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Installs on Mac via terminal for writing and organizing connected Markdown notes.

Creates, searches, and filters local Markdown notes using plain text files without requiring accounts or subscriptions.

Provides a markdown writing application for macOS that stores notes as local files linked with double brackets.

Local Markdown-based note-taking application for macOS featuring visual editing, Kanban boards, and diagrams.

Local-first scratchpad application for taking notes and creating tasks with optional cloud sync.

A cross-platform, local-first Markdown notebook with optional sync and local artificial intelligence features.

Open-source, lightweight note-taking application for cross-platform use. It emphasizes security and synchronization across devices. It is designed for personal note-taking with a focus on simplicity and privacy.

Provides a markdown editor for writing notes that remain on the device and sync over an encrypted channel.

Views and edits Markdown files in place on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with code, math, and diagram support.

Stores encrypted notes, tasks, and journals with zero tracking.

Stores notes, checklists, links, and files offline on macOS.

Adds pressure-aware handwriting blocks to markdown notes that are searchable, graph-indexed, and transcribed by AI.

A private Markdown journal for Android featuring browser editing and optional Git backup.

Native Mac sticky notes that stay always on top, including fullscreen mode, with app-aware linking, iCloud sync, and screen sharing protection.

Renders Markdown files on Mac with live previews that update upon saving.

Views and edits Markdown files on macOS with Quick Look support and instant formatting.

Organizes code snippets, Markdown notes, API requests, diagrams, and calculations in a local-first workspace.

Quickly captures thoughts, notes, reminders, and ideas in plain markdown to clear working memory.