MiaoYan
A quiet Markdown note app that keeps notes as files in a folder you choose.GetMIT
Zettel
A minimal notes app that edits one note at a time and stores every note as a local Markdown file.
GPL-3.0 · Downloads from apps.apple.com
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- AlexW00
- Verified
- 2026
About Zettel
Zettel is a small note-taking app for the Mac and iPhone built around a single full-window note rather than a sidebar of documents. Notes are organized with inline hashtags, the interface follows light, dark or system themes, and every note is saved as a plain Markdown file that other editors can open.
The macOS version requires macOS 26 or later and is distributed through the App Store; the GPL-3.0 source in the repository builds both the iOS and Mac apps.
Information
- Source code
- AlexW00/Zettel
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Website
- github.com
- Download
- apps.apple.com
- Category
- Writing
- Evidence checked
- Tags
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Sources and image credits
- github.com/AlexW00/Zettel
- github.com/AlexW00/Zettel/blob/main/LICENSE
- github.com/AlexW00/Zettel/blob/main/README.md
- apps.apple.com/app/zettel-quick-notes/id6748525244
- icon.png: AlexW00 (Zettel). GPL-3.0 repository asset; Zettel name and logo retained by the author.
License and artwork notices
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