Install latest/stable of betterstickies
Ubuntu 16.04 or later?
Make sure snap support is enabled in your Desktop store.
Install using the command line
sudo snap install betterstickies
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Desktop sticky notes that stay visible while you work. Stick images, GIFs, files, folders, or anything to your desktop. Fast, offline, ~75MB.
Common Use Cases: • Stick images & GIFs of loved ones, memes, or decorations • Organize desktop files and folders into small renamable links • Keep notes and to-dos always visible above other windows • Set reminders with desktop notifications • Paste anything inside notes (text, code, images, files)
Features: • Fully customizable: font, color, size, background images/GIFs • Drag files and folders in, rename them, drag them back out • Hover over images and PDFs to quick preview them • Automatic code detection when pasting (~50ms) • Snap to grid for organizing stickies on desktop • Customize local and global keyboard shortcuts • Always on top, pin notes to lock position and content • Export to TXT, Markdown, or JSON — no vendor lock • 11 languages including RTL Arabic • CJK input method support (ibus) • Multi-monitor support
Free version: 5 notes, 1 active reminder, 1 GIF background. Unlimited at https://betterstickies.com/pricing
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