Pinote is a lightweight floating Markdown scratchpad application designed for seamless note-taking on desktop environments. It provides a persistent workspace that stays on top of other applications, enabling users to jot down notes, manage TODOs, and store code snippets without disrupting their workflow.

Key Features

• Markdown Editing: Experience WYSIWYG editing for Markdown notes, allowing multiple notes to be open simultaneously.
• File Synchronization: Automatically detects and reloads external file changes safely, ensuring notes are always up to date.
• Customizable Window States: Manage note visibility, opacity, and toggle read-only mode for individual note windows.
• Efficient Navigation: Utilize window shortcuts to restore hidden notes or toggle between currently visible notes effortlessly.
• Session Restoration: Pinote remembers the layout of your workspace, restoring position, size, visibility, and other states upon reopening.
• History Search: Quickly find and access previously opened notes using path or content searches.
• Visual Customization: Personalize the application’s appearance, including themes, typography, and glass effects.
• Desktop Integration: Take advantage of tray controls, automatic startup options, and open Markdown files directly from the command line.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Pinote enhances productivity with a variety of keyboard shortcuts:

Mouse Controls

Interactions with Pinote are easy to manage via mouse actions:

Command Line Interface

Pinote also supports CLI usage, making it convenient to open notes directly from the terminal:

pinote /path/to/note.md
pinote ./daily.markdown

Each command opens a dedicated note window that can be focused easily by invoking the command again.

With its thoughtful design and rich feature set, Pinote is ideal for anyone looking for a reliable scratchpad to keep their ideas organized and accessible.