rnote ☆
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Description:
Sketch and take handwritten notes
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.14.0+227@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: note-taking sketching vector-graphics handwriting productivity
Install: brew install --cask rnote
About:
Rnote is an open-source vector-based drawing application designed specifically for handwritten notes. It features an infinite canvas, pressure-sensitive stylus support, and tools for creating shapes, adding text, and inserting images. The application excels at providing a smooth, distraction-free environment for sketching and note-taking.
Key Features:
  • Infinite canvas with smooth panning and zooming
  • Pressure-sensitive stylus input support
  • Shape recognition and text insertion tools
  • Multiple file format export options
Use Cases:
  • Handwritten note-taking with digital stylus
  • Technical diagramming and sketching
  • Annotation of imported documents or images
Alternatives:
  • Xournal++ – More feature-rich but with a steeper learning curve
  • GoodNotes – Commercial alternative with cloud sync, limited to Apple ecosystem
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 30, 2026 10:10am 0.14.0+227 0 VERSION_BUMP a95a9d63
Sep 15, 2025 1:02pm 0.12.0+199 0 VERSION_BUMP c8ed7253
Aug 26, 2025 10:50pm 0.12.0+199 0 VERSION_BUMP fa6c3c2b
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