From a6a419160db0b2bb0de8bbcf37a67e544b4f84ea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: GitJournal Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:50:27 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Removed Note docs/recipes/take-notes-from-mobile-phone.md --- docs/recipes/take-notes-from-mobile-phone.md | 60 -------------------- 1 file changed, 60 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 docs/recipes/take-notes-from-mobile-phone.md diff --git a/docs/recipes/take-notes-from-mobile-phone.md b/docs/recipes/take-notes-from-mobile-phone.md deleted file mode 100644 index 26dbe9f..0000000 --- a/docs/recipes/take-notes-from-mobile-phone.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,60 +0,0 @@ -# Take notes on mobile phones - -This #recipe offers solutions to taking Foam notes on the go. - -For the time being we have decided to not build a mobile app, but rely on third parties (see [[build-vs-assemble]]). - -The most promising options are: - -### [GitJournal](https://gitjournal.io/) - -Pros - -- Open source -- Already a usable solution. -- Provides functionality to edit, create, and browser markdown files. -- Support journal mode, todo lists, and free writing -- Syncs to GitHub repo -- Supports Wikilinks -- Supports Backlinks -- Developer is happy to prioritize Foam compatibility - -Cons - -- Doesn't generate link reference lists (but this is ok, since [[workspace-janitor]] as a GitHub action can solve this) -- Not as sleek as Apple/Google notes, some keyboard state glitching on Android, etc. -- Lack of control over roadmap. Established product with a paid plan, so may not be open to Foam-supportive changes and additions that don't benefit most users. - -Verdict: Good. By far best effort/outcome ratio would be to help improve GitJournal rather than building a [bespoke mobile app](#bespoke-mobile-app-for-foam). - -### GitHub Codespaces - -Pros - -- Works out of the box just like the desktop app - -Cons - -- not generally available quite yet -- [Pricing](https://docs.github.com/en/free-pro-team@latest/github/developing-online-with-codespaces/about-billing-for-codespaces) - -For a quick demo, see . - -Verdict: Good. Pricing should be reasonable for taking notes on the fly. Harder to assess for people who would constantly use Foam from mobile phone. - -## Bespoke mobile app for Foam - -Given we already have a solution, why would we spend time and effort building a bespoke mobile app? - -- Taking notes on the go is a key part of a good note taking process, and the process should feel effortless -- Having a custom app could help us support key user workflows in a more Foam-specific manner - -If such an app was worth building, it would have to have the following features: - -- Instant loading and syncing for quick notes -- Sleek, simple, beautifully designed user experience. -- Ability to search and navigate forward links and back links (only in paid GitJournal version) -- Killer feature that makes it the best note taking tool for Foam (?) - -Given the effort vs reward ratio, it's a low priority for core team, but if someone wants to work on this, we can provide support! Talk to us on the #mobile-apps channel on [Foam Discord](https://foambubble.github.io/join-discord/w). -