FSNotes
FSNotes is a native Markdown notes app for Mac that helps you write, organize, search, and sync plain-text notes you control.
What is FSNotes?
FSNotes is a native note-taking app for macOS focused on Markdown, plain-text storage, and fast keyboard-driven organization. It helps users capture ideas, maintain large note libraries, and keep notes in open file formats instead of a proprietary database. The app supports folders, tags, wiki-style links, instant search, and a two-pane editing workflow that suits writing, research, and technical documentation. It can sync notes through iCloud Drive across Apple devices and supports images, code blocks, math, and diagrams inside notes. FSNotes also offers optional encryption for sensitive notes and optional Git-based versioning for users who want change history and backups. Published by Fluder, it is designed for people who want a lightweight Mac notes app built around local files and long-term portability.
Key features
- Write and edit notes in Markdown and plain text
- Organize notes with folders, tags, and pinned items
- Search large note libraries quickly by title or content
- Create wiki-style links between related notes
- Sync notes across Apple devices with iCloud Drive
- Protect selected notes or folders with encryption
- Preview images, code blocks, math, and diagrams inside notes
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
FSNotes is legitimate note-taking software for macOS. Its access to your note folders, iCloud Drive, and optional encrypted notes is consistent with its purpose. The main thing to remember is that your notes may include personal or work information, so use encryption for sensitive material and keep regular backups if the notes matter to you.
Recommendation: Keep FSNotes if you use it for Markdown notes, research, writing, or synced note libraries on your Mac. Remove it only if you no longer use the app and do not need its local notes, settings, or related data.
Common paths
/Applications/FSNotes.app
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/co.fluder.FSNotes.plist
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/co.fluder.FSNotes
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