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Tana for desktop

The dedicated desktop app for Tana. Available on Mac, Windows and Linux.

Overview

Tana's dedicated desktop app does everything your Tana on a browser does, but it doesn't require the browser to stay open in order to work.

Download here:

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Download for Ubuntu/Debian

Download for Fedora/Redhat

Details

Browser vs. App

Tana's desktop app is the same experience as on the browser, but now in an independent window.

Desktop app options

Access to the app Options (which is different from your Tana account settings) depends on which platform you're using:

  • Mac: Always visible in the top bar
  • Windows: Unhide it by hitting the Alt key

Global voice recording

The desktop app has a system-wide shortcut for recording voice notes to Tana. The default for this is Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+E, and this can be changed in the Options menu > Customize keybindings (see above). Like voice recordings from Tana Capture, recordings end up in the Inbox, transcribed and ready to be actioned.

Spell check

Turn this on or off by going to the Options menu > Toggle spellchecker (see above)

To change whether Tana links open in the app or in browser by default, run the command Reset "Always open in..." preference and the next time you click on a Tana link, the browser will prompt you to choose.

System requirements

The requirements for Tana Desktop app are the same as for Chromium. You can check out the most up to date system requirements here.

Related release notes

  • FixedDifferent zoom levels in desktop app made certain UI elements disappear for some – this is now fixed ()
  • NewNew menu entry on desktop app: "Check for updates", which will immediately check the server for available updates ()
  • ImprovedMain window is hidden instead of closed when clicking the red/close button, enabling faster resurrection ()
  • ImprovedDesktop app now handles main window outside screen bounds, making it more resilient when quitting the app or using multiple monitors ()
  • FixedNotifications, find window, keyboard binding and voice recording windows now work properly when app is in fullscreen ()
  • FixedKeyboard bindings window fixed in light mode and on windows/linux ()
  • NewTabs are now available for all! ()
  • ImprovedAdded a menu item in the desktop app to manually check for updates. ()
  • FixedFix to make MacOS traffic light buttons in top left of desktop app stay in the right place ()

Related FAQs

  • Can I use Tana on mobile browsers?

    Mar 11, 2025
    Updated: March 11, 2024

    Tana is not optimized for mobile/tablet browsers, especially not on iOS where it forces a full refresh too often.

    Tana mobile for iOS

    Tana mobile for iOS was released in November 2024, which allows for browsing and capturing content to Tana. We are working towards fuller editing capabilities, here's a list of known limitations. In the meantime, download the newest version here:

    Tana mobile on iOS

    Tana mobile for Android

    Tana mobile for Android was released in February 2025, which allows for browsing and capturing content to Tana. We are working towards fuller editing capabilities. In the meantime, download the newest version here:

    Tana mobile on Android

    Related docs: .

  • What is the difference between the desktop and the web app?

    Sep 26, 2024

    Right now they are more or less the same, with a few differences:

    • The web app can receive CSS modifications, although we do not encourage doing this because it can easily break due to rapid iteration of the codebase at this time.
    • The Desktop app has a couple more features like global voice recording that the web version doesn't have. In the future, the feature gap will grow larger when we add things like reminders, notifications, and more.

    We encourage users to use the desktop app, so Tana can remain open without needing the browser to be open as well.

    Download the desktop app here

    Related docs: .

  • Does Tana have an offline mode? Can Tana run locally on my computer?

    Sep 26, 2024

    Tana does not have a local storage option, nor does it have an offline mode. You need stable internet connection, preferably not on VPN, to run Tana smoothly.

    Source of FAQ: Tana Community Resource Hub
    Related docs: .

  • How do I change/disable the Tana desktop recording shortcut?

    Sep 26, 2024

    All desktop apps have access to a top bar with several OS-level menus.

    Go to Options > Customize keybindings to change it

    Mac

    In Mac, the Option menu is visible when the top bar is visible:

    Windows

    In Windows, hit Alt to see the top bar of the window:

    See Tana for Desktop for more.

    Related docs: .

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