PileMd is a Markdown note-taking application featuring a WYSIWYG-style Markdown editor, rich text editing capabilities like undo/redo and list completion, and local file syncing so notes can be backed up via cloud-sync folders. Notes are organized on a timeline and can be grouped into Racks and Folders using drag-and-drop. It is available as a desktop app for Mac, Linux, and Windows.
What it's for
Writing and editing Markdown notesOrganizing notes into Racks and FoldersViewing notes on a timelineSyncing notes across multiple devices via local folder syncingBacking up notes using cloud services through synced local folders
Features 10
- Ability to move or open existing sync folders
- Drag-and-drop note organization
- Keyboard shortcuts (keymaps) for editing
- List completion
- Local file syncing for backup and multi-device use
- Markdown editor styled like a preview/rich-text editor
- Opening links directly in the editor
- Racks and Folders for organizing notes
- Timeline-based view of notes
- Undo/Redo history
At a glance
free tieropen source
TypeDesktop app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows
No company, integrations, or compliance data published yet.
Pricing
PileMd is described as 'Free Software' with no paid tiers mentioned.
PileMdFree
Described as 'Free Software'; current version stated as 0.9.0.
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