Paper

Paper is an open-source productivity application for Linux. It lets users create notebooks and write notes using Markdown. The notebook structure provides a way to keep related notes together within the application. It is suited to Linux users who want a straightforward tool for organizing written information.

Paper provides almost WYSIWYG Markdown rendering, so formatted text can be viewed in a form close to its final appearance while it is being edited. Notes can use highlighted text and strikethrough formatting. These options support emphasis and visible changes within Markdown-based writing. The application also includes a trash can for handling notes that are no longer wanted without treating their removal as an immediate permanent action.

The app can recolor its interface based on the color assigned to a notebook. This connects the visual appearance of the application with the notebook currently being used. Together with notebook creation, Markdown notes, and the trash can, the feature set focuses on writing and basic note organization rather than extending beyond the listed productivity functions.

Paper is distributed for the Linux platform and is categorized as Productivity in the MirrorNest catalog. MirrorNest mirrors the official build directly onto its own storage before making it available. The mirrored build is scanned for malware before publishing. The project website is https://gitlab.com/posidon_software/paper, while the open-source license allows the software to be used as an openly developed application.