ThoughtsPlus is a free, open-source note-taking app for Windows featuring Jupyter-style executable code cells (Nerdbooks), Obsidian-like linked notes with a graph view, a built-in NLP-powered calendar, visual boards, and AI-powered note structure generation. It emphasizes zero-friction quick capture via a global hotkey and is truly local, storing notes as files on the user's device with no account, cloud dependency, or telemetry by default. Optional OneDrive sync is available for cross-device convenience.
What it's for
Taking notes with executable Python/JavaScript codeLinking notes together and visualizing connections via graphQuick brain-dump capture via global hotkeyManaging a calendar with natural-language event entrySketching ideas on an infinite visual canvas/boardGenerating note structure/templates with AITracking task completion analyticsUsing a focus timer for work sessions
Features 15
- AI-powered structure generation for note templates
- Built-in calendar with natural language quick add (Ctrl+M)
- Deep customisation: fonts, themes, accent colours, keyboard shortcuts
- Execute Python and JavaScript code directly in notes (Nerdbooks)
- Focus timer with microwave-style time input
- Global quick capture hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+N)
- Interactive force-directed graph view of note connections
- No account, no telemetry, no tracking
- Obsidian-like @mention linking between notes
- Optional OneDrive sync
- Recurring events with late/missed task tracking
- Refined dashboard with AI briefings and GitHub activity
- Task analytics with completion-rate charts
- Three file types: Boards (.brd), Nerdbooks (.exec), Quick Notes (.nt)
- Visual boards / infinite canvas with sticky notes and drawing tools
At a glance
free tieropen source
TypeDesktop app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsWindows
Fordevelopers, students in technical courses, keyboard-first Windows users, power users, privacy-conscious users, Notion/Obsidian users
CompanyThoughtsPlus
Integrations
Gemini APIGitHubGoogle AI StudioMicrosoft StoreOneDrive
Pricing
Site states '100% Free · No Ads · No Subs' and 'free forever - no subscriptions'. There are no paid plans.
FreeFree
Completely free with no subscriptions or hidden fees; described as 'free forever'.
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