notes
About notes
notes is a command-line tool designed for simple and efficient note-taking. It leverages existing text editors and file syncing solutions, allowing users to manage notes as plain text files. This approach avoids lock-in to proprietary formats or platforms, making notes accessible and portable across devices.
The tool integrates seamlessly with Unix-like environments, providing a CLI interface to create, search, and manage notes. Users can customize their setup by choosing their preferred text editor, syncing service, and directory structure. notes is ideal for those who prefer lightweight, flexible solutions over feature-heavy note-taking applications.
notes supports advanced features like templates, quicknotes, and search functionality, all while maintaining simplicity and compatibility with existing tools. It is particularly suited for users who value control over their data and prefer working with plain text files.
Key features
- Create notes with customizable templates
- Search notes by filename or content
- Generate quicknotes with automatic naming
- Manage notes in a customizable directory structure
- Integrate with any text editor and syncing service
- Support for advanced configuration options
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View all 10 versionsFrequently asked questions
- Is notes free?
- Yes. notes is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- What is the latest version of notes?
- The latest version is 1.1.0, released on Aug 2, 2022.
- What platforms does notes support?
- notes is designed for Unix-like environments and works with any shell, text editor, and syncing solution.
- How do I install notes?
- notes can be installed automatically via a script or manually by downloading the binary and placing it in your PATH.
- Can I customize where notes are stored?
- Yes, you can set the NOTES_DIRECTORY environment variable to specify the directory for storing notes.
- Is notes free to use?
- Yes, notes is open-source and free to use, with no restrictions on usage or modification.
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