---
title: "jrnl Command-Line Journal and Note Capture Tool"
description: "jrnl is a command-line journal application that lets you capture thoughts and notes without leaving the terminal. It stores entries as human-readable plain text with optional AES encryption, supports natural-language timestamps, and integrates with external editors and cloud sync services."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl"
category:
  - "Calendar, Email & Productivity"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "jrnl-org/jrnl"
  github_stars: 7195
---

# jrnl Command-Line Journal and Note Capture Tool

jrnl is a command-line journal application that lets you capture thoughts and notes without leaving the terminal. It stores entries as human-readable plain text with optional AES encryption, supports natural-language timestamps, and integrates with external editors and cloud sync services.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/jrnl-command-line-journal-note-capture/)