Instant Capture From Anywhere
Press ⌘M to paste a link, type a note, drop a file, or record voice from anywhere.
Free for macOS
Download Mindly
For Your Mac
Your second brain is one download away. Capture notes, links, voice, and files in one shortcut, organized automatically.
Version 2.3.1macOS 14.0+Apple Silicon
Release notes
What's New In 2.3.1
Chat with Mindly AI inside every item view: ask questions, summarize, or explore ideas in the context of that note, link, or file. Smarter context and similar-item recognition are built into each item view too.
Mindly AI Chat
Open any item and chat with Mindly AI in its full context: ask questions, summarize, or dig deeper without leaving the file.
Context & Similar Items
Smarter context and related-item recognition, built into every item view.
New Integrations
Connect Notion, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Readwise to sync content into Mindly.
Auto Voice Transcription
Voice notes are instantly transcribed when recorded from the shortcut.
UI Polish
Refined interface details and smoother interactions throughout Mindly.
Debugging Improvements
Fixes and stability improvements across the app and integrations.
Installed In Two Minutes
Three steps from download to the first capture.
Download The Installer
Click "Download free" above. The Mindly.dmg file lands in your Downloads folder.
Open The DMG And Drag To Applications
Double-click Mindly.dmg, then drag the Mindly icon into your Applications folder.
Launch Mindly And Set The Capture Shortcut
Open Mindly from Applications or Spotlight. Pick the keyboard shortcut you want for one-keystroke capture.
- Operating system
- macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- Processor
- Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, and newer)
- Internet
- Required for AI features and updates
- Storage
- Light footprint, lives on your Mac
What You Get The Moment Mindly Opens
Six core features that ship in every install, working from the first session.
Organized The Second You Save
Tags, summaries, and links apply automatically. No folders to build or clean up.
See How Your Ideas Connect
Your library becomes a living mind map. Follow threads and rediscover what matters.
Speak Your Mind
Record a voice note and get an instant transcript. Searchable the second you stop talking.
Who It's For
Real Mindly boards. Every card saved with one shortcut, organized automatically.
For students
Students & Researchers
Lectures, PDFs, papers, and voice notes in one searchable library.
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For designers
Designers & Creative People
Moodboards, references, screenshots, and inspiration in one visual home.
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For founders
Founders & Builders
Customer calls, strategy notes, and fundraising threads stay connected.
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For creatives
Writers & Creatives
Quotes, references, moodboards, and drafts live together in one place.
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For ADHD minds
Capture Before It Disappears
One shortcut saves the thought. Mindly organizes it so you do not have to.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
The basics before you download. More questions? Ask us directly.
Yes. The Free tier gives you the core second-brain workflow: one-shortcut capture, AI organization, notes, links, voice, files, and the mind map. Pro unlocks higher item limits, better AI summaries, and advanced automation. Compare both on the pricing page.
Mindly requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. Older macOS versions are not supported, since Mindly relies on system frameworks that were introduced in Sonoma.
No. Mindly is built for Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4, and newer). If your Mac is Intel-based, the app will not be working correctly.
No. Mindly is a native macOS app and there is no Windows, PC, or web version. The macOS-only focus is deliberate: it is what makes the one-shortcut capture, local library, and system integration work the way they do. If you are on a Mac running macOS 14 or later, the download above is the official and only place to get Mindly.
Not yet. Mindly currently runs on macOS only, and your library lives in a folder on your Mac. If mobile capture matters to you, a common workaround is sending yourself links and notes to capture with one shortcut once you are back at your Mac.
Mindly is macOS only and stores its library locally on each Mac. There is no built-in cross-device sync today. If you want a shared library across Macs, copy the Mindly folder inside iCloud Drive or a similar sync provider.
Mindly checks for new versions on launch and shows an update prompt when one is available, so updates are possible in the app. You can also revisit this page anytime to download the latest installer.
Your Second Brain
Is One Download Away
Capture in one shortcut, let AI organize it, and find it the second you need it. Free to start.