rook
Notes app for code
Documentation
Features
- Code block:. 17 languages with syntax highlighting
- Rich text + code: Headings, lists, todos, code blocks
- 5 themes: Dark, Light, Terminal, Paper, Midnight
- Local and private: No cloud, no account, your machine
Keyboard shortcuts
Notes: ⌘N new · ⌘F search · Space preview · ⌘⇧⌫ delete
Editor: ⌘⇧↵ code block · ⌘X cut line · ⌘⌫ clear line · ⌥Click multi-cursor
Navigation: ⌘↑ top · ⌘↓ bottom · ⌘\ toggle sidebar
View: ⌘= zoom in · ⌘- zoom out
App: ⌘, settings · ⌘/ shortcuts cheatsheet · ⌘Z undo · ⌘⇧Z redo
Community notes
Drop-in Markdown cheatsheets for the CLIs and topics developers use every day. Browse `community-notes/` or open a PR to add one. See CONTRIBUTING.md for the format.
The Rook macOS app itself is a closed-source Swift project distributed as a signed binary via the website and GitHub Releases.
Bugs and feature requests
Found a bug or want a feature? Open an issue and pick a template.
Discussions
Questions, ideas, or just say hi in Discussions.
Changelog
License
Contents of this repository are released under the MIT License. The compiled Rook macOS application is proprietary and distributed separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is rook?
rook is Notes app for code
How do I install rook?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is rook open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/maryamtb/rook and has 60 stars.
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