How to Install Standard Notes on macOS

Standard Notes is a privacy-focused note taking app that lets you create and store notes securely. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Standard Notes on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

  • A Mac running macOS 10.13 or later
  • A web browser (preferably Safari, Chrome, or Firefox)
  • Terminal app on your Mac

Step 1: Download Standard Notes

To download Standard Notes, go to the official website and click on the "Download Mac" button. This will download the Standard Notes installation file to your Mac.

Step 2: Install Standard Notes

Once the file has finished downloading, navigate to the Downloads folder on your Mac and double-click on the Standard Notes installation file. This will open the installer. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.

Step 3: Launch Standard Notes

After installation, you can launch Standard Notes by searching for "Standard Notes" in the Spotlight search bar or by navigating to the Applications folder on your Mac and double-clicking on the Standard Notes app icon.

Step 4: Self-hosting

If you want to self-host Standard Notes, you can follow the steps outlined on the official website.

Optional: Using Terminal to install Standard Notes

An alternate method to install Standard Notes is by using Terminal. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Terminal on your Mac.

  2. Enter the following command to download the installation script:

    curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/standardnotes/installers/master/mac/standardnotes.sh -o standardnotes.sh

  3. Enter the following command to make the script executable:

    chmod +x standardnotes.sh

  4. Enter the following command to run the installation script:

    ./standardnotes.sh

  5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Standard Notes from your Applications folder or by running the command standardnotes in Terminal.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Standard Notes is a great note-taking app that values privacy and security. With this tutorial, you should now be able to easily install Standard Notes on your Mac. Happy note-taking!