Notepad--

Notepad-- is a minimalist, local-first notepad designed for developers and technical users who need to capture ideas fast. CORE FEATURES • Instant Capture - Press ⌘N to create a note and start writing immediately. Auto-saves to local SQLite storage. • Three-Pane Layout - Navigate between categories, notes list, and editor. Fully customizable sidebar and list views. • AI-Powered Titling - When your note reaches 500 characters, AI automatically suggests a title and category. No more "Untitled Note 47." • Smart Search - ⌘F to filter notes by title and content. Press Enter for instant results, Esc to return to editing. • Find & Replace - ⌃H opens a draggable panel with single/bulk replace, case-sensitive options, and real-time match highlighting. • Developer-Friendly Editor - Monospace font, Tab/⇧Tab indentation, support for 40+ file types including JavaScript, Python, Swift, JSON, YAML, and more. ORGANIZATION MADE SIMPLE • Drag notes to categories for quick organization • Pin important notes to keep them at the top • Archive old notes to declutter your workspace • Custom categories with rename and delete support • Default categories: Inbox, Work, Personal, Ideas, Credentials FLEXIBLE AI INTEGRATION • Works with OpenAI-compatible APIs • Automatic title generation when notes are unnamed/uncategorized • Manual triggering via context menu for any note length • Smart content optimization reduces token consumption for long notes • Local mock mode when API key is empty (no network calls) BUILT FOR PRIVACY • All data stays on your Mac • No cloud dependency or data collection • Optional AI features only (can be disabled) • Local SQLite database: ~/Library/Application Support/Notepad--/ KEYBOARD-FIRST WORKFLOW ⌘N - New note ⌘F - Global search ⌃H - Find & replace ⌘0 - Open main window Tab/⇧Tab - Indent/unindent text Esc - Close search/panels and return to editor Enter - Execute search immediately SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • macOS 12.4 or later • 40+ supported file types for external file editing • Auto-follows system light/dark mode • Remembers window position and size Notepad-- embraces minimalism: no unnecessary features, no cloud complexity, just fast note-taking with smart automation when you need it.