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Simplenote for Mac

React client for Simplenote

Quick answer: Simplenote is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask simplenote. The project is open source. It has 61 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Simplenote is

Simplenote is a utility for macOS: react client for Simplenote.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/Automattic/simplenote-electron.

How to install Simplenote

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask simplenote.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Simplenote on Mac?

Run brew install --cask simplenote in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Simplenote open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: Automattic/simplenote-electron.

Does Simplenote run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Simplenote?

It was installed 61 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4260 in this catalogue.

What version of Simplenote is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.27.1.