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 real 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.