noto ☆
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Description:
Simple plain text editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: text-editor markdown writing productivity macos
Install: brew install --cask noto
About:
Noto is a lightweight, distraction-free text editor designed for macOS. It focuses on providing a clean writing environment with essential features like autosave, markdown support, and seamless full-screen integration. The tool prioritizes simplicity and speed for capturing ideas without the overhead of complex formatting tools.
Key Features:
  • Distraction-free minimal interface
  • Automatic saving and session management
  • Markdown syntax highlighting
  • Full-screen and typewriter modes
  • Native macOS integration
Use Cases:
  • Quick note-taking and idea capture
  • Writing blog posts or documentation in Markdown
  • Distraction-free creative writing sessions
Alternatives:
  • Typora – Noto is free and simpler, while Typora offers live preview and more advanced features
  • iA Writer – Noto is more lightweight and focused on pure text editing vs iA Writer's library management
  • VS Code – Noto is purpose-built for writing without the complexity of a full IDE
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:43pm 1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP cb89255c
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP e50b4eec
Jul 27, 2024 7:16pm 1.2 0 VERSION_BUMP ab9c97c0
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