Open Source · Local AI · Lightweight

Notes that
think with you.

Sticky turns freeform thoughts into structured tasks using a local LLM. No cloud. No subscriptions. Just your notes, on your machine.

Requires macOS · Ollama runs locally · Free forever

Sticky
Set up project repo on GitHub
Design landing page for Sticky
Draft hero copy and feature list
Build responsive mockup widget
Use the app's purple accent color
Write README with install instructions
Plan the launch for sticky app...
Features

Built different,
on purpose.

Every feature is designed around one idea: your notes should be useful the moment you write them.

Local AI, Zero Cloud

Powered by Ollama running on your machine. Your notes never leave your device. No API keys, no accounts, no subscriptions.

Natural Language In

Just type what's on your mind. Sticky's AI extracts structured checklists from freeform text, complete with sub-tasks and context notes.

Drag to Merge

Drop one task onto another and the AI intelligently combines them. Related items get consolidated without losing detail.

Menu Bar Native

Lives in your menu bar. One click to open, type a note, and close. No window management. Always one shortcut away.

Context Layering

Add notes and sub-tasks to any item after creation. The AI enriches existing tasks with new context without overwriting your structure.

Featherweight

No frameworks. No React. No webpack. Just vanilla HTML, CSS, and JS. The entire app is under 3MB. Starts instantly.

How it works

Three seconds
from thought to task.

1

Jot it down

Open Sticky from the menu bar and type whatever is on your mind. Meeting notes, grocery lists, project ideas — anything.

need to finish the api docs, fix the auth bug, and update deps before friday
2

AI structures it

Ollama processes your note locally, extracts actionable items, and organizes them into a structured checklist with sub-tasks.

Finish API documentation
Fix authentication bug
Update dependencies
Deadline: Friday
3

Check things off

Work through your list. Merge related tasks by dragging. Add context to items as things evolve. Undo anything.

Open Source

Built in the open.

Sticky is MIT licensed and open to contributions. Read the source, file issues, submit PRs — it's your tool too.

View on GitHub
# Clone & run
git clone https://github.com/isaacHuh/simple_notes
cd simple_notes
npm install
npm start