Cozy

Today I started working on @cozyjournalapp mobile version, and things are going well 💪

Check the full list of fixes and improvements: cozyjournal.app/changelog/ligh…

Jot a quick note from the menu bar even when Cozy is closed. It gets added to today's entry.

Cozy 1.0.5 is out with better image handling, tracker emojis, and a few nice extras. Double-click any image to view full-screen. Click an image to see layout options: block-left, centered, block-right, wrap-left, wrap-right. Text now wraps around images.

Import Notion journal entries into Cozy. Export your Notion workspace as Markdown & CSV, then select the folder in Cozy to bring in entries with dates, titles, and tags. Find it under File → Import, or during new journal setup.

I love the map feature because it lets me realize how lucky I am for being able to travel the world in the past few years.

Customize what shows beneath each entry. Now you can choose whether location, tags, or trackers appear below the title in your entry list. Location is on by default. Add tags and trackers when you need them. Your choice applies to the calendar, map, and On This Day views too.

The sidebar toggle follows the rail. When the rail is open, it sits at the right edge. Collapse the rail and it moves to the top-left corner beside the traffic lights. In writing mode, it disappears with the rest of the chrome.

Customize your journals 🎨 Right-click any journal in the sidebar and set a custom color and icon. Makes it easy to spot the one you need. Prefer the default? Set it to Auto.

A bit of customization is always welcome ✨

In @cozyjournalapp, you can find the writing mode. It’s a kind of focus mode where you hear key sounds as you type, along with calm background music. You can now choose from five background sounds and three keyboard configurations.

Your journal lives right there on your device, the same way your thoughts live in your mind.

Yesterday I launched the beta of @cozyjournalapp. If you’re into journaling and want to try it out, hit the link for details on pricing, the mobile version, and everything else you might want to know. During beta, it’s completely free.

Day One just raised prices to pay for AI features nobody asked for. That's why Cozy won't have AI built in. Your journal should be a place to write in peace, not one where something reads over your shoulder. Plain text files on your Mac. You decide if AI ever touches them.

After a few weeks, I started working on @cozyjournalapp, and if you want to know more about the principles behind the app, you can check here. cozyjournal.substack.com/p/a-surface-fo…

I've been looking for a journaling app that stores files locally, has a one-time payment, and doesn't try to be a productivity system. Couldn't find one, so I'm building it.