How to Install Standard Notes on Ubuntu 24.10

Standard Notes is a secure, open-source note-taking app that works seamlessly on Linux systems. This guide will show you how to install it on Ubuntu 24.10 using simple terminal commands.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing anything, make sure your system packages are up to date to avoid conflicts or missing dependencies.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

This ensures all tools and libraries are current before proceeding.

Step 2: Download the Standard Notes AppImage

Standard Notes offers an official AppImage for Linux. Use wget to download the latest version directly from GitHub:

wget https://github.com/standardnotes/app/releases/latest/download/Standard-Notes-x86_64.AppImage -O Standard-Notes.AppImage

The -O flag renames the downloaded file to something simpler to use.

Step 3: Make the AppImage Executable

AppImage files need to be marked as executable before running:

chmod +x Standard-Notes.AppImage

This marks the file as an executable application on your system.

Step 4: Run Standard Notes

Now that it’s executable, you can run the app directly from the terminal:

./Standard-Notes.AppImage

The Standard Notes interface should now appear. You can log in or create a new account to start taking notes securely

Step 5 (Optional): Create a Desktop Shortcut

If you want to launch Standard Notes from your application menu, create a .desktop file manually.

First, open a new file using nano:

nano ~/.local/share/applications/standard-notes.desktop

Paste the following content into the editor:

[Desktop Entry]
Name=Standard Notes
Exec=/home/your-username/Standard-Notes.AppImage
Icon=utilities-notes
Type=Application
Categories=Utility;

Replace /home/your-username/ with your actual username or full path. Save and close with Ctrl + X, then Y.

You’ve now installed Standard Notes on Ubuntu 24.10. Whether you’re taking simple notes or managing sensitive information, Standard Notes offers strong encryption and cross-platform support.