Design-forward • Local-first • Open source
A calmer way to think
in Markdown.
Commonplace keeps your notes as plain files you own. Fast search, graph thinking, clean writing tools, and no lock-in.
Explore the experience
Distraction-free writing
Split editor + preview with polished typography so notes stay readable while you think.
From landing page to live vault
Open the browser app and go from zero to your first note in under a minute.
- Click Launch browser app.
- Create or select a local vault folder.
- Start writing, linking, and exploring.
Get started
Install the desktop app
Full filesystem access, file watching, and offline use on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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