Introducing QOwnNotes: An Open Source Markdown Notepad
QOwnNotes is a versatile open-source notepad designed for plain-text file management, featuring markdown support and a to-do list manager compatible with GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. This powerful application can integrate seamlessly with the ownCloud or Nextcloud notes applications, enabling users to jot down thoughts and revisit them later on mobile devices, thanks to its robust syncing capabilities with your ownCloud sync client. Additionally, QOwnNotes supports a range of other file synchronization services, such as Dropbox, Syncthing, Seafile, and BitTorrent Sync, providing flexibility in file management.
Key Features of QOwnNotes
- Customizable note folders: Choose multiple folders to organize your notes efficiently.
- Smart search functionality: Sub-string searching is enabled, with highlighted search results for easy navigation.
- Keyboard shortcuts: Enhance productivity with customizable keyboard shortcuts.
- File change monitoring: External modifications to notes are detected, prompting automatic reloads.
- Version control: Retrieve older versions and restore deleted notes directly from your ownCloud server.
- Markdown support: Enjoy syntax highlighting and a dedicated markdown preview mode.
- Dynamic file naming: Notes are named based on the first line of text, automatically updating with changes.
- Integration with ownCloud: Fully compatible with ownCloud’s notes web application and mobile applications.
- Selective syncing: Supports unlimited note folders and selective sync features with ownCloud.
- Task management: Manage your ownCloud to-do lists or sync tasks with other CalDAV servers.
- Security: Options for note encryption, including built-in AES-256 and custom methods like Keybase.io and PGP.
- Theming support: Enjoy dark mode themes and customizable markdown syntax highlighting.
- Flexible UI: Move and arrange panels according to preference; supports floating or stacking layouts.
- Freedesktop compatibility: Use QOwnNotes with your preferred desktop icons and dark themes.
- Hierarchical organization: Supports tagging and subfolders for better note management.
- Easy note sharing: Share your notes conveniently via your ownCloud server.
- Portability: Utilize a portable version for use on USB sticks.
- Import tools: Easy import from Evernote.
- Multi-language support: Available in various languages including English, German, French, and more.
Recent Updates and Improvements
- A new feature allows users to send clipboard content via the QOwnNotes web application to another instance, enhancing interaction between devices (#3371).
- To utilize clipboard sharing, ensure a consistent security token is set in both instances.
- The tray icon now offers quick access to the application, bringing it to focus to facilitate proper clipboard reading.
- Added a tooltip for the tray icon for improved clarity.
- Fixed a crash issue occurring on Wayland when global shortcuts were in use.
Download and Installation Links
To get started with QOwnNotes, download version 25.10.0 directly: QOwnNotes 25.10.0 (71.5 MB, Open Source).
For installation on other operating systems, visit: QOwnNotes for Other Operating Systems.
For more details, you can explore the QOwnNotes Home Page and check screenshots of the application.
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