Rook

Notes that speak code

A native Mac notes app for the code you write, paste, and keep around

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Features

Built for notes fluent in code

SwiftPythonTypeScriptGoRust

Code Blocks

17 languages with syntax highlighting

HBI{}

Rich Text + Code

Headings, lists, todos, code blocks

5 Themes

Dark, Light, Terminal, Paper, Midnight

Local & Private

No cloud, no account, your machine

Themes

Five built-in themes, each with its own syntax highlighting

Shortcuts

All the usual suspects, plus a few more

New note
N
Search
F
Code block
Settings
,
Toggle sidebar
\
Keyboard shortcuts
/
Multi-cursor
Click
Delete note

Community Cheatsheets

Markdown cheatsheets for common commands

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