Introduction
JodNote is a lightweight, always-available system tray application designed for rapid information capture and retrieval. It mimics the speed and minimalism of launchers like Raycast or Flow Launcher but focuses specifically on personal knowledge management.
What is JodNote?
JodNote is a keyboard-first, local-first note-taking application that lives in your system tray. Press Ctrl+Alt+J from anywhere on your system, type your note, and press Enter. Your note is instantly saved and indexed for searching later.
Core Philosophy
Zero Friction
No opening apps, clicking buttons, or navigating menus. A global hotkey brings up JodNote instantly, ready for input.
Keyboard First
100% navigable without a mouse. Every action has a keyboard shortcut. Your fingers never leave the home row.
Smart Parsing
Categorization and tagging happen as you type using simple text syntax (#work, >todo, @task). No dropdown menus or modal dialogs.
Local First
All data stored locally in SQLite. No cloud services, no authentication, no privacy concerns. Your notes never leave your machine.
Key Features
Quick Capture
Press Ctrl+Alt+J, type your note, press Enter. Done in seconds.
Smart Syntax
> task text- Creates a task#category- Adds a category@task @snippet @bookmark- Note types- URLs automatically detected
Privacy Focused
All data stored locally. No telemetry, no cloud sync, no tracking.
Who is JodNote For?
- Developers who need to quickly jot down code snippets or ideas
- Writers who capture thoughts as they come
- Knowledge workers who need fast access to information
- Anyone who values speed and keyboard efficiency