LiteNoted

LiteNoted is a clean, minimalist notes app built for people who want their notes to just work — no cloud lock-in, no clutter, no distractions. Everything is stored locally in a private SQLite database on your own Mac.

RICH TEXT EDITING Write the way you think. Bold and strikethrough text, custom font colors, adjustable font size, headings (Shift+2/3/4), bullet/dash/numbered lists, tables, images with drag-to-resize, file attachments, and one-tap plain-text mode. Paste from Markdown and it's instantly converted to formatted text.

TASKS & CHECKLISTS Turn any note into a to-do list with checkable boxes that auto-strike when completed. Set start/due dates on a note and LiteNoted tracks task progress automatically, with native system notifications when deadlines arrive.

ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Tag notes with 20 built-in category icons — Urgent, Work, Study, Shopping, Health, Travel, and more. Pin important notes to the top of your list, drag-and-drop to reorder, and instantly filter with live search across titles and content. Sort by created date, edited date, or title.

MAKE IT YOURS Set a custom background color or image per note, with adjustable opacity. Apply a look to one note or set it as your default. Dial the entire app window's opacity up or down, and keep it always-on-top while you work in other apps.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sync server, no tracking. Every note lives in a local SQLite database on your device. Export any note to JSON for backup or sharing, and import it back anytime.

BUILT FOR MAC Native hidden-inset title bar with inline traffic-light controls, full macOS menu bar integration (App/Edit/View/Window), system dark mode support, and a quit-confirmation safeguard so you never lose unsaved work by accident.

Whether you're tracking daily to-dos, journaling, organizing work projects, or just jotting quick thoughts, LiteNoted keeps it simple, private, and fast.