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@ninepointlabs ninepointlabs released this 01 Aug 18:10
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v0.2.0
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🎉 jotDown v0.2.0 Release

Major Features

🏷️ Hierarchical Tag Sidebar

  • Advanced Filtering: Progressive tag refinement system
  • Visual Counts: See how many notes match each tag
  • Breadcrumb Navigation: Easy back/clear navigation
  • Toggle Visibility: Show/hide sidebar for focused writing

🎨 Ubuntu Native Design

  • Yaru Theme Integration: Full Ubuntu theming support
  • Ubuntu Orange: Signature #E95420 color scheme
  • Native Patterns: Ubuntu design guidelines compliance
  • Enhanced Accessibility: Better contrast and spacing

📁 Documents Folder Storage

  • Easy Access: Store notes in ~/Documents/jotdown/
  • Migration Support: Seamless location switching
  • File System Integration: Better backup workflows
  • Cross-platform: Works on Linux, macOS, Windows

Package Downloads

Package Type Size Description
DEB 16MB For Debian/Ubuntu systems
RPM 12MB For Red Hat/Fedora/SUSE systems
TAR.XZ 14MB Portable archive for any Linux

Installation

DEB Package (Debian/Ubuntu)

wget https://github.com/timappledotcom/jotdown/releases/download/v0.2.0/jotdown-v0.2.0-amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i jotdown-v0.2.0-amd64.deb

RPM Package (Red Hat/Fedora/SUSE)

wget https://github.com/timappledotcom/jotdown/releases/download/v0.2.0/jotdown-v0.2.0-x86_64.rpm
sudo rpm -i jotdown-v0.2.0-x86_64.rpm

Portable Archive (Universal)

wget https://github.com/timappledotcom/jotdown/releases/download/v0.2.0/jotdown-v0.2.0-linux-x64.tar.xz
tar -xf jotdown-v0.2.0-linux-x64.tar.xz
cd jotdown-v0.2.0-linux-x64
sudo ./install.sh

What's New

Enhanced Tag Management

  • Click tags in the sidebar to progressively filter notes
  • See tag counts to understand your note organization
  • Use "Back" to remove the last selected tag
  • "Clear All" to reset all filters
  • Combine with text search for precise results

Improved User Experience

  • Better empty state messages with clear actions
  • Enhanced help documentation with new features
  • Responsive sidebar that adapts to your workflow
  • Smoother animations and transitions

Ubuntu Integration

  • Native Ubuntu look and feel
  • Proper desktop integration
  • System theme compatibility
  • Accessibility improvements

Technical Improvements

  • Refactored tag filtering logic for better performance
  • Enhanced state management for complex UI interactions
  • Improved file system integration
  • Better error handling and user feedback

Upgrade Notes

  • Settings and notes are automatically preserved
  • New storage options available in Settings
  • Tag sidebar is enabled by default (can be toggled)
  • All existing CLI commands continue to work

Full Changelog: v0.1.6...v0.2.0

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