UI

Video Demo

Live App

pickup-three-rho.vercel.app

Code

mohit5543 / pickup

PickUp

PickUp is a local-first productivity app that helps people return to unfinished work without losing context.

Whether the task is studying, cooking, planning, writing, project work, or everyday life admin, PickUp keeps the important parts of progress visible:

what you were doing
what changed
which milestones mattered
what to do next

With AI-assisted context recall and optional Notion sync, PickUp is built to feel less like a notes app and more like a reliable way to continue where you left off.

Why PickUp

Most tools capture information, but they do not make resuming easy. PickUp is designed around a simple question:

What should someone see when they come back later and do not want to reconstruct everything from scratch?

PickUp answers that with:

saved context history
milestone tracking
next-step guidance
AI-generated resume help
optional sync to a shared Notion workspace

Core Experience

Local-first by default

PickUp works immediately without…

View on GitHub

Tech Stack

React
Vite
Node.js
Express
OpenRouter
Notion API
Vercel
Render

What I'm Proud Of

What I like most about PickUp is that it feels grounded.

A lot of AI tools focus on generating more output. PickUp focuses on helping the user recover context, keep momentum, and continue real work.

That made Notion a strong fit for the challenge, because it works well as a structured memory layer for progress, milestones, and next steps.

Notes

Because the live demo uses free-tier hosting and free AI models, the first AI response may occasionally take a little longer.

Closing

PickUp is my attempt at building a tool that feels quietly useful.

Not just a place to store notes, but a system that helps you return, understand where you were, and keep going.

NYRCL Front-end Challenge

Mohit Bhatia — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:54:07 +0000

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge v24.07.24, Glam Up My Markup: Recreation

What I Built

For this challenge, I recreated a visually appealing and interactive webpage to enhance my markup skills. My goal was to transform a basic design into something modern and engaging by leveraging advanced CSS techniques and responsive design principles. I focused on creating a clean, user-friendly interface that showcases the power of front-end technologies.

Demo

You can view the live demo of my project here. Below is a screenshot of the final result:

The source code is available on GitHub: GitHub Repository.

I made this project on my own but I am always ready for collaborations.

I have embedded MIT license as a .txt file.

Journey & Process

Research & Planning: I started by analyzing various modern design trends and user interfaces. I then created wireframes and mockups to outline the structure of my project.
Development: I implemented the design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I used Flexbox and Grid Layout for responsive design and incorporated animations and transitions to enhance the user experience.
Testing & Refinement: After building the initial version, I tested it across different devices and browsers to ensure compatibility and performance. I made several adjustments based on feedback and testing results.

What I Learned

Advanced CSS Techniques: I gained experience with CSS Grid and Flexbox, improving my ability to create complex layouts.
Responsive Design: I learned how to build designs that adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes and devices.
Performance Optimization: I explored methods to optimize page load times and overall performance, which is crucial for user retention.
Proud Moments
I’m particularly proud of the smooth animations and the responsive design. It was rewarding to see the project come together with a clean and professional look.

Next Steps

I plan to explore additional front-end frameworks and tools, such as React or Vue.js, to further enhance my development skills. I’m also interested in experimenting with more advanced animations and interactions to make future projects even more engaging.

Resources

All the resources like videos are taken from pexels.com and videvo.com and gpt-40 is used in some part of the website to built it.

DEV Community: Mohit Bhatia

PickUp: AI Memory for Work, Study, and Everyday Tasks

PickUp: Continue Where You Left Off with AI and Notion Memory

What I Built

Why This Project Matters

How I Used Notion MCP

1. Persistent context memory

2. Structured progress tracking

3. Better resume experience

Core Workflow

Features

Video Demo

Live App

Code

mohit5543 / pickup

PickUp

Why PickUp

Core Experience

Local-first by default

Tech Stack

What I'm Proud Of

Notes

Closing

NYRCL Front-end Challenge

What I Built

Demo

Journey & Process

What I Learned

Next Steps

Resources