Simplenote Electron
github.com/Automattic/simplenote-electron
Notes & Knowledge Management
Open-source projectOpen source
Simplenote Electron provides the Simplenote app for Web, Windows, and Linux, according to its project description.
About Simplenote Electron
Simplenote Electron is the open-source desktop client for the Simplenote note-taking service, built with Electron and React, with official support for Windows and Linux, plus a web version available. The project is maintained by Automattic and released under the GPL-2.0 license. Local development requires existing test server credentials or production access, as new test accounts cannot be created due to the email-first signup flow. Core Simplenote API features including note sharing and publishing do not work in development builds.
Key features
- Open-source Simplenote desktop client for Windows and Linux
- Built with Electron and React framework
- Uses Simperium for note syncing
- Includes web version at app.simplenote.com
- Supports cross-platform package builds for macOS, Windows, Linux
- Maintained by Automattic, developer of Simplenote
Best for: It benefits users wanting an open-source Simplenote desktop app for Windows or Linux, and developers contributing to the project.
Good for
- Open-source under GPL-2.0 license for modification and redistribution
- Official Simplenote desktop client for Windows and Linux maintained by Automattic
- Supports building distributable packages for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Watch out for
- Local development requires existing test server credentials or production access
- Simplenote sharing and publishing features do not work in development builds
- Linux package builds require rpm to be installed
Simplenote Electron at a glance
- Category
- Productivity › Notes & Knowledge Management
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Simplenote Electron FAQ
Can I create a new test account for local development?
No, local development requires an existing test server account or production credentials, as new test accounts cannot be created due to the email-first signup flow.
Do Simplenote sharing and publishing features work in development builds?
No, these API features are non-functional in development builds.
What is required to build Linux packages for the app?
rpm must be installed to build Linux packages.
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