MinkNote
MinkNote is a native macOS application that stores all notes as plain Markdown files on your local machine, ensuring your data remains accessible and unencumbered by p…
Our verdict
Who it's for
Markdown notes for Mac, private and keyboard-first
Who should look elsewhere
Less mature feature set compared to established apps like Obsidian, with a smaller community and plugin ecosystem
Pros
- +Fully native macOS app with low resource usage compared to Electron-based alternatives
- +No account required and no internet needed for full functionality
- +Notes are plain files you own, readable in any editor now and in the future
Cons
- −Less mature feature set compared to established apps like Obsidian, with a smaller community and plugin ecosystem
- −Only available for macOS, limiting cross-platform use
Key features
- ✓Plain Markdown files stored locally on your Mac
- ✓Keyboard-first navigation with shortcuts for journals, notes, and editor
- ✓Dual-mode editor supporting Markdown and rich text with live preview
- ✓Organized structure: projects contain journals, journals contain notes
- ✓Drag-and-drop image handling, tags, favorites, and three focused search options
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $14 | month | All features unlocked during trial; Read-only access after trial ends; Plain Markdown files |