Releases: Mineman130Dev/JoltNotes
JoltNotes Offical v0.2.1 Release!
JoltNotes release v0.2.1 removes, adds, and refines features.
- Menu Button Removed
- Center button Added
- Added a Web button
Apple Silicon Release of JoltNotes v0.2.1-beta.0!
We are excited to announce the Apple Silicon release of JoltNotes v0.2.1-beta.0!
Whats new?
🎨New Theme
In this refresh we added a exclusive theme to Apple Silicon Macs only, but this will not stay exclusive. In release 0.3.0 all systems that could run JoltNotes will have this theme.
🍎Apple Silicon support
Now JoltNotes should work on any M chip produced by Apple
JoltNotes was only tested on a M3 Pro chip and a M2 Pro chip
The Future of JoltNotes
What's the future for JoltNotes?
JoltNotes is undergoing a significant remodeling, focusing on a more streamlined and efficient development approach.
This "remodeling" primarily involves overhauling my existing codebase. I'm moving away from older coding techniques that have made it challenging to locate and implement changes or new features. This modernization will greatly improve my ability to develop and maintain the project.
Beyond the technical aspects, I'm also re-evaluating my vision for JoltNotes. Currently, I have three distinct versions: the original JoltNotes (which is no longer in active development and hasn't been publicly released), JoltminiNotes (untouched for several months), and JoltNotes Lite (my only application in active development).
Moving forward, all existing versions of JoltNotes, including the web version, will be considered legacy.
You can expect a new version of JoltNotes Lite to be released within the next few weeks. This new release will also come with a name change, simplifying it to just JoltNotes.
I am revising two of these versions, JoltNotes Lite(which is turning into JoltNotes) and JoltNotes WEB(which you could find on my website). Expect these updates/revisions within the next few months, and every Friday I will release a Dev Log on my website and possibly my Youtube.
Thank you for choosing JoltNotes and we appreciate your feedback!
JoltNotesLite v0.2.1-alpha.0
JoltNotes v0.2.1-alpha.0
📱 Fixed Formatting issues
Previously formatting wouldn't save, however I believe I've fixed this issue!
◀️ Menu Button
The menu button (<) is working! However it doesn't do much at the moment, press it and it opens up a new screen like the settings menu with two buttons:
- settings
- notes
This is only like this for some testing purposes, these buttons currently don't work and this will not be the final product
📱Mobile Compatibly
While a standalone build is planned for moblie, for the time being my website provides a web version of JoltNotes. This web version will be updated to match most features in the main application. Please be patient while I test and deploy this updates in the coming weeks.
🎨Themes
Three new themes have been added:
- Earth Green
- Red Velvet
- Watermelon Vibes
These three new themes were created for the summer season and I do not intend on adding more until the fall.(Around August)
🔨Adding your own themes
You could suggest your own theme using this Google Form(https://forms.gle/7ngBjEso6So14GmR9)
❗Notice to all platforms
This is my "Roadmap of 2025"
Apple silicon support is not on this roadmap, due to the fact that i do not know when I will start development on this.
Thank you for choosing JoltNotes! Your feedback helps us improve with every release. Questions or suggestions? Reach out through our support channels/forms.
End of Support
This "release" message will mark the day for end of support for JoltNotes. However I am working on a new, redefined projects called Jolt. It's pretty much a remake of JoltminiNotes, not sure if I'll be doing anything but that yet. Stay tuned on my socials and website to keep up on any info on Jolt. Cheers!
JoltNotesLite v0.2.0-beta.0
JoltNotes Lite v0.2.0-beta.0 Release Notes
🎨 Theme Enhancements
We've expanded our theme selection with refined color palettes to match your preferences:
- JoltNotes - Our signature default theme
- Dark - Sleek, eye-friendly dark interface
- Super Dark - True OLED black for maximum battery savings
- Arctic White - Clean, minimalist white design
- Muted Earth - Subtle natural tones for distraction-free writing
- Terminal Amber - Classic amber-on-black retro computing aesthetic
- Terminal Green - Nostalgic green monochrome experience
- Pretty Pink - Soft pink palette for a gentle workspace
Access all themes through the new settings menu by clicking the gear icon (⚙️) in the toolbar.
You could now also change the color of the "Mini Jolts"
✏️ Precision Text Formatting
You can now select and format individual words or characters within your notes:
- Apply bold, italic, underline, and other formatting to specific text selections
- Mix multiple formatting styles within a single paragraph
- Create more visually organized documents with granular control
Note: Heading formatting is still being refined and may exhibit some inconsistencies in this release.
