Capture now. Organize later.

PinSlip
Sticky notes that live on your desktop.

Free Sticky Notes for Desktop Pinslip is a free desktop sticky notes app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Capture ideas instantly, keep important information visible while you work, and organize everything naturally with Markdown, magnetic note groups, tags, folders, and local-first storage.

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Windows • macOS • Linux • Markdown • Local-first • Git Sync • Open Source

Why Pinslip

Your Desktop Is Where Work Happens

Your notes should stay there too.

Most note apps are built for storing information.
Pinslip is built for working with information.

Keep today's tasks, ideas, references, and reminders visible until you're done with them. Instead of hiding your notes inside another application, Pinslip keeps them right on your desktop—always within reach.

Quick Capture

Capture Ideas with Desktop Sticky Notes

Ideas disappear quickly. Press a global shortcut, paste from your clipboard, or drop in an image. Every thought becomes a desktop sticky note in seconds.

  • Global Quick Capture
  • Clipboard Import
  • Image Support
  • Markdown Editing
Always on Top

Sticky Notes That Stay on Your Desktop

Unlike traditional note apps, Pinslip keeps your sticky notes exactly where you need them—pinned above other windows, collapsed into a slim bar, resized freely.

  • Always on Top
  • Collapse & Expand
  • Adjustable Size
  • Adjustable Font Size
  • Six Color Themes
Markdown

Markdown Sticky Notes

Tasks, headings, quotes — all rendered as you type, no preview pane needed. Type `#` `**` `- [ ]` and it is instantly formatted.

  • Live Markdown Rendering
  • Rich Text Formatting
  • Task Lists
  • Images
Snap & Group

Organize Sticky Notes Naturally

Organizing notes shouldn’t require effort. Notes snap together when close, group into movable collections, collapse a project with one click, or move a whole group around your desktop.

  • Magnetic Snap
  • Smart Alignment
  • Note Groups
  • Group Rename
  • Move Entire Groups Together
Tags & Folders

Organize Sticky Notes with Tags and Folders

As your notes grow, finding them stays effortless. Organize with folders, tags, and multiple views. Search by title, content, or tags to instantly find what you’re looking for.

  • Folders
  • Tags
  • Full-text Search
  • List View
  • Folder View
  • Tag View
Local First

Local-First Sticky Notes

Your notes belong to you. Everything is stored locally as plain files on your own computer—you choose where they are saved, how they are backed up, and how they are synchronized.

  • Your storage location
  • Plain local files
  • Easy backup
  • Complete ownership
  • Works offline
AI Ready

AI-Ready Desktop Sticky Notes

Bring AI into your workflow. Pinslip includes an open MCP server, letting compatible AI assistants search, read, create, and update your notes directly on your own machine.

  • Open MCP server
  • Search, read, create & update notes
  • Runs on your own machine
  • Your data stays under your control
Sync

Sync Your Sticky Notes Your Way

Need your notes on multiple devices? Pinslip supports Git synchronization without requiring Git to be installed on your computer. Simply connect your repository and let Pinslip keep everything synchronized automatically.

Your devices
Git Sync Available today Connect any git remote and sync automatically — available today, no Git install required.
Cloud Sync Coming soon Prefer an easier solution? Cloud Sync is coming in a future release for a zero-configuration experience.
And More

Everything You Expect From a Sticky Notes App

Alongside its unique workflow features, Pinslip includes everything you’d expect from a modern desktop sticky notes application.

  • Markdown support
  • Rich text formatting
  • Images
  • Task lists
  • Tags
  • Folders
  • Multiple views
  • Clipboard support
  • Copy notes
  • Autosave
  • Save status
  • Recycle Bin
  • Adjustable font size
  • Adjustable note size
  • Search
  • Automatic updates
  • Open Source
Use Cases

Built for How You Work

Whatever you're working on, your notes keep up.

For Developers Keep APIs, commands, and TODOs pinned to your desktop.
For Students Collect research, lecture notes, and assignments in one place.
For Designers Organize inspirations, feedback, and tasks visually.
For Daily Planning Keep today's priorities visible until they're done.
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Why Choose Pinslip?

FeaturePinSlipTraditional Sticky Notes
Markdown
Desktop Sticky Notes
Magnetic Note Groups
Tags & Folders
Local Storage
Git Sync
AI Integration
Open Source
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Pinslip is completely free and open source.
Yes. Pinslip supports Windows, with macOS and Linux versions available as well.
Yes. Pinslip runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Yes. Pinslip provides live Markdown editing with rich formatting tools.
All sticky notes are stored locally on your own computer. You choose the storage folder, and your notes remain under your control.
Yes. Pinslip currently supports Git synchronization, and Cloud Sync is planned for future releases.
Yes. Because Pinslip is local-first, all core features work without an internet connection.
Yes. Pinslip includes an open MCP server, allowing compatible AI assistants to securely search and manage your notes locally.
Download

Download Free Sticky Notes for Desktop

Capture ideas. Keep them visible. Organize naturally. Own your notes. Download Pinslip today and experience a better way to work with desktop sticky notes.

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Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.