Short, honest answers.
Is it free?
Yes — completely, and it stays that way. No paywall, no premium tier, no upsell. The light stays free.
Do I need an account?
No. There's no sign-up, no login, no email required to use the tool. You just open it and begin.
Is it private?
Yes. Your entries are stored only in your own browser, on your own device — they never travel to a server, and no one (including us) can read them. Clearing your browser data clears them. See the privacy page for the full detail.
What is the Loop Check, exactly?
A 60-second daily practice: catch one looping thought, name the feeling it stirs, notice where it sends you, and choose the thought that opens the loop instead of tightening it. It's built on a simple model of how thoughts run — read how the loop works.
How often should I use it?
Whenever a thought is looping and you want to catch it. Done most days, it becomes a muscle — you start noticing the loops earlier, before they run you as far.
Is this CBT?
It's a close cousin, arrived at from a different road. Writing down a looping thought, the feeling it stirs, and what it drives you to do is near kin to what cognitive-behavioral practice calls a thought record. The Loop Check comes at it from philosophy — Marcus Aurelius said the soul takes the color of its thoughts long before anyone abbreviated anything — and it's a daily mirror, not a course of treatment.
Can I use it as an app, or offline?
Yes. On a phone, open the site and choose Add to Home Screen (Share menu on iPhone, browser menu on Android) — it installs like an app and works offline once you've visited. Your entries stay on the device either way.
What is Lamplight?
Lamplight is a quiet space about thinking clearly — unhurried, honest philosophy, no gurus. The Loop Check is one free tool from it. You can find the videos on YouTube.
Is this therapy or medical advice?
No — and it's important to be clear about that. The Loop Check is a simple reflection tool, not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment, and it's no substitute for professional mental-health care. If you're struggling, in crisis, or dealing with something heavy, please reach out to a qualified professional or a local crisis line. A tool can help you see a thought more clearly; it can't replace real care, and it isn't meant to.