MeetGlyph.A better Markdown app for your projects.

Glyph is a local-first Markdown notes and project app for Mac. It reads and writes ordinary .md files in a folder chosen by the user, then layers a visual editor, linked-note navigation, project views, search, diagrams, and optional AI over those portable files.
A Glyph space can live on the Mac, iCloud Drive, a NAS, or a network folder. Existing Obsidian vaults can be opened directly, and notes exported from Bear or Apple Notes can be brought in as Markdown rather than imported into a proprietary database.
Features
- Edit visually or work with the underlying Markdown, using slash commands for headings, lists, tables, and embeds.
- Connect notes with wikilinks and backlinks, then inspect those relationships in a searchable graph.
- Build Kanban boards and tables from Markdown notes and frontmatter without separating project cards from their files.
- Split the workspace into multiple panes, pin active notes, capture through Quick Note, and review notes on an activity timeline.
- Render Mermaid diagrams plus HTML and SVG previews inside notes, and optionally maintain Git-based sync and history.
- Chat with selected notes or a whole space through supported agent subscriptions, personal provider keys, or local Ollama and llama.cpp models.
Where it fits
Glyph is for people who want the ownership and portability of plain Markdown with more built-in project structure than a minimal editor. It occupies a middle ground between Bear's polished personal library and Obsidian's extensive plugin ecosystem.
The app is still in early access, and its official macOS build is currently unsigned, so the first launch requires manual approval in Privacy & Security. AI features also inherit the privacy, cost, and reliability of the chosen local model, agent subscription, or external provider.
Privacy and requirements
Glyph supports macOS 10.15 or later. Notes remain as local Markdown files, its search index can be rebuilt, and the developer says the app has no telemetry or cloud sync. Provider-backed AI sends relevant content directly to the provider configured by the user; Ollama can remain local. Initial license activation and automatic update checks require internet access. The source is available under the GNU AGPLv3 license.
Pricing
Glyph has a seven-day free trial. The personal license is a $24.99 one-time purchase, currently reduced to $14.99 with the published EARLYACCESS code; the promotional price may change.