Optio
For macOS

Sticky notes that stay on top.

Optio puts quick Markdown notes right on your desktop, floating above every window and every Space, and keeps them in sync across your Macs.

Coming soon for Mac Requires macOS 13 Ventura or later

Small notes, always in reach.

Every note is its own little window. Jot something down, pin it where you can see it, and get back to work.

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Always on top

Notes float above every app, on every Space and over full-screen windows. Unpin any note to let it sit behind.

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Markdown as you type

Headings, bold, lists, quotes, code and links render in place. No preview pane, no mode switching.

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Clickable checklists

Type - [ ] for a task and click the box to tick it off. Lists continue when you press Return.

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Six paper colors

Color-code your notes at a glance: yellow, green, pink, blue, purple and gray.

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Local first

Every keystroke is saved on your Mac right away. Optio works fully offline and catches up when you reconnect.

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Sync across Macs

Sign in with your email and your notes follow you. Window positions stay put on each Mac.

Your notes, on every Mac.

No passwords to remember. Sign in once on each Mac and Optio keeps everything in step.

  1. Enter your emailOpen Settings with ⌘, and type your address.
  2. Type the 6-digit codeWe email you a one-time code. New here? That creates your account.
  3. That’s itNotes sync in the background a couple of seconds after you stop typing.
Edited on two Macs at once?Keep the latest edit automatically, or have Optio show both versions side by side so you can choose.
Offline? No problem.Changes are stored locally and sync as soon as you are back online or your Mac wakes up.
Run your own serverThe sync server is a small Cloudflare Worker. Deploy your own and point Optio at it in Settings.

Made for the keyboard.

Everything you do often is one shortcut away.

⌘N
New note
⇧⌘F
Float on top
⇧⌘S
Sync now
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Settings