# Heynote Developer scratchpad. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://heynote.com]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Terminal utilities]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Electron (Framework) - Linux (Operating system) - Windows (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Scratchpad runs on macOS, Windows and Linux using Electron. ## Console’s review — 2024-01-25 Reviewed: 2024-01-25 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Block-based text editor designed for developers - like buffers in other editors. Global hotkey to show/hide. Code is auto-detected, syntax highlighted and auto-formatted. Blocks can run calculations e.g. unit or currency conversions. Runs on macOS, Linux & Windows. ### Tradeoffs Built with Electron. You can’t really tell, but how does it perform with lots of blocks…? This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-01-25. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Heynote a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2024-01-25](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers should consider Heynote for a scratchpad tool ### Why consider it Heynote provides a block-based text editor with auto-detected and syntax highlighted code ### Keep in mind Heynote's performance with a large number of blocks is uncertain [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()