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FocusNote

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Local notes on macOS · Offline access

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Collaboration limits
The site says FocusNote has no team dashboards or seats to administer.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Connections
FocusNote supports block-level backlinks, bidirectional wikilinks, and tags with autocomplete.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Content formats
Nodes can contain spreadsheets, PDFs with highlights, whiteboards, and running code blocks; the site also lists rich media embeds and Markdown export.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Focus tools
Focus features listed include Zen writing mode, fullscreen deep work locks, Pomodoro timers, task time logs, weekly calendars, and mindful breathing exercises.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Graph and search
It offers interactive 2D and 3D graph views, plus search that can jump to matching nodes, PDF highlights, or attachments.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Integrations
The opened maker page does not name third-party integrations.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Learning tools
The site lists flashcards with spaced repetition and LaTeX math formulas.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Node references
Node references embed bullets in other notes and keep edits synchronized between their appearances.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Offline storage
The site says notes are files on your Mac and remain available offline.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Outline navigation
Users can nest bullets, zoom into a node, fold subtrees, and move branches with keyboard controls.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker describes the base app as local and offline, with notes stored on the user's Mac.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
FocusNote is a local-first, keyboard-focused outliner for macOS, built for deep thinkers, writers, and organizers.focusnote.app · read 7 Oct 2026

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