Free local notes for quick capture. Start a 14-day trial for the keyboard-first shortcut layer, then keep it with a one-time Full Unlock purchase.
SaneFocus is free to download and use for local notes. Full Unlock is for the keyboard-first workflow.
Write, edit, and keep notes locally on your Mac without an account.
Try the shortcut layer explicitly. It is not a subscription and does not auto-renew.
Keep keyboard-first shortcuts with a one-time US$6.99 purchase, or local equivalent.
Original paid-upfront customers keep Full Unlock automatically.
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 five compact tabs. Titles update from what you write, or from note metadata when you want a tidier label.
Notes stay local on your Mac. SaneFocus does not require an account, Accessibility permission, or analytics upload.
Keep notes pinned while working, switch sides when the window is in the way, and use simple Markdown when a thought needs structure.
Short product notes on why SaneFocus stays small, local, and keyboard-first.
The small problem behind the app: notes that need to be captured without turning into a new workspace.
Read the note Workflow noteUse simple checklist states to keep scratchpad tasks moving without leaving the keyboard.
Learn the shortcuts Workflow noteKeep tab titles compact and move finished scratchpad context into a plain Markdown archive.
Read the updateQuestions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome. The support page also explains focus return behavior, local notes, and why Accessibility permission is not required.
Open supportSaneFocus is built around local notes and no account setup. Read the short privacy page for the exact details.
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