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The "Awesome Apps" project is a comprehensive directory of software applications designed for diverse platforms and purposes. This list encompasses a wide range of categories, including productivity tools, communication apps, entertainment software, and utilities, catering to both desktop and mobile environments. It serves as a valuable resource for users looking to discover new applications, whether they are beginners seeking user-friendly options or experienced users in search of advanced tools. By exploring this collection, users can find innovative solutions to enhance their digital experience and streamline their daily tasks.

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Table of Contents

49 sections · 1130 projects

Text Editors

24 projects
Aurora Editor
auroraeditor.com
Bootstrap Studio
bootstrapstudio.io
Brackets
brackets.io
CodeEdit
codeedit.app
CotEditor
coteditor.com
Cursor
cursor.com
Emacs
emacswiki.org
Haystack Editor
Haystack Editor

A code editor with a canvas UI for better visual code understanding and navigation.

TypeScript1,2791 year ago
Helix
helix-editor.com
Itsypad
itsypad.app
Lapce
lapce.dev
LightTable (IDE)
lighttable.com
MacVim
MacVim

A macOS-native graphical user interface for the Vim text editor with platform-specific integrations.

Vim Script7,8453 days ago
micro
micro-editor.github.io
Nova
nova.app
Plain Text Editor
sindresorhus.com
Sublime Text
sublimetext.com
SubEthaEdit
subethaedit.net
TextMate
macromates.com
Tot
tot.rocks
Vim
vim.org
Vimr
vimr.org
Windsurf
windsurf.com
Zed
zed.dev

Office

8 projects
Keynote
apps.apple.com
LibreOffice
libreoffice.org
Microsoft Office
products.office.com
Numbers
apps.apple.com
OnlyOffice
onlyoffice.com
Pages
apps.apple.com
SoftMaker Office
softmaker.com
WPS
wps.com

Markdown Tools Awesome List

14 projects
Archimedes
furnacecreek.org
eme
eme

A desktop markdown editor with focus mode, live preview, and export to HTML/PDF.

JavaScript2,0553 years ago
iA Writer
ia.net
LightPaper
getlightpaper.com
Marked 2
marked2app.com
Marktext
Marktext

A simple and elegant open-source markdown editor focused on speed and usability, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

TypeScript57,02318 hours ago
Marp
marp.app
Marxico
marxi.co
MWeb
mweb.im
Obsidian
obsidian.md
Scratch
ericli.io
Typora
typora.io
Ulysses
ulyssesapp.com
Zettlr
zettlr.com

Note-taking

36 projects
AFFiNE Community Edition
affine.pro
Agenda
agenda.com
Anytype
anytype.io
AppFlowy
appflowy.io
Bear Writer
bear-writer.com
Boostnote
boostnote.io
Craft
craft.do
Dnote
getdnote.com
Email Me
emailmeapp.net
evernote.com
evernote.com
FSNotes
fsnot.es
Gooba
goobapp.com
Inkdrop
inkdrop.info
Joplin
joplinapp.org
Logseq
logseq.com
MarginNote 4
marginnote.com
massCode
masscode.io
MiaoYan
miaoyan.app
Notable
Notable

A Markdown-based note-taking app that stores notes as plain files, avoiding proprietary formats and vendor lock-in.

23,4931 year ago
Notebook
zoho.com
Notes
get-notes.com
NotePlan 3
noteplan.co
NotePlus
noteplus.com
Noteship
noteship.com
Notion
notion.so
OneNote
onenote.com
OutlineEdit 3
outlineedit.com
Revu
revu.cards
Saber
saber.adil.hanney.org
SideNotes
apptorium.com
Standard Notes
standardnotes.com
Stik
Stik

A macOS app for instantly capturing thoughts with a global shortcut, saving notes as plain markdown files.

TypeScript2091 month ago
QOwnNotes
qownnotes.org
Quick Note
quicknoteapp.com
Quiver
happenapps.com
VNote
app.vnote.fun

Journaling

4 projects
Day One
dayoneapp.com
Journey
journey.cloud
Life Note
mylifenote.ai
linked
linked

A distraction-free desktop journaling app for daily thought recording with local file storage and keyboard navigation.

JavaScript1,0061 year ago

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