What it does
Skriuw is a free, open-source notes app that runs in a browser or as a desktop app, keeping notes in Markdown files on the user's computer. Its official pages describe daily notes, folders, boards, database-style views, note history, locked notes, imports from other note apps, and optional sync. The current release is v2-v0.52.0, published on 2026-10-21; mobile apps are described as in progress.
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Skriuw presents a browser version that can be opened without installation or sign-up, alongside desktop builds that keep a user's notes in a local file. Its Markdown editor supports daily notes and linked pages, while boards and database-style views let a folder of notes take on a more structured shape. The site also shows automatic version history and optional private sync; these are product descriptions rather than tested behavior.
The project's latest release is v2-v0.52.0, published on 2026-10-21. Its license is MIT. The product site lists macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop apps, a browser app, and says mobile is still in the works. Skriuw may suit someone who wants notes to remain as files yet prefers a browser-accessible editor; I did not create a workspace, test local persistence, sync, version restore, or import.
Strengths
- The product offers browser and desktop modes while describing the desktop notes as local Markdown files.
- Daily notes, note history, boards, and table-style views provide multiple organization paths without changing the file format.
- The project is open source under MIT and lists no signup requirement for starting in the browser.
Watch out for
- Mobile apps are explicitly listed as in progress rather than available today.
Best for
- People who want a Markdown notes app they can open in a browser or run on their desktop
- Users who want local note files plus daily pages, history, and lightweight database views
Sources
- Skriuw | Fast, Private, Local-First Notes App (Oct 25, 2026)
- Skriuw | Official Repository (Oct 25, 2026)
- Skriuw v2-v0.52.0 Release | GitHub (Oct 25, 2026)
- MIT License | Skriuw (Oct 25, 2026)