writer-computer
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Writer is a desktop application for people who manage markdown content inside a workspace. It is positioned as a fast, lightweight tool that keeps documents on disk rather than in an external cloud...
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Features
- workspace markdown editing
- documents kept on disk
- respects .gitignore rules
- multiple windows
- extended Markdown rendering
- tables support
- Mermaid diagrams
- signed macOS releases
- updater
Details
- Last Updated
- Oct 31, 2026
- Created
- Apr 30, 2026
- Install Methods
- source
- Requirements
- Tauri v2ReactZustandCodeMirrorRustVite+vp CLIcargo
- Backup & Export
- file-backup
- Privacy & Independence
- No Cloud RequiredOffline Capable
- Deployment
Deployment: no container deployment found
Run writer-computer yourself
Pick how much you want to manage.
HetznerBest matchFull control
A small server, then Docker Compose.
About 20 minutes with Docker
DigitalOceanFull control
A small server, then Docker Compose.
About 20 minutes with Docker
OVHcloudFull control
A small server, then Docker Compose.
About 20 minutes with Docker
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