From thought to note in 1 second
The macOS menu bar app for lightning-fast sticky notes. 5 ways to capture, AI integration with Claude & ChatGPT, 100% local voice input, and MCP server for developers.
Download on the App StoreFree · macOS 15+ · Apple Silicon & Intel
6 Ways to Create a Note
Drag from Menu Bar
Pull the icon down — a note grows under your cursor with a smooth animation.
Right-click Menu
Classic approach from the menu bar icon. Quick and familiar.
Global Keyboard Shortcut
Customizable hotkey to create a note instantly from anywhere. No mouse needed.
Voice Note (Cmd)
Hold Cmd → dictate → text appears in the note. 100% local via WhisperKit. Pro feature.
AI Voice Note (Ctrl)
Hold Ctrl → dictate → AI processes → structured note with checkboxes. Pro feature.
Shake Gesture
While dragging files or text from other apps, shake your mouse → content drops into a new note. Pro feature.
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Animated sequence showing all 6 creation methods: drag from menu bar, right-click context menu, global hotkey ⌘⇧N, voice command (hold Cmd), AI voice note (hold Ctrl), shake gesture. 6 quick clips in one loop.
AI That Works With Your Notes
4 AI providers, 3 modes of interaction. Use cloud or fully local AI — your choice.
Chat Mode
Ask questions about your notes. Get summaries, translations, rewrites.
Inline Assist
Select text → AI transforms it. Fix grammar, expand ideas, format as checklist.
AI Voice Note
Hold Ctrl → speak → AI processes your speech into a structured note with checkboxes.
Works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and Ollama (local)
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Screenshot: Chat Mode — AI chat panel open next to a note, showing a question and AI response.
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Screenshot: Inline Assist — selected text in a note with AI transformation popup (e.g. 'Fix grammar' or 'Make checklist').
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Screenshot: AI Voice Note — Ctrl held, audio waveform visible, structured note being generated from speech.
MCP Server for AI Agents
Let AI agents read, create, and organize your notes. Works with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and Windsurf.
- ✓ 19 tools — create, read, search, organize, and automate notes
- ✓ 6 prompt templates — pre-built workflows for common AI tasks
- ✓ HTTP Bridge API — REST endpoint for advanced integrations
- ✓ One-line setup — add a single JSON block to your MCP config
{
"mcpServers": {
"slashnote": {
"command": "/Applications/SlashNote.app/Contents/MacOS/slashnote-mcp"
}
}
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Architecture diagram: MCP protocol flow — AI Client (Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code) → MCP Server (SlashNote binary) → 19 Tools (CRUD, search, window control, automation) + 6 Prompt Templates. Show bidirectional arrows.
Claude Code Plugin
11 slash commands + 4 smart hooks that turn SlashNote into your developer dashboard.
Capture
Instant note creation from terminal. Ideas, tasks, bugs, meetings — one command, zero friction.
Workflow
Automated task execution and search. Task loop runs your checklist while you review.
Reporting
Session summaries, standups, and context handoffs. Never lose track of what you did.
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GIF demo: typing '/note-todo Fix auth, write tests, deploy' in terminal → Claude AI processes → peach sticky note appears with checkboxes. Show the full command-to-note flow.
Voice Input — 100% Local
Powered by WhisperKit. No audio leaves your Mac.
100% On-Device
WhisperKit runs entirely on Apple Neural Engine. Zero network requests.
100+ Languages
Automatic language detection. Speak in any language.
Push-to-Talk
Hold Cmd or Ctrl for instant voice notes. Release to save.
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WhisperKit local processing diagram: Microphone → Apple Neural Engine (on-device) → WhisperKit model → Transcribed text → Note. Emphasize NO network requests, 100% local. Show the Apple chip icon.
Privacy by Design
Your notes are yours. No cloud required.
Local Storage
All notes stored on your Mac. No cloud sync, no servers.
Local Voice
WhisperKit processes speech on-device. No audio is sent anywhere.
Optional AI
AI features are opt-in. Choose local AI (Ollama) for complete privacy.
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Privacy architecture diagram: Your Mac (notes, voice, AI) with a lock icon — show what stays local (notes DB, audio, Ollama AI) vs what is optional/external (cloud AI APIs with opt-in arrow). Emphasize 'zero data leaves your Mac by default'.
6 Colors to Match Your Flow
Organize notes visually. Each color has meaning — you decide what it is.
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Screenshot: 6 sticky notes side by side in all colors — yellow, peach, green, blue, purple, pink. Each note should have sample content (todo list, quick note, code snippet, meeting notes, etc.) to show real usage. Dark background to match the app theme.
Simple Pricing
Free
Everything you need to get started.
- ✓ Unlimited notes
- ✓ 5 AI requests/day
- ✓ Rich text editor
- ✓ 6 note colors
- ✓ Pin over all windows
- ✓ Drag & right-click creation
- ✓ Global keyboard shortcut
Pro Yearly
Full power for serious users.
- ✓ All Free features
- ✓ 50 AI requests/day
- ✓ Voice input (WhisperKit)
- ✓ AI Voice Notes
- ✓ MCP server (19 tools)
- ✓ Shake gesture capture
- ✓ Emoji tags + BYOM
Lifetime
Pay once, use forever.
- ✓ Everything in Pro
- ✓ All future updates
- ✓ Optional AI Boost (50/day)
- ✓ One-time payment
Frequently Asked Questions
SlashNote is free to download from the Mac App Store. The free tier includes unlimited notes and 5 AI requests per day. Pro plans unlock voice input, MCP server, and more AI requests.
SlashNote requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. It runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
SlashNote offers multiple ways to create notes: drag from the menu bar icon, right-click the icon, customizable global keyboard shortcut, voice note with Cmd hotkey (Pro), AI voice note with Ctrl hotkey (Pro), or shake gesture while dragging content (Pro).
Yes. All notes are stored locally on your Mac. Voice input is processed 100% on-device using WhisperKit — no audio is sent to any server. AI features are optional and you can choose fully local providers like Ollama.
SlashNote includes an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI assistants like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and Cursor read, create, edit, and search your notes. It includes 19 tools and 6 prompt templates.
SlashNote lives in your menu bar for instant access — no app switching needed. It offers 5 unique ways to create notes, built-in AI assistant, MCP server for AI agents, and local voice input. Capture ideas in 1 second instead of 10+.