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Buffer

Flathub·Notes & docs

Buffer is a minimal desktop text editor designed for ephemeral note-taking and transient text. It provides a distraction-free space for users to jot down thoughts or temporary information, with a focus on keyboard workflows and no need to save or organize notes. Ideal for users who want a simple, disposable editing space.

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Overview

5 features

Buffer is a Notes & docs product. It enables users to quickly jot down and discard temporary notes without clutter or saving. Buffer is a consumer product aimed at desktop users needing quick, disposable note-taking. Buffer is free to use. The product ships for Linux.

It is developed by Chris Heywood, and the product first shipped in 2022. Among its 5 catalogued features are minimal editor, ephemeral notes, and keyboard workflow.

  • ✓Minimal editor
  • ✓Ephemeral notes
  • ✓Keyboard workflow
  • ✓Transient text
  • ✓No autosave

Tags

ephemeral-notesminimal-editortransient-text

Built with & integrations

Runs on
Linux

Trust & compliance

LicenseProprietary
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Free tier

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJun 27, 9:07 PM

    Buffer verified by the PulseGate indexer

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Frequently asked questions about Buffer

What is Buffer?
Buffer enables users to quickly jot down and discard temporary notes without clutter or saving. It is catalogued under Notes & docs on PulseGate.
Who should use Buffer?
Buffer is a consumer product built for desktop users needing quick, disposable note-taking.
Does Buffer have a free plan?
Yes — Buffer is free to use.
What platforms does Buffer run on?
Buffer runs on Linux.
Is Buffer still active?
PulseGate's liveness checks currently classify Buffer as active.
What tools are similar to Buffer?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include Jamie's Distraction-Free Writer, WP Notepad, and D365Hub.Jamie's Distraction-Free WriterWP NotepadD365Hub
Who develops Buffer?
Buffer is developed by Chris Heywood.
How long has Buffer been around?
Buffer first shipped in 2022.

At a glance

Platforms
Desktop
Languages
English
First seen
Apr 13, 2022
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
desktop users needing quick, disposable note-taking
Model
B2C
Solves
Enables users to quickly jot down and discard temporary notes without clutter or saving.

Developer

Chris Heywood

Live coverage

Confidence
Medium · 70
Indexed
Jun 27, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Apr 2022
Last seen
3w ago
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmqwurn1o0byzu8ctfs3qnw7b
Slug
buffer-flathub-org
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jun 27, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jul 15, 2026
Canonical URL
https://flathub.org/apps/org.gnome.gitlab.cheywood.Buffer

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