MonoJot is a simple, local-only writing tool.
Your notes stay in your browser storage.
Export is always plain .txt.
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Version: 6.11.6-fixed2
Release notes
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Credits
Weather data powered by Open‑Meteo.
Reverse geocoding powered by BigDataCloud.
Emoji input uses your device’s system emoji picker plus a small local “popular emojis” list. Readability scores are computed locally (no text leaves your device).
Clear/Download data actions moved from About → Settings.
Help
What MonoJot is
MonoJot is a minimal, local‑first notes app. Your notes live in your browser storage unless you enable Cloud Sync.
The basics
• Create notes with New.
• Notes autosave while you type (you’ll see “Saving…” then “Autosaved”).
• The bottom bar shows: last key, modifiers, typing dots, and word/character counts.
• Hover a note in the Library for quick actions (pin, archive, export, trash).
Formatting
Use the top toolbar for bold/italic/underline, lists, links, and highlight.
Changes autosave automatically.
Smart punctuation
Enable Smart punctuation in Preferences to convert:
• -- → em dash
• ... → ellipsis
• straight quotes → curly quotes (context‑aware)
The app avoids converting inside code blocks/snippets.
Library filters
Use filters (All / Pinned / Archived / Trash) to manage notes.
Search highlights matches (toggle in Preferences).
Hover actions
Hover any note to reveal quick actions:
• Pin keeps a note at the top
• Archive hides it from All until restored
• Export downloads a .txt copy
• Trash moves it to Trash (restore anytime)
Local backups
Use Download MonoJot data to export your notes as a .zip (plain .txt files).
Cloud Sync
Cloud Sync is optional. If enabled, your notes are encrypted before upload.
Steps: Sign in → Unlock sync → Sync now.
Safe conflicts: if both local and cloud changed, MonoJot preserves your local note and creates a new note named “(Cloud copy) …” so nothing is overwritten.
App Lock
App Lock is manual/idle‑based (it does not lock on reload).
Set a PIN in Preferences, then use the lock button (or idle lock timer if enabled).
Local‑first
Without Cloud Sync, your notes stay on this device/browser only.
Use backups if you want portability.
Keyboard tips
• Use standard shortcuts for copy/paste/undo/redo.
• The bottom “Last key” pill shows what MonoJot receives (useful for debugging).
Profile
Update your display name, email and bio in Settings → Account. When you click Save you’ll see a confirmation.
Email is optional; if it’s not a valid address, your other changes still save and the email won’t be overwritten.
Preferences
Preferences are grouped under Writing, Library, Search, and Privacy.
Key items:
Default paste: plain text (default) or rich text. Hold Shift to paste the opposite.
Use the formatting bar for bold/italic/underline, headings, lists, code, link, highlight, and Print.
The bottom status line shows save state and quick feedback (e.g., pasted, locked/unlocked).
Insights panel
Open Insights from the right panel toggle to see:
Word details and quick counts.
Readability metrics and guidance.
Cadence / rhythm indicators.
Keywords with n‑gram tabs.
Tips: Insights updates are intentionally throttled while you type to keep the editor smooth.
Time & reminders
Use reminders to attach time-based nudges to notes. You can view, add, edit, and delete reminders from the reminder UI.
Calendar-style organization works through your note templates and reminders together.
Weather
Weather appears in the app’s utility views when enabled. It’s designed to stay out of the way while writing.
Dark / light mode
Toggle theme from the header. The app keeps contrast high for long-form writing.
Focus
Focus mode reduces distractions by keeping the editor central. The library and panels can be tucked away while you write.
Library
Notes live in the Library. Sorting and reordering are delayed until you’ve been idle for ~3 seconds after typing, so your writing flow stays stable.
If something looks wrong
• If autosave seems stuck, click inside the editor and type — status should flip to “Saving…”.
• If Cloud Sync shows “passphrase mismatch,” re‑unlock sync using the same passphrase used originally.
• If you’re missing notes, check Archived and Trash filters.
Settings
Profile
Everything here is stored locally in this browser.
Display name
Bio
0/160
Sign in
Email
Sync
Encrypted sync to your account (Pro).
We'll email you a sign‑in link. No passwords.
Preferences
Sign in to unlock advanced preferences.
Editor
Font
Font size
Default paste
Line spacing
Spellcheck
Smart punctuation
Notes
Template
Custom template
Auto-title
Sort
Confirm delete
Trash retention
Show created meta
Search
Scope
Highlight matches
Open last note
Privacy
App lock
Idle lock
Set PIN
Clipboard clear
Hide previews
Data
Manage what MonoJot stores in this browser. Notes stay local.
Backups
Download a zip of all notes as plain .txt files.
Reset feature data
Clears only feature settings (does not delete notes).
Danger zone
Clears notes, preferences, and any settings stored by MonoJot in this browser (only this tool).
Locked
Enter your PIN to unlock.
Set PIN
Choose a 4–8 digit PIN. This stays on this device.
PIN
Confirm PIN
Emoji
Reminder
Date: —
Reminders
Add reminder
Reminder
Reminder
Sign in to use MonoJot
Enter your email and we’ll send you a sign‑in link. Clicking the link verifies your email.
Firebase setup (quick)
Paste your Firebase config into MONOJOT_FIREBASE_CONFIG in this HTML file.
Then add your domain in Firebase → Authentication → Settings → Authorized domains.