MarkFlowy
MarkFlowy is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A high-performance, cross-platform editor that supports WYSIWYG Markdown and general text editing. It has 2,397 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at drl990114/MarkFlowy.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Notes & writing
- Actively maintained
About MarkFlowy
[![App Version][version-badge]][release] [![Downloads][downloads-badge]][release] MarkFlowy is a local-first Markdown editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Write visually or in source, organize your own folders, and bring in AI when it helps. Local editing works without an account or an AI provider.
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What is MarkFlowy?
MarkFlowy is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A high-performance, cross-platform editor that supports WYSIWYG Markdown and general text editing. It has 2,397 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at drl990114/MarkFlowy.
Is MarkFlowy free and open source?
Yes. MarkFlowy's source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install MarkFlowy?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.0.0) or the project website.
Is MarkFlowy still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.