Wren

Windows Sticky Notes traps your notes in a database you can't get at. Wren keeps the same quick-capture feel but writes each note as a plain Markdown file on your disk, so your notes outlive the app.

What it does

• Color-coded note cards with a rich-text editor.
• Each note saved as a plain .md file on your own device.
• Optional sync through your own cloud storage (point it at a folder inside Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox, the Obsidian pattern).
• No account, no server, no lock-in. The files are plain Markdown you can open anywhere.

Who it's for

Anyone who lives in sticky notes but hates that they're stuck in one app. If you already keep a Markdown vault or just want notes you can grep, back up, and move, Wren fits.

Status

Beta. The core local-first capture is built and usable. On the roadmap: cloud-folder sync for mobile access, basic table editing, and a tags system for findability. Want one of those prioritized? Let me know.

Questions

Where are my notes stored?

As plain Markdown files in a folder you choose on your own device. I never receive or store them. See the privacy policy.

Can I see my notes on my phone?

That's what the optional cloud-folder sync is for: point Wren at a folder inside your own Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox, and your cloud app handles getting the files to your phone. Nothing routes through me.

Is it finished?

It's in beta, solid for daily note-taking, with sync, tables, and tags still on the way. Feedback shapes what ships next.