Jot - Quick Capture
Capture in a keystroke
Only for Mac
$4.99
Mac
The fastest way to catch a thought on your Mac. Press Option-Space in any app, type, and it's saved to a searchable local log. On-device, one-time purchase.
A thought lands while you're mid-task, and by the time you've opened Notes it's already gone. Jot saves it in one keystroke, then gets out of your way. On-device, no cloud, one-time purchase.
You know the moment. You're deep in a code review or on a call and something surfaces: a name to remember, something to buy, the fix you'll forget by lunch. Opening a notes app means losing your place, so you don't bother, and the good ideas slip away.
Jot closes that gap. Press Option+Space from any app, and a small window drops in over whatever you're doing. Type the thought, press Command+Return, and it's saved. The window vanishes, and you're back exactly where you were.
CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE
Option+Space works on top of any app, including full screen. Your hands never leave the keyboard: Command+Return saves, Esc cancels, and that's the whole interaction.
FIND IT LATER
Every capture goes into one searchable log. Type a word and pull up that link from logs in a second, instead of digging through a drawer of sticky notes. Click any line to copy it.
LIVES IN THE MENU BAR
No Dock icon, no window to babysit. Click the menu-bar icon for your recent notes and the full history.
YOUR WORDS STAY YOURS
Notes are written to a plain file on your Mac. Nothing is uploaded, there's no account, and nothing is watching what you type. Export the whole log to Markdown whenever you want and take it with you.
NO PERMISSION PROMPTS
Jot never asks for Accessibility, your microphone, or screen recording. Install it and it works.
SMALL AND NATIVE
A fast, native app for Apple Silicon and Intel. It opens the instant you press the key.
PAY ONCE
One-time purchase, free updates, and up to three Macs. No subscription, and no locked "Pro" tier.
THE SHORT VERSION
- Global hotkey that works over any app
- Searchable local log, export to Markdown
- On-device, no account, no telemetry
- No Accessibility, mic, or screen-recording prompts
- Universal (Apple Silicon and Intel), macOS 14+
- One-time price, free updates, up to 3 Macs
If you've ever lost a good idea to a slow app, Jot is the keystroke that keeps it.
Ratings & Reviews
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- A refined menu bar menu with quick access to search and your recent notes
- Smoother setup for launch at login
- Bug fixes and polish
The developer, Arun Brahma, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Arun Brahma
- Size
- 355 KB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Arun Brahma
