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So I've been working on this app for a very long time now. Started off by wanting an app that separates long form notes from short form notes visually and keeps everything organized on a canvas. The app features: -Sticky notes for quick, small notes and A4 notes for long form documents -A quick mode that uses local storage to quickly open the app and jot down a thought on the canvas -A PDF export option that exports your notes into 3 custom designed PDF styles -Visual hierarchy to replicate file structure instead of a linear fashion, where your files are notes, stacks are folders and labels…

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    Paper 3.0781

    The new sticky note

    2015

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    TalkNotes854

    Turn your thoughts into actionable notes, fast

    2023 · talknotes.io

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    Noteey279

    The all-in-one infinite canvas app for thinking and creation

    2024

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    StarNote127

    Note-taking and PDF editor for Android tablets

    2025

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    The collaborative note-taking app

    2020

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    Sticky!505

    Your notes in the browser

    2024

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    Notes103

    Streamlined notes: quick & organized

    2024

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    Manifest248

    A simple grid-based pinboard for note taking.

    2020

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    Take notes everywhere

    2023

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    AxNote84

    An infinite canvas that holds your thoughts

    2022

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    Contexted107

    Write, connect & visualize your notes

    2019

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    Your ideas, organized - not uploaded

    Jul 2026 · browsernotes.xyz

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    This project began when I realized that despite trying many fantastic note-taking apps, I often defaulted to dumping notes into chat apps like Slack or iMessage. I wanted to bring that effortless “text yourself” note-taking experience to a dedicated note-taking app. Originally developed as a macOS app, Strflow is now also available for iOS. Strflow is designed to make note-taking as quick and intuitive as possible, centered around a chronological timeline UI. Here are some of its features: * Tag system * Rich editor with text formatting, images, and note linking * Global shortcuts for quick…

    2024 · strflow.app

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    Notea288

    Free self-hosted open source note taking app, like Notion

    2021

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    Jot235

    The no-fuss way to take notes

    2018

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    Thank you for your comments, just some context: - The app is available for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and the Web. - The Web version is implemented as a Progressive Web Application that is very responsive, local first, offline first, can be installed, and is entirely free to use. - Native (hybrid) versions do not require subscription fees and have small one-time payment. - You can store your notes in Git using any Git provider such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. However, it has the best built-in integration with GitHub. Self-hosted scenarios like Gitea are also…

    2024 · about.noteshub.app

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    Quick Notes on Screen Side

    2021

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    Sticky139

    Take your sticky notes everywhere with you

    2023

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    Colorful sticky notes for Mac

    2024

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    Native (Mac & iOS) note-taking based on local Markdown files

    2020

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    Hi HN – we first launched Supernotes[1] to HN in April 2020, and since then Tobias and I (it's just the two of us) have put in the work to make what we hope is an amazing note-taking app. Although the note-taking / personal knowledge management landscape is incredibly competitive at the moment (with lots of great apps adding great new features every day), we think that with the newly released Supernotes 2 we're keeping pace and delivering a unique and satisfying knowledge management experience. Here's the combination of features that make us stand out: - a powerful markdown-based…

    2022 · supernotes.app

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    Handwritten notes to Notion

    2024

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    Markdown note taking app for developers

    2025

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