SideNotes

sidenotes · v1.5.4 • auto-updates

6.0

Note-taking application

Productivity macOS 13+ Homepage →

brew install --cask sidenotes

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Trust Score 7/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v1.5.4

9d ago1.5.3→1.5.4

Review

Mar 10, 2026

SideNotes is a sleek note-taking application for macOS that keeps your notes neatly organized on the side of your screen. Its clean, distraction-free interface and seamless integration with macOS make it ideal for users seeking a simple yet effective note-taking solution.

SideNotes is a note-taking application that allows users to keep their notes organized on the side of their screen.

Maturity: The project appears to be moderately active, with the last commit in late 2021 and a few open issues.

Community: SideNotes has received some attention on Hacker News, particularly for its clean design and functionality. However, there is limited recent discussion, indicating moderate community interest.