🪟 Windows Availability
- Windows builds are now available for versions v0.1.3 and v0.2.0
- These current versions are our priority to ensure Windows users have access to the latest features
- Legacy versions for Windows will be considered based on user demand
🍎 macOS Compatibility
- All versions currently support Intel-based Mac systems
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) native builds are in development
- Expected release timeframe: within the next 60 days
Thank you for choosing JoltNotes! Your feedback helps us improve with every release. Questions or suggestions? Reach out through our support channels.
JoltNotesLite v0.1.5-alpha.0
JoltNotes v0.1.5-alpha.0 Release Notes
🎨 New Theme Collection
We've expanded our visual customization options with six new themes:
- Dark - A sleek, eye-friendly dark interface
- Arctic White - Clean, minimalist white design
- Blood Red - Bold red accents for dramatic flair
- Terminal Amber - Classic amber-on-black retro computing aesthetic
- Terminal Green - Nostalgic green monochrome experience
- Pretty Pink - Soft pink palette for a gentle workspace
You could access the themes menu from the "<" button for the time being.
Note: These themes are in active development and may be refined or adjusted in future releases.
✏️ Text Formatting Introduction
Express yourself with our new text formatting options! You can now customize your notes with different styles.
Current Limitation: Text formatting currently applies to the entire textbox rather than selected text only. We're actively working on implementing selective text formatting in an upcoming release.
🪟 Windows Build Update
Important notice for Windows users:
- Windows builds for all versions (0.1.0 through current) will be available by May 9th, 2025
- We're working to release these builds earlier if possible
- If we encounter any delays, we'll publish a detailed update post with additional information
Thank you for using JoltNotes! We appreciate your patience and feedback as we continue to improve the application.
JoltNotes Lite v0.1.4-alpha.0
Whats changed in v0.1.4-alpha.0
1. Added "Mini Jolt"
- Added a "Mini Jolts" window, acting like a sticky note
- By pressing "Command+s" on Mac, you will open a Mini Jolt window. This window acts like a sticky note, and behaves exactly like JoltminiNotes.
- The notes do NOT save, meaning it also does not load any notes.
- I wanted that sticky note feel, so its always on top of your applications so you could always see it.
2. Removed Windows Build
- Removed the Windows build, currently has a issue trying to find the icon file, which does not allow the app to open.
(Image of JoltNotes Lite "Mini Jolt" windows in action)
At this time you could open as many windows as you would like, note that this may cause performance issues on some lower end machines.
JoltNotesLite v0.1.3-alpha.0
Whats Changed in v 0.1.3-alpha.0
1. Added new icon
- New design created by @oglassdev based on concepts from our design team(me)
- Provides a more distinct and professional look for the application
2. Text Editing Improvements
- Added keyboard shortcuts for line deletion:
- Command+BackSpace (macOS)
- Control+BackSpace (Windows/Linux)
3. UI Foundation Updates
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Implemented initial toolbar with formatting options:
- B - Bold text formatting (coming soon)
- I - Italic text formatting (coming soon)
- < - Menu button for additional options (coming soon)
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This establishes the framework for future UI enhancements
4. Added the Windows Build
- Built a EXE for Windows
Testing Information
- Current build has been tested on Intel-based macOS systems and Windows 11
- Testing on Apple Silicon and other platforms planned for later releases
Contributors
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JoltNotes Lite v0.1.2-alpha.0
In JoltNotes Lite v0.1.2-alpha.0 I changed three things!
Topmost Altered
The windows topmost is no longer always true, meaning before you wouldn't be able to hide it by just pressing off the application. Now it will become topmost when it opens, but then shortly after the topmost becomes flase so then you could hide it by pressing off the application.
Saving Method Changed
The notes no longer save after every keystroke, instead after every second on inactivity the note will save.
Resizeable Window Fixed
In v0.1.1-alpha.0 I accidentally made the window resizeable, which is not what I want for JoltNotes Lite at this time.
This release of JoltNotes Lite is built for Intel Macs ONLY, and has only been tested on "Sequoia" and "Monterey"
I plan on making this application have more features such as:
- Side bar for multiple notes
- Make the UI highly customizable
- Allow drawing on the note textbox
If your interested in any of the features mentioned above, please keep up in the loop by subscribing to my Youtube and following my Twitter(Linked Below)