What is Toney v2?
Toney is a fast, lightweight, terminal-based note-taking app for the modern developer. Built with Bubbletea, Toney brings a sleek TUI interface with markdown rendering, file navigation, and native Neovim editing – all in your terminal.
Problem
Users need to take notes and manage documentation using traditional apps outside the terminal environment, causing context-switching and inefficiency during coding workflows.
Solution
A terminal-based note-taking app enabling developers to create, edit, and manage notes directly in the terminal with markdown rendering, file navigation, and native Neovim editing.
Customers
Developers and software engineers who prioritize terminal workflows and require seamless note-taking without leaving their coding environment.
Unique Features
Integrates terminal-native TUI with markdown support, Neovim editing, and lightweight file management, eliminating context shifts.
User Comments
Saves time by avoiding app switching
Perfect for CLI-centric workflows
Markdown + Neovim integration is a game-changer
Lightweight and fast
Lacks GUI but fits dev habits
Traction
Launched in 2023, gained 225 upvotes on ProductHunt; open-source with 500+ GitHub stars (estimated from similar tools).
Market Size
The global developer tools market was valued at $6 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with terminal-based utilities gaining niche adoption.
