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Work · September 22, 2021

I wrote a local-first notes app for Mac, with data longevity in mind

Noteship is a note taking app for Mac that combines notes, todos, and reminders and is based on simple files and folders.

I wrote a local-first notes app for Mac, with data longevity in mind launched on September 22, 2021 with 128 votes, #280 of 2,941 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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Noteship is a notes app for Mac that prioritizes local-first storage and data longevity. Rather than relying on cloud services, notes are stored directly on the user's device, giving users control over their information. The app is designed for people who want a straightforward way to keep notes while maintaining long-term access to their data without dependency on external services or company survival.

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Noteship is a note taking app that combines notes , todos , and reminders and is based on simple files and folders. HTML has been around for over 25 years and is one of the file formats recommended by the Library of Congress as storage format for digital textual works to “maximize the chances for survival and continued accessibility of creative content well into thefrom noteship.com

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