Sticky notes for your desktop. Simple, fast, private.
Drop files, paste screenshots, set reminders — keep things visible where you work.
| Platform | File | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | .exe |
Windows 10+ |
| Linux | .AppImage |
Works on most distros |
| macOS | — | Coming soon |
Files, folders, screenshots — drag it in, it becomes a clickable shortcut. 70+ file types supported.
Set them right in the note. Color changes based on urgency — green, orange, red.
Images, GIFs, solid colors. Make each note yours.
Bold, italic, headings, links, checkboxes with strikethrough.
Align notes to a grid. Pin to lock position and prevent edits.
Peek at note contents without opening them.
- Always-on-top — keep notes above other windows
- Auto-save — never lose a note
- Multi-monitor — place notes across screens
- 11 languages — including RTL Arabic
- Fully offline — no accounts, no cloud, no tracking
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Notes | 5 | Unlimited |
| Reminders | 1 | Unlimited |
| GIF backgrounds | 1 | Unlimited |
Premium is a one-time purchase — pay once, use forever.
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Troubleshooting
Linux: AppImage won't run
chmod +x OpenStickies*.AppImage
./OpenStickies*.AppImageLinux: Wayland issues
QT_QPA_PLATFORM=xcb ./OpenStickies*.AppImageWindows: SmartScreen warning
Click "More info" → "Run anyway". The app isn't signed yet.
Reset everything
Delete the config folder:
- Linux:
~/.config/OpenStickies/ - Windows:
%APPDATA%\OpenStickies
Built by Hima · openstickies.com
OpenStickies is proprietary software. This repo is for free version releases only — no source code.
