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Ghostnote

Contextual notes and todo app for Mac

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Ghostnote is a Mac application for attaching notes and to-dos to files, folders, applications, documents, and websites, so they can be recalled when you return to that context. It also includes a browser view for writing classic notes and tasks and for finding contextual notes.

Notes and to-dos can be added to individual files and folders, including folders synced with Dropbox, iCloud, and Google Drive. You can attach cheat-sheets, shortcuts, and other information to applications, annotate open documents in applications such as Photoshop, Word, Xcode, and PDFs, and add notes to websites that reappear when you visit the URL again. The Ghostnote Browser provides a place for classic notes and tasks alongside contextual notes.

Ghostnote is built for Mac users who want notes and tasks tied to the items they work with. It is available as a free trial lasting 14 days, with a purchase option for Ghostnote 2.

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