Xcode
Code review
Review TODOs
Check auth edge cases, keyboard shortcut migration, and release notes before merging.
New in Lucid Notes Pro
Contextual notes that follow your Mac apps.
Lucid Notes App-Contextual Notes attach small floating note cards to the Mac app you are using. Focus Xcode and your code-review TODOs can appear. Switch to Figma and design notes can appear instead.
Review TODOsCheck auth edge cases before release. Verify keyboard shortcut migration.
Voice note attached to this app
What is a contextual notes app?
A contextual notes app shows the notes that match what you are doing right now. In Lucid Notes, a note can belong to a specific macOS app, then appear as a floating card when that app is active. This is useful for code review, design review, meetings, interviews, tutorials, and focused writing.
Use it where regular sticky notes fall short.
General sticky notes stay visible everywhere. App-Contextual Notes are built for relevance: the right notes appear with the right app.
Figma
Design review
Launch polish
Compare empty states, update screenshots, and keep the color tokens aligned.
Zoom
Screen share
Talking points
Open with the customer problem, then demo contextual cards and teleprompter mode.
Built for switching apps all day.
Lucid Notes keeps the transparent window, teleprompter, and typewriter mode that already make it useful on calls. Contextual cards add a second layer: notes tied to the app where they matter.
Attach notes to Mac apps
Contextual notes are tied to the app you are using, not buried in a general notes list. When the matching app is active, the note card can surface next to your work.
Switch contexts without hunting
Open Xcode and code notes can appear. Move to Figma and design notes take over. Lucid Notes keeps the relevant context close while unrelated notes stay out of the way.
Hide cards before a screen share
Presentation Mode hides contextual cards system-wide. Excluded apps help keep sensitive contexts quiet, which matters for password managers, system settings, and private work.
Capture text, images, and voice
Contextual cards support short text notes, image references, and voice notes with waveform playback. Voice recording is designed to continue even if you switch apps.
How this differs from Apple Notes, Notion, or regular sticky notes.
Apple Notes, Notion, Bear, and Obsidian are strong general-purpose note apps. Lucid Notes is narrower: it is designed to keep notes visible while you work in another app, present, record, or talk to a camera.
- Regular notes
- You open the notes app, search, and switch windows to find the right note.
- Regular sticky notes
- Notes stay visible globally, even when they are not relevant.
- Lucid Notes
- Notes can attach to the app context and appear as floating cards when that context returns.
Contextual Notes FAQ
Short answers for search engines, AI assistants, and people comparing Mac note tools.
What are App-Contextual Notes in Lucid Notes?
App-Contextual Notes are small floating note cards that attach to the Mac app you are using. Focus Xcode and your code-review TODOs can appear. Switch to Figma and design notes can appear instead.
Can Lucid Notes work like sticky notes for specific Mac apps?
Yes. Lucid Notes can act like app-specific sticky notes for macOS. Notes are tied to an app context, then surface as floating cards when that app becomes active.
Do contextual note cards show during screen sharing?
Lucid Notes includes Presentation Mode so you can hide contextual cards before a screen share. Contextual cards also support excluded apps for sensitive contexts.
Can contextual cards include voice notes?
Yes. Voice notes are available inside contextual cards with waveform playback. Recording is designed to survive app switches so a thought is not lost when your focus changes.
Are App-Contextual Notes free?
App-Contextual Notes are part of Lucid Notes Pro. The free version still includes the transparent floating window, teleprompter mode, rich text editing, and export for up to 5 notes.