Mini Notes

A minimal notes app optimized for e-ink displays (600×800), such as the Minimal Phone. It also comes with a desktop client.

Mostly created by cursor composer model

Features

• E-ink optimized: Monochrome UI, no animations, high contrast
• Simple: Create, edit, and delete notes (no title—just type)
• Markdown files: Notes saved as .md files in app storage
• WebDAV sync: Optional cloud sync (Nextcloud, etc.) via Settings

Platforms

Android

cd android
# Ensure ANDROID_HOME is set (or create local.properties with sdk.dir)
./gradlew assembleDebug

APK output: android/app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk

Release build

1. Create a keystore (one-time, from android/):

   keytool -genkey -v -keystore release.keystore -alias mininotes -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000

2. Copy keystore.properties.example to keystore.properties and fill in your keystore details.

3. Build the release APK:

   ./gradlew assembleRelease

Output: android/app/build/outputs/apk/release/app-release.apk

Install on device

adb install android/app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk
# or for release:
adb install android/app/build/outputs/apk/release/app-release.apk

Electron (Desktop)

cd electron
npm install
npm start

To build distributable packages:

cd electron
npm run build

Output: electron/dist/

GitHub Release

1. Create a new repository on GitHub and push your code.

2. Create a release:

   • Go to Releases → Create a new release
   • Tag: v1.0 (or your version)
   • Title: e.g. v1.0

3. Build the release APK locally, then upload app-release.apk as an asset.

4. For automated releases, add a GitHub Action (e.g. .github/workflows/release.yml) that builds on tag push. Note: signing in CI requires storing the keystore as a GitHub secret.

WebDAV Sync

1. Open Settings (gear icon on the notes list)
2. Enter your WebDAV folder URL (e.g. https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/dav/files/user/Notes/)
3. Enter username and password (HTTP Basic auth)
4. Tap Save, then Sync Now

Sync runs automatically on app start and when you tap Sync. Notes auto-upload 5 seconds after you stop typing. (Android and Electron)

Design

• Black & white only
• Monochrome vector icons
• No animations or transitions
• Layout tuned for 600×800 e-ink displays