ZenNotes for VS Code

ZenNotes

Your Tranquil Note-Taking Experience in VS Code

ZenNotes transforms VS Code into a powerful, organized, and distraction-free note-taking hub. Whether you're jotting down quick thoughts, managing tasks, or logging meeting minutes, ZenNotes keeps everything structured and accessible.

✨ Features

📝 Effortless Note Creation

• Instantly generate notes with beautifully crafted templates
• Support for multiple note types: Meeting Notes, Task Notes, General Notes
• Automatic date insertion and custom template variables for convenience

🎯 Stay Organized

• Dedicated Notes Explorer in the Activity Bar for seamless navigation
• Hierarchical note organization for structured management
• Quick access to recently used notes
• Pin important notes for instant retrieval
• Trash bin for safely storing deleted notes before permanent removal

👀 Real-Time Markdown Preview

• Side-by-side live preview for enhanced readability
• Auto-refresh updates the preview instantly as you type
• Custom CSS support for personalized styling

🎨 Customization & Flexibility

• Choose from multiple pre-built templates or create your own
• Customizable storage location for your notes
• Fine-tune preview settings to match your workflow

🚀 Getting Started

1. Install ZenNotes from the VS Code Marketplace
2. Click the ZenNotes icon in the Activity Bar
3. Set your notes directory by selecting a folder
4. Create notes using the Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P) → "ZenNotes: Create New Note"

⌨️ Commands

💡 Pro Tip: Assign keyboard shortcuts for these commands in VS Code settings to streamline your workflow!

⚙️ Configuration

ZenNotes offers extensive customization via VS Code settings:

{
  "zenNotes.notesDirectory": "/path/to/notes", // Define your storage location
  "zenNotes.livePreview": true, // Toggle real-time preview
  "zenNotes.templates": {
    "meeting": {
      "content": "# Meeting: {{title}}\n\nDate: {{date}}\n\n## Attendees\n\n## Notes",
    },
    "task": {
      "content": "# Task: {{title}}\n\nCreated: {{date}}\n\n## Description\n\n## Checklist",
    },
  },
}

🎨 Template Variables

Use these dynamic placeholders in your note templates:

• {{title}} → Note title
• {{date}} → Current date
• {{time}} → Current time
• {{datetime}} → Current date & time

🔒 Security & Privacy

• All notes are stored locally—no external servers involved
• Full control over your note storage location
• Your data remains private and secure

📝 Note Types

1️⃣ Meeting Notes

✔️ Pre-formatted for structured meeting documentation
✔️ Sections for attendees, agenda, and action items
✔️ Auto-inserted date for easy tracking

2️⃣ Task Notes

✔️ Checklist format for tracking progress
✔️ Built-in priority markers
✔️ Status tracking for completed and pending tasks

3️⃣ General Notes

✔️ Clean, minimal layout for quick thoughts
✔️ Flexible formatting for personalized organization
✔️ Perfect for brainstorming and journaling

🛠️ Tips & Tricks

🚀 Quick Access

• Pin frequently used notes for instant access
• Use the Command Palette for seamless navigation
• Organize notes into subdirectories for better categorization

⚡ Boost Productivity

• Use keyboard shortcuts for rapid note creation
• Enable auto-save to prevent losing important information
• Utilize live preview for a smoother note-taking experience

📂 Organize Effectively

• Maintain a consistent naming convention for easy retrieval
• Use date prefixes for chronological sorting
• Categorize notes into subdirectories for structured management

📄 License

© 2025 @prisma-devlabs @harshit2608. All Rights Reserved.
This extension is proprietary software. Refer to the LICENSE file for details.

👨‍💻 Author

Developed with 💖 by @prisma-devlabs @harshit2608
For feature requests or contributions, feel free to reach out!