Pinote — A lightweight floating markdown scratchpad app…

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About this project

Pinote offers a lightweight floating markdown scratchpad that integrates seamlessly into your desktop workflow. With features like multiple note management, file synchronization, and custom keyboard shortcuts, it ensures quick access to ideas and notes while maintaining your focus on the task at hand.

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:

Default Shortcut	Action
`Alt+S`	Restore hidden window
`Alt+Shift+H`	Show all hidden windows
`Alt+D`	Toggle visible windows
`Alt+C`	Create new note
`Alt+A`	Toggle always on top
`Alt+R`	Toggle read-only mode
`Ctrl+Shift+D`	Switch to dark mode
`Esc`	Hide current window
`Ctrl+Shift+W`	Close current window

Mouse Controls

Interactions with Pinote are easy to manage via mouse actions:

Default Interaction	Action
`Alt+Wheel`	Resize window around cursor
`Middle Click`	Toggle always on top
`Middle Drag`	Move window (configurable)
`Right Click`	Access context menu for quick 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.