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Rook

Mac note app optimized for code, offering syntax-highlighted blocks, auto language detection, Markdown support, full-text search, fast local storage, hierarchical organization, four code-tuned themes, smart paste features, and optional AI integration support.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Proprietary

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
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Features

Properties

  1.  Distraction-free
  2.  Support for Themes
  3.  Lightweight
  4.  Minimalistic

Features

  1.  Ad-free
  2.  Live Preview
  3.  Full-Text Search
  4.  No Tracking
  5.  No registration required
  6.  Dark Mode
  7.  Works Offline
  8.  Language Detection
  9.  Syntax Highlighting
  10.  Model Context Protocol (MCP) Support
  11.  Code Snippets
  12.  Code Snippet Manager
  13.  Auto-saving
  14.  Tagging
  15.  Integrated Search

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Official Links

AppStores & Other Links

Download from Mac App Store

What is Rook?

Rook is a note-taking app designed for coding. It features a minimalist interface and tools like syntax-highlighted code blocks, automatic language detection, and text search. It's ideal for developers, students, and others who work with code. The app is user-friendly, requires no signup, and stores all data locally on a Mac. The latest version supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect AI assistants to different tools. This feature is currently in beta and disabled by default.

Rook includes syntax highlighting for major languages, auto language detection, and smart paste capabilities. It supports markdown formatting and offers organizational features like a three-level hierarchy, full-text search, and quick preview. It has five themes optimized for code and supports import from SnippetsLab.