Raute Scratchpad

Menu bar Markdown scratchpad

Only for Mac

$0.99

Mac

Raute is the fastest way to capture a thought on your Mac. It lives in your menu bar — no clutter — and opens a clean note window from anywhere with a single shortcut. Type in Markdown and watch it style itself as you write: headings, bold, lists, checkboxes, code, quotes and links, all formatted live without ever leaving the keyboard. There's nothing to save and nothing to manage. Raute is a scratchpad, not a document app. Your text — and even your window position — are remembered automatically, so it's always exactly where you left it. WRITE AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT • Press ⌥Space (configurable) to open, focus, or bring the window to the front from any app • Live Markdown styling as you type — no preview pane, no mode switching • Formatting shortcuts: ⌘B bold, ⌘I italic, ⌘E code, ⌘K link, ⌘⇧X strikethrough • Block shortcuts: ⌘1–3 headings, ⌘⇧7 / ⌘⇧8 lists, ⌘⇧. quotes STAYS OUT OF YOUR WAY • Menu bar only — never crowds your Dock or app switcher • Remembers your content and window size & position across launches • Automatic dark mode, with a manual Light / Dark override • Set in the clean, legible Switzer typeface • Press Esc to dismiss instantly Perfect for quick notes, code snippets, draft messages, to-do lists, meeting jots, or anything you need to park for a moment without breaking your flow. Raute. Your thoughts, one keystroke away.

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• New setting: optionally show a Dock icon in addition to the menu bar item. • The cursor now stays fully visible while typing near the top or bottom edge — no more hiding behind the fade bars.

Version 1.4

The developer, Sven Essbach, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    Information

    Seller
    Sven Eßbach
    Size
    1.4 MB
    Category
    Productivity
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    © Sven Eßbach
  • Developer Website
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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