diary ☆

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Description:
Text-based journaling program

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.16@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: journal cli diary encryption productivity

Install: brew install diary

About:
Diary is a lightweight, command-line journaling tool designed for privacy and simplicity. It stores entries as plain text files, optionally encrypted, making it easy to manage and version control your personal logs. Its primary value is providing a distraction-free, terminal-native interface for daily journaling.

Key Features:

Command-line interface for fast, distraction-free entry
Optional GPG encryption for secure journal storage
Plain text file format for easy backup and portability
Simple date-based entry organization

Use Cases:

Daily logging and journaling in the terminal
Securely storing private notes and thoughts
Tracking work progress or technical learning logs

Alternatives:

jrnl – Similar CLI focus, but jrnl offers more complex filtering and formatting options.
Standard Notes – A GUI-based encrypted notes app with sync, suitable for users wanting cross-platform UI.

License: MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 7:03am		0	VERSION_BUMP	82b47a72