Boost Note for Windows

Overview for developer teams

Boost Note is a productivity platform aimed at developer-focused teams. It combines project-oriented organization with a strong note-taking workflow, offering tools that help teams capture code, documentation, and ideas in one place.

Supported imports and pricing model

• Quip
• Dropbox Paper
• Evernote
• Confluence
• Notion

The app is available as a free download, but several advanced capabilities are gated by a subscription plan. To use the full set of features without restrictions you’ll need to upgrade to a paid tier.

Initial setup and storage

When you open the Boost Note desktop client for the first time, it asks you to pick a storage location for your notes. You can configure more than one storage destination if you want to separate different types of files across folders or drives.

Creating and choosing note formats

• Snippet Note — Designed for code fragments; save the file with the correct extension to enable language-aware highlighting. A single Snippet file can hold multiple snippets.
• Markdown Note — Uses Markdown syntax for richer formatting; it’s powerful but works best if you’re comfortable with Markdown. If you prefer simplicity, you can also write in plain text.

To make a new note, use the GUI command or press Ctrl+N.

Interface tweaks and shortcuts

You can personalize the editor and interface to suit your preferences: change font families and sizes, switch themes, and assign custom keyboard shortcuts to frequently used actions for quicker access.

Final thoughts and alternatives

Boost Note is well-suited for developer teams that need a collaborative, code-friendly note and documentation tool. If your priority is the most polished general-purpose note-taking experience, Microsoft OneNote remains a strong option.
Recommended alternative: MetaMoJi Note (paid).