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Notepad is a minimalist, markdown-based note-taking app for macOS designed for simplicity, speed, and privacy. It stores notes locally on the user's device, opens instantly even with large files, and supports unlimited folders and multiple workspaces for organization. The app can be extended with add-ons such as syntax highlighting, Mermaid, and LaTeX support.
What it's for
Taking and organizing markdown notesStructuring notes with folders and subfoldersWriting documents with extensions like Mermaid and LaTeX diagrams/formulas
Features 10
- Dark mode adapting to system preferences
- Extensible with add-ons (syntax highlighting, Mermaid, LaTeX)
- Instant opening of large markdown files (10MB in a flash)
- Local file system storage for privacy
- Multiple workspaces support
- Native macOS gestures support
- Native macOS look and feel
- Optimized performance with minimal memory usage
- Small app size (4.5MB after installation)
- Unlimited folders and subfolders
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