Show HN: Glyph, a local-first Markdown notes app for macOS built with Rust
15 hours ago
- #privacy
- #productivity
- #note-taking
- Distraction-free editor with floating toolbar, slash commands, and live preview.
- Connect ideas with [[wikilinks]] and see backlinks without folders.
- Ask questions about notes using ChatGPT, Anthropic, or local models.
- Productivity features like checkboxes, tables, kanban boards, and task organization.
- Fast search by tag, folder, or full-text with instant results.
- Customizable with accent colors, fonts, daily notes, and shortcuts.
- Privacy-focused: notes stay local, no cloud, no telemetry, plain .md files.
- Small app size (<40MB), lean and fast, respects disk and battery.
- Use your own AI API key; no storage or proxying by Glyph.
- Native macOS app built by a solo developer with attention to detail.
- One-time purchase, no recurring fees, lifetime access.
- 48-hour free trial, no credit card required.
- Source code available on GitHub; cross-platform versions possible in future.