A minimalist, native Linux desktop note-taking application designed for focused writing. Penscript stores your notes locally as Markdown files, providing a clean, distraction-free environment for your thoughts.

Built with Rust and GTK4, Penscript combines the performance and safety of Rust with the native look and feel of the GTK toolkit.

Features

• Minimalist Interface: Clean, modern UI with light and dark themes

• Distraction-Free Writing: Focus on your content, not the interface

• Local Markdown Storage: All notes are stored as plain .md files you can access anytime

• Rich Note Management:

  • Create, edit, rename, and delete notes

  • Sort notes by modification date

  • Search and filter notes

  • Auto-save functionality

• Modern Design Elements:

  • Custom window frame with integrated controls

  • Responsive layout with resizable sidebar

  • Fullscreen mode for complete focus

  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users