FlowNotes is a smart desktop app that automatically transforms copied text into organized study notes using AI. Simply copy any text—articles, lectures, or research—and FlowNotes instantly creates summaries, key points, and flashcards, intelligently organizing everything into subject folders.
🎯 Core Features
- Automatic Note Creation from Clipboard 📋 How it works:
Copy any text (articles, lecture notes, research papers, etc.) FlowNotes automatically detects the copy and processes it with AI Creates structured notes instantly What you get:
📝 Summary - Concise overview of the content 🎯 Key Points - Bullet-point highlights 🃏 Flashcards - Q&A pairs for studying (dynamic count based on content length) Visual feedback:
Fun animated emojis while processing (🧠 💡 ✨ 🚀 ⚡ 🎯) Color-changing status messages Notification popup when complete 2. Smart Subject Detection & Organization 🤖 How it works:
AI analyzes your copied text and determines the subject Checks if it matches your currently selected subject Prompts you with smart suggestions Decision Popup Options:
"Yes, do it" - Accept AI's suggestion (move to suggested subject or create new one) "No, keep here" - Save in your current subject folder "Create New" - Manually type a custom subject name Smart Logic:
If text matches current subject → Auto-saves (no popup) If text fits another existing subject → Asks to move If text is a new topic → Suggests creating new subject 3. Subject Management 📁 Features:
Auto-organized folders - Notes grouped by subject Color-coded subjects - Each subject gets a unique color Subject list - View all your subjects in the sidebar Create subjects - Automatically or manually via the popup How to use:
Click any subject in the sidebar to view its notes Subjects are created automatically when you save notes Each subject folder stores all related notes 4. Search & Filter Notes 🔍 How to use:
Select a subject from the sidebar Use the search bar at the top of the notes area Type keywords to filter notes What it searches:
Note summaries Key points Flashcard questions and answers 5. Interactive Flashcards 🃏 How to use:
Click any flashcard to flip it Front: Shows the question Back: Shows the answer Click again to flip back Features:
Smooth visual design Hover effects Easy to review for studying 6. Clipboard Monitoring Toggle 🎛️ How to use:
Find the "Clipboard Monitoring" switch in the sidebar Toggle ON (teal): App processes copied text Toggle OFF (gray): App pauses, won't process copies When to use:
Turn OFF when copying passwords or sensitive data Turn OFF when you don't want notes created Turn ON when actively studying 7. Export All Notes 📤 How to use:
Click "📤 Export All Notes" button in sidebar Creates a single Markdown file (all_notes.md) Saved in your project directory Export format:
Summary: ... Key Points: ... Flashcards: ... Use cases:
Backup your notes Share with classmates Print for offline studying Import to other apps 8. Persistent Overlay Bar 👁️ How to use:
Click "👁️ Show Overlay Bar" in sidebar Small bar appears at top of screen Shows app status (Ready/Processing) Click "OPEN APP" to return to main window Features:
Always on top of other windows Draggable - position anywhere Minimalist design Quick access to app 9. Settings ⚙️ How to access:
Click "⚙️ Settings" button in sidebar What you can configure:
API Key for Google Gemini Other app preferences 🎨 UI Features Main Window Left Sidebar: Subject list, controls, and buttons Right Area: Notes display with search Dark theme: Easy on the eyes Smooth animations: Professional feel Note Cards Expandable sections: Summary, Key Points, Flashcards Color-coded: Each subject has unique colors Timestamps: Know when notes were created Clean layout: Easy to read and review 🚀 Quick Start Guide Launch FlowNotes - Run the app Set up API Key - Click Settings, enter your Google Gemini API key Copy some text - Copy an article, notes, or any text Watch the magic - FlowNotes processes and creates structured notes Review & Study - Browse subjects, search notes, flip flashcards Export when done - Save all your notes to Markdown 💡 Pro Tips Pause monitoring when copying code or sensitive info Use search to quickly find specific topics Click flashcards multiple times to memorize better Export regularly to backup your notes Let AI organize - trust the smart subject detection Create custom subjects when AI suggestions don't fit 🎯 Perfect For 📚 Students taking notes from lectures/readings 🔬 Researchers organizing information 📖 Anyone learning new topics 💼 Professionals gathering knowledge 🎓 Exam preparation and studying FlowNotes makes studying effortless by automatically organizing and structuring your notes with AI! 🌊✨