MiaoYan
MiaoYan is a native macOS Markdown note-taking app that helps you write, organize, and preview local notes in a simple three-column workspace.
What is MiaoYan?
MiaoYan is a native Markdown note-taking app for macOS that helps users write and manage notes in standard local Markdown files. It is designed for people who want a lightweight writing tool for personal notes, study materials, technical documentation, or knowledge bases without moving their work into a proprietary format. The app combines note browsing with split editing and live preview, making it easy to write and read in the same window. It also supports features commonly used in technical and structured notes, including wikilink backlinks, LaTeX math, and Mermaid diagrams. Because MiaoYan stores notes in a folder you choose, it fits well into workflows that use iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or other sync tools to keep files available across devices. MiaoYan is published by wei tang and focuses on a fast native Mac experience rather than a browser-style or Electron-based interface.
Key features
- Write and organize notes in standard local Markdown files
- Edit Markdown with a split view and live preview side by side
- Browse notes and folders in a three-column workspace
- Use wikilink backlinks to connect related notes
- Render LaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams inside notes
- Review version history for note changes
- Format writing with keyboard shortcuts and auto-formatting
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
MiaoYan is a legitimate note-taking app for macOS. Its normal behavior is to read and write notes in the folder you choose, so it may access files you store there and any cloud-synced location you use for those notes. That access is expected for a local-first notes app. If you keep sensitive notes, store them in a location you trust and review any sync service settings you use alongside the app.
Recommendation: Keep MiaoYan if you use it for Markdown notes or want a native Mac writing tool that works with local files. If you no longer use it, you can remove the app, but keep your note folder if you want to preserve your documents for another editor.
Common paths
/Applications/MiaoYan.app
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