Nolio

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Auto-lock

The vault automatically locks after a configurable idle period and can also be locked with Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + L.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Backups

Encrypted vault backups can be exported to a user-selected location; imports verify the backup password before writing data.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Desktop widgets

Desktop users can open resizable, frameless sticky note windows that can be pinned above other windows.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Downloads

The README lists Windows EXE and MSI installers, macOS DMG installers for Apple Silicon and Intel, and Linux AppImage, DEB, and RPM packages.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Encryption

The vault uses per-note AES-256-GCM encryption, with keys derived using Argon2id or a 600,000-iteration PBKDF2 fallback.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Integrations and API

The README describes local storage and app features but does not list third-party integrations or an API.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Markdown

Pasted Markdown is automatically converted into rich blocks, and slash commands insert blocks from the keyboard.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Organization

Notes can be organized into nested pages with unlimited subpages, and the app includes Favorites, Recent, All Notes, Trash, and a command palette.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Password recovery

The maker says notes cannot be recovered without the master password and that there is deliberately no password reset.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Rich text editing

Its Plate-based editor supports headings, lists, task lists, quotes, code blocks, callouts, tables, images, and links.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Storage and platforms

The desktop app uses encrypted SQLite storage, the web app uses IndexedDB, and the product runs in a browser, on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

What it does

Nolio is a local-first encrypted notes app that stores notes on the device, with no cloud, third-party servers, or telemetry.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026

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