Show HN: Show HN: Writer – fast, lightweight and open source markdown editor

Category: devtools

Tags: markdown-editor, note-taking, tauri

Score: 5.3/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 6, Documentation: 6, Utility: 5)

Writer is a local-first desktop markdown editor built with Tauri, React, and Rust, designed for managing folders of plain-text notes and personal wikis. It supports extended markdown features like Mermaid diagrams, multiple windows, and respects workspace .gitignore rules, offering a fast and lightweight experience. While not highly innovative, it fills a practical niche for developers seeking a privacy-focused, open-source alternative to proprietary note-taking apps.

Target audience: backend devs

Repository: https://writer.computer · TypeScript

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