tomboy-ng
Take notes in tomboy-ng and synchronize them across Linux, Windows, and macOS, with rich text, printing, and spell check.
About tomboy-ng
tomboy-ng is a note-taking app that works on Linux, Windows, and macOS and synchronises notes between them. It supports rich text markup, printing, spell check, backup and snapshot capability, undo and redo, automatic linking between notes, search, and NoteBooks. It imports and exports plain text, RFT, and Markdown, and can sync to a private GitHub repository for access from a browser.
It is available from Debian repositories for Debian Bullseye and derivatives, with install kits for other Linux systems, Windows, and macOS, and can also be built from source. A separate TomboyTools utility imports or exports individual notes, Notebooks, or directories.
Key features
- Sync notes across Linux, Windows, and macOS
- Sync to private GitHub repository for browser access
- Rich text markup with printing and spell check
- Backup and snapshot capability with undo and redo
- Import and export plain text, RFT, and Markdown
- Automatic linking between notes, search, and NoteBooks
Best for: People who use Linux, Windows, and macOS and want Tomboy-style linked notes with sync.
Good for
- Synchronises across Linux, Windows, and macOS, including to a private GitHub repository
- Installs without awkward dependencies
- Open source with sources and bug tracking on GitHub
tomboy-ng at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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tomboy-ng FAQ
Which operating systems does tomboy-ng support?
Linux, Windows, and macOS, with Debian repository packages, install kits, and building from source.
Which formats can tomboy-ng import and export?
Plain text, RFT, and Markdown in the app; TomboyTools also handles HTML and Man Page.
How can notes be accessed from other devices?
Notes synchronise between Linux, Windows, and macOS, and can sync to a private GitHub repository for browser access.
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