Download Strayfiles

Note-taking for developers. Free for macOS and Linux. The iPhone and iPad app is available on the App Store and included with Pro.

Quick Install

TUI

Terminal version for any OS. Run this in your terminal:

curl -fsSL https://strayfiles.com/install.sh | sh

Full App

Mac App

Native macOS app. Indexes your local folders, full-text search, tags, and workspaces.

Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later

Download

Universal binary (Apple Silicon + Intel)

TUI

Linux App

Terminal app with Vim-style editing. Same features as Mac version.

Requires 64-bit Linux

Install via Terminal

Use the Quick Install script above

Pro

iOS App

Browse, search, and edit your notes on the go with the iPhone and iPad app available on the App Store and included with Pro. It works with Stray Cloud sync.

Requires iOS 26 or later

Open App Store

Available on the App Store