Pinote is a lightweight floating Markdown note app for desktop. Keep multiple notes close at hand for TODOs, code snippets, and temporary ideas without leaving your current workspace.
Download the latest version from GitHub Releases.
| Platform | Recommended Package |
|---|---|
| Windows | WinGet, .msi, or .exe |
| macOS | .dmg for Apple Silicon or Intel |
| Linux | .AppImage, .deb, or .rpm |
Windows users can install Pinote with WinGet:
winget install ImFeH2.PinotePinote checks for updates when it starts.
- Markdown Notes — Edit Markdown in lightweight WYSIWYG windows, with multiple notes open at once.
- File Sync — Detect external file changes and reload them when it is safe.
- Window States — Set always-on-top, read-only, opacity, position, size, and visibility for each note.
- Window Shortcuts — Create notes, restore hidden notes, show all hidden notes, or toggle the current visible set.
- Custom Controls — Change keyboard shortcuts, wheel modifiers, and the mouse button used to move windows.
- Session Restore — Restore window state, scroll position, and the last visible set after restarting Pinote.
- History Search — Find and reopen previous notes by path or content.
- Appearance — Choose the interface language and theme, then adjust typography, spacing, and glass effects.
- Desktop Integration — Use tray controls, launch at startup, and open files from the command line. Windows also supports File Explorer context menus and Markdown file association.
- Updates — Check for updates automatically at startup or manually from Settings.
| Default Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Alt+S |
Restore hidden notes |
Alt+Shift+H |
Show all hidden notes |
Alt+D |
Show or hide notes |
Alt+C |
New note |
Alt+A |
Toggle always on top |
Alt+R |
Toggle read-only mode |
Ctrl+Shift+D |
Toggle theme |
Esc |
Hide note |
Ctrl+Shift+W |
Close note |
Shortcuts can be changed in Settings. New note, restore hidden notes, show all hidden notes, and show or hide notes are global shortcuts that work from other apps.
| Default Interaction | Action |
|---|---|
Alt + Wheel |
Resize the window around the pointer |
Ctrl + Wheel |
Adjust note opacity |
| Middle click | Toggle always on top |
| Middle drag | Move the note window |
| Right click | Open the note menu |
Wheel modifiers and the mouse button used to move windows can be changed in Settings. When right drag is selected, a right click still opens the note menu.
pinote /path/to/note.md
pinote ./daily.markdownEach .md or .markdown path opens in its own note window. If the file is already open, Pinote focuses the existing window.
pnpm install
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