jot — a terminal notebook for nonsense – capture raw, unstructured thoughts directly from your terminal

Summary: jot is a minimal CLI tool designed to record raw, half-formed thoughts and nonsense in a single local notebook without tags or folders. It captures entries chronologically, enabling users to quickly jot down ideas from the terminal and return to work immediately.

What it does

jot provides a terminal-based notebook where users type thoughts line-by-line with no setup or organization features. Entries are saved locally in one chronological file.

Who it's for

It is intended for users who want to capture unclear or messy ideas that don’t fit traditional note apps or structured documents.

Why it matters

jot solves the problem of storing raw, disorganized thoughts quickly without the pressure to organize or explain them later.