A simple and efficient note-taking extension for GNOME Shell that allows you to create, edit, and manage your notes directly from the top bar.
(Coming soon)
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Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/dsabolo/quicknotes.git
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Copy the extension to GNOME Shell's extensions directory:
cp -r quicknotes ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/quicknotes@dsabolo.github.io -
Restart GNOME Shell:
- On X11: Press Alt+F2, type 'r' and press Enter
- On Wayland: Log out and log back in
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Enable the extension:
gnome-extensions enable quicknotes@dsabolo.github.io
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Click the Quick Notes icon in the top bar (looks like a text editor)
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To create a new note:
- Click "Add Note"
- Enter a title for your note
- Click "Create"
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To edit a note:
- Click the edit (pencil) icon next to the note
- Your default text editor will open with the note
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To delete a note:
- Click the delete (trash) icon next to the note
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To search notes:
- Type in the search box
- Notes will be filtered in real-time as you type
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To access your notes folder:
- Click "Open Notes Folder"
Notes are stored as markdown files in the ~/.quicknotes directory. Each note is saved with the .md extension, making them easily readable and editable with any text editor.
- GNOME Shell 42
- A text editor for editing notes (the system default will be used)
To contribute to Quick Notes:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Submit a pull request
This extension is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
Diego Sabolo
- GitHub: @dsabolo
- GNOME Shell development team for their excellent documentation
- The GNOME Shell extensions community for inspiration and examples
If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please file them in the GitHub Issues section.