Introducing FireflyNotes
Today we’re excited to introduce FireflyNotes, a minimalist Android note-taking app designed for moments that don’t need to last forever.
Many notes apps try to store everything permanently. FireflyNotes takes a different approach: write it, use it, and let it go. Notes automatically disappear after 24 hours unless you decide they’re worth keeping.
It’s perfect for quick reminders, fleeting ideas, temporary lists, or private thoughts you don’t want lingering on your device.
FireflyNotes is open source and developed in the open at:
🔗 https://codeberg.org/SWLabs/fireflynotesapk
✨ Built for Temporary Thoughts
FireflyNotes focuses on speed and simplicity. Open the app, write your note, and move on. No accounts, no syncing, no unnecessary complexity.
By default, notes automatically delete after 24 hours, helping keep your space clean and clutter-free.
But when something matters, you can save it permanently with a single tap.
🚀 Features
📝 Quick Notes
Capture ideas instantly with a fast, distraction-free writing experience.
⏳ Auto-Delete After 24 Hours
Notes disappear automatically unless you choose to save them, keeping your notes list tidy without manual cleanup.
🔒 Privacy-Focused
No accounts, no tracking, and no cloud sync. Everything stays on your device.
💾 Save What Matters
Keep important notes permanently whenever you want.
🎨 Minimalist UI
A calm, clean interface built with Material Design principles to keep focus on writing.
🪪 Open Source
Fully transparent and community-driven. Contributions and feedback are welcome.
📦 Get FireflyNotes
FireflyNotes is available via APK releases on Codeberg, and you can also build it yourself if you prefer.
Project page:
👉 https://codeberg.org/SWLabs/fireflynotesapk
📲 Install via Obtainium (Recommended)
You can also keep FireflyNotes automatically updated using Obtainium, an open-source Android app that installs and updates apps directly from developer repositories.
How to install with Obtainium
Install Obtainium from its official repository:
https://github.com/ImranR98/ObtainiumOpen Obtainium and tap Add App.
Paste the FireflyNotes repository URL:
https://codeberg.org/SWLabs/fireflynotesapk- Confirm and add the app. Obtainium will fetch releases and keep FireflyNotes updated automatically.
This lets you receive updates directly from the source without relying on app stores.
FireflyNotes is built around a simple idea: not everything needs to be saved forever.
Sometimes, the best notes are the ones you can safely let disappear.