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JotDown

v 1.0

Menu bar extension for Apple Notes

Download for Mac

MacOS 14.0+

Screenshot of the JotDown application open from the menubar Screenshot of the JotDown application window

Write into your favourite note-taking app from the menubar. Capture your thoughts and when you are ready, send it to Apple Notes.

The app is present in the menu bar. You can access it by clicking the menubar icon or with a keyboard shortcut of your choice. ⌘⇧Jby default.

JotDown can also be used as a window which can be opened by clicking on the window button in the popup or by a keyboard shortcut that can be configured in the settings. ⌘⌥J by default. The window can also be pinned to top so that it floats above all other windows.

Download for Mac

By default, when you send a note to Apple Notes, the Apple Notes application will launch in background. To avoid that, follow through the shortcuts setup below.
The shortcuts setup will send note to Apple Notes without launching the application.

Shortcuts integration icon

Shortcuts Setup

  • Go to JotDown Settings ⌘,

  • Go to Shortcuts tab

  • Click on the the Add Shortcut button, this will open Shortcuts application. Add the shortcut without changing the shortcut name

  • Verify your shortcut setup

  • You are ready to go