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ThoughtsPlus

The high-velocity, shortcut-first brain dump for Windows. ThoughtsPlus eliminates the friction of bloated productivity tools, allowing power users to capture ideas, sketch, and track progress without ever leaving their workflow. No cloud, no telemetry, just pure focus.

One of three dashboard layouts with AI briefing of events coming up (With context of urgency, completed/missed)

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Application type

Platforms

  • Windows
Workspace with a nerdbook file opened (Allows markdown, runnable code and image/tables)
Linked notes (Works with @ mentions within the notes or right clicking on a file in explorer)
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Workspace with a board file opened (Allows image and text to be pasted right from clipboard, dictionary and calculator included in toolbar)
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Properties

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

Features

  1.  Built-in viewer
  2.  Reminders
  3.  Dark Mode
  4.  No Coding Required
  5.  No registration required
  6.  Cloud Sync
  7.  File Tagging
  8.  Hierarchical Structure
  9.  Ad-free
  10.  Encrypted Backup
  11.  Code Formatting
  12.  Calendar View
  13.  Automatic Backup
  14.  Works Offline
  15.  Syntax Highlighting
  16.  Spell Checking
  17.  Goal Tracking
  18.  Support for MarkDown
  19.  No Tracking

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What is ThoughtsPlus?

ThoughtsPlus is a free, open-source note-taking and productivity suite designed for developers, students, and power users who value keyboard-driven workflows and true data ownership.

What Makes It Different

Truly Local-First: Unlike Notion or other cloud apps, ThoughtsPlus has no account creation, no "offline mode" (because there's no online mode by default), and no telemetry. Your notes are just files in a folder you control.

Instant Quick Capture: Most apps require you to open the app, wait for the splash screen, create a new page, then type. ThoughtsPlus uses a global hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+N) to create an instant overlay. Significantly faster for brain dumping than any other tool. Press Esc to auto-save and dismiss.

Nerdbooks - Code Execution: Write and execute Python/JavaScript directly in your notes. This makes ThoughtsPlus a hybrid between a note-taker and a developer environment - superior to simple code blocks in other apps.

Built-in NLP Calendar: Unlike Obsidian which requires plugins, ThoughtsPlus has a built-in smart calendar. Use Ctrl+M to quick add events with natural language like "meeting with John next Tuesday at 3pm".

Key Features

  • Jupyter-style executable code cells (Python/JS)
  • Obsidian-like linked notes with graph visualization
  • Global quick capture hotkey (Ctrl+Shift+N)
  • Smart calendar with NLP quick add
  • Visual boards and infinite canvas
  • AI structure generation for note templates
  • Focus timer with session history
  • Deep customization (themes, fonts, colors)

Perfect For

  • Windows users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows
  • Developers who want to run code snippets in their notes
  • Anyone tired of subscription-based productivity tools
  • Privacy-conscious users who want true data ownership

Platform: Windows (Microsoft Store + GitHub) Price: Free forever, open source (MIT) Data: Local files with optional OneDrive sync