# Stashpad

Notepad for developers.

Source: [Console review](<https://console.dev/tools/stashpad>)

Website: [https://www.stashpad.com/](<https://www.stashpad.com/>)

Profile updated: 2026-10-16

Category: [Text editors](<https://console.dev/tools/categories/developer-tools-text-editors>)

## Supported tech stack

Research checked: 2026-10-11

### Runs on

- Linux (Operating system)
- Windows (Operating system)
- macOS (Operating system)

Source: [Research source](<https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drucial_introducing-stashpad-activity-6959953429335007232-fg7K>)

Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support.

Original Stashpad launch announcement states desktop support for macOS, Windows and Linux; current product site was unavailable during this check.

## Console’s review — 2023-04-20

Reviewed: 2023-04-20

Author: [David Mytton](<https://console.dev/about#david-mytton>)

Citation: [This review](<https://console.dev/tools/stashpad#review_6bdc888ca9e6b00816cb4e8a884107e9a7483db2f065a3fa43eade347328aed3>)

### What we like

Developer focused log-style entry note format makes it quick to add time stamped notes as you’re working on things. Keyboard optimized, with optional vim keybindings. Tiny mode can float on top of all your other windows for easy access to manage notes. Attach code, images or make notes todo items. Use offline or with cloud sync. Markdown formatting.

### Tradeoffs

Notes stored in a database on-disk, but can be exported to JSON. Theme doesn’t switch based on system settings (have to manually toggle dark or light mode).

This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2023-04-20. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date.

## Is Stashpad a fit?

Based on [Console’s review published on 2023-04-20](<https://console.dev/tools/stashpad#review_6bdc888ca9e6b00816cb4e8a884107e9a7483db2f065a3fa43eade347328aed3>).

Summary updated: 2026-10-16

### Who it’s for

Developers should consider Stashpad for note-taking

### Why consider it

Stashpad allows developers to quickly add time-stamped notes with a log-style entry note format

### Keep in mind

Stashpad's theme does not automatically switch based on system settings

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