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Life & fun · January 30, 2019

Notable – The markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck

The Markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck. - notable/notable

Notable – The markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck launched on January 30, 2019 with 19 votes, #826 of 2,587 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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Notable is a markdown-based note-taking application launched in 2019. It allows users to create and organize notes using markdown formatting and stores them in a git-compatible structure. The app is designed for people who prefer writing in markdown and want their notes in an open, portable format. It targets users seeking a straightforward alternative to proprietary note-taking tools, appealing particularly to developers and technical writers familiar with markdown syntax.

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