JodNote

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About JodNote ​

JodNote is a lightweight, keyboard-centric desktop note-taking application designed for developers and power users who value speed and simplicity.

What is JodNote? ​

JodNote is a local-first, keyboard-first note-taking app that lives in your system tray. Press a global hotkey from anywhere, type your note, and hit Enter. That's it.

The Problem ​

Modern note-taking apps are:

  • Slow - Too many features, sluggish startup
  • Bloated - Hundreds of megabytes for a text editor
  • Invasive - Cloud sync, tracking, account required
  • Mouse-dependent - Breaking keyboard flow

The Solution ​

JodNote is:

  • Fast - Native performance, instant startup
  • Lightweight - ~10 MB install, <50 MB RAM
  • Private - Local SQLite, no cloud, no tracking
  • Keyboard-first - 100% operable without mouse

Philosophy ​

Zero Friction ​

No opening apps, clicking menus, or navigating dialogs. Global hotkey → Type → Enter.

Keyboard First ​

Your fingers should never leave the keyboard. Every action has a shortcut.

Local First ​

Your notes are yours. Stored locally, never transmitted, completely private.

Simple but Powerful ​

Easy for quick notes, powerful for organization. No overwhelming feature bloat.

History ​

December 2025 - Initial release (v0.1.0)

JodNote was created as a personal project to scratch an itch: the need for a truly fast, private, keyboard-first note-taking app.

Technology ​

Built with modern, proven technologies:

  • Frontend: Vue 3 + TypeScript
  • Backend: Tauri v2 (Rust)
  • Database: SQLite
  • UI: Nuxt UI + Tailwind CSS

Open Source ​

JodNote is open source under the MIT License:

Privacy & Security ​

Privacy ​

  • Zero data collection - No telemetry, analytics, or tracking
  • Local storage - All data in SQLite on your machine
  • No network access - Doesn't connect to internet
  • No accounts - No sign-up, no authentication

Read the full Privacy Policy.

Security ​

  • Local-first architecture limits attack surface
  • No network transmission = no transmission security concerns
  • Regular security updates via GitHub releases
  • Open source = auditable by anyone

Team ​

Created by: techformist

JodNote is developed and maintained as an open-source project. Contributions from the community are welcome.

Contact ​

Roadmap ​

Current (v0.1.0) ​

  • ✅ System tray integration
  • ✅ Global hotkey
  • ✅ Quick note capture
  • ✅ Search functionality
  • ✅ Note types (task, snippet, bookmark)
  • ✅ Categories
  • ✅ Windows support

Planned ​

Future versions may include:

  • 🔄 Note linking (wiki-style)
  • 🔄 Advanced search (regex, filters)
  • 🔄 Export/import (JSON, Markdown)
  • 🔄 Themes and customization
  • 🔄 Plugin system
  • 🔄 Linux and macOS support

Community Driven

The roadmap is flexible and influenced by community feedback. Suggest features on GitHub!

Supporting the Project ​

JodNote is free and open source. You can support the project by:

  • ⭐ Star on GitHub - Show appreciation
  • 🐛 Report bugs - Help improve quality
  • 💡 Suggest features - Shape the future
  • 🔧 Contribute code - Fix bugs, add features
  • 📖 Improve docs - Help others learn
  • 💬 Spread the word - Tell others about JodNote

FAQ ​

Is JodNote really free? ​

Yes, completely free. Open source, no ads, no premium features.

Will there be a paid version? ​

No plans for paid features. JodNote will remain free and open source.

Can I use JodNote commercially? ​

Yes, the MIT License allows commercial use.

Is my data safe? ​

Yes. Data never leaves your computer. You control it completely.

Will you add cloud sync? ​

No. JodNote is intentionally local-first. You can sync the database file yourself using Dropbox, OneDrive, etc., if desired.

What about mobile apps? ​

Not currently planned. JodNote is designed for desktop power users.

How can I contribute? ​

See Contributing Guide.

Acknowledgments ​

JodNote is built on the shoulders of giants:

  • Tauri - For making desktop apps with web tech possible
  • Vue - For a delightful frontend framework
  • Rust - For safe, fast systems programming
  • SQLite - For the best embedded database
  • Open Source Community - For countless libraries and tools

Thank you to all contributors and users!

License ​

Copyright © 2025 techformist

Released under the MIT License.

JodNote - Fast, private, keyboard-first note-taking for everyone.

Released under the MIT License.

Copyright © 2025 techformist