zim
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Description:
Graphical text editor used to maintain a collection of wiki pages
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.76.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: wiki notes editor pim gtk
Install: brew install zim
About:
Zim is a graphical text editor designed to maintain a collection of wiki pages. It provides a desktop-like interface for organizing notes and ideas in a structured, interconnected way. The tool stores pages in plain text files with optional version control integration, making it highly portable and easy to manage.
Key Features:
  • Wiki-style linking between pages for knowledge management
  • Local storage using plain text files for portability
  • Plugin system for extending functionality (e.g., calendar, task list)
  • Version control system support (Git, Bazaar) for change tracking
Use Cases:
  • Personal knowledge management and note-taking
  • Project documentation and planning
  • Maintaining a personal wiki or journal
Alternatives:
  • Obsidian – Modern, feature-rich app with a focus on visual graph views and plugins
  • VimWiki – Lightweight wiki plugin for Vim/Neovim, keyboard-driven workflow
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 27, 2025 6:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b0df7372
Dec 29, 2024 8:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 42564988
Nov 3, 2024 9:56am 0 VERSION_BUMP 22e02ec0
Oct 13, 2024 8:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6b40ce8a