Updated for v1.1.1

Global Hotkey

Design Intent: Minimize time-to-start-note and any mental friction associated with it.
  • The Global Hotkey will show Antinote even when you’re actively focused on another app.
  • It requires Antinote to be running.
  • Customize in settings.
  • ⌥ + A Global Hotkey - Show/Hide Antinote

Copy

Design Intent: Only add text to the clipboard that’s useful to external apps.
  • Keywords (e.g. “math”, “list”) at the top of the note is not copied to the clipboard. Note that optional titles (e.g. “math: My Optional Title”) will be included (e.g. “My Optional Title”).
  • In lists, the symbols you use to check off items (eg. “/x”) are not copied to the clipboard.
  • Shortened links are always expanded when copied to the clipboard.
Settings
  • Skip keywords when copying On | Off
  • Skip checklist triggers when copying On | Off

    • Paste

    Design Intent: Pasted content should never need manual adjustments.
    • Formatting is stripped.
    • Bullets and numbered lists are stripped.
    • Leading and trailing spaces on each line are stripped.
    • Markdown can be optionally stripped.
    • Empty lines can be optionally stripped.
    Settings
  • Strip leading spaces (e.g. tabs) on paste On | Off
  • Strip list numbers (e.g. 1. 2. 3.) on paste On | Off
  • Strip bullets on paste On | Off
  • Strip markdown on paste On | Off
  • Strip empty lines on paste On | Off

    • Keywords

    Design Intent: Focus each note to do a single, often repeated, use case. Replace the need to open over-powered apps (eg. Excel, Google Docs, Obsidian).

    Intro

    Keywords can be typed in the first line of any note to activate special powers in that note. For example, typing “list” at the top of the note will turn every subsequent line into a list item.

    Optional title with keyword

    You can add a title beside the keyword using a colon.

    list: Today's Tasks

    Customize keywords

    • In settings you can change the keyword for any function to whatever you want (eg. “todo” or “items”)
    • You can have multiple keywords activate the same function.
    todo: Today's Tasks

    Slash command to quickly see keywords

    • Type “/“ as the first character of any line and all the main keywords will appear. While you can have many typed keywords activate the same function, you can only have one 'main' keyword, which will be pasted with the slash command.
    • You can auto paste one by pressing the corresponding number.
    • If there is an existing keyword, it will be replaced.
    Settings
  • Customize any keyword Anything
  • Disable all keywords On | Off

    • List

    Design Intent: Never manage checkbox placement or orphaned checkboxes. No unnecessary mouse clicks. For small quick lists you’ll never need again.
    • Type the word “list” at the top of your note to activate list features.
    • Every non-empty line will automatically become a checklist item.
    • Type the “check” trigger (e.g. “/x”) at the end of any line to check it.
    • Note that math and conversions do not work in lists.
    Settings
  • Customize check trigger Anything

    • Math

    Design Intent: Make everyday quick calculations. Skip an overpowered spreadsheet.
    • Type the word “math” at the top of your note to activate math features.
    • Or type “/“ at the beginning of any new line, and then choose “math”.
    • You can title a math note with: “math: Your Title”

    Calculations

    • Adding “=“ to the end of any line will attempt a calculation.
    • Words, punctuations, and currency symbols, are stripped out.
    • Valid operators include:
      +
      -
      *
      x
      X
      /
      ÷
      ^
      **
      (
      )
    • Advanced features include:
      !
      !!
      √16
      ∛8
      sqrt(16)
      log(355)
      log2(355)
      ceil(12.256)
      floor(12.256)
    • At the moment, we do not support conversions in a calculation (e.g. 5cm to inches * 5 =)
    • We support regions where the period is used as a thousands separators and the comma is used as a decimal separator (e.g. 1.000,25).
    • At the moment, we do not support regions where the space is used as a thousands separators (e.g. 1 000,25).
    Settings
  • Number of significant digits 0-7
  • Separate thousands with comma On | Off

