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🧠 Thoughts+ (ThoughtsPlus)

The note-taking app that actually lets you code in your notes.

Website | GitHub Repository | App store

🚀 What is the point?

There is a specific type of person who loves the idea of Obsidian—local files, privacy, graph views—but hates the reality of it. The reality being: spending more time managing plugins, writing frontmatter, and tweaking CSS themes than actually taking notes.

On the other hand, Notion is beautiful and easy, but it’s slow, online-only, and lacks the "hacker" features like code execution.

Thoughts+ is the missing link. It is the "Low-Maintenance Nerd App." It gives you the graph view, the local files, and the code execution you crave, but it wraps it in a stunning, Notion-like UI that works immediately. No plugins to install. No markdown friction. Just press a hotkey and dump your brain.

🎢 The Fun Run Down

You're deep in focus mode. You find a cool code snippet or have a task idea. The Old Way (Obsidian): Open app -> Wait for load -> Find "Inbox" folder -> Create "Untitled Note" -> Type YAML frontmatter -> Paste content. Momentum killed.

The Thoughts+ Way: You press Ctrl+Shift+N. A sleek overlay appears instantly over your current window. You paste the code, type "Check this out later", or type "Meeting at 5pm" (which auto-schedules to your calendar). You press Esc. Done. You never left your context.

Later, when you actually want to be nerdy, you open the main app. It looks premium (like Notion) but functions like an IDE to your brain. You open that note, add a Python block right there, run it to test the snippet, and see the output inline. No separate terminal. No "rendering" mode toggles. It just flows.

✨ Every Single Feature

Here is everything Thoughts+ can do, laid out plain and simple:

📝 Core Note-Taking

  • Markdown Support: Write in standard markdown with comprehensive formatting.
  • Linked Notes: Use @ to connect notes to each other.
  • Graph View: Visualize your entire second brain in an interactive 2D/3D graph.
  • Nerdbooks (Code Execution): Embed executable Python and JavaScript cells directly in your notes. Variables even persist between cells!
  • Local Images: Drag and drop images directly into notes.

📅 Smart Calendar & Tasks

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP): Type "Gym tomorrow at 5pm" and it happens.
  • Unified Dashboard: See your events, tasks, and GitHub activity in one place.
  • Recurring Events: Flexible support for daily, weekly, fortnightly, and monthly repeats.
  • Smart Series: Group recurring events together for easy management.
  • Late Tracking: Events aren't just "missed"; they are tracked as "Completed Late" or "Missed" for better analytics.

⚡ Speed & Workflow

  • Global Quick Capture (Ctrl+Shift+N): A system-wide hotkey to take notes or add tasks without opening the main app window.
  • Quick Timer (Ctrl+Enter): A floating modal to set timers using microwave-style input (type 130 for 1 minute 30 seconds).
  • Session History: Keeps a log of your focus sessions.

🎨 Visual & Creative

  • Infinite Boards: A Miro-like whiteboard experience for free.
  • Sticky Notes: Standard stickies, Lined notes for long text, and Calculator notes for quick math.
  • Background Patterns: specific styles per board (Dot grid, classic grid, or solid colors).
  • Interactive Previews: See live snapshots of your boards right on your dashboard.

⚙️ Customization & Tech

  • Fully Themed: Choose your accent color and switch between Light/Dark modes instantly.
  • Sidebar Ordering: Drag and drop sidebar items to match your workflow.
  • Privacy First: No account. No telemetry. Your files are yours.
  • GitHub Integration: View your commit graph right on your dashboard to stay motivated.
  • AI Integration: Uses Google Gemini to help structure notes or parse complex natural language.

🥊 Alternatives (And Why We're Better)

vs. Notion

  • The Problem with Notion: It's slow, online-only (mostly), and you don't really own your data.
  • Why Thoughts+ is better: Thoughts+ is offline-first. It opens instantly. You can copy your folder to a USB drive and walk away. Plus, can you run Python code inside a Notion block? Didn't think so.

vs. Obsidian

  • The Problem with Obsidian: It's a "Build Your Own App" kit. To get a calendar, you need a plugin. To run code, you need a plugin. To make it look good, you need a theme. "Quick capture" is clunky. You end up being a System Administrator for your notes instead of a Note Taker.
  • Why Thoughts+ is better: We are "Batteries Included." The calendar, code execution, boards, and beautiful UI are native core features. There is no "setup tax." You don't build the system; you just use it. Plus, our Quick Capture (Ctrl+Shift+N) is native and instant—something Obsidian struggles to do well without complex setups.

vs. Jupyter Notebooks

  • The Problem with Jupyter: It's great for code, but terrible for general note-taking, task management, or carrying around in your pocket (metaphorically).
  • Why Thoughts+ is better: Thoughts+ gives you the power of Jupyter ("Nerdbooks") wrapped in a beautiful productivity system. You can have a todo list right next to your Python script.

vs. TickTick / Todoist

  • The Problem with To-Do Apps: They are just lists. They don't handle knowledge management or deep work.
  • Why Thoughts+ is better: We combine the "Action" (Calendar/Tasks) with the "Knowledge" (Notes/Code). Context switching kills productivity; Thoughts+ keeps it all together.

🏆 The Pros (Summary)

  • Zero Friction: Global hotkeys mean you capture thoughts before you lose them.
  • True Ownership: Local files, standard formats (Markdown/JSON).
  • Developer Friendly: The only note app that treats code as a first-class citizen.
  • Cost: $0.00. Free. Open Source. MIT License.
  • Aesthetic: It actually looks good. Like, really good.