Write Without Distraction
The native markdown editor for macOS. Eight themes, dynamic formatting, vault tree, and a bidirectional workspace mirror with Promptopoly — all for a one-time price, no subscription trap.
npm install && npm start
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- [x] Dark Mode
- [ ] Cloud Sync
Obsidian too heavy? Notion too cluttered?
AnnexEdit is the lean, native macOS Markdown editor — no plugin jungle, no cloud lock-in, no subscription.
5 minutes instead of 5 hours
Open vault, pick a theme, start writing. No plugin setup needed.
Your markdown files stay
Local folder, no lock-in. Obsidian today, AnnexEdit tomorrow, back again the day after — your files stay portable.
From €9 once, lifetime
No sync subscription, no cloud tier, no "but only Pro has...". Updates included.
Made in Germany · GDPR-compliant · Offline-first
Everything You Need
Nothing you don't. Just a clean, focused writing experience.
Blazing Fast
Native Rust + Swift. Starts in under 50 ms. 10× faster than bloated Electron apps.
8 unique themes
Terminal, Book, Coder, Diary, Storybook, Neutral, Amigo, and C3P64. From matrix green to printed book to Commodore 64 nostalgia — every style delivers its own writing atmosphere.
Privacy First
Your data only leaves the Mac when you decide. 100 % offline capable, no tracking, no telemetry games.
Export everything
PDF, DOCX, HTML, Markdown — perfectly formatted with one click. Drag-and-drop imports DOCX and XLSX directly into Markdown.
No subscription
Pay once, own forever. All 1.x updates included. Upgrade to 2.x later with a 50 % discount.
Pro tools & workspace mirror
Vault tree with folder management, bidirectional mirror sync with Promptopoly (push + pull, coloured per-document status), multi-window for parallel vaults, AI autocomplete with context, template browser and local repository support.
Choose Your Writing Environment
Eight styles. Eight moods. Find your perfect writing flow.
## Installation
npm install && npm start
```
**Note:** Always test first!
## Features
- [ ] Cloud Sync
Terminal Style
For hackers, developers, and terminal nostalgics. Matrix green on black.
Two clear ways to work with templates
Keep the app lean for everyday Markdown and only expand it when you want more structure.
Create your own templates locally
Use "New Template" or "Save as Template" in AnnexEdit Pro to create structured templates directly on your Mac. Free remote templates are installed after linking your AnnexEdit license to a free Promptopoly account.
Get AnnexEdit ProGet started faster with Storybook and Recipe
Use prepared templates for screenplays, recipes, and structured writing projects without overloading your editor with unnecessary complexity. Free templates are installed after linking your AnnexEdit license to a free Promptopoly account; premium templates remain visible, but locked.
Simple Pricing, No Surprises
One-time purchase. Lifetime 1.x updates. No subscription trap.
AnnexEdit Basic
one-time purchase (lifetime)
- 4 unique templates
- PDF, DOCX, HTML export
- Zen Mode for focus
- All 1.x updates free
- 3 device activations
AnnexEdit Pro
one-time purchase (lifetime)
- Everything in Basic
- plus custom templates
- plus AI autocomplete with context
- plus JSON editor with linter
- plus workspace mirror (push + pull)
- Save €3,00
Fair Update Policy
1.x Updates Free
All updates within version 1.x are completely free. Bug fixes, new features, improvements—you get them all.
Major Upgrades Discounted
When 2.0 comes out, upgrade for 50% off. Or keep using 1.x forever—it won't stop working.
Keep Forever
Your license is perpetual for the version you bought. No forced upgrades, no expiration dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers.
Promptopoly as a companion layer
Promptopoly extends AnnexEdit Pro with structured skills, templates, and a controlled cloud layer with BYOK AI integration.
Skills & templates from Promptopoly Pro
Link AnnexEdit Pro with Promptopoly and use a runtime for structured skills and templates. Ideal for recurring writing and workflow tasks.
Ready to Start Writing?
Write without distraction. Buy once, use forever. No subscription, no cloud lock-in—just a great writing experience.
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