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note.md
note.md is an all-in-one research workspace designed for macOS, focusing on academic synthesis.
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Our verdict
Who it's for
A minimalist, private-first research workspace for academic synthesis on macOS.
Who should look elsewhere
Currently only available for macOS.
Pros
- +Emphasizes privacy with local data storage and on-device AI.
- +Minimalist and distraction-free design for deep focus.
- +Uses Markdown for portable, readable, and future-proof data.
- +Comprehensive academic synthesis tools including literature and knowledge management.
- +Seamless integration of reading, note-taking, and citation generation.
Cons
- −Currently only available for macOS.
- −Some advanced features like Automatic Indexing and Semantic Search are premium.
- −Relies on local AI, which might have limitations compared to cloud-based solutions for some users.
Key features
- ✓Literature Management (organize, read, bookmark academic sources)
- ✓Structured Writing (capture ideas, develop articles, link/cite sources)
- ✓Local and Private Vault (notes never leave the machine)
- ✓Full GitHub Flavored Markdown, complex tables, and LaTeX math support
- ✓Bidirectional links and visual graph for knowledge networking
- ✓Reading Studio with side-by-side PDF and note editor
- ✓Smart Citations (BibTeX or APA from PDF metadata)
- ✓Source Management (view and structure PDFs by topic)
Pricing
No public pricing plans recorded.