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A better Markdown app
for your notes

Beautifully Designed. Packed with Features, including completely optional built-in AI. A Markdown app for thinking, writing, and linking ideas that your Mac deserves.

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FEATURES

Markdown notes, tasks,
and AI on your Mac

Glyph Markdown editor with slash command menu open

WRITING

A Markdown editor built for real writing.

Everything you'd expect from a modern Markdown editor, as a beautiful Mac app.

  • Slash commands for headings, lists, and tasks
  • Drag-and-drop images and media inline
  • Works with your existing Obsidian, VSCode, Typora or Logseq markdown files
Glyph AI side-panel summarizing an article

AI

OpenAI Claude Gemini OpenRouter Amp Codex opencode Ollama llama.cpp

AI that works with your notes.

Summarize a note or chat across your vault. Bring your own AI agents like Codex, Opencode or AmpCode, or API keys or run models entirely on your Mac.

  • Summarize, ask, chat, and edit any note
  • ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter, Amp, Codex, Opencode
  • Run llama.cpp or Ollama 100% locally
Glyph wikilink autocomplete dropdown

LINKING

Linked notes that make sense.

Connect ideas with wikilinks and see every backlink the moment you write them.

  • Type [[ to link any note in seconds
  • Backlinks update as you type
  • See connections without leaving the editor
  • Auto-complete picks across folders
Glyph graph view showing linked notes

GRAPH

See your notes as a map.

A local graph view shows how each note connects to the rest of your vault, one click away.

  • Local graph for any open note
  • Distinct nodes for notes, tags, and links
  • Click a node to jump straight in
Glyph kanban board grouped by status

TASKS

Notes, tasks, and boards.

Tables, kanban boards, and task lists, all built from your notes and frontmatter properties.

  • Kanban boards from YAML and frontmatter properties
  • Switch between table and board views
  • Group by status, priority, tag or any field
Glyph three-pane folder, list, and editor view

WORKSPACE

Your whole vault, organized.

A three-pane layout for browsing notes, folders, for those used to Notebook mode.

  • Sidebar with folders and tags
  • Pin folders and notes you live in
  • Note previews with thumbnails and tags

MAKE IT YOURS

Themes & details you can tune.

  • Custom icons and colors per folder or note. Choose from over 50 + icons and colors
  • Over 20+ curated themes including popular ones like Catppuccin, One Dark, Gruvbox, Tokyo Night and more
  • Vim mode for keyboard-driven editing
  • Remap any shortcut across any command in the app

AND MORE

  • Mermaid diagrams, callouts, tables and code blocks with syntax highlighting
  • Extract selection into a new note to link notes together
  • Open a global Quick Note anywhere on your Mac
  • Daily notes and Templates
  • Database views including tables and Kanban boards
  • Works with files on iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, NAS, SMB, and network drives, all markdown files stay where you control them
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DESIGN

Built by one person

I build Glyph on a Mac for writers who want fast launch, plain files, and a well maintained app.

YOUR NEXT STEP

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Glyph today

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Plain markdown files

QUESTIONS

Common questions

Is there a subscription?

No. Glyph is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. No recurring fees, seat limits, or device binding.

Can I use my existing Obsidian vault?

Absolutely! Simply open your Obsidian vault folder directly in Glyph — it reads plain Markdown files, so your existing vault works out of the box.

Can I import from Bear Notes?

Yes. In Bear, go to File → Export Notes → Markdown, choose the notes you want to export, then open the exported folder in Glyph. Bear’s export guide has full details.

Can I use my Apple Notes?

Yes — use a third-party tool to export Apple Notes as Markdown. Exporter (free on the Mac App Store) converts Apple Notes to Markdown files, which you can then open in Glyph.

Do you collect my data?

No. Your notes stay on your Mac as plain Markdown files. Glyph does not upload, track, or phone home with your files.

Can I try it before buying?

Yes. Glyph comes with a 7-day free trial and does not ask for a card. Download the latest version and start writing.

I can't afford it at the listed price. What should I do?

I offer a 50% discount for students and indie developers. Reach out on Twitter or ping me on Discord. I built Glyph solo, and I know budgets get tight.

Is it open source?

The code is public on GitHub. I license official builds, and you can clone the repo and build Glyph yourself.

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Still early

Glyph is in early access. I'm building it on my own, and your purchase pays for the next release.