ThoughtBox

Welcome to thinking inside the box

Thinking outside the box can be exhausting.

It's time to go back to simple.

Free your self from distractions with our minimalist's thought journal and note-taking application.

Usage

Bash Script

./run.sh

Virtualenv

python3 -m venv .venv
pip install -r requirements.txt
python3 src/application_entry.py

How it works

Running this program will turn your terminal into your very own Thought Box where you are free to take your notes however you like as long as it's ascii approved.

Built with Python Prompt Toolkit you can navigate the entire program without a mouse.

You can open the menu with CTRL-K that contains tons of minimalist functionality.

No more having to worry about centering or choosing the 'right' font anymore!

You can select to create a new note or continue working on a previous note!

Features

• Scrolling files explore in File menu item.
• Convert text to emoji using scroll bar in "Edit". Convert text such as :smile: to 😀, or :eggplant: to 🍆. Use shortcut CTRL-E to convert text to emoji.
• Continue where you last left off
• Open an external URL straight from the app!

Keyboard Shortcuts

• CTRL+K Open Top Tool Bar
• ESC Focus cursor on the text field
• CTRL+N Start a new file
• CTRL+S Save current file
• CTRL+O Open an existing note
• CTRL+Q Exit the application
• CTRL+A Select Everything
• CTRL+Z Undo
• CTRL+E Turn text like :smile: into :smile:
• ALT+O Open link under cursor

Now with more color customization

• Under the View tab is now color settings
• Set custom colors to all the features of your thought box
• Preview you change before apply

Brought to you in part by Team Adaptable Antelopes

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