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LinNote Documentation

Welcome to LinNote documentation! LinNote is a fast, keyboard-driven scratchpad for Linux built with Qt6.

Quick Install

bash
curl -fsSL https://linnote.app/install.sh | bash

Features

  • 6 Note Modes - Plain Text, Checklist, Code, Math, Timer, Markdown
  • Smart Calculator - Type math expressions with = to evaluate
  • Currency Conversion - Real-time rates for 30+ currencies
  • Unit Conversion - Length, weight, temperature, and more
  • Built-in Timers - Stopwatch, countdown, Pomodoro
  • OCR Capture - Extract text from screen
  • Note Encryption - Protect with master password
  • 14 Themes - Light and dark options

Getting Started

  1. Install LinNote using the command above
  2. Launch from your application menu or run linnote
  3. Start typing! Type keywords like list, code, calc to switch modes

Use the sidebar to explore:

  • Note Modes - Learn about each mode
  • Keywords - Quick actions (list, code, calc, timer, etc.)
  • Calculator - Math, variables, functions
  • Conversions - Currency and units
  • Timer - Pomodoro and stopwatch
  • OCR - Screen text capture
  • Security - Encryption settings
  • Shortcuts - Keyboard shortcuts

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Released under the MIT License.