Screen-edge panel with keyboard shortcut
Open a full rich-text editor from the screen edge or with the default ⌥⌘N shortcut. The panel stays over your work, then slides away when you step back.
Flyout
Flyout is a macOS notes app that opens from the edge of the screen for quick capture, rich-text editing, reminders, and folder-based organization. It stores notes as plain Markdown, supports optional iCloud sync, and works on macOS 14 Sonoma and later.
Overview
Flyout is a macOS notes app that opens as a panel from the edge of your screen. It is designed for quick capture and for notes that stay close to your work without forcing you into a separate window, Dock app, or browser-based editor.
The app combines a rich-text editor with note management features such as tabs, folders, reminders, and iCloud sync. According to the site, notes are stored as plain Markdown on your Mac, the app works offline, and it is available for macOS 14 Sonoma and later.
Features
Rich-text editing
Write notes with headings, checklists, syntax-highlighted code blocks, inline images, color, highlight, and slash commands. The editor is designed to handle more than plain text.
Line-level reminders
Create reminders on an entire note or on a selected line. Reminders can be overdue, today, upcoming, or completed, and you can snooze from the notification.
Tabs and drag-and-drop folders
Organize notes into folders and tabs. Folders fold open in the note list, and notes can be dragged in or out without opening a separate window.
iCloud sync with offline support
Keep notes in sync across Macs through iCloud. Sync uses your own iCloud account and works offline, with notes stored locally as Markdown.
Native macOS app
Use the app as a native menu-bar tool built with AppKit and SwiftUI. It is notarized by Apple and uses a translucent surface that follows macOS appearance.
Common use cases
Reference notes beside your work
Keep a note visible while you work on something else, then pin it when you need to copy details back and forth without losing context.
Fast capture during active work
Capture short-lived thoughts, call notes, and quick reminders from anywhere on the Mac without switching apps or hunting for an existing window.
Structured working notes
Maintain checklists, code snippets, screenshots, and reminders in one place when a simple text pad is not enough.
Lightweight note organization
Organize ongoing notes into folders and tabs for topics such as projects, personal notes, or recurring meetings, while keeping the list uncluttered.
Cross-Mac note continuity
Keep notes synchronized across more than one Mac while still having access to them offline through local storage and your own iCloud account.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Opens from the screen edge or a keyboard shortcut, so notes stay one gesture away.
- Supports more than plain text, including checklists, code blocks, images, highlights, and reminders.
- Stores notes as plain Markdown on your Mac, which makes them portable outside the app.
- Uses your own iCloud account for sync and continues to work offline.
- Includes a lifetime license rather than a subscription, with optional paid updates after the first year.
Cons
- The source says nested folders are not supported; each note lives in one folder or none.
- Flyout is limited to macOS 14 Sonoma and later.
FAQ
How do you open Flyout?
Flyout opens from the right edge of the screen or with the default shortcut, ⌥⌘N. The panel appears over your current work and slides back when you step away.
What format are notes stored in?
Yes. Flyout stores notes as plain Markdown on your Mac, and the source says you can copy them into other tools or scripts without being locked into a proprietary format.
Does Flyout sync between Macs?
Yes. The source says Flyout uses iCloud sync through your own iCloud account, with nothing passing through Flyout's servers, and it continues to work offline.
Which macOS versions are supported?
Flyout is for macOS 14 Sonoma and later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Is Flyout a subscription?
No. Flyout is sold as a lifetime license, and the source says updates are included for one year, with optional renewal after that.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Productivity / Notes
- Platform
- macOS 14 Sonoma and later
- Availability
- Free 7-day trial; lifetime license
- Pricing
- Launch price $18; list price $24
- Sync
- Optional iCloud sync via the user's own account
- Storage
- Plain Markdown on the Mac
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