fylepad is a privacy-first intelligent writing workspace for note-taking and personal knowledge management. Rich text, Markdown, diagrams, and on-demand AI in a ~10 MB app.
Write naturally in rich text or Markdown, both coexist in a single editor.
Summarise, extend, rewrite, or run custom prompts. AI activates only when you ask.
In local and browser modes, your API key stays on your device for privacy and control.
Organise notes into named collections with multi-document tab support.
Render Mermaid and PlantUML diagrams natively. Colored code blocks powered by Shiki.
Export any note to a clean PDF or portable Markdown file with one click, your content stays yours.
Run as a ~10 MB desktop app, open in any browser with IndexedDB, or cloud-backed storage.
Tauri replaces Chromium with the system webview, producing a ~10 MB binary.
Insert rich tables with full formatting and embed images directly into notes.
Local-first architecture means your notes never touch a server unless you use cloud mode.
fylepad works across three modes—same interface, same features, different storage. Pick what fits your workflow.
~10 MB Tauri app backed by SQLite. Everything lives on your machine, no network, no account required.
Open in any modern browser, no install needed. IndexedDB keeps notes in the browser itself.
Log in to sync notes across all your devices. AI is routed server-side for Pro users.
fylepad's AI only works when you ask it to, preserving your authorship and keeping you in control.
Bring your own API key in local and browser modes. Your requests are sent directly from your device.
All of fylepad, including cloud sync—is free. Upgrade to Pro to unlock managed AI with 1,000 writing actions per month.
All modes, forever
Managed AI access
*Cancel anytime. All writing features are free for everyone.