nit-notes
v1.1.4
Published
minimal note taking command line util
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nit - minimal command line notetaker
nit is a lightweight tool to take notes straight from the command line. It prioritizes speed and simplicity over everything else.
Features
- Write and read notes: Write notes locally and retrieve them.
- Multiple collections: Organize notes using different local collections.
Commands
w - Write a Note
Write a new note with a title and body.
Syntax:
nit w <title> <body>Example:
nit w shopping-list "Buy milk, eggs, and bread"Output:Writing note titled 'shopping-list'
r - Read a Note
Retrieve a note by its title.
Syntax:
nit r <title>Example:
nit r shopping-listOutput:
Buy milk, eggs, and breadIf multiple notes with the same title exist, all matching notes are displayed along with their timestamps.
l - List Notes
List all notes in the active or specified collection.
Syntax:
nit l [-c <collection>]Options:
-c <collection>: Specify the collection name to list notes from.
Examples:
List all notes in active collection:
nit lOutput:
Notes in active collection default_collection:
Shopping List (2024-12-15T12:00:00.000Z)nit l -c my_collectionOutput:
Notes in collection my_collection:
Meeting Notes (2024-12-14T10:00:00.000Z)If no notes are found, the output will indicate this.
c - Switch or Create a Collection
Switch to a different note collection or create a new one.
Syntax:
nit c <name> [--new | -n]Options:
--new, -n: Create a new collection.
Examples:
nit c my_collectionSwitches to the existing my_collection if found, or displays an error if it does not exist.
nit c my_collection --newCreates a new collection my_collection and switches to it.
Additional Details
Active Collection
The nit CLI operates within an active collection by default, which is managed via the state.json file. You can switch or create collections using the c command.
State File
The active collection is saved in state.json. When switching collections, the CLI updates this file to reflect the current active collection.
Default Collection
When no collection is explicitly created or switched to, nit uses a default collection named default_collection.
Future plans
New features
- Microblogging: Publish notes online from your command line.