Download Strayfiles
Note-taking for developers. Free for macOS and Linux. The iPhone and iPad app is included with Pro, and the App Store launch is currently in review.
Quick Install
TUITerminal version for any OS. Run this in your terminal:
curl -fsSL https://strayfiles.com/install.sh | sh Mac App
Native macOS app. Indexes your local folders, full-text search, tags, and workspaces.
Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later
Universal binary (Apple Silicon + Intel)
Linux App
Terminal app with Vim-style editing. Same features as Mac version.
Requires 64-bit Linux
Use the Quick Install script above
iOS App
Browse, search, and edit your notes on the go with the iPhone and iPad app included with Pro. The App Store launch is currently in review. It works with Stray Cloud sync.
Requires iOS 26 or later
App Store review in progress