5~10MB Installer · Instant Launch · Fast Search

Fragmented Notes, One-Click Copy

Built for developers and productivity enthusiasts. Keep frequently used commands, code snippets, and fragmented knowledge organized—copy on demand without tedious text selection.

5~10 MB
Lightweight Package
Unlike bulky note apps, downloads in seconds with minimal disk footprint
Instant Launch
Tauri Native Speed
Opens instantly with zero loading delay, always ready when you need it
Fast Search
Dual Search (Tree + Notes)
Locate any snippet among thousands in seconds and copy immediately
Local-first Storage macOS / Windows / Linux Markdown File Format
TinyNote light mode main interface — four-column layout with spaces, directory, notes, and editor

Lightweight & Fast, Built for Frequent Copying

Compact size, instant startup, rapid search—plus one-click copy to make knowledge retrieval effortless.

Copy instantly whenever needed, no more manual selection

In traditional note apps, copying a command requires: Open app → Find note → Scroll to position → Drag to select → Copy. TinyNote makes copying the primary action on every note block—search, copy to clipboard in one click, and get right back to work.

Traditional Way

Open → Browse → Scroll → Highlight → Copy
Too many steps, error-prone, disrupts flow

TinyNote

Search → Click Copy Button
Zero text selecting needed, start efficient workflow

5~10MB Lightweight Package

Built on Tauri with an installer of only ~5–10MB. No bloated runtime, instant install, and negligible memory footprint.

Instant Startup

Native desktop performance with zero startup wait. Whenever you need to look up a command or snippet, it's instantly ready.

Fast Search

Built-in search across both directory and notes list. Pinpoint blocks among thousands and copy immediately.

One-Click Quick Copy

Dedicated copy button on every note block. Copy title, content, or full note with clear toast feedback. Optimized for shell commands, JSON configs, and prompt templates.

Infinite Hierarchy

Spaces → Directories → Notes → Note Blocks. A four-tier structure mapped directly to disk with unlimited directory nesting.

3 View Modes

Switch seamlessly between List, Card, and Compact views to suit different content densities and personal preferences.

Drag-and-Drop Reordering

Reorder note blocks, spaces, directories, and notes with intuitive drag-and-drop actions.

Markdown Source Mode

Notes are saved as extended Markdown files. Edit source directly, open with any editor, and version-control with Git.

Tag & Property Editing

Right-side inspector panel to manage titles, body, and tags. Clear creation and modification timestamps.

4-Column Distraction-Free Layout

Clear division: App bar, Directory, Notes list, and Inspector. Optimized for desktop multitasking in light and dark themes.

Three note formats

Block notebooks for copyable snippets, Markdown notes for whole documents, and article notes for WYSIWYG writing. All stay as local files.

AI chat

Talk to OpenAI-compatible models inside the app. Keys stay on this device and are never written into the note library.

Multi-host Git and sample library

GitHub, Gitee, GitLab, Alibaba Cloud Codeup, AtomGit, and official TinyNote Git. Import the starter library on first launch.

Clean & Modern, Light & Dark

Four-column layout with clear separation: App Bar, Directory, Notes, and Inspector

Light Mode
TinyNote light mode interface
Dark Mode
TinyNote dark mode interface

Sync & Backup, Double Protection

Your notebook is a Git repository ready for remote sync, plus one-click local archive backups.

Your Notebook is a Git Repository

Initialize your notes directory as a Git repo to pull, commit, and push directly from the app. Includes changed file lists, diff previews, and single-file rollback for seamless multi-device sync.

  • View remote repository and branch details
  • One-click Pull / Push with automatic commit messages
  • File diff preview and single-file rollback
TinyNote Git sync configuration interface

One-Click Archive, Restore Anytime

Package your notes library and configuration into an archive with one click. Clear history with file sizes and dates for complete peace of mind.

  • Custom backup storage directory
  • Archives notes library and configuration files together
  • Backup list with timestamps and file sizes
TinyNote local backup configuration interface

Free for Basics, One-Time Purchase for Pro

Core note taking and copying are free forever. Upgrade to Pro when you need unlimited spaces, writer notes, and Git sync.

Free

Great for daily snippet management

$0 Free Forever
  • Up to 5 spaces
  • Up to 100 notes per space
  • One-click copy, search, themes
  • Local Markdown files & backup
Free Download
Recommended

Pro

Unlock professional workflows

$14.99 Early Bird · One-Time Payment
  • Unlimited spaces & notes
  • Create article / writer notes
  • Git sync in Settings
  • Cross-platform · Up to 3 devices

Not Another Notion, but a Different Productivity Path

TinyNote focuses on high-frequency retrieval of fragmented snippets. It complements long-form note apps and cloud docs rather than replacing them.

Dimension Traditional Note Apps TinyNote
Product Positioning Long-form writing, team wiki, knowledge base (e.g., Notion, Evernote, OneNote) Fast management and quick copying of commands, code snippets, and config templates
Content Format Document-oriented long rich-text pages focusing on formatting and prose Block-oriented short snippets, each independently copyable
Retrieval Method Open note → Scroll down → Highlight text → Copy (multiple steps, breaks flow) Search & locate → One-click copy, no selection needed, built for instant use
Install & Launch Installers typically 100MB+, noticeable launch and sync delays Installer ~5–10MB, instant launch, local-first with immediate response
Data Storage Cloud-dependent proprietary formats; offline support varies Plain local Markdown files matching disk folders, Git-manageable, open with any editor
Organization Notebooks / tags / backlinks, emphasizing knowledge graphs and connections Spaces → Directories → Notes → Blocks, reflecting folder hierarchy for rapid lookup
Typical Scenarios Meeting minutes, project docs, study notes, team wikis Shell command cheat sheets, API snippets, prompt templates, credentials memo, DevOps scripts

Compare with popular note apps

Longer write-ups live in the help center, so searches like “TinyNote vs Notion” can land on a dedicated page.

TinyNote vs Notion TinyNote vs Obsidian TinyNote vs Evernote TinyNote vs Typora TinyNote vs Apple Notes

When Traditional Notes Fit Better

When you need long-form writing, embedded tables, multi-user comments, or complex knowledge graphs, Notion or Obsidian remain great choices. TinyNote is not meant to replace them.

When TinyNote Fits Better

When you repeatedly copy commands, JSON snippets, or API URLs every day, and want quick structured access without selecting text in long documents. That's the exact pain point TinyNote solves.

Rapid Iteration Around High-Frequency Needs

TinyNote is driven by real developer workflows—Git sync, local backup, multiple view modes, and source mode all stem from daily snippet management needs. Open-source and actively maintained; feedback and suggestions on GitHub Issues are always welcome.

Start Organizing Your Snippets Today

Core features are free forever. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase—no subscriptions.