Where are my notes stored?

Your notes are stored on your Mac as plain Markdown (.md) files in folders you choose. They are accessible in Finder and readable by any Markdown editor.

Is an account or sign-up required to use MinkNote?

No, MinkNote requires no account registration or cloud sign-up. It is completely local-first.

What happens if I stop paying for MinkNote Pro?

After the 14-day trial or subscription expiry, your notes remain readable within the app and fully editable in any external text editor on disk.

How does MinkNote handle note metadata like tags and pinned items?

Metadata like tags, favorites, and pinned status are stored directly inside each note's YAML frontmatter.

Can I sync my notes across devices?

Yes. Since notes are standard local files, you can sync them using iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Git, or any file synchronization tool.

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Notes

Freemium

MinkNote

Private macOS notes and journal app built on plain Markdown files you own. Native local-first storage with no database, no accounts, and no vendor lock-in.

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Mac

Writing

Notes

Markdown

Journaling

Productivity

Local-First

Privacy

Tool information

Provider

Seagull Systems Ltd.

Platforms

macOS

Languages

English

Added to directory

about 2 months ago

Last updated

19 days ago

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Pricing

Freemium

About MinkNote

What the tool does and who it's for

MinkNote is a native macOS notes and journal app built on plain Markdown files you own. Storing notes in standard local folders with YAML frontmatter, it offers complete privacy, zero account requirements, and zero vendor lock-in. Features include rich text or Markdown editing, daily journaling, nested project folders, global tag organization, fast search, and automatic side-by-side image file management.

Key capabilities

Local Plain Markdown Storage: Stored directly as standard .md files on your Mac without proprietary databases.

Native macOS Performance: Built specifically for macOS for lightweight speed and low system overhead.

Flexible Editing Modes: Supports Markdown, Rich Text, and Split View editing options.

Automatic Image Management: Organizes image assets automatically alongside your notes when moving files.

Daily Notes & Journals: Dedicated daily journaling view for ongoing reflection and structured tracking.

Folders & Tags: Organize notes via nested project folders and metadata frontmatter tags.

Fast Global Search: Quickly search across all note contents, tags, and journals.

Sync Flexibility: Compatible with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Git, or any local backup solution.

Pricing

Freemium — plans below

Free Trial

14-day full access trial
No credit card or account required
Read-only access after trial ends without locking files

Pro Monthly

$2.99/month

Unlimited journals and notes
Unlimited tags
Daily Notes
Advanced search
Full formatting tools
All future Pro features

Pro Yearly

Pro Lifetime

$49.99 one-time

Lifetime access to all current and future Pro features
Unlimited journals and notes
Unlimited tags
Daily Notes
Advanced search

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