Everything you need to know — notes, tasks, kanban & calendar views, slash commands, sharing, keyboard shortcuts, and more.
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Dashboard
Your home base — a live summary of what needs attention and what you've been working on. Click the blipJar logo or press ⌘⇧H to return here from anywhere.
Widgets
The dashboard is built from widgets. Click the edit button (pencil icon) in the top-right corner to add, remove, or reorder widgets.
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Greeting
Shows the current day, date, and live-updating clock. Always visible at the top of the dashboard.
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Quick Capture
Create a note or task in one keystroke. Toggle between Note and Task mode, type a title, and press Enter. Notes go to a "Quick notes" folder; tasks go to a "Quick tasks" list with today's due date.
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Stats
Four cards show Due today, Overdue, Open tasks, and Notes this week — updated live as you work.
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Overdue
Tasks past their due date, highlighted in red. Click any row to open the task. Hidden when you're all caught up.
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Today
Tasks due today, sorted by due time then priority. Shows a clear-schedule message when nothing is due.
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Upcoming
Tasks due in the next 7 days, grouped by date. Shows up to 15 tasks with a "more" indicator if there are extras.
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Recent Notes
A grid of your 5 most recently edited notes with snippet previews. Click any card to open it.
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Pinned Notes
A grid of all your pinned notes for quick access. Pin a note by right-clicking and choosing Pin to top.
Customization
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Edit mode
Click the pencil icon in the top-right corner to enter edit mode. Drag widgets to reorder them, click the × on any widget to remove it, and use the Add widget bar at the bottom to restore removed widgets. Click the checkmark when done.
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Dashboard backgrounds
In edit mode, a Background picker appears with 16 preset themes — gradients like Aurora, Sunset, Lavender, Forest, and Ocean; mesh effects like Nebula and Deep Sea; and textured options like Concrete, Blueprint, and Dotgrid. Choose Default to match your app theme.
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Notes
Rich notes with formatting, slash commands, drawings, sticky notes, and inline links. Everything auto-saves.
Organising
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Creating notes
Click + at the bottom of the Notes panel, or press ⌘K to open the command palette and choose New note.
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Folders
Click the folder icon in the Notes panel header to browse and create folders. Each folder can have a custom icon and color. Assign a note to a folder from the dropdown at the bottom of the editor. Folders support nesting — drag a folder onto another to create a hierarchy.
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Pinning & archiving
Right-click a note to Pin to top. Use the archive icon in the toolbar to hide a note without deleting it — archived notes appear in a collapsible section at the bottom of the list.
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Tags
Add #tags anywhere in a note — they're automatically extracted and shown as filter chips in the Notes panel. Type # to get tag autocomplete suggestions from your existing tags.
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Note colors
Right-click a note and choose a background color — 8 options: red, orange, yellow, green, teal, blue, purple, and pink. Color-coded notes stand out in the list view.
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Color rules
Automatically assign note colors based on tags or folders. For example, all notes tagged #work can be blue, and everything in the "Personal" folder can be green. Set up rules in Settings. Manually applied colors override rules.
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Sorting
Sort notes by Updated (default), Created, Alphabetical, or Manual.
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Multi-select
Click the select icon in the Notes panel header to enter bulk mode. Tap cards to select, then archive, delete, or move multiple notes to a folder at once.
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Drag & drop
Drag a note card into the editor of another note to insert it as an inline link chip. You can also drag .md files onto the app window to import them.
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Templates
Save any note as a reusable template. Create new notes from a template using the /template slash command or from the command palette. Manage your saved templates in Settings.
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Export
Right-click any note and choose Export → Markdown (.md) or PDF. Markdown export preserves headings, lists, code blocks, tables, and todo items.
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Import Markdown
Drag one or more .md files anywhere onto the app window to import them as notes. A dashed overlay confirms the drop target. Images and PDFs dropped into the editor are still handled as attachments.
Advanced
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Version history
blipJar auto-saves snapshots of your notes every 30 seconds as you edit. Open Version history from the toolbar clock icon to browse previous versions, view a diff of what changed, and restore any earlier version with one click.
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Backlinks
At the bottom of each note and task, you'll see a list of other items that link to it. Click any backlink to navigate directly to the referencing note or task.
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Split view
Open a note or task in a side-by-side split view to reference one item while editing another. Right-click a note or task and choose Open in split view. Your split view state persists across sessions.
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Hover preview
Hover over a note card in the list to see a popup preview of its content without opening it.
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Note outline
Notes with two or more headings display an outline button in the toolbar. Click it to see a table of contents — click any heading to jump to that section.
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Editor
A rich editor with a floating toolbar, markdown shortcuts, and inline formatting. Everything auto-saves with a 500ms debounce.
