Markdown note-taking apps

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1. 01Memoir79★23 days—hand-codedDesktop notebook app that turns a folder of Markdown files into a library with an editor and live preview, keeping notes as plain files.
2. 02ForeJot118★1 mo—Windows note-taking app that stores Markdown notes locally and keeps the notes window always on top.
3. 03paperoll6★17 days—hobbyDesktop scratchpad app that organizes notes as persistent numbered snippet pages with syntax highlighting and drag-to-reorder tabs.
4. 04notey3★5 dayslivehobbyDesktop notepad app with tear-off sheets, archive and search, and quick tools for capturing notes.
5. 05md-notes-bin0★21 daysliveopen sourceTool that converts folders of Markdown files into a browser-based notes application.
6. 06Whisp0★28 daysliveopen sourceGesture-driven note-taking widget with live markdown formatting, swipe navigation, search, and image-to-text extraction for desktop notes.
7. 07spark-notes2★11 days—hobbyDesktop Markdown note app that saves notes as local files and syncs across devices.
8. 08marklore1★3 days—hobbyWindows note-taking app that stores notes as plain Markdown files and lets users refine AI-drafted notes in a rendered page.
9. 09noam1★17 dayslivehobbyLocal-first markdown note-taking app that keeps notes as plain files and adds real-time collaboration and scoped AI access.
10. 10meh.md1★5 days—ai-builthobbyNative Markdown note-taking app for Apple devices that saves notes locally and plans cross-device sync.
11. 11bref1★4 days—hand-codedhobbyDesktop note-taking app that stores each note as a plain text file in a chosen folder, renders formatting as the user types, and works with existing plain-text note vaults.
12. 12agent-memory-notes1★10 dayslivehobbyNote-taking web app that stores memories locally in the browser, organizes them with tags, and copies agent-ready Markdown context into prompts.
13. 13NoteDash1★12 days—hobbyWindows desktop app for quickly capturing and editing Markdown notes, with search, autosave, global hotkey, and system tray support.
14. 14glownote2★1 mo—hobbyDesktop note-taking app that organizes projects and nested pages as markdown files for local, offline knowledge management.
15. 15Quill1★21 days—hobbyWriting tool for immersive Markdown notes with hierarchical outlines, collapsible sections, and one-click mind map generation.
16. 16Aster1★7 dayslivehobbyDesktop app for local-first note-taking that organizes Markdown knowledge into linked graphs and supports research and document annotation.
17. 17VibeNotes3★29 days—ai-builthobbyDeveloper-focused Windows desktop note-taking application that supports Markdown editing, collapsible code blocks, and system tray integration.
18. 18tnotes1★17 daysliveindieTerminal note-taking app that organizes Markdown notes in folders with tags and links for personal knowledge management.
19. 19tangent-bin0★1 molivehand-codedopen sourceMarkdown note-taking application that links related notes together and displays their connections on an interactive visual map.
20. 20shizhijian0★9 dayslivehobbyBrowser-based local Markdown journal that records timestamped notes as chat bubbles organized into nested topics and stores everything as plain text in local folders.

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