SideNotes
SideNotes is a macOS note-taking app that keeps quick notes at the edge of your screen so you can capture ideas without leaving your current task.
What is SideNotes?
SideNotes is a native macOS notes app for capturing ideas, tasks, links, and text snippets without interrupting your workflow. It stays hidden at the edge of the screen and slides in instantly when you need to write something down, which makes it useful for fast note-taking while working in other apps. The app supports keyboard-driven use, Markdown-style formatting, folders, and task lists for organizing short notes and ongoing work. It also includes automation options through Shortcuts and AppleScript, which can help users connect notes to wider Mac workflows. SideNotes supports local storage, automatic backups, and optional iCloud sync for people who want their notes available across Apple devices. It is published by Apptorium and is designed for users who want a lightweight productivity tool rather than a full document editor.
Key features
- Capture notes instantly from the edge of the screen without switching apps
- Organize notes into folders for quick access and simple structure
- Format text with Markdown-style styling for readable notes
- Create and manage task lists inside notes
- Use keyboard shortcuts for fast note-taking and navigation
- Sync notes through iCloud when enabled
- Automate actions with Shortcuts and AppleScript
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
SideNotes is a legitimate note-taking app for macOS. Access to your notes, iCloud, or automation features is consistent with its purpose, and optional sync stores note data in your private iCloud account when you enable it. Removing the app may leave your notes unavailable through the app until you restore them or export them first, so back up anything important before uninstalling.
Recommendation: Keep SideNotes if you use it for quick notes, tasks, or snippets during the day. If you no longer use it, export or back up any notes you want to keep before removing it so you do not lose information you still need.
Common paths
/Applications/SideNotes.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.apptorium.SideNotes-setapp
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/com.apptorium.SideNotes-setapp
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.apptorium.SideNotes-setapp.plist
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