A Python command-line interface and console GUI for managing Simplenote notes with offline support and vi-like keybinds.
sncli is a Python-based command-line interface and console GUI for Simplenote. It allows users to access, create, edit, and sync their Simplenote notes directly from the terminal, with full offline support and automatic background synchronization.
Developers, sysadmins, and power users who prefer terminal-based workflows and want to manage Simplenote notes efficiently with keyboard-driven controls and scripting capabilities.
It provides a feature-rich, offline-capable terminal interface for Simplenote with vi-like keybinds, customizable UI, and a scriptable CLI, offering greater control and productivity compared to web or desktop clients.
Simplenote CLI
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Notes are cached locally and sync automatically in the background, enabling full offline access and seamless two-way synchronization as per the README.
The console GUI supports configurable note listing formats, vi-like keybinds, and color themes, allowing users to tailor the experience to their workflow.
CLI commands for all note operations enable automation via shell scripts, ideal for batch editing, tagging, or exporting notes.
Edit notes with any text editor, supporting line number passing and custom temporary directories, integrating seamlessly with tools like Vim or Emacs.
Requires storing Simplenote credentials in a config file or environment variables, lacking OAuth support, which poses security risks if not properly secured.
Native Windows UI is partially broken, relying on workarounds like WSL or Cygwin, making it unsuitable for users on pure Windows environments.
Temporary files created during editing are not automatically cleaned up, potentially leading to disk clutter unless manually managed, as noted in the README.
Restricted to 16 colors due to the Urwid dependency, limiting theme customization on modern terminals that support wider color ranges.