[woodrowbarlow]

> You could build a client on top of that but then, you lose the benefit.

disagree. having the data in a simple format makes it syncable, trackable, and guarantees that even if you don't have access to the software you're used to, you can always edit it by hand as long as you can access the file.

you can build some software on top of it; or better yet, build sync plugins for existing software, and benefit from nicer UX without giving up the benefits.