aimen08/noty

Sticky notes that live at the edge of your screen. Native macOS, SwiftUI + AppKit, local-only with encrypted note bodies.

What it solves

Noty is a native macOS app that provides sticky notes that live at the edge of the screen. It eliminates the need for managing separate windows or dock icons, allowing users to quickly capture and organize notes without interrupting their workflow.

How it works

The app uses a "deck" system that rests as a small pill on the screen edge. When the user hovers their pointer over the pill, the deck "fans out" into vertical tabs. Clicking a tab expands the note to full size. The app is built with Swift, SwiftUI, and AppKit, and uses a local SQLite database for storage with AES-GCM encryption for note bodies.

Who it’s for

macOS users who want a lightweight, unobtrusive sticky note application that integrates deeply with the system and supports automation via URL schemes.

Highlights

  • Edge-based UI: A fanning deck of notes that stays out of the way until needed.
  • Quick Capture: A floating box for jotting notes without opening the editor.
  • Automation: Supports noty:// URL schemes for integration with Shortcuts, Raycast, and Alfred.
  • Privacy-focused: Local storage with encrypted note bodies, no accounts, and no telemetry.
  • Markdown Support: In-place styling for headings, bold, italic, and code.
  • Task Management: Inline checkboxes that can be turned into tasks with ⌘T.
  • Multi-display Support: Ability to dock the deck to any edge of any monitor.
  • Customization: Adjustable deck size, styles (labelled tabs vs. colour chips), and rebindable shortcuts.

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