Roadmap and Status

Roadmap and status

OpenNote is built in phases. Each phase adds a small set of features and ends with an exit gate: tests and measurements that must pass before the next phase counts as done. The plan has no dates on purpose. The gates decide when to move on.

Beta 4 is now available for testing. It integrates Phases 2 to 4 from the main branch, plus Phases 5 to 12 built and ready. A public beta opens in Phase 13, and version 1.0.0 ships in Phase 14.

Phases

Phases 0 to 4 are done. Phases 5 to 12 are built and in beta testing. Phases 13 to 14 are built but waiting on the beta period, code signing, and the update key. That work lives on separate branches.

Phase	Name	What it delivers	Status
0	Foundation	A project that builds, tests, and ships: an empty window, quality checks, continuous integration, and a release workflow	Done
1	Spikes	Four experiments that answer the riskiest questions: ink speed, typing on a freeform page, PDF export, and audio capture	Done
2	App shell and navigation	Light and dark themes, the notebook tree, the command palette, settings, first-run setup, and the self-updater	Done (Oct 2, 2026, PR #8)
3	Document model and storage	The note file format, safe saves, crash recovery, undo, Trash, and page history	Done (Oct 2, 2026, PR #9)
4	Typed notes	Text boxes anywhere on a page, formatting, Markdown shortcuts, images, basic tables, and code blocks	Done (Oct 2, 2026, PR #15)
5	Ink	Pens, erasers, palm rejection, a lasso, and shape recognition	Built and in beta testing (Beta 4, 0.1.0-beta.4)
6	Page views and export	Infinite and paginated pages, paper backgrounds, printing, and PDF export that matches the screen	Built and in beta testing (Beta 4, 0.1.0-beta.4)
7	Smart tables and charts	Tables with formulas, sorting, and filters, plus charts made from them	Built and in beta testing (Beta 4, 0.1.0-beta.4)
8	Search and linking	Instant search, page links, backlinks, and tags	Built and in beta testing (Beta 4, 0.1.0-beta.4)
9	Audio recording	Recording with the microphone and system audio, and notes time-stamped to the sound	Built and in beta testing (Beta 4, 0.1.0-beta.4)
10	Math and study tools	Math blocks, a function grapher, flashcards, and quizzes	Built and in beta testing (Beta 4, 0.1.0-beta.4)
11	Import and export	Markdown, HTML, Word, and PDF export, and import from OneNote, Evernote, and Markdown folders	Built and in beta testing (Beta 4, 0.1.0-beta.4)
12	On-device intelligence	Text in images, handwriting recognition, and transcription that run on your PC	Built and in beta testing (Beta 4, 0.1.0-beta.4)
13	Hardening and beta	Fixes from soak and fuzz tests, an accessibility audit, translation files, and a public beta	Built, waiting on beta period and code signing
14	Windows release	The release checklist, signed exes, and version 1.0.0	Built, waiting on beta period and update key

After the Windows release

These come next, in rough order:

1. Sync, folder-based first, then an optional self-hosted server.
2. macOS and Linux builds.
3. Android and iOS apps that use the compact layout.
4. PDF annotation, flashcards from notes, and citation support.
5. Meeting mode with speaker labels.
6. Real-time collaboration.

Where to read more

• Development updates lists what changed and when.
• Development process explains how phases, branches, and merges work.
• The development plan holds every phase's build list, tests, and exit gate.
• The feature specification names the phase that builds each feature.