WitNote

What it does

Write Markdown notes in a card-style interface and ask an AI to continue or rephrase as you go. You choose the engine: a lightweight built-in model that downloads once and then works offline, a local Ollama model, or a cloud API. Notes are saved as ordinary files rather than a proprietary format, so you can take them elsewhere at any time. Available for macOS, Windows and Linux, including via the Mac App Store.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyRequired
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

WitNote FAQ

Is WitNote free?

WitNote itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use WitNote?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does WitNote work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use WitNote commercially?

The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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