If tools can replace thinking, then let the tools do it.

Why do we define TimyNote as a text-centric note-taking tool? Because the entirety of human history has primarily been recorded through text, which conveys rich and precise information. In recent years, we have likely underestimated the upper limits of textual expression, opting instead for images, videos, audio, bi-directional notes, and mind maps. While these forms can make notes more visually appealing and understandable, they also increase the time required for note-taking, result in larger file sizes, demand more storage space, and reduce search efficiency. Additionally, users often need large, complex note-taking software that is usually paid and expensive.

If we take a moment to think before writing, organizing information in our minds and filtering out the unimportant details, we can capture many key insights with minimal text. Many people are compulsive record-keepers who attempt to document everything in their note-taking software. This leads to increased information management costs and ultimately results in being overwhelmed by the vast amount of information they create.

Over the past decade, we have experimented with numerous note-taking applications such as Obsidian, Joplin, CherryTree, zim-desktop-wiki, QOwnNote, Notesnook, Laverna, Wikipad, RedNotebook, and KeepNote. These tools often suffer from either overly complex functionalities or insufficient features. When there are too many features, users spend excessive time learning how to use the software, increasing the cost of note-taking while also resulting in slow performance due to large software sizes. Conversely, too few features fail to meet users' personalized needs.

Thus, we aim to create a note-taking application that is neither too large nor too small and focuses on text as the primary recording format. There are many students and professionals worldwide who enjoy taking notes, each with unique needs; we believe TimyNote is the ideal choice for minimalists.