Inlits | Devpost

Inspiration

In South Asia, millions of young minds crave self-growth and wisdom — yet most timeless ideas remain trapped in dense boosks, hard-to-access languages, or boring formats. We were tired of seeing incredible books gathering dust while TikTok reels thrived. We believed knowledge should be as addictive as your feed, but as meaningful as your soul desires.

That’s how Inlits was born — a platform that brings global book wisdom to life in modern Urdu, with emotionally charged storytelling, powerful voiceovers, and visuals that feel cinematic. We wanted to make people think deeply — in their own language, with their own context.

What it does

Inlits transforms powerful books into short-form audio summaries and narrative experiences in modern Urdu. Each summary blends:

Thought-provoking insights
Emotional Urdu storytelling
Studio-grade voiceovers (powered by AI tools like ElevenLabs)
Visuals that turn text into cinematic learning moments

We also integrate interactive elements (questions, quotes, book clubs, learning challenges communities) to build a habit of reflection — not just consumption. It's learning that feels personal, not institutional.

How we built it

We used the following tools and steps to bring Inlits to life:

Frontend: Built a modern, responsive UI with a focus on simplicity and emotional engagement (Bolt.new)
Voiceovers: Leveraged ElevenLabs for text-to-speech and we will use Tavus for dynamic video storytelling in future
Scripts: Designed with Urdu/Hindi + English
Design Philosophy: Used cinematic transitions, warm tones, and intuitive UX patterns to make learning feel premium
Content Flow: Used AI to convert book chapters → digestible segments → emotional Urdu narratives

Challenges we ran into

Bridging Language & Emotion: Translating deep concepts into modern Urdu without losing essence was tough. Literal translation wasn’t enough — we had to "re-feel" every idea in our context.
Audio/Video Syncing: Matching emotional voiceovers with visuals and maintaining authenticity was a challenge.
Tool Integration: Combining multiple AI tools while keeping the user experience smooth was a balancing act.
Positioning: Creating something that feels like learning — without looking like a classroom — was difficult but crucial.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Created the first emotional Urdu-based book summary platform built with AI + storytelling
Got early feedback from Urdu speakers across Pakistan & India who said “finally someone is speaking our language”
Built a system where books don’t feel boring — they feel like personal mentorship
Designed a UI and UX experience that feels premium yet deeply local

What we learned

People don’t just want information. They want to feel something while learning.
Simplicity wins. We ditched complex app flows and focused on one thing: powerful stories well told.
AI tools are powerful — but they must be guided with culture and emotion, or they fail to resonate.

What's next for Inlits

Launch public beta and build a community around emotional Urdu learning
Add more content categories: self-help, business, spirituality, relationships
Build a creator studio where writers and educators can also contribute in Urdu/Hindi and we will add more languages in future
Integrate voice conversations for personalized learning
Partner with Urdu influencers and educators to make learning culturally cool

If knowledge is power, context is the amplifier — and Inlits is here to amplify wisdom, one Urdu story at a time.