Text formatting
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Inline styles
Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and inline code via the floating toolbar or ⌘B / ⌘I / ⌘U.
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Headings
H1 / H2 / H3 via the toolbar, or type # / ## / ### + space to convert the current line.
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Font size & text color
Select text to reveal the floating toolbar. Change font size (8–72pt) or apply a text color from 9 options. You can also adjust character spacing (kerning).
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Split bubbles
Press ⌘↵ or use /split to break a note into separate content bubbles. Each is independently editable. Arrow keys navigate between bubbles; Backspace at the start of a bubble merges it upward.
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Find in note
Press ⌘F to open the find bar. Results are highlighted across all bubbles with a match counter. Enter advances through matches, ⇧Enter goes back.
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Focus mode
Press ⌘⇧F to collapse both the Notes and Tasks panels for full-width editing. Press again to restore them to their previous state. Perfect for distraction-free writing.
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Undo / Redo
Each note has its own independent undo history (up to 50 steps). ⌘Z to undo, ⌘⇧Z to redo.
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Emoji picker
Type : followed by a keyword to open the emoji autocomplete. Select with Enter or click to insert.
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Inline links
Use /link-note or /link-task to insert a clickable chip that navigates directly to another note or task. You can also select text and paste a URL to create a hyperlink.
Markdown shortcuts
Type these at the start of a line, or wrap selected text with inline markers.
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# / ## / ### + space
Convert the current line to Heading 1, 2, or 3.
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- or * + space
Convert the current line to a bulleted list item.
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1. + space
Convert the current line to an ordered (numbered) list item.
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> + space
Convert the current line to a blockquote.
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--- or -- + Enter
Insert a horizontal divider line.
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**text**
Wrap text in double asterisks then press space to apply bold.
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_text_
Wrap text in underscores then press space to apply italic.
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~~text~~
Wrap text in double tildes then press space to apply strikethrough.
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`text`
Wrap text in backticks then press space to apply inline code.
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Content blocks
Rich block types you can add to any note using slash commands or the toolbar. Each block is independently editable and can be rearranged.
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Code blocks
Insert with /code. Syntax highlighting for 20+ languages including JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, SQL, Rust, Go, and more. Right-click to change language, copy the block, or collapse it. Blocks with 3 or fewer lines can't be collapsed.
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Tables
Insert with /table. Creates a 3×3 grid. Tab moves between cells; Tab from the last cell adds a new row. Right-click for options to insert or delete rows and columns.
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Callouts
Insert with /callout-info, /callout-warning, /callout-tip, /callout-success, or /callout-error. Five styled block types for highlighting important information. Click the icon to cycle through types. Both the title and body are editable.
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Toggles
Insert with /toggle. Creates a collapsible section with a clickable summary line. Click the arrow to expand or collapse. Useful for FAQs, reference material, or keeping long notes tidy.
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To-do checkboxes
Insert with /todo. Adds a clickable checkbox item. Click the circle to toggle completion. Supports nesting with Tab to indent.
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Embeds
Insert with /embed or paste a URL directly. Supported platforms: YouTube, Spotify (tracks, albums, playlists), Loom, Figma, CodePen, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Google Maps, and Twitter/X. Each renders its own interactive widget.
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Link cards
Paste any URL into the editor to create an auto-preview link card showing the page title and favicon. Right-click to open the URL, copy it, convert to a plain hyperlink, or delete the card.
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Drawings
Insert with /drawing. Opens an Excalidraw canvas for freehand diagrams, shapes, and sketches. Click Open to edit, Done to save. The inline preview updates automatically. Right-click to collapse, rename, or delete.
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Sticky notes
Insert with /sticky. Draggable, resizable floating notes in 4 colors (yellow, green, blue, pink). Drag the header to move, drag the corner to resize. Hover to reveal color dots and a delete button. Position and size are saved with the note.
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Color palette
Insert with /palette. A row of color swatches with an HSV picker. Add, edit, or delete swatches. Copy colors in HEX, RGB, or HSL format. Useful for design work and color reference.
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Images & attachments
Drag and drop images or PDFs into the editor, or use /media to open the file picker. Right-click an inline image to resize (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) or delete it. Attachments are cached locally for offline access.
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Date chips
Insert with /date. Adds today's date as a styled inline chip.
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Slash commands
Type / at the start of any line to open the command menu. Keep typing to filter by name or keyword. Use ↑ / ↓ to navigate and Enter to select.
Basic blocks
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/text
Convert the current block back to a plain paragraph.
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/h1 /h2 /h3
Insert Heading 1, 2, or 3.
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/todo
Insert a to-do checkbox. Click the circle to toggle it.
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/divider
Insert a horizontal divider line.
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/code
Insert a syntax-highlighted code block.
