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FromNotes

Simple autosaving note-taking app for macOS.

Open FromNotes app and type. Your note is automatically saved. It will be there when you open the app again. That's it!

  • FromNotes is an Electron app.
  • It's inspired by FromScratch and iA / Writer.
  • No advanced editing capabilities, except for:
    • Keeping tab indentation for the next line.
    • ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command + ⇧ Up shortcut to move line up.
    • ⌥ Option + ⌘ Command + ⇩ Down shortcut to move line down.
  • The note is saved as a plain text file in $HOME/.fromnotes.

Development

Install npm packages:

npm install

Create the text file:

touch `$HOME/.fromnotes`

Start the application:

npm run start

Package & Distribute

Package and build a ready for distribution application for macOS:

npm run build

Move the application to the Applications directory:

mv dist/mac/FromNotes.app/ /Applications/

Who made this?

This was made by Arturo Herrero under the MIT License. You can also find me on Twitter @ArturoHerrero.