Watermelon v0.1.0 - Initial Release 🍉

Fresh. Native. Uncompromising.

The first official release of Watermelon, a modern note-taking application built exclusively for the Linux desktop with Rust and GTK4.

✨ Features

📝 Rich Markdown Support

• Formatting: Write naturally with Bold, Italic, Lists, and Links
• Tasks: Interactive checkboxes ([ ] → [x]) that toggle with a click
• Shortcuts: Familiar keybindings (Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I) for rapid editing

📂 Powerful Organization

• Folders: Create custom folders to structure your thoughts
• Drag & Drop: Intuitively move notes between folders
• Search: Find any note instantly with the sidebar search

🚀 Native Performance

• Built with Rust for instant startup and zero lag
• GTK4 and Libadwaita for a beautiful, native GNOME experience
• No Electron, no bloat - just pure performance

🔒 Privacy Focused

• Local First: All data stored in a local SQLite database
• Offline: Works perfectly without an internet connection
• No Cloud: Your notes stay on your machine

📥 Installation

From Source

git clone https://github.com/aashiqumar/Watermelon.git
cd Watermelon
cargo run

Flatpak (Coming Soon to Flathub)

flatpak install flathub com.aashiqumar.watermelon

🎯 What's Next

This is just the beginning! Planned features include:

• Tag system for flexible filtering
• PDF and HTML export
• Image support
• Optional encrypted cloud sync

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built with ❤️ and 🦀 in Sri Lanka.

Special thanks to the Rust, GTK, and GNOME communities for their excellent tools and documentation.

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Full Changelog: https://github.com/aashiqumar/Watermelon/commits/v0.1.0