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/table
Insert a 3×3 table. Tab between cells.
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/date
Insert today's date as an inline chip.
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/media
Open the file picker to upload an image or PDF.
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/split
Split the note at the cursor into a new bubble.
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/drawing
Insert an Excalidraw drawing canvas.
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/sticky
Add a draggable sticky note.
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/embed
Embed YouTube, Spotify, Figma, Loom, and more.
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/palette
Insert a color palette swatch row with picker.
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/callout-info
Insert a blue info callout box.
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/callout-warning
Insert a yellow warning callout box.
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/callout-tip
Insert a yellow tip callout box.
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/callout-success
Insert a green success callout box.
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/callout-error
Insert a red error callout box.
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/toggle
Insert a collapsible toggle section.
Inline
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/tag
Insert an inline #tag.
Links
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/link-note
Search notes and insert an inline link chip.
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/link-task
Search tasks and insert an inline link chip.
Templates
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/template
Create a new note from a saved template.
Turn into
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/quote
Convert the current block to a blockquote.
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/bullet
Convert the current block to a bullet list item.
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/numbered
Convert the current block to a numbered list item.
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Tasks
Tasks have priorities, due dates, due times, subtasks, notes, recurrence, custom fields, relations, and task lists. Completed tasks move to the bottom automatically.
Managing tasks
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Creating tasks
Click + at the bottom of the Tasks panel, or press ⌘K to open the command palette and choose New task. Type a title with natural language and blipJar will offer to set properties automatically — e.g. "Submit report by Friday 3pm" sets the due date and time.
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Priority
Assign High, Medium, or Low priority. High tasks are tinted red. Filter by priority using the filter button in the Tasks panel header.
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Due dates & times
Click the date field to open the date picker. Quick chips set Today, Tomorrow, This weekend, or Next week. Add a specific due time with the time field. blipJar understands natural language — try phrases like "today", "tomorrow", "next Monday", "in 3 days", "Dec 25", "Friday 3pm", "2p", "2:15pm", or "12:30am".
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Recurring tasks
Set a task to repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Completing the task automatically creates the next occurrence with the next due date.
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Completing & bulk actions
Click the checkbox in the list or press ⌘↵ when the task is open. Completed tasks slide out with a confetti animation. Use the select icon in the panel header to bulk-select and mark done, change priority, move to a list, or delete.
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Reminders
Enable task reminders in Settings → Notifications. blipJar will show a browser notification when a task's due time arrives — as long as the app tab is open.
Subtasks, lists & statuses
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Subtasks
Every task has a subtask list. There's always an empty input at the bottom — type a title and press Enter to add one. The focus stays on the input so you can keep adding. Organise subtasks into named sections for grouping. Drag to reorder, or use bulk selection to manage multiple subtasks. A progress bar on the task card shows completion at a glance.
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Task lists
Group tasks into named lists — like folders for tasks. Each list can have a custom icon (emoji or symbol), icon color, and background color, or show in icon-only mode. Create lists from any task detail view; filter by list using the chips at the top of the panel. Right-click a chip to rename, recolor, or delete.
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Custom statuses
Tasks start with three statuses — To Do, In Progress, and Done. Create your own custom statuses with individual colors. Each status is marked as either "done" (completion) or "not done" (in-progress). Statuses drive the Kanban board columns. Manage statuses in Settings.
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Task notes
Each task has a rich text notes field — use it for context, details, or links. Supports the same formatting as the note editor.
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Sorting
Sort tasks by Due date (default), Priority, Status, or Manual (drag-and-drop). Change the sort from the Tasks panel header.
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Compact mode
Toggle compact mode in the Tasks panel to reduce card height and fit more tasks on screen.
Custom fields
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Custom fields
Add custom properties to your tasks with five field types: Text, Number, Checkbox, Date, and Select (dropdown). Each field can have a custom icon and optional suffix (e.g. "minutes", "points"). Toggle Show on card to display field values directly on task cards in the list. Reorder fields by dragging. Manage from Settings.
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Card visibility
Control which fields appear on task cards in the list view. Toggle visibility for built-in fields and custom fields from the Tasks panel header menu.
Relations & automation
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Task relations
Link tasks together with typed relationships: Relates to, Blocks / Blocked by, and Duplicates / Duplicated by. Add relations from the task detail panel. Click a related task to navigate to it. Relations appear in both the source and target tasks.
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Automation rules
Create rules to automate task workflows using a trigger → condition → action system. Triggers include: task created, updated, completed, status changed, or field changed. Conditions can check priority, status, list, due date, title, and more. Actions can set priority, change status, move to a list, set due dates, toggle pins, and more. Enable or disable individual rules. Configure from Settings.
