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RenOff quick docs

Offline reminders and notes, local SQLite data. Practical guide: install, backup, export/import and official links.

Overview

RenOff is offline-first: your data stays on your PC. No account. No cloud sync.

RenOff main screen with a single list and item details.
Main screen: single list for notes and to-dos, item details and configurable reminders. Screenshots may be in Italian.

Installation

Official downloads are published on GitHub Releases.

  • Self-contained: includes all required dependencies (download from Releases).
  • Installer: standard Windows installer (if/when available).

Recommended steps (self-contained):

  1. Open Releases.
  2. Download the self-contained archive.
  3. Extract it to a folder of your choice.
  4. Run RenOff.App.exe.
GitHub Releases page showing the self-contained asset.
Current download: self-contained build published on GitHub Releases.

First run

Quick sanity check:

  1. Launch RenOff.
  2. Create a test note or to-do from the top bar.
  3. Select the item, enable a reminder and press Save.
  4. Open Settings and enable Close to tray (recommended).
  5. Wait for the notification or try Snooze.
RenOff settings screen with language, theme, UI style and export/import.
Settings: language, theme, UI style, close-to-tray, reading reminder and export/import.

UI

RenOff supports multiple visual options: Light/Dark theme and Modern/Classic UI style.

Dark theme

RenOff main screen in dark theme.
Dark theme: useful at night or in low-light environments.

UI style: Modern vs Classic

RenOff settings with Modern UI style selected.
Modern: softer look, rounded buttons and a more contemporary feel.
RenOff settings with Classic UI style selected.
Classic: more compact and traditional interface.

Database

RenOff stores data in a local SQLite file:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\RenOff\renoff.db

With the self-contained build, the default location remains the same.

Windows File Explorer showing the renoff.db file under Local AppData.
Local database path: renoff.db is under the RenOff folder in Local AppData.

Backup

You can back up in two ways:

  • Export/Import (recommended): create a backup file and restore it from the app.
  • Database copy (advanced): copy renoff.db while RenOff is closed.

For “database copy”, close RenOff, copy the file somewhere safe, and to restore put it back in the same location.

Export & transfer

To move your notes/reminders to another device:

  1. Open Settings and click Export.
  2. Choose a folder and save the backup file.
  3. Transfer the file to the second device.
  4. On the second device, open Settings and click Import.
  5. Select the backup file and confirm.

If you want an extra security step, encrypt the file before transferring it and use a secure channel.

ZeroCrypt ZeroDrop

ZeroCrypt encrypts the file before transfer; ZeroDrop helps transfer it securely.

RenOff export backup dialog saving a JSON file.
Export: RenOff saves a backup JSON file to your chosen folder.
RenOff import backup dialog selecting a JSON file.
Import: select the previously exported backup to restore your data.

Tray & notifications

RenOff can stay available in the Windows notification area so reminders keep working when you close the main window.

  1. In Settings, enable Close to tray.
  2. Close the main window: RenOff stays in the tray.
  3. Right-click the tray icon to open the menu.
RenOff tray menu with Open and Exit options.
Tray menu: quickly reopen the app or exit the background process.

Troubleshooting

Notifications do not show up

  • check Windows notification settings
  • ensure the app is not silenced (Focus Assist / Do Not Disturb)
RenOff notification example with Snooze and OK actions.
Notification example with quick actions to snooze or confirm.

I don’t know what to run after downloading

With the self-contained build, after extracting the archive, run RenOff.App.exe.

Extracted self-contained folder showing RenOff.App.exe highlighted.
Correct executable: open RenOff.App.exe after extracting the archive.
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