Features
Everything you need for focused writing. Nothing that gets in your way.
Work directly with Git
AnnexEdit Pro connects your editor directly to GitHub, Gitea, Bitbucket, and GitBucket. Clone, pull, commit, and push happen inside the same calm writing workflow instead of a chain of separate tools.
- Connect private and public repositories directly
- Tokens stay out of the stored origin
- One tree view for local and connected workspaces
Style stays separate from structure
Themes change only the atmosphere of your editor. Templates add sections, guidance, and reusable structure when you need them. That separation is exactly what keeps AnnexEdit fast, clear, and pleasant to use.
- TerminalFor technical notes, documentation, and focused CLI-style work.
- BookFor calm long-form writing with a warm, paper-like feeling.
- StorybookFor screenplays, storyboards, and narrative work with a crisp stage-like presentation.
- NeutralFor reports, memos and business writing in the style of a classic Word document.
- TemplatesCreate them locally with AnnexEdit Pro, save them, and fold them directly into your own workflow.
Start time: 48ms
Memory: <50 MB
vs Electron: 10x faster
Native speed
Built with Rust and Swift, AnnexEdit starts in under 50ms. That means fast windows, immediate input, and an editor that never feels like drag.
Your data stays yours
AnnexEdit works locally, quickly, and without cloud pressure. Your files stay on your Mac unless you consciously choose Git repositories or other connected workflows.
- 100% offline capable
- No tracking or analytics requirement
- Direct control over local files and exports
Professional export
One click, clean results. Export your writing as PDF, DOCX, or HTML in a style that is ready to share, continue editing, or publish.
Automation built right in
AnnexEdit ships with a full AppleScript dictionary — controllable directly from the Shortcuts app, Script Editor, or command line. Update content, export, switch templates, or sync vaults — all without a single mouse click.
- 20+ verbs: read content, insert, replace, export, sync
- Full Shortcuts.app integration out of the box
- Action catalog triggerable via `run action` from scripts
tell application "AnnexEdit"
activate
update content "# Heute\n\nNeue Notiz aus Shortcuts."
export front document to "~/Desktop/today.pdf" as "PDF"
end tell
Every recurring task one keystroke away
The Action Palette bundles 11 curated script actions into five operation-based groups. Create vault notes, pull in Safari content, structure tasks, generate PDFs, or pull writing stats — all without leaving the editor.
Compare AnnexEdit
Clear focus instead of an overloaded interface.
| Feature | AnnexEdit | Obsidian | Typora | iA Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | from €9 / €19 Pro | Free / Sync $4/mo | $14.99 | $49.99 |
| Onboarding effort | 5 min | High (plugins) | Low | Low |
| Plugin dependency | None — all built in | Heavy | – | – |
| Visual themes | ✓ 8 | Community | Limited | Basic |
| Native performance | ✓ Rust/Swift | Electron | Electron | Native |
| 100% Offline | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct Git repositories | Pro | Plugin required | – | – |
| Local template authoring | Pro | Plugin required | – | – |
Choose the right edition
Basic for focused writing, Pro for demanding workflows with Promptopoly integration.
Clear. Fast. Local.
For Markdown, exports, themes, and an editor that never gets in the way.
More structure. More control.
For direct repositories, local templates, AI autocomplete, and deeper workflows.
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