Install NoteCove

Desktop

Download NoteCove from notecove.io/download and install it like any desktop application.

Install via Homebrew (macOS)

If you use Homebrew, you can install and update NoteCove from the terminal:

brew tap notecove/notecove
brew install --cask notecove

Future updates are then a single command:

brew upgrade --cask notecove

System requirements

Platform	Minimum version
macOS	10.13 (High Sierra)
Windows	Windows 10
Linux	Ubuntu 18.04 or equivalent

First launch

On first launch NoteCove creates a local storage directory for your notes. You can add cloud-synced storage directories later — see Set up cloud sync.

iOS

The iOS app is currently in development. It requires iOS 15.0 or later.

Cloud storage setup

If you plan to sync across devices, install your cloud storage provider’s desktop app before configuring NoteCove:

Dropbox: Install the Dropbox desktop app and ensure sync is running
Google Drive: Install Google Drive for Desktop
iCloud Drive: Built into macOS — enable it in System Settings → Apple ID → iCloud

After NoteCove is installed, configure your storage directory to point at a cloud-synced folder. See Set up cloud sync for step-by-step instructions.

Troubleshooting

Notes not syncing after install

Verify your cloud storage app is running and actively syncing
Check that the sync folder has read/write permissions
Open Help → View Activity Log for diagnostics

CLI installation

The notecove command-line tool ships inside the desktop app. Install it from Tools → CLI → Install CLI… — see the CLI reference for details.