Splat Affinity Diagramming Tool

Splat is a lightweight, open-source digital tool designed for affinity diagramming and qualitative data analysis. Developed by Ian Arawjo, an Assistant Professor at the Université de Montréal, the software was created to address the limitations of cloud-based whiteboard tools like Miro or FigJam. It is unique in that it consists entirely of a single HTML file, enabling it to run locally in a web browser without the need for accounts or internet connectivity.

While the software is a digital product, its 'origin' is centered in Montreal, Canada, where the lead developer is based. The project serves as a resource for the UX research community, offering privacy-first features like local semantic search and optional AI assistance through local Large Language Models (LLMs). As an open-source project licensed under GPL-3.0, it is community-owned and maintained via GitHub, ensuring that the software remains free and accessible for researchers and designers worldwide.