Notenik for MAC
Free, open-source note-taking app for Mac that stores every note as a plain text file, with Markdown, custom fields, tags and publishing tools.
Notenik Overview
Notenik is a note-taking app for the Mac that does more than record notes. Each note is its own plain text file, and a folder of notes becomes a Collection, so you can keep as many Collections as you like wherever you like, including iCloud Drive or Dropbox for syncing. Because the files are plain text, you can open and edit them in any text editor or Markdown editor, and your notes are never locked inside the app.
What sets Notenik apart is fields. Every note has a Title and a Body, and you can add others for each Collection: Tags to organize by topic, a Link to use notes as bookmarks, Date, Status and Recurs to build a to-do system, or Seq and Level to turn a Collection into an outline. The Body uses Markdown with footnotes, citations, definition lists and MathJax, plus wiki-style double brackets to link notes. Notenik is written by Herb Bowie, is free and open source under the MIT License, and has no in-app purchases, subscriptions or advertising. Version 19.9.0 adds budgeting support. It comes from the Mac App Store and needs macOS 13.5 or later. A MacFormat review notes the many menu options can seem intimidating at first; a full Knowledge Base is built in under the Help menu.
Key Features
Notenik keeps your notes in open files while giving them real structure.
- Plain text files: every note is a file you can open anywhere.
- Collections: a folder of notes, stored wherever you like.
- Markdown: footnotes, citations, definition lists and MathJax.
- Custom fields: add Tags, Link, Date, Seq and more per Collection.
- Multi-level tags: each note can have several tags with levels.
- To-do lists: use Date, Status and Recurs fields.
- Wiki-style links: double brackets link one note to another.
- Publishing tools: import, export and generate HTML or a website.
What’s New in Version 19.9.0
Notenik 19.9.0 fixes a Markdown problem and adds budgeting.
- Fixed the Markdown Include command, which was not processed when a Merge Template was used to tailor the display.
- Added support for budgeting, described as a use case in the Knowledge Base.
Notenik FAQ
Is Notenik free?
Yes. There is no upfront cost, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions and no advertising, and all features are enabled.
Is Notenik open source?
Yes. The source code is published on GitHub under the MIT License.
What macOS version does Notenik need?
Version 19.9.0 needs macOS 13.5 or later.
Does Notenik work on Apple Silicon?
The developer describes Notenik as Apple silicon-ready.
Where are my notes stored?
Each note is a plain text file, and a folder of notes is a Collection. You can store a Collection anywhere, including iCloud Drive or Dropbox.
Can I edit Notenik notes in other apps?
Yes. The files can be opened, viewed and edited in any text editor or Markdown editor.
Does Notenik support Markdown?
Yes, including footnotes, citations, definition lists and MathJax, plus wiki-style double brackets for links between notes.
Can Notenik be used as a to-do list?
Yes. Add Date, Status and Recurs fields to the notes in a Collection.
Is Notenik hard to learn?
It has many menu options, which can seem intimidating at first. The Notenik Knowledge Base is available under the Help menu and on the web.
Where does the Notenik download on notenik.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Notenik page on the Mac App Store at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notenik/id1465997984?mt=12. notenik.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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