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nvALT

Provides note-taking capabilities with customizable interface, support for various markup languages, and integration with external tools.

Made by Brett Terpstra

  • simplenote

  • Encryption

  • Note-taking

What is nvALT?

nvALT is a powerful note-taking and organization app that builds upon the original Notational Velocity with a range of additional features and interface enhancements. Developed by Brett Terpstra and ElasticThreads, this forked version offers a seamless and efficient workflow for users who require more advanced functionality in their note-taking experience

Highlights

  • Auto-pairing and selection wrapping for brackets, quotes, and other common formatting elements
  • Ability to pin a note to the preview while editing other notes simultaneously
  • Improved support for MultiMarkdown 3, including a dedicated HTML source code tab in the preview window for easy copy and paste to blogs and other platforms
  • Right-to-left language support and customizable HTML/CSS for the preview window
  • Simplified note sharing via the Peggd platform and the ability to convert imported URLs to Markdown format
  • Multi-note tagging with autocomplete for enhanced organization and searchability
  • Full-screen mode, customizable color schemes, and optional menubar-only interface for a distraction-free experience
  • Improved readability with optional width limits and margins, along with a unique scrollbar design

Platforms

  • Mac

Languages

  • English

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Features

    • Sync with Simplenote

    • Integrated Search

    • Sticky Notes

    • File Search

    • Support for MarkDown