Unfriction
Instant local notes for macOS to capture thoughts in <400ms
Unfriction launched on January 14, 2026 with 69 votes, #485 of 14,585 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
What it does
Unfriction is a lightning-fast macOS notes app built for zero friction. Launches in under 400ms to capture thoughts before they disappear. Save notes instantly, extract text from screenshots with OCR, and keep clipboard history without breaking focus. Minimal, glassy UI that stays out of your way.
Capture thoughts instantly with Unfriction - launches in <400ms, does OCR from screenshots, notarized DMG. Free for early users.
Launches in <400ms. One shortcut. One thought. Back to work. Automatically capture screenshots to your history. Search, copy, and keep working. Improved organization and faster access for your recent clipboard items. Dictate hands-free. Speech turns into text instantly in your overlay. Choose your own shortcut keys. The overlay and cheatsheet reflect your configuration. It's where your thoughts go before you organize them elsewhere. Speed over ceremony. Focus over features. macOS-native behavior over complexity. Fast capture, smart organization, and a macOS-native flow – no setup required. Opens in under 400ms with your shortcut. No window switching. No mental friction. Never re-copy the…from unfriction.app
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