nvalt ☆

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Description:
Note taking app

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.2.8,128@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: notes markdown productivity simplenote text-editor

Install: brew install --cask nvalt

About:
nvALT is a streamlined note-taking application for macOS, forked from the popular Notational Velocity. It features a simple, fast interface that syncs with Simplenote and stores notes as plain text files. Its primary value is lightning-fast search and minimalism, making it ideal for quick capture and retrieval.

Key Features:

Instant search and filtering of notes
Simplenote synchronization support
Markdown rendering and syntax highlighting
Lightweight and minimal user interface

Use Cases:

Quick capture and retrieval of technical snippets and code
Daily note-taking and journaling
Task management using plain text files

Alternatives:

Obsidian – More powerful knowledge base with bidirectional linking, but heavier and more complex.
Notational Velocity – The original upstream project; nvALT adds specific UI enhancements and Simplenote focus.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm	2.2.8,128	0	VERSION_BUMP	6507db4e
Jul 27, 2024 7:02pm	2.2.8,128	0	VERSION_BUMP	1e8c96b8