Smart Core, Simple Form
A clean, lightweight, and local-first Markdown companion.
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In an era where writing software and AI tools are becoming increasingly complex, heavy, and bloated with endless configurations, WitNote stays true to its original purpose:
Fast, distraction-free, and elegant Markdown dual-pane editing.
We focus on doing the core essentials to perfection:
- ⚡ Instant Open: Open any local
.md/.txtfile or vault instantly without waiting. - 🌓 Pure Dual-Pane: Write on the left, live-render on the right (with full GFM & LaTeX math support).
- 📴 Offline First: All files remain 100% on your local disk.
- 🤖 Lightweight AI Companion: AI is not a complicated, intrusive agent here—it functions simply as an offline encyclopedia, translator, and writing assistant.
For macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, WitNote has transitioned to a 100% pure native architecture written in Swift & SwiftUI.
- Why Native? Native Apple architecture deeply integrates with Apple Silicon hardware and macOS system energy-efficiency frameworks, offering instantaneous startup, buttery-smooth scrolling, and zero runtime container overhead.
- Mac App Store: Directly search "WitNote" on the App Store or Click Here to Download to enjoy official sandbox protection and silent updates.
- iOS & iPadOS: Native mobile versions are currently under active development.
- (Note: Mac users who prefer the open-source Electron build can still compile and run it from source code.)
The open-source edition will continue active, long-term development, dedicated to providing the cleanest cross-platform Markdown workspace for Windows and Linux users.
From v2.0.1 onward, official binary packages natively support both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures:
| Platform | Architecture | Package Format | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🪟 Windows | x86_64 (Intel/AMD) | Setup Installer (.exe) |
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| 🪟 Windows | ARM64 (Snapdragon/Surface) | Setup Installer (.exe) |
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| 🐧 Linux | x86_64 / ARM64 | Universal AppImage (.AppImage) |
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| 📦 Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) | x86_64 / ARM64 | Debian Package (.deb) |
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- 📝 Pure Markdown & File Vault — Open any folder directly as a workspace. No databases, no proprietary lock-in. Everything is a file.
- 🧮 Flawless LaTeX & Code Blocks — Robust math rendering for multi-line formulas, alignments, matrices, and code highlighting.
- 🛡️ Hardened Security — Built-in DOMPurify sanitization; links open safely in your default browser.
- 🤖 Clean AI Integration — Connect effortlessly with Ollama (local powerful models) or Cloud API (DeepSeek, OpenAI, etc.) with quick one-click context clearing.
- 🎨 Minimalist Card UI — Clean frosted glass aesthetic, custom themes (Light / Dark / Tea), and focus mode.
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/hooosberg/WitNote.git
cd WitNote
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development mode
npm run dev
# Package for Windows
npm run build:win
# Package for Linux
npm run build:linux- License: MIT License. Open source and free.
- Privacy: 100% local storage. We never collect or upload your notes or private keys.