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zettlr · v4.8.0
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8.0
Open-source markdown editor
brew install --cask zettlr 526
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v4.8.029d ago4.7.0→4.8.0
2mo ago4.6.0→4.7.0
4mo ago4.5.0→4.6.0
5mo ago4.4.0→4.5.0
5mo ago4.2.1→4.4.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Zettlr is an open-source markdown editor designed for personal knowledge management and publishing. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for note-taking, writing, and content creation, making it ideal for writers, researchers, and developers seeking a versatile markdown solution.
Zettlr provides a markdown editor focused on personal knowledge management and publishing capabilities.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, high GitHub engagement, and regular updates.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight Zettlr's FOSS nature and utility for markdown enthusiasts, with sustained positive mentions over several years.
Pros
- + Open-source with a strong community and active development
- + Comprehensive features for note-taking, writing, and publishing
- + Cross-platform support enhancing its versatility
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates, though the project remains actively maintained
- - Previous issues with excessive notifications have been resolved
Community Mentions
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Sep 2023 Zettlr 3.0.0 Released
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Dec 2020 Zettlr: A Modern Markdown Editor
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown