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MiaoYanThe Archive
Free

Free to download from the GitHub releases page.

 Paid

Paid app with a 60-day free trial.

macOS, iOS macOS
  • Native Swift app, not Electron
  • Notes stay as plain Markdown files in your own folder
  • Notes stored as plain Markdown text files
  • Sync through any cloud storage folder
  • macOS only
  • No WYSIWYG editing mode
  • macOS only
  • Site lists compatibility up to macOS 14 Sonoma
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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