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Your notes, your Mac,
your AI.
A local-first note app with zero-config AI integration via MCP. Works with Claude Desktop and Claude Code — no plugins, no API keys, no subscription.
A local-first note app with zero-config AI integration via MCP. Works with Claude Desktop and Claude Code — no plugins, no API keys, no subscription.
You shouldn't have to pick between power, simplicity, and ownership.
Most note apps charge subscriptions just to take notes. Your productivity shouldn't come with a recurring fee.
Install plugins, get API keys, pay extra fees. Getting AI to work with your notes is way too complicated.
Feature-rich apps are heavy. Lightweight ones are flat. Flexible ones need setup. Why can't a note app be both powerful and simple?
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Claude reads and writes your notes via MCP. Zero config required. More AI apps coming soon.
Your data stays on your Mac. Works fully offline. No cloud dependency.
Daily notes, manuals, post-its, calendar — structured sections for real workflows.
Pay once, use forever. No subscription, ever.
Three steps. No configuration needed.
Download from the Mac App Store. That's it.
Claude Desktop or Claude Code.
“Summarize my meeting notes” — Claude reads your notes and responds.
See how it stacks up against different types of note apps.
| Novi Note | Subscription-based | Plugin-based | Lightweight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | One-time purchase | Monthly subscription | Free + paid sync | Annual subscription |
| AI Integration | Built-in via MCP | Extra fee | Plugins + API key | None |
| Data Storage | Local (your Mac) | Cloud only | Local files | Cloud sync |
| Works Offline | Yes, fully | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Data Portability | PDF, Markdown export | Limited export | Native Markdown | Markdown, PDF |