WRITING
A Markdown editor built for real writing.
Everything you'd expect from a modern Markdown editor, with a three-pane workspace for browsing folders, tags, and note previews.
GlyphTry Free Try Free A better Markdown app
for your projects
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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Homebrew
brew install --cask SidhuK/glyph/glyph 
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FEATURES
Markdown files, tasks, and AI
in any folder on your Mac
Open a folder you already use. Glyph reads and writes plain .md files there.
HTML & SVG
HTML and SVG code blocks, rendered live.
LINKING
Linked notes that make sense.
Connect ideas with wikilinks and backlinks, then open a local graph to follow those connections visually.
NAVIGATION
Find any note in an instant.
TASKS
Notes, tasks, and boards.
Tables, kanban boards, and task lists built from the notes and frontmatter properties in your Space.
OPEN WITH
A standalone Markdown editor.
Bring the 
Amp 
Codex 
opencode 
Claude Code subscription you already pay for.
Chat with your notes, summarize a page, rewrite a draft. Glyph signs in with your existing agent plan or your own API keys.
No new subscription. Amp, Codex, opencode, and Claude Code plug straight in.
AND MORE
Small details. Big difference.
The little things that make your notes feel like yours — diagrams, instant capture, and a bird's-eye view of everything you've written.
Git sync & history
Glyph commits and pushes on a schedule. Open any note's history to read exactly what changed.
Quick notes
Capture a thought from anywhere with a floating scratchpad, then file it when you're ready.
All notes & activity
See every note on one timeline, with a full year of writing activity at a glance.
Mermaid diagrams
Write a Mermaid block and watch the flowchart render directly inside your note.
Themes that feel like yours
Choose your icons, colors, and type—from Catppuccin and Gruvbox to Tokyo Night.
Keyboard-first
Remap shortcuts, turn on Vim mode, and move through your notes without reaching for the mouse.
Local files. Native speed.
A Rust-native Mac app for plain Markdown in local, iCloud, NAS, or network folders.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Start writing with
Glyph today
Glyph is in early access. I’m building it independently, and every purchase helps fund the next release.
Glyph
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Early Access Pricing
$15 $12.99
Use code EARLYACCESS at checkout
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?
Is it open source?
The code is public on GitHub. I license official builds, and you can clone the repo and build Glyph yourself.