    • Currency Conversions

    • Use the following format to convert currencies:
      10 USD to JPY = 1,492.84 JPY
    • Currency rates are updated every day.
    • If you use your currency symbol without a currency code, we will assume your primary currency:
      $10 to JPY = 1,492.84 JPY
    • If you do not put any conversion target, and we will assume you want to convert your primary currency to your secondary currency:
      $10 = 14.00 CAD
    • We support the following currency codes:
      ADA
      AED
      AFN
      ALL
      AMD
      ANG
      AOA
      ARB
      ARS
      AUD
      AWG
      AZN
      BAM
      BBD
      BDT
      BGN
      BHD
      BIF
      BMD
      BNB
      BND
      BOB
      BRL
      BSD
      BTC
      BTN
      BWP
      BYN
      BYR
      BZD
      CAD
      CDF
      CHF
      CLF
      CLP
      CNY
      COP
      CRC
      CUC
      CUP
      CVE
      CZK
      DAI
      DJF
      DKK
      DOP
      DOT
      DZD
      EGP
      ERN
      ETB
      ETH
      EUR
      FJD
      FKP
      GBP
      GEL
      GGP
      GHS
      GIP
      GMD
      GNF
      GTQ
      GYD
      HKD
      HNL
      HRK
      HTG
      HUF
      IDR
      ILS
      IMP
      INR
      IQD
      IRR
      ISK
      JEP
      JMD
      JOD
      JPY
      KES
      KGS
      KHR
      KMF
      KPW
      KRW
      KWD
      KYD
      KZT
      LAK
      LBP
      LKR
      LRD
      LSL
      LTC
      LTL
      LVL
      LYD
      MAD
      MDL
      MGA
      MKD
      MMK
      MNT
      MOP
      MRO
      MUR
      MVR
      MWK
      MXN
      MYR
      MZN
      NAD
      NGN
      NIO
      NOK
      NPR
      NZD
      OMR
      OP
      PAB
      PEN
      PGK
      PHP
      PKR
      PLN
      PYG
      QAR
      RON
      RSD
      RUB
      RWF
      SAR
      SBD
      SCR
      SDG
      SEK
      SGD
      SHP
      SLL
      SOL
      SOS
      SRD
      STD
      SVC
      SYP
      SZL
      THB
      TJS
      TMT
      TND
      TOP
      TRY
      TTD
      TWD
      TZS
      UAH
      UGX
      USD
      UYU
      UZS
      VEF
      VND
      VUV
      WST
      XAF
      XAG
      XAU
      XCD
      XDR
      XOF
      XPD
      XPF
      XPT
      XRP
      YER
      ZAR
      ZMK
      ZMW
      ZWL
    • We support the following primary currency symbols:
      $
      €
      £
      ¥
      ₹
      ₽
      ₩
      ₺
      ₫
      ฿
      ₴
      ₦
      ₲
      ₵
      ₡
      ₭
      ₾
      ₱
      ₪
      ₸
    • At the moment, we do not support conversions in a calculation (e.g. $10 USD to CAD + 5 =)
    Settings
  • Update currencies daily On | Off
  • Custom currency rates e.g. NTD:30.23
  • Primary currency symbol See symbol list
  • Primary currency See currency list
  • Secondary currency See currency list

