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v1.5 · Screenshots · Clipboard history

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Version 1.5

What's New in v1.5

Powerful new capture modes – still instant, still local.

New in v1.5

Screenshot history

Automatically capture screenshots to your history. Access them instantly without breaking focus.

Enhanced clipboard history

Improved clipboard history with better organization and faster access. Never lose a copied snippet again.

Unfriction is not a workspace.

It's where your thoughts go before you organize them elsewhere.

A writing surface that stays out of your way

Speed over ceremony. Focus over features. macOS-native behavior over complexity.

Speed is the feature.

  • Launch in under 400ms. No loading screens, no delays.
  • Stays above any app, desktop, or Space. Never breaks your flow.
  • Autosaves continuously. Close instantly. Nothing is ever lost.

No noise. No accounts. No workspace.

  • Minimal interface that fades into the background when you need focus.
  • Everything stays local on your Mac. No cloud, no sync, no tracking.
  • Just notes, tags, search, and pinning. The essentials, nothing more.

Screenshots become text instantly.

  • Press ⌘V for OCR. Text extraction happens automatically.
  • Copy the result and keep moving. No extra steps.
  • Export and backup your notes locally. You own your data.

Everything Unfriction Includes

Fast capture, smart organization, and a macOS-native flow – no setup required.

Instant Launch

Opens in under 400ms with your shortcut. No window switching. No mental friction.

Clipboard History

Never re-copy the same thing again. Access your recent clipboard items instantly.

Smart Tagging

Hashtags turn into tags automatically. Your notes organize themselves.

Dark Mode + Transparency

Feels native to macOS. Adjust opacity so it blends into your workflow instead of interrupting it.

Auto-Save

Every keystroke is safe. Close instantly. Nothing is ever lost.

OCR from Screenshots

Press ⌘V to extract text from screenshots. The text appears instantly.

Smart Gestures

Swipe left to pin, swipe right to delete. Quick actions that keep you in flow.

To-do List

Create and manage tasks with checkboxes. Keep track of what needs to be done right in your notes.

Full Keyboard Shortcuts

No mouse needed. Navigate, tag, pin, delete. All with muscle memory.

Lock Notes

Lock notes to keep them visible on top across all windows. Switch between apps. Your locked notes stay accessible.

Screenshot History

Automatically capture screenshots to your history. Access them instantly without breaking focus.

How it works

Three steps. Zero friction.

  1. Hit the shortcut (⌃⌥N)
  2. Dump the thought ⌘V for OCR
  3. Close overlay keep working

Loved by makers

Early users are already replacing slow notes tools with Unfriction

4.9/5

Testimonials

  • "Tried it and it's already become muscle memory. Minimal UI, shortcut opens instantly, and it never gets in the way. It's faster and smoother than any quick note workflow I've used."
    – Daniel S., Developer
  • "Started using it while building a side project and didn't expect it to stick. The speed is the real magic. I write something and I'm back to work before my brain drifts."
    – Aaron M., Indie Maker
  • "OCR worked perfectly on the first try. Dropped a screenshot in and boom—text. No accounts, no cloud, no nonsense. Finally a notes app that respects my time."
    – Sam P., Software Engineer

Simple pricing. One decision.

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Try the full flow with light limits.

  • Up to 10 notes
  • 3 OCR extractions
  • 5 clipboard history items
  • 3 screenshot history items

Lifetime Access

$19 one-time
Everything unlocked. Forever.

  • Unlimited notes
  • Unlimited OCR
  • Unlimited clipboard history
  • Unlimited screenshot history
  • Export & backup
  • Custom storage location
  • All future updates included

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