Write and connect
Readable Markdown, wikilinks, backlinks and a vault tree that keeps folders, notes and attachments in view.
- Markdown and preview on the same file
- Wikilinks, backlinks and graph
- Vault tree, on the phone too
Notes and money, finally together
Your notes.
Your money.
All yours.
Thot 2.1 brings what you write and what you spend into one calm, private app. Sync your devices over your home network, with no cloud and no account.
- No account
- Works offline
- Local sync
Version 2.1.0 for Linux, Windows, macOS and Android.
Thot — Note
Syncedonly on your network
New styleSoft surfaces, thin icons.
01 - What changed
Less noise. More room to think.
2.1 brings the calm of this site into the app: rounded surfaces, thin line icons and one blue light for what is active.
Sync without a cloud
ThotSync keeps phone and computer aligned on the local network: home Wi-Fi, hotspot or Bluetooth. Files travel only between your devices.
- Pairing with a 6-character code
- Encrypted, with no server
- Automatic when devices see each other
Track your money
Income, expenses, budgets and goals in readable CSV. No bank connection, no credentials, no secret format.
- Accounts, categories and budgets
- Recurrences and goals
- CSV import/export and ZIP backups
02 - Inside Thot
Four screens. Zero manuals.
The same app on phone, tablet and computer, with an interface that adapts without changing identity.
Everything at hand
Notes are ordered, searchable and always in sight. What you need, when you need it.
- A clean list, even with many notes
- Instant search
- Favourites, archive and trash
Write the way you think
Headings, lists, tables and checkboxes: formatting does not break the flow.
- Writing and preview, without noise
- Images and attachments inside the note
- The text stays a readable Markdown file
The whole vault
Folders, notes and attachments in one place. The tree shows the real folder structure, not a parallel database.
- Folders and files as they really are
- Move and organise without surprises
- Works on the phone too
See where the money goes
Income, expenses, categories and budgets in one clear view. No formulas to remember.
- Accounts and categories
- Budgets, recurring entries and goals
- Import and export whenever you want
03 - Finance
Money, made clear.
Thot puts income, expenses and budgets in the same place as your notes. So you know what you have, what you spend and where you can breathe.
- Income and expenses at a glance
- Budgets by category, recurring entries and goals
- CSV/TSV import with preview and saved rules
- Export and backup whenever you want
Thot does not connect to your bank and does not give financial advice: you enter movements yourself or import them from a file.
Income
+€2,450
November, so far
Groceries
€72 / €350
04 - Sync
Your devices, finally together.
ThotSync keeps the same vault aligned on the local network. No subscription, no server, no copies in a cloud you do not control.
ComputerLinux, Windows, macOS
Wi-Fi · hotspot · Bluetooth
same network6-character codeAES-256-GCM
PhoneAndroid
No cloudFiles travel only between the devices you pair.
EncryptedJ-PAKE for pairing, AES-256-GCM for files.
AutomaticAfter the first time they align when they see each other.
The first sync needs a shared network. After that, the computer can find the phone over Bluetooth and use a temporary hotspot.
05 - Privacy
Your data stays yours. Really.
Thot has no account to create, does not ask for your email and does not send your notes anywhere. Sync is local and encrypted: files travel only between the devices you pair.
No accountOpen and use. No sign-up, no password to recover.
No telemetryThot does not record what you write or how you use the app.
Files, not prisonsMarkdown and CSV, openable with any editor. If one day you want to leave, your data comes with you.
Your folder
Thot/
├── Welcome to Thot.md
├── Journal/
│ └── 6 November 2026.md
├── Projects/
├── Finance/
│ ├── 2026-11.csv
│ └── .config.json
└── attachments/You choose the folder. There is no secret format, and you can back it up with your own tools.
What we do not do
- No Thot server
- No usage tracking
- No advertising
- No secret format
The PIN locks access to the app, it does not encrypt files: anyone who copies the folder can read them. Keep the vault safe like any important document.
06 - Platforms
Four platforms. The same files.
Linux, Windows, macOS and Android. The desktop packages are not signed by a certificate authority: the system may ask for confirmation, and that is what checksums are for.
Ready
Linux
AppImage without installation, Flatpak on the Freedesktop runtime.
AppImage · FlatpakReady
Windows
Installer or portable build. Unsigned: SmartScreen will ask for confirmation.
Setup · ZIPReady
macOS
Two .zip archives. Unsigned: Gatekeeper will ask before opening the app.
Apple silicon · IntelIn preparation
Android
Signed APK for manual installation; the Play listing is not public yet.
APK · Google Play
07 - Download
Take Thot with you.
Four platforms, the same open files. Package links will arrive here; the checksums are already published.
Go to downloads
Thot 2.1.0
Packages are not signed by a certificate authority: always verify SHA-256 before opening a file.
FAQ
Questions, without the runaround.
The answers you need before downloading.
More questions?
Do I need an account?
No. Open Thot and write. There is no sign-up.
Where does my data go?
Into a folder you choose, on your device. You can copy it, save it to an external drive or keep it in the vault you sync.
How does sync work?
ThotSync pairs two devices with a 6-character code and then keeps them aligned on the local network, with files encrypted. The first time needs a shared Wi-Fi or the phone's hotspot. There is no Thot cloud.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Notes and finance work offline. Sync uses the local network and does not require internet.
What formats does it use?
Notes in Markdown and finance in CSV: open text files that many programs can read. Backups are ZIP archives inside the vault.
Are the packages signed?
No, the desktop packages are not signed by a certificate authority. Windows SmartScreen and macOS Gatekeeper may ask for confirmation. Check the SHA-256 checksum published here next to every file.
Does the PIN protect my files?
The PIN or fingerprint locks access to the app. It does not encrypt the files: if someone copies the folder, they can read them. That is why the vault should be kept safe outside Thot too.
What is new in 2.1?
The soft interface with thin icons, local Wi-Fi/Bluetooth sync, the vault tree, and packages for Windows and macOS.
When is Android coming to Google Play?
The Play listing is not public yet. On Android you can install the signed APK manually, allowing installs from known sources only for as long as needed.