Lotion is an unofficial Electron-based desktop application that brings Notion.so to Linux.
Notion is a single space where you can think, write and plan. Capture thoughts, manage projects, or even run an entire company – and do it exactly the way you want.
Lotion is free and open source software.
Features include:
- User Interface:
- Frameless Window Design – Modern, seamless interface with custom title bar.
- Tab Management – Multiple tabs with drag-and-drop reordering, pinning, and favicon support.
- Navigation Controls – Integrated back, forward, and refresh buttons.
- Built-in Themes – 8 beautiful themes including Dracula, Nord, Gruvbox, and Catppuccin variants.
- Dark Mode Support – Automatic theme detection and switching.
- Logo Menu – Quick access to themes, project links, and GitHub repository.
- Core Functionality:
- Full Notion.so Integration – Complete access to all Notion features on Linux.
- Native Linux Desktop Integration – Proper icon support and system integration.
- Cross-platform Compatibility – Linux, macOS, and Windows support.
- Navigation & Interaction:
- Context Menu – Right-click menu with Cut, Copy, Paste, Select All, and link handling.
- External Links – Automatically open links in default browser.
- Spell Check:
- English Language Support – Built-in spell checking for English (US).
- Real-time Suggestions – Right-click on misspelled words for suggestions.
- Custom Dictionary – Add words to your personal dictionary.
- Architecture:
- Modern Electron Stack – Built with Electron 34.3.2 and Electron Forge.
- Redux State Management – Centralized state for tabs, windows, and preferences.
- WebContentsView API – Efficient multi-tab implementation.
- Multiple Package Formats – DEB, RPM, and ZIP packages.
- Multi-architecture – x64 and ARM64 builds available.
Website: github.com/puneetsl/lotion
Support:
Developer: Puneet Singh Ludu
License: MIT License
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