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A distraction-free, offline desktop notes app for Windows, macOS and Linux, built with Electron and TypeScript, with no AI features, ads or tracking.

Open-source alternative to:Notion

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What is it?

Darkwrite is a desktop note-taking app aimed at people who want a simple place to write. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, keeps all notes stored locally on the device, and works without an internet connection. The project states that it collects no user data and includes no subscriptions or advertising.

The editor supports headings, todo lists, numbered lists, links to files, resizable images, syntax-highlighted code blocks, tables and custom properties. Users can pick from bundled themes or write their own, choose fonts globally or per note, and add icons or cover images to notes.

Notes can be exported as HTML files, and the app can create a backup archive in one click and restore it later. The source is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and build and development instructions are in the docs folder.

Key features

  • 01Rich text editor with headings, todo lists, tables and code blocks
  • 02Customizable themes and fonts, globally or per note
  • 03Fully offline operation with all notes stored locally
  • 04Export notes as HTML and create one-click backup archives
  • 05No AI features, subscriptions, ads or tracking

Use cases

  • Writing and journaling without cloud sync or accounts
  • Keeping personal notes and todo lists on a laptop with no internet access
  • Moving notes out to HTML files for use in other tools

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download Darkwrite from the releases page

  2. 2

    Read the building guide if you want to build it yourself

Things to know

  • Building from source requires following a separate guide in the docs folder.

Topics

#notes#markdown-editor#offline-first#electron#typescript#desktop-app#privacy#cross-platform#css#editor

FAQ

What is darkwrite?
A distraction-free, offline desktop notes app for Windows, macOS and Linux, built with Electron and TypeScript, with no AI features, ads or tracking. Darkwrite is a desktop note-taking app aimed at people who want a simple place to write. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, keeps all notes stored locally on the device, and works without an internet connection. The project states that it collects no user data and includes no subscriptions or advertising.
Is darkwrite free to use? What license does it have?
darkwrite is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is darkwrite still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to darkwrite was on Oct 15, 2026.
What can I use darkwrite for?
Writing and journaling without cloud sync or accounts Keeping personal notes and todo lists on a laptop with no internet access Moving notes out to HTML files for use in other tools
How do I install darkwrite?
Download Darkwrite from the releases page Read the building guide if you want to build it yourself
Where can I get darkwrite?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/astudentinearth/darkwrite

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