    • Measurement Conversions

    • Use the following format to convert measurements:
      10" to cm = 25.40 cm
    • We support the following distance units and formats:
      m
      meter
      metre
      meters
      metres
      cm
      centimeter
      centimetre
      centimeters
      centimetres
      km
      kilometer
      kilometre
      kilometers
      kilometres
      in
      inch
      inches
      "
      ″
      ft
      foot
      feet
      '
      ′
      mile
      miles
      mi
      yard
      yards
      yd
    • We support the following distance units and formats:
      m
      meter
      metre
      meters
      metres
      cm
      centimeter
      centimetre
      centimeters
      centimetres
      km
      kilometer
      kilometre
      kilometers
      kilometres
      in
      inch
      inches
      "
      ″
      ft
      foot
      feet
      '
      ′
      mile
      miles
      mi
      yard
      yards
      yd
    • We support the following area units and formats:
      sqm
      m²
      sq m
      square meter
      square meters
      sq meters
      sq meter
      square m
      sqcm
      cm²
      sq cm
      square centimeter
      square centimeters
      sq centimeters
      sq centimeter
      square cm
      sqmm
      mm²
      sq mm
      square millimeter
      square millimeters
      sq millimeters
      sq millimeter
      square mm
      ha
      hectare
      hectares
      sqkm
      km²
      sq km
      square kilometer
      square kilometers
      sq kilometers
      sq kilometer
      square km
      sqft
      ft²
      sq ft
      square foot
      square feet
      sq feet
      sq foot
      square ft
      sqin
      in²
      sq in
      square inch
      square inches
      sq inches
      sq inch
      square in
      sqyd
      yd²
      sq yd
      square yard
      square yards
      sq yards
      sq yard
      square yd
      sqmi
      mi²
      sq mi
      square mile
      square miles
      sq miles
      sq mile
      square mi
      acre
      acres
      are
      ares
      dunam
      dunams
      donum
      donums
      tsubo
      坪
      坪数
      tsubos
      ping
      坪
      pyeong
      坪数
      pings
      pyong
      bigha
      bighas
      cuerda
      cuerdas
      rood
      roods
      perch
      perches
      section
      sections
      township
      townships
    • We support the following volume units and formats:
      liter
      L
      Ls
      litre
      liters
      litres
      milliliter
      mL
      mLs
      milliliters
      cubicMeter
      m³
      cubic meter
      cubic meters
      cubicCentimeter
      cm³
      cubic centimeter
      cubic centimeters
      cc
      cubic cm
      cubicMillimeter
      mm³
      cubic millimeter
      cubic millimeters
      cubic mm
      gallon
      gal
      gals
      gallons
      us gallon
      us gallons
      quart
      qt
      qts
      quarts
      pint
      pt
      pts
      pints
      cup
      cups
      fluidOunce
      fl oz
      fl ozs
      fluid ounce
      fluid ounces
      floz
      tablespoon
      tbsp
      tbsps
      tablespoons
      teaspoon
      tsp
      tsps
      teaspoons
      cubicInch
      in³
      cubic inch
      cubic inches
      cu in
      cubicFoot
      ft³
      cubic foot
      cubic feet
      cu ft
      cubicYard
      yd³
      cubic yard
      cubic yards
      cu yd
      ukGallon
      UK gal
      imperial gallon
      uk gallon
      uk gallons
      imperial gallons
      ukQuart
      UK qt
      imperial quart
      uk quart
      uk quarts
      imperial quarts
      ukPint
      UK pt
      imperial pint
      uk pint
      uk pints
      imperial pints
      ukCup
      UK cup
      imperial cup
      uk cup
      uk cups
      imperial cups
      ukFluidOunce
      UK fl oz
      imperial fluid ounce
      uk fluid ounce
      uk fluid ounces
      imperial fluid ounces
      ukTablespoon
      UK tbsp
      imperial tablespoon
      uk tablespoon
      uk tablespoons
      imperial tablespoons
      ukTeaspoon
      UK tsp
      imperial teaspoon
      uk teaspoon
      uk teaspoons
      imperial teaspoons
    • We support the following mass units and formats:
      kilogram
      kg
      kgs
      kilograms
      gram
      g
      grams
      gs
      milligram
      mg
      milligrams
      mgs
      microgram
      µg
      micrograms
      ug
      mcg
      metric ton
      t
      tonne
      tonnes
      metric tons
      pound
      lb
      lbs
      pounds
      ounce
      oz
      ounces
      ozs
      stone
      st
      stones
      ton
      short ton
      us ton
      us tons
      tons
      short tons
      long ton
      uk ton
      imperial ton
      imperial tons
      long tons
    • We support the following temperature units and formats:
      celsius
      °C
      C
      centigrade
      degrees Celsius
      degrees C
      kelvin
      K
      kelvins
      degrees K
      fahrenheit
      °F
      F
      degrees Fahrenheit
      degrees F
    • At the moment, we do not support conversions in a calculation (e.g. 10 ft to m + 5 =)

