Mini Text for Linux

Ephemeral scratch pad

Overview

Mini Text is a simple utility app designed for Linux users who need a quick and temporary space to write or copy text.

It works as an ephemeral scratch pad, meaning the notes you write only stay while the app is open and are not saved to any files.

This makes it useful for short-term note-taking, like copying and pasting information you need only for a little while.

The app has a very small and minimalistic design, making it lightweight and easy to use without distractions.

Mini Text is especially effective when used with Linux settings such as ‘Always on Top’ or ‘Always on Visible Workspace.’ These settings keep the app’s window visible on your screen, so you can quickly access your notes while working in other programs.

However, Mini Text has some limits.

It does not support saving or loading notes, so anything you write will be lost when you close the app.

Editing features are minimal, focusing only on basic text input.

The app mainly holds content copied from your clipboard temporarily and does not offer advanced text tools.

Overall, Mini Text is a useful tool for Linux users who want a straightforward and safe app to handle short-term text without the complications of file management or complex editing.

It fits well for users who need a reliable but simple scratch pad integrated with clipboard use.

Pros

  • Very small and minimalistic design.
  • Useful as an ephemeral scratch pad.
  • Works well with 'Always on Top' or 'Always on Visible Workspace' settings.

Cons

  • Does not save or load files.
  • Has minimal editing capabilities.
  • Only stores clipboard content temporarily.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0-or-later
Mobile friendly
Yes
Bug tracker
https://github.com/Nokse22/mini-text/issues
Translate
https://github.com/Nokse22/mini-text/tree/master/po

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