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Task views
Switch between three views using the view toggle in the Tasks panel header. Each view gives you a different way to see and organize your tasks.
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List view
The default view — a scrollable list of task cards with priority badges, due dates, and subtask progress. Drag to reorder in manual sort mode.
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Kanban view
Tasks are grouped into columns by status (To Do, In Progress, Done, plus any custom statuses you've created). Drag cards between columns to change their status. Each column shows a task count. Click + in any column to add a task with that status.
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Calendar view
A monthly calendar showing tasks on their due dates. Navigate between months with the arrow buttons. Click a date to see its tasks, or click a task to open it. Tasks without due dates appear in a separate section below.
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The Tasks panel remembers which view you had open — switching away and back will restore your last view.
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Sharing & links
Share notes publicly, link between your notes and tasks, and sync tasks to external calendars.
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Public note sharing
Right-click a note and choose Share to generate a public read-only link. Anyone with the link can view the note — no sign-in required. Toggle sharing off at any time to revoke access.
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Copy note / task link
Right-click any note or task and choose Copy note link to get an internal link. Paste it in another note to create a clickable blip link chip.
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Inline blip links
Use /link-note or /link-task to search and insert a clickable chip that navigates to another note or task. Blip links to shared notes show a public indicator.
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Calendar feed (iCal)
Generate an iCal feed URL from Settings to subscribe in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. Tasks with due dates appear as calendar events and the feed updates automatically as you make changes.
Choose between Sans (default), Serif, or Monospace for the editor typeface.
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Smooth cursor
Enable for a smooth, animated blinking cursor in the editor.
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Spellcheck
Toggle spellcheck on or off in Settings. When disabled, the red underline squiggles are suppressed in the editor.
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Notifications
Click Enable to grant browser notification permission. Once enabled, blipJar fires a reminder when any task's due time arrives (app tab must be open).
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Display name & account
Click your avatar or initials in the top bar to open the account sheet. Sign in with email + password or Google. Your data is tied to your account and syncs across devices.
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Sample data
New to blipJar? Load sample notes and tasks from Settings to explore the app with real content. Clear them when you're ready to start fresh.
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What's New
Check the What's New section in Settings to see the latest features and updates.
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blipJar is a PWA (Progressive Web App) — install it from your browser for an app-like experience with offline support. On mobile, use "Add to Home Screen."
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Keyboard shortcuts
On Windows and Linux, replace ⌘ with Ctrl.
Getting around
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Command palette ⌘K
Create notes or tasks, jump to any existing item, or trigger common actions — all without touching the mouse. Recent actions appear at the top.
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Back / forward history
blipJar tracks which notes and tasks you've visited. Mouse back/forward buttons (3 and 4) navigate your history just like a browser.
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Collapsing panels
Click the collapse arrow at the top of the Notes or Tasks panel to hide it. Click the thin strip on the edge to expand again.
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Escape key
Closes the innermost open overlay in order: find bar → date picker → link picker → drawing editor → folder panel → filter popover → settings.
Right-click a task card for: Open, Mark complete/incomplete, Copy link, Duplicate, Delete.
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Folder & list context menus
Right-click a folder or task list chip to Rename, change Icon, change Icon color, or Delete.
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Image & embed context menus
Right-click inline images to resize (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) or delete. Right-click code blocks to change language, copy, or collapse. Right-click link cards to open, copy URL, convert to hyperlink, or delete.
Shortcut reference
General
Command palette⌘K
Go to dashboard⌘⇧H
Focus mode⌘⇧F
Find in note⌘F
Undo / Redo⌘Z / ⌘⇧Z
Dismiss / closeEsc
Formatting
Bold⌘B
Italic⌘I
Underline⌘U
Heading 1 / 2 / 3###### space
Bullet list- space
Ordered list1. space
Blockquote> space
Divider--- ↵
Indent / DedentTab / ⇧Tab
Notes & tasks
Split note at cursor⌘↵
Toggle task done⌘↵
Navigate bubbles↑ / ↓
Navigate table cellsTab
Desktop app
New note⌘N
New task⌘T
Open settings⌘,
Close current view⌘W
lightbulb⌘↵ is context-aware — it splits a note when the note editor is focused, and marks a task done when the task editor is focused.
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Desktop app
blipJar is also available as a native desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux — built with Tauri for fast, lightweight performance.
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Offline support
The desktop app works fully offline. Create and edit notes and tasks without an internet connection — changes sync automatically when connectivity is restored.
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Auto-updates
The app checks for updates automatically and prompts you to install when a new version is available.
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External links
Links in notes and tasks open in your default browser rather than inside the app window.
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Extra shortcuts
The desktop app adds ⌘N (new note), ⌘T (new task), ⌘, (settings), and ⌘W (close current view) — see the full shortcut list above.