PrimeNote is a configurable note-taking application designed for users who want more control over how they capture, edit and organise information. It combines independent note windows with advanced editing facilities and extensive personalisation options.
The application offers a practical way to manage collections of notes without relying on a cloud service. Notes are stored in a directory structure using accessible formats, making it possible to work with files directly and maintain backups.
PrimeNote is particularly interesting for users who favour keyboard-driven workflows. Its integrated terminal, text-processing modes and Vim integration extend the application beyond the functionality normally associated with desktop sticky notes.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Create and manage an unlimited number of notes.
- Keep individual notes above other application windows without cluttering the taskbar.
- Find information using keyboard-driven searches across note titles and contents.
- Apply enhanced plain text formatting with basic text decorations.
- Encrypt sensitive notes using Fernet encryption.
- Organise information in a folder structure using accessible file formats.
- Use the integrated terminal emulator for command-line tasks.
- Edit notes using Vim integration.
- Access basic image viewing functionality.
- Use specialised paste operations for copying text from PDF documents.
- Customise application appearance using CSS styling.
- Configure menus, keyboard shortcuts and mouse actions.
- Use Druide Antidote grammar tools through the application’s integration facilities.
- Share a note repository across multiple systems for collaborative editing.
- Access notes through a command-line interface on Linux.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux and Windows.
Website: gitlab.com/william.belanger/primenote
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Developer: William Belanger
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
PrimeNote is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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| GloboNote | Simple and easy to use open source note taking application |
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| Notejot | Billed as a stupidly simple sticky notes applet. |
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| LinSticky | Modern sticky notes application |
| Clues | Sticky notes app with connections |
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