jot
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Description:
Rapid note management for the terminal
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: notes productivity cli terminal snippet-manager
Install: brew install jot
About:
Jot is a command-line interface tool designed for rapid note management and organization. It allows developers to quickly capture, retrieve, and categorize text snippets or ideas directly from the terminal without context switching. The tool emphasizes speed and simplicity, offering a lightweight alternative to heavy note-taking applications.
Key Features:
  • Fast terminal-based input and retrieval
  • Simple command structure for quick actions
  • Local storage for privacy and offline access
  • Minimalist design focused on speed
Use Cases:
  • Capturing fleeting thoughts or ideas while coding
  • Storing command snippets or configuration notes
  • Maintaining a local knowledge base for quick reference
Alternatives:
  • nb – nb is a more feature-rich CLI notebook with git integration, while Jot focuses on pure speed and simplicity for quick notes.
  • obsidian – Obsidian is a full-featured graphical knowledge base with linking and visualization, whereas Jot is a lightweight CLI tool for rapid capture.
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