Show HN: Jotite – A whimsical Linux Markdown note-taking app
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- #Linux
- #Note-taking
- #Markdown
- Jotite is a whimsical, lightweight, distraction-free Linux markdown note-taking app with live rendering.
- Installation requires GJS and GTK4 on Arch Linux via `sudo pacman -S gjs gtk4 libadwaita fontconfig`.
- Key shortcuts include Ctrl+S to save, Ctrl+N for new file, Ctrl+O to open, and Ctrl+T for TODO checkboxes.
- Line manipulation shortcuts: Ctrl+X to cut, Ctrl+Up/Down to move lines, and Tab/Shift+Tab for indentation.
- Install via `git clone https://github.com/maxberggren/omarchy-jotite.git` followed by script and file installations.
- Dependencies for Debian/Ubuntu: `sudo apt install gjs gir1.2-gtk-4.0 gir1.2-adw-1 fontconfig`.
- Dependencies for Fedora: `sudo dnf install gjs gtk4 libadwaita fontconfig`.
- Launch Jotite with `jotite ~/Documents/notes/mynote.md` or via application menu after installing desktop entry.
- Configure global hotkeys in desktop environments like Hyprland for quick access.
- Contributions are welcome under MIT license; built with Jot, GJS, GTK4, Libadwaita, and pxlxxl font.