Introduction
Jotaid is a smart note-taking app designed for deep thinkers — researchers, strategists, and product managers who need more than a simple text editor.
Its design philosophy is "simple, not simplistic": a minimal surface with real depth underneath. Everything in Jotaid follows one thread:
Capture → Organize → Connect → Discover
Get ideas down fast, arrange them into structure, link them together, and let the connections reveal patterns you didn't see.
What Makes Jotaid Different
- Three-tier notes: Project → Theme → Note, organize ideas like chapters in a book
- Bidirectional backlinks: Link notes together and let AI suggest connections you missed
- Knowledge graph: Visualize your entire note network at a glance
- Co-occurrence matrix: Discover hidden patterns across your notes
- Visual canvas: Arrange notes spatially and cluster them into themes
- Bring-your-own-key AI: Summaries, auto-tagging, and smart links on your own API key
- One-time purchase: No subscription, no trial walls — yours forever
System Requirements
| Platform | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| macOS | 14.0+ |
| iOS | 17.0+ |
Jotaid is local-first — it works fully offline, with optional iCloud sync across your devices.
Learning Path
- First Launch — What to expect the moment you open Jotaid
- Quick Start — Create your first note in 2 minutes
- macOS & iOS — How the two platforms navigate differently
- Capturing Ideas — Quick Note, clipping, and templates
- Markdown Editor — Write with live highlighting
- Three-Tier Notes & List & Canvas — Organize
- Backlinks & Graph, Potential Links & Matrix — Connect & discover
- AI Setup & AI Workflows — Turn on AI with your own key
- Unlock Pro — Purchase, restore, and what's gated