What is Jdotxt?
jdotxt is a free and open source plain text editor focused on efficiency, privacy, and usability. It was created as an alternative to Evernote and similar commercial note-taking applications. At its core, jdotxt allows you to quickly capture notes, to-dos, and other bits of text in .txt files. But it goes beyond other plain text options by providing helpful metadata capabilities through tags and easy in-app organization and search.
Some key features of jdotxt include:
- Works across Windows, Mac, and Linux with consistent user experience
- Encrypt sensitive notes before they ever leave your device
- Tag notes with labels, projects, dates, locations, etc. for easy filtering later
- Visualize notes through tag hierarchies and pin frequently-accessed notes
- Powerful search to instantly find terms across all your notes
- Highly customizable themes and fonts to suit your preferences
- Periodic automatic backups to avoid losing important data
- Add structure with notebooks and use bookmarks for frequently-accessed notes
If you're looking for a private, focused tool for taking quick notes, writing, and journaling - with key organizational features but a clean UI - jdotxt balances features and simplicity well. And as open source software, it places no limits on your use of the data you create.