A lightweight macOS scratchpad for quick notes, keyboard-first TODOs, and getting back to what you were doing.
SaneFocus is not a workspace. It is a fast place to put the thought down, organize it lightly, and return to the work in front of you.
Open and hide notes instantly with global shortcuts or the menu bar.
Manage lightweight TODO states, duplicate lines, indent notes, and move completed items down.
Keep separate thought streams in compact tabs without opening a full notes workspace.
Notes stay local on your Mac. SaneFocus does not require an account or upload analytics.
Pin notes while working, switch sides, adjust text size, and use simple Markdown styling when a note needs a little structure.
Questions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome. The support page also explains Accessibility permission and local notes.
Open supportSaneFocus is built around local notes and no account setup. Read the short privacy page for the exact details.
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