Unfriction

Unfriction is a macOS-native overlay note-taking application designed for speed and efficiency. It launches in under 400ms, allowing users to quickly capture thoughts, snippets, and screenshots without breaking their workflow. The app emphasizes a minimal interface, local-first storage, and no accounts or cloud sync, ensuring privacy and focus. Key features include instant launch, clipboard history, smart tagging, OCR from screenshots, auto-save, and the ability to lock notes to stay visible across applications. It's ideal for professionals like engineers, designers, founders, writers, and students who need a fast, unobtrusive way to jot down ideas and information before organizing them elsewhere. Unfriction aims to reduce friction in the note-taking process, prioritizing speed and a seamless macOS experience.