Instant thought capture for macOS.
Press a shortcut. Type your thought. Get back to work.
Under 3 seconds. Every time.
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Every note app wants to be your second brain. Stik just wants to catch your thought before it disappears.
No onboarding. No account. No sync setup. Hit Cmd+Shift+S, type, close. Your note is saved as a plain markdown file. That's it.
brew install --cask 0xMassi/stik/stikOr add the tap first:
brew tap 0xMassi/stik
brew install --cask stikGrab the latest .dmg from GitHub Releases.
Requires macOS 10.15+. On first launch, grant Accessibility permissions when prompted (needed for global shortcuts).
If you installed via Homebrew:
brew upgrade --cask stikFrom v0.3.3 onwards, Stik includes a built-in auto-updater that silently downloads new versions in the background. Updates apply on next app restart.
Capture -- Global shortcuts summon a floating post-it from anywhere. Type, close, done. Notes are saved as markdown in ~/Documents/Stik/.
Organize -- Folders (Inbox, Work, Ideas, or your own). Move notes with a keystroke. Search everything instantly.
Pin -- Keep important notes floating on your desktop as sticky notes.
Rich Editor -- Source-mode markdown with syntax highlighting, ==highlighting==, [[wiki-links]] to other notes, collapsible headings, image paste/drop, task lists, interactive tables, and a link popover for quick editing. Type / for slash commands -- instant templates for meetings, standups, journals, tables, and more. Create your own custom templates in Settings. Optional Vim mode.
On-Device AI -- Semantic search, smart folder suggestions, and note embeddings. Powered by Apple's NaturalLanguage framework. Everything runs locally -- no cloud, no API keys, no data leaves your Mac.
Share -- Copy notes as rich text, markdown, or image. Sync folders via git with background auto-sync.
Import -- Browse and import notes from Apple Notes directly into Stik. No export/import files needed.
Themes -- System, Light, or Dark mode. Switches live, respects macOS appearance.
Remember -- Capture streak tracks your daily note-taking habit. "On This Day" resurfaces notes from past years.
All shortcuts are customizable in Settings.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd+Shift+S |
Capture a new note |
Cmd+Shift+P |
Command Palette (search + folders) |
Cmd+Shift+M |
Command Palette (alt shortcut) |
Cmd+Shift+L |
Reopen last note |
Cmd+Shift+, |
Open settings |
- Notes are plain markdown files in
~/Documents/Stik/-- open them in any editor - All AI runs on-device via Apple frameworks -- nothing is sent anywhere
- No account, no cloud, no tracking, no telemetry
- Settings stored locally in
~/.stik/ - Want sync? Just enable iCloud Drive for your Documents folder. Stik works automatically with iCloud, Dropbox, Syncthing, or anything that syncs
~/Documents
- macOS 10.15+
- Xcode Command Line Tools (
xcode-select --install) - Rust 1.70+
- Node.js 18+
git clone https://github.com/0xMassi/stik_app.git
cd stik_app
npm install
npm run tauri dev # Development with hot reload
npm run tauri build # Production .app bundle| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, CodeMirror 6 |
| Backend | Rust, Tauri 2.0 |
| AI | DarwinKit (Swift CLI wrapping Apple NaturalLanguage framework) |
| Storage | Local filesystem (.md files), optional git sync |
Contributions are welcome. Please open an issue first to discuss what you'd like to change.
# Check Rust code
cd src-tauri && cargo check
# Format Rust code
cd src-tauri && cargo fmt
# Type check frontend
npm run buildGot a feature idea or want to vote on what gets built next? Visit the Stik Ideas Board -- sign in with GitHub, submit ideas, upvote your favorites, and discuss with the community. The roadmap is shaped by you.
Have a question, found a bug, or want to request a feature? Reach out at help@stik.ink, join Discord, follow us on X, or open an issue.
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