    Variables

  • You can assign values or calculations to a variable. You can use the variable in other calculations.
    number of guests : 9
    number of guests + 1 = 10.00
  • Updating the variable’s value instantly updates everything that uses that variable.
  • Variable names can have spaces in them
  • If you start typing 3 letters or more that match your variable, an autocomplete window will show up.
  • Variable Autocomplete: If there is only one option, Tab will select it for autofill. If there are multiple, Tab will choose the first option and pressing a number key will choose the corresponding one.
  • You can assign the results of conversions in a variable. However, it will store only the resulting number and not the unit / currency.
    table width : 58 cm to in = 22 13/16"
    table width = 22.81
  • When using a variable that is the result of a conversion. You have to manually add the unit / currency if you want to use the variable in a subsequent conversion.
    cost in CAD : 50 USD to CAD
    cost in CAD CAD to USD = 50.00 USD

    • Sum

    • Type the word “sum” at the top of your note to activate. Antinote will try to find all the individual numbers in your note.
    • All non numbers, punctuations and symbols are stripped out.
    • At the moment, fractions are not supported and will lead to incorrect answers (eg. 1 1/4 eggs)

    Average

    • Type the word “avg” at the top of your note to activate. Antinote will try to find the average of all the numbers in your note.
    • All non numbers, punctuations and symbols are stripped out.
    • At the moment, fractions are not supported and will lead to incorrect answers (eg. 1 1/4 eggs)

    Count

    • Type the word “count” at the top of your note to activate.
    • Item: Every non-empty line, not including the first line, is counted.
    • Reading Ease: I learned while making Antinote that everyone uses a slightly different formula to estimate syllable count, and thus Grade Level and Reading Ease scores will vary depending on what app you use.

    Screenshot to Text

    Design Intent: Instantly work with complexly formatted text in images.
    • Drag (or paste) an image into Antinote to convert it to plain text.
    • Leverages macOS's native Apple Vision and does not use any server / internet connection.
    • Only supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, and static GIF files.

    AutoPaste

    Design Intent: Eliminate repetitive ⌘+Tab / ⌘+V.
    • Type paste and then press enter to start AutoPaste mode.
    • In AutoPaste, any text copied to the clipboard will be automatically pasted into the document as plain text.
    • By default each item is separated by a new line. You can change this by adding a delimiter like paste(, ) or paste( | ).
    • Press Esc or type "paste" again to turn it off. You can also click the blinking AutoPaste icon.

    Timer

    Design Intent: Set a subtle but informative timer the moment you realize you need one.
    • Type "timer" at the beginning of a note to see the tutorial
    • Unlike Keywords, Timer commands can activated at the beginning of any new line.
    • "timer" - Starts a stopwatch
    • "timer 3.5" / "timer 3:30" - Starts a countdown timer for 3.5 minutes
    • "timer 5 1" - Starts a pomodoro timer with 5 minutes of work and 1 minute of rest
    • "timer pomo" - Starts a standard pomodoro of 25 mins / 5 mins
    • "timer p" - Pause / Resume timer
    • "timer r" - Restart current timer
    • "timer s" / "timer 0" - Stop timer
    • You can also click the timer to pause, or double-click it to stop.

    Color Themes

    Design Intent: Offer beautiful themes inspired by my childhood.
    • Choose a theme in Settings > Visuals.
    • Choose a theme for light mode and dark mode by clicking on the Sun and Moon icons.
    Settings
  • Color theme Choose 1 for light, 1 for dark

    • Paper Types

    Design Intent: Bring some of the charm from the world of Japanese and Korean stationary.
    • Choose a theme in Settings > Visuals.
    • Note that line spacing for lists when using lined paper differ than when using blank paper.
    Settings
  • Paper Type Blank | Lines | Dots | Small Grid | Large grid
  • Paper Type Opacity Subtle | Clear | Bold

    • Text Size

    • Choose a text size in Settings > Visuals.
    • ⌘ + Increase text size
    • ⌘ - Decrease text size
    Settings
  • Text Size XS | S | M | L | XL
  • Double Text Size On | Off

    • App Management

    Design Intent: Slot seamlessly into optimized workflows. Don’t take up more space than needed.

