# MiaoYan

> Minimalist local-first Markdown editor and note-taking app

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/miaoyan
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/miaoyan.json
- Website: https://github.com/tw93/MiaoYan
- Category: Notetaking
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: no
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-05-29T02:32:34+00:00
- Catalog revision: `3272282666`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/tw93/MiaoYan
- Stars: 8729
- Forks: 522
- Open issues: 0
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-11-04T13:57:02+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T14:11:15+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Markdown, Note Taking, Markdown Editor, macOS, Notetaking
Tech stacks: CSS, Ruby, Shell, swift

## Features
- Features a local-first architecture with native Swift 6 performance. *(highlighted)*
- Provides a distraction-free three-column layout with split editor and preview. *(highlighted)*
- Supports advanced elements like LaTeX formulas, Mermaid diagrams, and wikilink backlinks. *(highlighted)*

## Description

MiaoYan is a lightweight, local-first Markdown note-taking application designed for macOS. It offers a distraction-free environment with support for LaTeX, Mermaid diagrams, backlinks, and a native Swift 6 performance experience.

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