NoteMark - Markdown Note Taking

A desktop markdown note-taking app that doesn’t get in your way.

Why I Built This

Frustrated with existing note apps being too heavy or requiring subscriptions, I built NoteMark to be fast, offline-first, and privacy-focused.

Features

• Markdown Editing: Powered by Monaco Editor (VS Code’s editor)
• Live Preview: Side-by-side markdown and preview
• Organization: Notebooks, tags, and full-text search
• Sync: Optional P2P sync using CouchDB
• Export: PDF, HTML, or plain markdown

Technical Details

Built with Electron for cross-platform desktop support:

• React for UI
• Monaco Editor for editing experience
• CouchDB for sync (optional)
• No tracking, no analytics, completely private

Downloads

• macOS: 12,000+ downloads
• Windows: 8,000+ downloads
• Linux: 3,000+ downloads

Open Source

Fully open source under MIT license. Community has contributed 50+ PRs with features and bug fixes.