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Description:
Markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.8.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @NotableApp | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: markdown note-taking productivity knowledge-management developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask notable

About:
Notable is a free, open-source, Markdown-based note-taking application designed for developers and power users. It organizes notes as individual Markdown files, allowing for complete ownership and portability of data. The app features a powerful editor with live preview, extensive customization options, and a focus on a clean, distraction-free user interface.

Key Features:

Complete Markdown support with live preview
Notes stored as plain text files for data ownership
Fully customizable interface and themes
Powerful tagging and search capabilities
Cross-platform (macOS, Linux, Windows)

Use Cases:

Managing technical documentation and developer notes
Personal knowledge management and journaling
Organizing research and project ideas

Alternatives:

Obsidian – More powerful linking and graph view, but can be more complex to configure
Typora – Simpler WYSIWYG experience but lacks some organizational features
Bear – Native macOS app with better design, but proprietary and subscription-based

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm	1.8.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	3dc3876c
Jul 27, 2024 6:49pm	1.8.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	c2ad80da