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No account, no cloud, no setup wizard.\n\n---\n\n## Download\n\nAll builds for **[v0.1.0 and newer](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest)** use **stable filenames** — these links always point to the latest release.\n\n\u003c!-- release-asset-names: MinDraft-[platform]-[arch][setup][ext] (arch is x64/amd64/aarch64 per platform) --\u003e\n\n### Windows\n\n| | |\n| --- | --- |\n| **Installer (recommended)** | [**Download .exe**](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-windows-x64-setup.exe) |\n| **MSI package** | [**Download .msi**](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-windows-x64.msi) |\n\nWorks on Windows 10/11 ([WebView2](https://developer.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/webview2/) is usually already installed).\n\nSmartScreen may warn on first download (unsigned indie app) — choose **More info → Run anyway**.\n\n### Linux\n\n| | |\n| --- | --- |\n| **AppImage (portable, any distro)** | [**Download AppImage**](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-linux-amd64.AppImage) |\n| **Debian / Ubuntu** | [**Download .deb**](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-linux-x86_64.deb) |\n| **Fedora / RHEL** | [**Download .rpm**](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-linux-x86_64.rpm) |\n\n```bash\nchmod +x MinDraft-linux-amd64.AppImage\n./MinDraft-linux-amd64.AppImage\n```\n\n### Arch Linux\n\n| | |\n| --- | --- |\n| **AUR (`mindraft-bin`)** | `yay -S mindraft-bin` after [publishing to AUR](packaging/aur/mindraft-bin/README.md) |\n| **AppImage** | [**Download AppImage**](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-linux-amd64.AppImage) |\n| **Local PKGBUILD** | `packaging/aur/mindraft-bin/` → `makepkg -si` |\n\n```bash\n# From this repo (before AUR publish)\ncd packaging/aur/mindraft-bin\nmakepkg -si\n\n# Or AppImage directly\ncurl -LO https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-linux-amd64.AppImage\nchmod +x MinDraft-linux-amd64.AppImage\n./MinDraft-linux-amd64.AppImage\n```\n\nBuild from source: see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md). AUR packaging notes: [packaging/aur/mindraft-bin/README.md](packaging/aur/mindraft-bin/README.md).\n\n### macOS\n\n| | |\n| --- | --- |\n| **Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3…)** | [**Download .dmg**](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-darwin-aarch64.dmg) |\n| **Intel Mac** | [**Download .dmg**](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/releases/latest/download/MinDraft-darwin-x64.dmg) |\n\nOpen the `.dmg`, drag MinDraft to Applications, then open from Launchpad.\n\n---\n\n## Who is it for?\n\n- **Notes \u0026 journals** in plain Markdown\n- **READMEs and docs** you want to preview while writing\n- **Technical writing** with headings, code blocks, Mermaid diagrams, and math\n- **Quick edits** without living inside a heavy IDE\n\nMinDraft is **preview-first**: you read comfortably, tap `i` or double-click to edit one block, save, and move on.\n\n---\n\n## Features\n\n| You want to… | MinDraft lets you… |\n| --- | --- |\n| **Read** | See rendered Markdown with calm typography and themes (light / dark / system) |\n| **Edit lightly** | Change one block in place — no full-screen editor unless you want it |\n| **Work on several files** | Use tabs, restore your last session on desktop |\n| **Find text** | Search with case match, regex, and replace |\n| **Navigate long docs** | Jump to headings (`Ctrl+G`) |\n| **Share or archive** | Copy, print, export HTML or PDF, reveal file in folder |\n| **Use your language** | Switch UI: English, Español, Norsk (status bar) |\n\nAlso included: auto-save, Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX math, external change detection (desktop), keyboard shortcuts overlay (`?`).\n\n---\n\n## Essential shortcuts\n\n| Action | Shortcut |\n| --- | --- |\n| Open file | `Ctrl+O` |\n| Save | `Ctrl+S` |\n| Search in document | `/` or `Ctrl+F` |\n| Jump to heading | `Ctrl+G` |\n| Next / previous tab | `Ctrl+Tab` / `Ctrl+Shift+Tab` |\n| Move between blocks | `j` / `k` |\n| Edit current block | `i` or double-click |\n| Finish editing | `Esc` |\n| All shortcuts | `?` |\n\nPower users: command mode with `:w`, `:new`, `:h Title`, `:saveas`, and more — press `:` in the app.\n\n---\n\n## Windows + WSL\n\nIf you use **both** Windows and WSL, install MinDraft **twice**:\n\n| Where | What to install |\n| --- | --- |\n| Windows desktop | [Windows build](#windows) |\n| Inside WSL | [Linux .deb or AppImage](#linux) |\n\nKeep your notes on a folder both can reach, for example:\n\n```text\nWindows:  C:\\Users\\you\\Documents\\notes\\\nWSL:      /mnt/c/Users/you/Documents/notes/\n```\n\nThe **same `.md` files**; each app keeps its own theme and window layout.\n\n---\n\n## FAQ\n\n**Is it free?**  \nYes. Apache 2.0 — use it at home or at work.\n\n**Does it need the internet?**  \nNo. The desktop app works fully offline.\n\n**Where are my files stored?**  \nOn your disk, wherever you save them. MinDraft does not upload your notes.\n\n**Can I open `.md` files from the file manager?**  \nYes, on desktop installs (file association after install).\n\n**Spanish UI?**  \nYes — globe icon in the status bar.\n\n**Something broken or missing?**  \n[Open an issue](https://github.com/akasha-code/mindraft/issues) on GitHub.\n\n---\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\nMade by **[Guido Quadrini](https://www.linkedin.com/in/guidoquadrini)** · [Support the project ☕](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/matekraft)\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\nContributors \u0026 developers → [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fakasha-code%2Fmindraft","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fakasha-code%2Fmindraft","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fakasha-code%2Fmindraft/lists"}