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notes-better · v2.3.1

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Simple note-taking app for markdown and kanban

brew install --cask notes-better
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Trust Score 6/10
Open source (MPL-2.0) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Notes (notes-better) is a fast and elegant note-taking app that combines markdown support with kanban functionality. It's ideal for users who need both structured text formatting and task management capabilities, offering a seamless experience for organizing thoughts and projects.

A note-taking application that supports markdown and kanban for task management.

Maturity: The project is active with a strong GitHub presence, though it has a moderate number of open issues.

Community: No direct community discussion found on Hacker News or Reddit.

Pros

  • + Supports markdown and kanban for versatile note-taking and task management.
  • + Fast performance due to its C++ foundation.
  • + Open-source with an MPL-2.0 license, fostering community contributions.
  • + Active development with recent commits.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality.
  • - Low installation count in the last 30 days.
  • - May require a learning curve for some users.
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C++Last commit: Nov 15, 2025