Small Mac Apps

Focused Mac apps for quick capture.

JP Forge Studio makes SaneFocus: a free Mac scratchpad that opens quickly, stays local, and gets out of the way.

SaneFocus note window on a bright desktop

First tool: SaneFocus

A focused scratchpad for quick notes, keyboard-first TODOs, and returning to what you were doing.

SaneFocus

Catch the thought before it disappears. Use local notes for free, then try the keyboard-first shortcut layer with a 14-day trial.

Mac App Store

Local-first by default

SaneFocus stores notes locally on your Mac and does not require an account. Focus return uses standard macOS app activation behavior, without Accessibility permission, note uploads, or analytics.