Solo - Minimalistic Private Note-Taking App

Solo is a modern, privacy-focused note-taking application with an emphasis on typography and user experience. It's designed for users who value both aesthetics and security in their writing environment.

Try it

deploy - sorry for confusing domain. I use my old one for now, just too lazy to register new one.

Contact

Contact me if you have any questions.

Key Features

📝 Rich Text Editing

• Full-featured Markdown-style editor
• Support for headings, lists, and task lists
• Image and link embedding
• Clean, distraction-free interface

🔒 Privacy & Security

• Built-in censorship system for sensitive content
• PIN-protected content hiding
• Note-level privacy controls
• Quick censorship toggle with keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+.)
• Fake "disabled" state for enhanced security

📚 Organization

• Hierarchical notebook structure
• Nested notebooks support
• Tag system with hierarchical organization
• Flexible note categorization

🎨 Typography & Layout

• Multiple predefined themes:
  • Air: Spacious layout with drop caps
  • Typewriter: Monospace font with classic spacing
  • Narrow: Compact layout with minimal margins
• Customizable typography settings:
  • Font family selection
  • Font size options
  • Line height adjustment
  • Page margins
  • Paragraph spacing
• Drop caps support with size customization
• Adjustable content width

💫 User Experience

• Zen mode for distraction-free writing
• Word and paragraph count
• Floating action button with quick access to tools
• Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
• Responsive sidebar with collapsible sections

📱 Cross-Platform Support

• Desktop application (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Web version
• Consistent experience across all platforms

💾 Data Management

• Local storage for privacy
• Data export functionality
• No cloud dependency
• Complete data ownership

Technical Details

Platforms

• Desktop: Electron-based application
• Web: Standalone web application

Development Stack

• React + TypeScript
• MobX for state management
• Vite for development and building
• TipTap for rich text editing
• Electron for desktop builds

Build Modes

• Standalone (Web)
• Plugin (Electron)

Getting Started

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Development
npm run dev              # Web version
npm run electron:dev     # Desktop version

# Production builds
npm run build           # Web version
npm run electron:build  # Desktop version

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details