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Not an AI Notepad. 5MB local only notes app for Windows (Rust, SQLite)
by collapseindex·Mar 2, 2026·1 point·1 comment
AI Analysis
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Fast, 5MB notes app that deliberately avoids the AI craze entirely.
Strengths
- •Auto-save every keystroke + FTS5 search without bloat or network overhead
- •SQLite with parameterized queries and path traversal protection shows real security chops
- •Compressed 2.5MB footprint against 70MB+ Electron competitors demonstrates constraint discipline
Weaknesses
- •Windows-only (Mac/Linux coming later) limits addressable market to ~30% of developers
- •No sync, no cross-device access, no import from Notion/OneNote—replicates pain point of the tool it replaces
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Target Audience
Windows users seeking distraction-free note apps without cloud dependencies
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