ClearNote

A transparent, note-taking desktop application written in Python. Write notes and view them while in a meeting or interview.

Developer/Author: Leo Angelo Genota

Features

• Transparency - provides users the ability to view contents behind the application
• Tabs - provides users the ability to write multiple notes at a time
• Clear - provides users the ability to clear the contents of the current tab
• Save - provides users the ability to save their notes to their desired location

How to run the application locally

STEP 1: Install Python on your system.

Install Python on Windows:

1. Using the Microsoft Store:

   • Open the Microsoft Store.
   • Search for "Python."
   • Choose the newest version and install it. This method handles updates automatically and allows easy uninstallation.

2. With the Official Installer:

   • Download the Python installer from the official Python download website.
   • During installation, make sure to check the box that says "Add Python to PATH."

Installation on MacOS:

1. Homebrew (Recommended):

   • Install Homebrew if you haven't already (it's a package manager for macOS).
   • Open a terminal and run:

     $ brew install python
     

   • Homebrew packages are usually up-to-date, and upgrading is straightforward.

2. Official Installer:

   • If you're not comfortable with the command line, use the official installer:
     • Download it from the Python download website.

Install Python on Linux:

1. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL):

   • If you're familiar with WSL, consider this option.
   • Install WSL (preferably WSL2).
   • Follow the Linux installation instructions below.

2. Linux:

   • Use your package manager (e.g., apt, yum, or pacman) to install Python.
   • For example, on Ubuntu:

     $ sudo apt update
     $ sudo apt install python3
     

STEP 2: Run the application using python.

python ClearNote.py