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Darkwrite — Cross-platform notes that keep AI, subscriptions, tracking, and the network out of the writing loop

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Stars
314
Primary language
TypeScript
License
AGPL-3.0
Repository last updated
Sep 15, 2026

Overview

Darkwrite is an Electron note app with rich editing, todos, tables, code blocks, custom properties, and themes, while explicitly avoiding AI, subscriptions, ads, and tracking. Notes stay on the device and the app works without an internet connection. As of September 16, 2026, GitHub marks v1.3.0-beta.1 as latest; the beta naming should still be part of an adoption decision.

Features and best fit

Based on official documentation; not hands-on tested · Content checked:

Keep rich notes, custom properties, export, and backup on the local device

Formatting, headings, todos, numbered lists, file links, images, code blocks, and tables are supported. v1.3.0-beta.1 adds text, checkbox, and date custom properties, including Markdown frontmatter export. Notes remain local, with archive backup/restore and HTML export.

Sources: [2][3]

Use an Electron 44 desktop app across Windows, macOS, and Linux

Repository topics and release assets cover Windows installers, macOS DMG, and Linux AppImage/DEB packages. v1.3.0-beta.1 upgrades to Electron 44 and fixes Linux window controls and editor regressions. Built with shows TypeScript + Electron + JavaScript.

Sources: [1][3]

For people who prioritize distraction-free writing and local ownership over cloud sync or AI assistance

It fits users who want notes, themes, fonts, backup, and export without an account or permanent network dependency. Avoiding AI is an explicit design decision rather than a missing feature.

Sources: [2]

The latest release is named beta, and local-only storage makes backup your responsibility

Although GitHub marks it as the latest release, the tag and name are v1.3.0-beta.1. Validate import/export, undo, and backup with your own data before relying on it for critical notes. Local storage also means multi-device sync and off-device backup should not be assumed to happen automatically.

Sources: [3][2]

Official sources

  1. [1]astudentinearth/darkwrite — GitHub repository metadata(2026-09-16)
  2. [2]Darkwrite — README(2026-09-16)
  3. [3]Darkwrite v1.3.0-beta.1 release(2026-09-16)
Supplemental curator note

Its value is the boundary it draws around writing, local ownership, and export rather than accumulating cloud features. The GitHub latest release is explicitly named beta, so treat it accordingly.

Try it in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Review the beta release

    GitHub marks it latest, but the release name is explicitly beta. Review the notes and assets before treating it like a stable build.

    https://github.com/astudentinearth/darkwrite/releases/tag/v1.3.0-beta.1
  2. 2

    Install the package for your OS

    Download the appropriate release asset for your operating system.

    Windows .exe / macOS .dmg / Linux AppImage or .deb → Install
  3. 3

    Verify local notes and backup

    Confirm offline/local storage, custom properties, HTML export, and archive backup/restore.

    Create a note → Add custom properties → Export / Back up
Check the official README

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314 Stars

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Development activity

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Commits (last 30 days)
86
Open PRs
1

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GitHub Topics

  • linux-app
  • productivity
  • css
  • javascript
  • todo
  • todo-app
  • typescript
  • cross-platform
  • linux
  • macos
  • windows
  • electron
Stars
314
Forks
14
Watchers
5
Open issues
7
Primary language
TypeScript
License
AGPL-3.0
Repository last updated
Sep 15, 2026
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