    Pin Antinote to top

    • This will pin the Antinote window above other windows.
    • Currently does not support full screen mode.
    • ⌘ + P Pin/Unpin Antinote to Top

    Close and open window

    • Close the window using ⌘ + W
    • Hide/Show using ⌘ + O, toggling the Global hotkey (⌥ + A), or clicking the button in the status menu. If you use multiple spaces, Antinote will appear on the currently active space.
    • ⌘ + W Close window
    • ⌘ + O Hide/Show while Antinote is focused
    • ⌥ + A Hide/Show anytime - Global Hotkey

    Dock + Menu Bar

    • You can show Antinote in your Dock, Status Menu, both, or neither.
    • If it shows neither in the status menu or dock, it will only be accessible via the Global Shortcut, or a launcher (eg. Spotlight, Alfred, Raycast).
    • Using the app in [neither] mode will also prevent the system menu from showing up. Though all system menu options are accessible via the app UI.
    • At the moment, going full screen when using [neither] mode will lead to a bug where you can't un-fullscreen the window.
    Settings
  • Show Antinote in Dock | Menu Bar | Both | Neither

    • (BETA) Traditional Menu Bar with Dropdown Note + fullscreen support

    • This mode will put Antinote in the traditional menu bar with a note that drops down from the icon.
    • This dropdown will appear fullscreen notes.
    Settings
  • Change dropdown note size (only if Traditional Menu Bar is active) Width x Height

    • Notes Management

    Design Intent: Encourage notes to be temporary and ephemeral. Minimize the cognitive load of choosing what to keep or delete.

    Notes Storage

    • Notes are stored locally in a SQLite databases locate at: ~/Library/Containers/Antinote/Data/Documents/notes.sqlite3
    • They are never sent to a server.
    • They can be exported individually or in bulk for import into another app.
    Settings
  • Create a new note on launch On | Off
  • Delete all notes unmodified since Date
  • Start a new note if window has been closed for Always | 3 mins | 30 mins | 1 hour | 1 day | Never
  • Show note count in bottom bar On | Off

    • Expiring Notes

    • Notes that have not been modified for some time will auto-delete.
    Settings
  • Auto-delete unmodified notes after Today | 1 Week | 1 Month | 1 Year | Never

    • Export

    Design Intent: Make it as easy as possible to collaborate with other note apps to encourage permanent note-taking elsewhere. Antinote should be a companion to them, not competition.

    Quick export

    • One-click export or send to your dedicated notes app.
    • Defaults to exporting as txt.
    • ⌘ + S Quick export
    Settings
  • Quick Export destination Plain Text | Obisidan | Bear | Apple Notes
  • Omit keyword in exported notes On | Off
  • Use the first line of note as title On | Off

    • Export to Plain Text

    • Allows you to save the note as a .txt file.
    Settings
  • Set as Quick Export On | Off

    • Export to Markdown

    • Allows you to save the note as a .md file.
    Settings
  • Set as Quick Export On | Off

    • Send to Obsidian

    • Uses URL Schemes to create a note in Obisidan.
    • You can specify which vault you want the note in.
    Settings
  • Set as Quick Export On | Off
  • Vault name Anything

    • Send to Bear

    • Uses URL Schemes to create a note in Bear.
    Settings
  • Set as Quick Export On | Off

    • Send to Apple Notes

    • Uses Apple Shortcuts to launch Notes and add the content. Shortcuts should automatically close afterwards.
    • You can download the premade Antinote Shortcut in settings, or here.
    Settings
  • Set as Quick Export On | Off

    • Export all notes

    • Will export all notes as a .zip of .txts

    Updates

    • On second launch, Antinote will ask you if you want to auto-check for updates.
    • You can manually check for updates in the settings.
    • Found a bug or want a feature? Join our Discord.
    Settings
  • Automatically check for updates On | Off
  • Automatically install updates On | Off

    • Usage Activity

    • On first launch, Antinote will ask if you want to send anonymous usage data to help improve my ego the app.
    • You can turn this off (as well as every network call) in settings.
    • Usage activity includes: Used Antinote, features used, personalization choices, and tutorial views.
    • Usage data is stored in Amplitude and is not connected to any license keys or other identifiable information.
    Settings
  • Turn off all tracking On | Off
  • Turn off individual tracking Used | Features | Personalization | Tutorial