Why DumbNote?

DumbNote saves all your notes as plain .md files, right on your machine. No cloud sync, no hidden folders, no proprietary formats. Just Markdown — fast, portable, and future-proof. Whether you're drafting ideas, journaling, or documenting code, your notes stay readable and editable anywhere, forever.

One-click PDF export — Share, print, or archive beautifully formatted notes.
Open multiple notes at once — No more switching tabs.
Fully compatible Markdown — Use any editor, anytime.
Export to the web — Share your thoughts easily via public/private Gists.
Import your old notes — Bring existing Markdown files into DumbNote.

JUST WRITE.

Designed to help you just write, DumbNote fades into the background so your thoughts can take the spotlight. With features like live preview, emoji shortcuts, collapsible sections, and wiki-style linking, every writing experience feels seamless. Need to add images, PDFs, or code blocks? Just drag&drop, type, and go — everything works instantly, offline.

Zero Setup. Zero Lock-in. Total Freedom.

No sign-ups. No subscriptions. No forced cloud. DumbNote is a lightweight, install-and-go desktop app that respects your privacy and time. Want to share? Publish notes instantly via GitHub Gist, export to PDF, or bulk download everything in a zip — your data, your way.

Dumbnote Document Outline, Table of Content

Loved by Markdown Power Users and Minimalists Alike

Whether you're a developer jotting code snippets or a writer capturing fleeting thoughts, DumbNote gives you the power of Markdown with the simplicity of a notepad. With lightning-fast search, tag filtering, and multi-window support, it’s the fastest way to write, organize, and revisit your ideas.

Ready to Switch? It’s Instant.

Already using another app? Just drop in your .md files — DumbNote will import them instantly. Want to leave later? No worries, they're still Markdown files you can open anywhere. It's truly your data.

No Subscription. No Internet Required. No Nonsense.

Try DumbNote once, and you’ll never go back to bloated note apps again. Everything is fast, local, and works offline — perfect for makers, thinkers, and Markdown nerds.

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

✨ Unique Features

Hub View — Visualize note connections
Typewriter Mode — Keep cursor centered
Smart Date Shortcuts — @today, @date, @time
Linked Files Mode — Edit external files
GitHub Sync — One-click backup

🚀 Speed & Intelligence

Lightning-fast search with instant results
Smart completions for lists and tables
Quick emoji picker — Type :: to search
Wiki-style linking with [[ brackets
Drag & drop images, PDFs, any file
Multi-window support for notes

📝 Writing Experience

Live markdown preview side-by-side
Smart indentation for code blocks
Collapsible sections for focus
Spellcheck with suggestions
HTML to markdown conversion
Multiple themes and fonts

🔒 Your Data, Your Way

Plain .md files — No lock-in
Works offline — No internet needed
Export to PDF, ZIP, or Gist
Local storage on your machine
No account required
Import existing .md files

Also Try: Dumbnote Mindmap - Free Mind Mapping Tool

Create visual mind maps online and offline. When brainstorming ideas, planning projects, or organizing thoughts, Dumbnote Mindmap is a free browser-based mind mapping software that helps you visualize connections with a clean, keyboard-driven interface. No download required.

Free mind mapping software interface - Dumbnote Mindmap visual brainstorming tool

Mind Map Creator Features:

Visual Brainstorming — Create mind maps with drag-and-drop interface
Export Mind Maps — Save as Markdown for note-taking apps
Concept Mapping — Color-code ideas, tasks, and questions
Hierarchical Structure — Auto-organize branches and sub-topics
Real-time Zoom — Navigate large mind maps effortlessly
Free & Offline — No subscription, works without internet

Learn More Start Mind Mapping Free →

Why I Built This

I've been a fan of note-taking with Notion since the day it launched—I even paid for the subscription. But one day, I decided to cut down on my recurring expenses, and Notion was one of the first to go. That's when I realized: getting out wasn't easy.

I tried Obsidian. It looked great at first, but over time I found it too distracting and bloated with features I didn't need. All I really wanted was a simple notepad to write things down—fast.

Most of the time, I took quick notes using Markdown in VSCode before eventually copying them into Notion. Markdown was faster to type, entirely keyboard-driven, and easy to read with the right extensions. VSCode made it simple and efficient.

That's why I started building DumbNote:

Clean, VSCode-style Markdown rendering
Easy sharing/publishing via GitHub Gists (a feature inspired by Notion)
All notes are saved as plain .md files on my local machine—no lock-in (menu: File → Goto Note Folder)
Markdown is becoming a universal writing format, especially with AI tools
I can back up everything to my NAS, external drive, or Google Drive—no strings attached