Notepad--
AI-Powered Lightweight Notepad
Only for Mac
Free
Mac
A minimalist notepad that titles itself. Just write—AI handles the organization. Built for developers who need fast, local-first note-taking.
Notepad-- is a minimalist, local-first notepad designed for developers and technical users who need to capture ideas fast.
CORE FEATURES
• Instant Capture - Press ⌘N to create a note and start writing immediately. Auto-saves to local SQLite storage.
• Three-Pane Layout - Navigate between categories, notes list, and editor. Fully customizable sidebar and list views.
• AI-Powered Titling - When your note reaches 500 characters, AI automatically suggests a title and category. No more "Untitled Note 47."
• Smart Search - ⌘F to filter notes by title and content. Press Enter for instant results, Esc to return to editing.
• Find & Replace - ⌃H opens a draggable panel with single/bulk replace, case-sensitive options, and real-time match highlighting.
• Developer-Friendly Editor - Monospace font, Tab/⇧Tab indentation, support for 40+ file types including JavaScript, Python, Swift, JSON, YAML, and more.
ORGANIZATION MADE SIMPLE
• Drag notes to categories for quick organization
• Pin important notes to keep them at the top
• Archive old notes to declutter your workspace
• Custom categories with rename and delete support
• Default categories: Inbox, Work, Personal, Ideas, Credentials
FLEXIBLE AI INTEGRATION
• Works with OpenAI-compatible APIs
• Automatic title generation when notes are unnamed/uncategorized
• Manual triggering via context menu for any note length
• Smart content optimization reduces token consumption for long notes
• Local mock mode when API key is empty (no network calls)
BUILT FOR PRIVACY
• All data stays on your Mac
• No cloud dependency or data collection
• Optional AI features only (can be disabled)
• Local SQLite database: ~/Library/Application Support/Notepad--/
KEYBOARD-FIRST WORKFLOW
⌘N - New note
⌘F - Global search
⌃H - Find & replace
⌘0 - Open main window
Tab/⇧Tab - Indent/unindent text
Esc - Close search/panels and return to editor
Enter - Execute search immediately
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• macOS 12.4 or later
• 40+ supported file types for external file editing
• Auto-follows system light/dark mode
• Remembers window position and size
Notepad-- embraces minimalism: no unnecessary features, no cloud complexity, just fast note-taking with smart automation when you need it.
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REFINEMENTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This release focuses on refining the minimalist experience:
• Improved packaging and distribution workflow for better installation reliability
• Enhanced documentation structure for easier navigation
• Various stability improvements and bug fixes
Recent features you might have missed:
• Draggable Find & Replace panel (⌃H) with real-time highlighting
• Manual AI title generation via context menu
• Support for 40+ file types
• Tab/⇧Tab text indentation in editor
• Pin important notes to keep them visible
• Enhanced search performance with 500ms debounce
Thank you for using Notepad--! We're committed to keeping it fast, local, and minimalist.
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The developer, Wuhu Manxiu Technology Co., Ltd., 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.
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Information
- Seller
- Wuhu Manxiu Technology Co., Ltd
- Size
- 2.4 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 12.4 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 12.4 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Copyright
- © 2025@ManxiuTech