Bangle.io is a note taking web app that works on top of locally saved Markdown files. It requires no sign up, no install, and works fully offline, storing all notes as plain Markdown files in a folder chosen by the user. It offers a WYSIWYG rich editing interface along with folder-based organization and backlinks.
What it's for
Taking notes stored locally as Markdown filesWorking offline without an internet connectionOrganizing notes with foldersOrganizing notes with backlinksUsing split-screen and multi-tab views for note-takingBacking up notes via personal backup routines or git
Features 12
- Backlinks between notes
- Folder-based note organization
- Installable as a Progressive Web App (PWA)
- Local Markdown file storage
- Multi-tab interface
- No data tracking or analytics
- No sign-up required
- Offline functionality
- Open source codebase
- Split-screen views
- Works with the Native File System Access API
- WYSIWYG rich text editing
Pricing
Bangle.io is free and open source; the team may introduce optional paid add-on services in the future to sustain development, but no such pricing is currently listed.
FreeFree
Core product is free and open source; the site mentions possible future optional add-on services to support development.
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