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Description:
Digital journaling app
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.9.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: journaling pkm markdown productivity offline
Install: brew install --cask pile
About:
Pile is a minimalist, local-first digital journaling application designed for capturing thoughts and daily notes with speed and focus. It organizes entries into a simple, searchable timeline, emphasizing privacy and offline functionality. The app's core value is its frictionless interface that encourages consistent journaling without the distractions of cloud-based services.
Key Features:
  • Local-first storage ensuring data privacy and ownership
  • Minimalist, distraction-free writing interface
  • Rapid entry capture with keyboard shortcuts
  • Markdown support for formatting
Use Cases:
  • Daily journaling and thought capture
  • Personal knowledge management (PKM)
  • Meeting notes and scratchpad
Alternatives:
  • Obsidian – Obsidian offers complex linking and plugins; Pile is simpler and focused on linear journaling.
  • Notion – Notion is cloud-based and collaborative; Pile is local-first and offline-centric.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm 0.9.9 0 VERSION_BUMP ffdb6202
Jul 27, 2024 2:51pm 0.9.9 0 VERSION_BUMP d669608f
Jan 2, 2024 11:27am 0.9.2 0 NEW 92798049
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