Pitchy Jots — Quick Notes for Mac Menu Bar

The fastest way to capture notes on macOS. Drag down from menu bar, type, done. Your ideas captured in seconds.

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How Pitchy Jots Works

1

Click & Hold

Click and hold the Pitchy Jots icon in your menu bar. It's always there, ready when you need it.

2

Drag & Type

Drag down to reveal the note panel. Start typing immediately — no extra clicks needed.

3

Release & Done

Release to save. Your note is captured in under 2 seconds. Get back to what you were doing.

Perfect For

Quick Ideas

Capture fleeting thoughts before they disappear. That brilliant idea won't wait.

Meeting Notes

Jot down action items without leaving your workflow. Stay focused on the conversation.

Code Snippets

Save that command or snippet for later. Perfect for developers who live in the terminal.

Daily Todos

Quick task lists that stay at your fingertips. No app switching required.

Features

Instant Access

Always one drag away from your menu bar. No app switching, no window hunting. Your notes are always within reach.

Markdown Support

Format notes with headers, bold, italic, lists, and code blocks. Your notes look beautiful and stay easy to edit.

Quick Search

Find any note instantly with full-text search. Type a few characters and locate what you need in seconds.

iCloud Sync

Your notes on all your Macs, automatically. Start a note on one device, continue on another. (Premium)

Categories & Tags

Organize notes with colors and tags. Keep work separate from personal, ideas from tasks.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Power users love the customizable hotkeys. Create notes without touching your mouse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pitchy Jots is free to download from the Mac App Store. Basic features are free forever. Premium features like iCloud sync and unlimited notes are available with a one-time purchase.

Pitchy Jots requires macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later. It's optimized for Apple Silicon Macs but also runs great on Intel-based Macs.

Click and hold the Pitchy Jots icon in your menu bar, then drag down. A note panel appears where you can type. Release to save the note instantly. Try the interactive demo above!

Yes! Pitchy Jots supports Markdown formatting including headers, bold, italic, lists, and code blocks. Your notes are rendered beautifully while staying easy to edit.

Yes, with the Premium upgrade, your notes sync automatically via iCloud across all your Mac devices signed into the same Apple ID.

Pitchy Jots is designed for speed. It lives in your menu bar for instant access — no need to open a separate app or hunt for windows. The drag-to-create gesture lets you capture thoughts in under 2 seconds.

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Available on the Mac App Store for macOS 13.0+

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